NOLA.com: NO’s Vietnamese Community a Model of Resilience in the Midst of Trouble

“When Katrina struck, the Vietnamese community, having already faced the devastation and displacement, instinctively drew upon their deep well of experience. They didn’t wait; they organized, supported each other and began the arduous work of rebuilding their homes and businesses . . . They taught us that rebuilding isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about community, faith and a belief in a better tomorrow, even after unimaginable loss.”