Leesville Daily Leader - News-United Way adapts to help with recovery in New Orleans

Leesville Daily Leader - News: "The scent of newness permeates the air inside the Royal Castle Child Development Center in the Hollygrove section of New Orleans. Walls and floors damaged by the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina have been replaced, and new electrical and air conditioning systems have been installed. Outside, a brand-new playground awaits the children.

Pearlie Harris is excited to be reopening her doors. Starting the first week of October, parents living and working in the Central Business District, Midtown and Uptown areas will have another place to bring children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Harris also is offering an after-school program for pupils from 6 to 12 years old.

She credits United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area with making her dreams of rebuilding possible."

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