Working on Making it Right

Nearly 5 years ago Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. We all remember the devastating aftermath of the storm. Pictures poured in of leveled houses, flooded streets and people displaced. New Orleans took a front seat in the media due to the devastating loss of life in the city. In the aftermath, as the country questioned the response of the government, non for profits poured into the city in an effort to lend a hand.

Make It Right, an organization started by actor and architect enthusiast Brad Pitt, found its beginnings as a response to the displaced individuals in New Orleans. Their goal was to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward for the residents who once lived there and bring progress to the area.
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