The willful negligence of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allowed a small hurricane to drown an entire city. In New Orleans alone, more than 200,000 houses were destroyed and more than 1,000 people died. The city's residents--those who have returned and those who have not--continue to be the victims of dishonorable politicians, crooked insurance companies, and incompetent federal agencies. The government owes us! It's time to send a message these dirt bags can understand. You can help in just 5 easy steps! Follow the instructions below and let 'em know what you think. And if you want to keep up with the dirt bags, check out the NOLA Dirt Bag Project Blog! |
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Let us know about your dirt bag experiences (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Send stories and photos to noladirtbagproject@gmail.com. © NOLA Dirt Bag Project, 2007 | About the Project | What We're Owed | NDBP Blog | |
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Grab yourself some bags: Ziploc™, Glad™, whatever you want. Sandwich-sized works best and they come in handy packs of 100 fo all your dirt bag needs.
Fill a bag with dirt. There’s still lots of debris in New Orleans, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding some. And, at least according to the EPA, th recipient of your dirt bag can breathe easy knowing that it poses no known health risks! If you’re not in New Orleans, feel free to send a symbolic bag of dirt from your home town.
Place your dirt bag into an envelope and get ready to send it. Your last step is to choose recipient.
You’ve got your dirt bag ready to go. Now you just need to decide which dirt bag to send it to. Click on any of the pictures or logos to the right and you’ll download a PDF file letter that you can fill out and send along. If you'd prefer a blank letter to send to the dirt bag of your choice, just 
You’ve spoken your mind and sent a message. Now it’s time to show your support for the folks who are working to rebuild and revitalize New Orleans. Please contribute generously to the non-profit of your choice.* Click on any of the logos to the left and you'll be able to put your money where your mouth is. One last request: tell your friends about the NOLA Dirt Bag Project and encourage them to join our campaign. Thanks!
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