On July 4, 2010, while researching his paper The Big Burb Theory of Gardening in the Creative’s Stomach  for the course T1990: God and Creation under Professor Pun Li Kwok at Episcopal Divinity School, Katrina’s Dream founder William G. Swanson felt called to write a letter to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal addressing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath.

That August, a fisherman from Houma, Louisiana, reached out, initiating a connection with the DeHart family. After a Sunday service and coffee hour at Christ Church Sausalito, William and his wife Helene presented a PowerPoint outlining their concept for addressing poverty, inspiring many parishioners to offer support. The presentation, Healing Creation:  On the Ground of the Terrebonne Parrish  highlights issues like child hunger, affecting one in five children in the U.S.

To explore this initiative and get involved in Vocation Vacation Programs, download the presentation: