The Common Ground collective is asking people to visit the New Orleans evacuees in their area’s shelters and talk with them about efforts that are being made to get them home. This can be done by printing out the 9th Ward flyer and bringing it to shelters. Information and talking points can be obtained by going to http://www.commongroundrelief.org and by calling Common Ground's 9th Ward Coordinator, Brandon Darby.

Common Ground Collective efforts have begun to take shape in the 9th Ward of New Orleans. The 9th Ward gained international media attention after the severe flooding during the week of Hurricane Katrina, along with the human rights violations and neglect the residents suffered at the hands of the New Orleans Police Department and the State government of Louisiana.

Local realtors and businesses are pushing to have the entire area bulldozed so the city can get a "new face." Garbage, decaying animals, and other debris remain untouched while other areas in the city are receiving services. Common Ground volunteers are currently placing information sheets on every door of the 9th Ward urging residents to return home, organize, help each other, and resist the city's efforts to destroy their community for profits. Community meetings where residents can share thoughts and solutions will be announced soon.

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