Mother Nature has reared her head and in a predictably unpredictable manner struck at the Gulf Coast with a vicious blow. In a more orderly fashion there is a common place where people seek solace and healing--in their faith. America, itself, is a country founded on faith, and this article will chronicle the birth and rise of just one of the efforts, by people of faith, to help their fellow man. Realizing the immediate need for spiritual and financial support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Rodney Sampson, a well-respected expert in faith-based marketing involving some of the biggest names in the African American community, is launching a national campaign to address these specific needs.
When I interviewed Sampson, I found him to be a steadying influence and quite focused. “Early in the Bible, from the story of Cain and Abel we learn that we are our brother’s keeper,” said Sampson. “Our brothers and sisters in New Orleans and all along the Gulf Coast are hurting and in need.
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