photography: Marianne Cusato
The Marianne Cusato-designed plan is an updated version of traditional Creole cottages found on the Gulf Coast. |
We’re building a Katrina cottage in Pass Christian, Mississippi, for the Swanier family, whose home was washed away in the 2005 hurricane. With the aid of volunteers and loyal readers, we hope to build more cottages in storm-damaged or blighted areas. Your tax-deductible gift helps us show that compassion is a "cottage thought."
Watch for the full story of the building of the Swanier's new home in the November issue of Cottage Living magazine.
Click the Donate Now button to give your tax-deductible gift through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's donation page. Enter Cottage Living Builds in the fund designation field.
Learn more about our partner organizations
Mercy Housing and Human Development
A local affordable housing initiative
1010 Ford St.
Gulfport, MS 39507
www.mhhd.org
Lowe's
Lowe's is providing materials and support for the construction of a home from their Lowe's Katrina Cottage series. Visit the Lowe's Web site to order a catalog of plans or to learn more about the Katrina Cottage Series.
Lowe's Katrina Cottages
Mennonite Disaster Sevice
Mennonite Disaster Service is a nonprofit disaster-relief agency providing volunteer labor for reconstruction of homes.
mds.mennonite.net
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Several community funds dedicated to Katrina relief
228/575-8380 or gulfcoastfoundation.org
Related Links
Katrina Cottage forum
Kartrina cottage Housing Web site
Congress for the New Urbanism
