Principles of Recovery:

Gulf Coast Recovers for an Efficient, Effective, Equitable Recovery

Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005

Values

As the world's population has become concentrated in cities, the structure and function of the urban area increasingly determine the health and wellness of a given community within a "society."  This ecological perspective sees the identified community as part of a larger whole.  Wealth, culture, race/ethnicity, and other factors, determine the mode of distribution and flow of resources and opportunities that stratify communities in a complex matrix created by cities within a local, national and global urban context.
 

Vision

We are committed to protecting the vulnerable community and create a space for all survivors of the Gulf to recover in an effective, efficient, and equitable fashion. 
 

Mission

Our mission is to improve the wellness of the Gulf Coast community through efforts that respond to the health needs of all people affected by Hurricane Katrina

1.  Creating a space for ALL displaced people of Hurricane Katrina to recover effectively.

2.  Protecting the vulnerable communities in the Gulf Coast Region

3.  Reconnecting the social network to promote the "Right to Return" home.

4.  Responding to the health needs of those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

5.  Promoting and improving the overall wellness of individuals, families, groups and communities of the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina.

"The Right to Return"

For individuals, groups, and families, we believe that the "right to return" home encompasses ensuring that the people of the Gulf Coast will have their lives brought back to a standard that is acceptable, be able to reconnect with their families and their historical ties with the Gulf region.

For the cities and communities, we believe that the "right to return" encompasses the reconstruction of the Gulf region by building structure that work to protect the communities, preserve culture, decrease disparities, and promote overall health and wellness of the people in the region.