A Couple of Inspirational Volunteers

Here's a story that ran in today's Times-Picayune about a couple of friends who are making a difference. Amidst all the frustrations, there are many, many inspiring stories like this.

College Buddies Cook Up Community Cafe

The 9th Ward facility has relief on menu

Monday, August 06, 2007

By Valerie Faciane

When college buddies Mark Weiner and Mischa Byruck landed in New Orleans almost two years ago, they never dreamed they'd still be here helping storm victims.

But every day hundreds of people make their way to the Goin' Home Community Cafe in the Lower 9th Ward to enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by volunteers the 25-year-old activists helped recruit.

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