They are incredible people who have accomplished miracles and will accomplish many more before this is all over.

A very special thanks to all these organizations. They quickly responded to a sudden and pressing need. When people needing assistance come to Interfaith for help, the first thing they say is: 'What an incredible community,'.

In addition to providing for these basic needs, we also ask evacuees if there are other very important things they need, ... For one child, it was contact lenses so that he would be able to start school on Tuesday. We found a way to make that happen due to generosity of this community.

It is in this spirit of community that we have decided to forego this traditional celebration at this time. We trust that the generous sponsors and underwriters of the Hometown Heroes Gala will also affirm their commitments and support by helping Interfaith fund its ongoing programs as well as continuing to provide Hurricane relief as long as it is needed.

Under the extraordinary leadership of Carol Mitchener, all of our staff members have banded together at both downtown locations to assist in matching up employers and employees.

It's hysterical to watch, as long as you're out of range, ... When they get excited, they run around in circles doing one handstand after another.