CHICAGO, IL. just to let some people know–as many people have been writing assuming i am back in new orleans–i am still in chicago and am preparing to leave this sunday. the truck is almost overflowing and i’ll have many passengers to bring down. other volunteers i met in nola last month have ended up in the midwest as well and need rides back down. we’ll need help with gas money, so if you feel like donating a couple bucks online, please do!

i’ve been getting messages from people all over the midwest who have things to donate. i won’t have room for some of the larger things offered (stove, diswasher, formica counter tops), but it’s been encouraging to receive the support and know there are strangers out there who want to help.

keep in touch. i’ve got a mobile phone now (thanks, keenan. and to laura for the minutes!) so you can reach me anywhere i may be. 773 504 4902. keep posted. i’ll be writing here more often once i’m in new orleans.