Event Pros Take Action is a charitable organization of special event professionals focused on relief efforts for communities trying to rebuild after disaster. Founded by
Mosaic's Susie Perelman, EPTA has made three visits to New Orleans to rebuild homes lost to Hurricane Katrina. Here, the volunteers for the July 2013 project--all members of the special event community. We'll bet you recognize some friends of yours ...
The team is busy at work unloading the truck.
What's a window without proper curtains?
The power of a fresh coat of paint.
Shopping at Wal-Mart for last-minute supplies.
'Design Angel' David Price of Rentals Unlimited has a glamorous life--though here he's in a dumpster.
The demolition team takes a break.
St. Bernard Project founder Zack Rosenberg (center), the award-winning organization devoted to rebuilding a blighted section of New Orleans, with the EPTA team (from left): Jerry Hellmann, AFR; Rawle Jonas,
Party Rental Ltd.; Larry Green, Rentals Unlimited; and Susie Perelman, Mosaic.
Final preparations before the family is welcomed "home."
Homeowner Mrs. Carmelita receives a warm welcome.
Design Angel David Price with Mrs. Carmelita.
A new bedroom in the Carmelita home.
The charming new dining room.
(From left) Kacie Pegoraro and David Price from Rentals Unlimited along with Tricia Schmitt and Jerry Hellmann from AFR.
Design Angel Richard Carbotti prepares to welcome Ms. Cassandra home.
The new bedroom in the Cassandra home.
Ms. Cassandra gives a hug and tears of thanks.
The Cassandra family has its first meal--catered by
Borgne--in their new home.
A CBS 'Evening News' team captures footage of the Cassandra home.
The CBS team interviews EPTA founder Susie Perelman of
Mosaic.
The news team captures Ms. Cassandra as she sees her new bedroom for the first time.
A videographer records the impression from the past year of Shelley Rose, a 2012 partner of EPTA.
EPTA gives a special thanks for
AFR for its generosity and support over the last three years.
