Women's Organization Stages Hurricane Relief Operations

When choosing a location to set up hurricane relief operations for families affected by Hurricane Ida, Sister-Corps chose Morgan City's Lake End Park. The group of nearly 50 women volunteers, who come fully prepared with skills, supplies, tools and a "can do attitude" traveled from 17 states to render aid to families living in Houma and Dulac. They will assist in cutting trees, debris removal, flooring, drywall hanging in addition to a number of other tasks. Project Manager Jen Ehrhardt says ranglers or individuals who scout headquarter locations chose Lake End Park because "it's beautiful, unique and large enough to accommodate our needs."  

Sister-Corps is an affiliate of Sisters on the Fly, the largest women's outdoor camping group in the country. And, it's not the first time the group has traveled to Morgan City. In 2010, Sisters on the Fly held a camping trip for over 100 campers in vintage style RVs at Lake End Park. Sister-Corps co-founder and Vice President Sherry Gibbons, who is also one of the veteran members of Sisters on the Fly, reminisced about her first time in Morgan City saying, "we had fun visiting the area and we loved the food."

Sister-Corps will spend four days in Morgan City traveling back and forth from St. Mary to Terrebonne Parish. Sisters range in age from 44 to 83 and all members provide their own transportation, lodging and meals. All donations go directly to serving homeowners affected by natural disasters. Ehrhardt says Sisters have about 15 projects scheduled during their stay in Louisiana.

During their visit, Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna and Councilmen Lou Tamporello, Jr., Steve Domangue and Tim Hymel gave the group an official welcome and even shared some fishing tips.

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