Guest: Ben Broussard, Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Date: September 2, 2021
Runtime: 43 min
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xbHgqE5WbMmWnASRpbVVu
Guest link: http://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, John sat down with Ben Broussard to talk about what it actually takes to volunteer well in a disaster — including the coordination that happens under VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) to make sure no one falls through the cracks.
The conversation is a reminder that recovery doesn’t end when the news coverage does. Ben talks about the importance of building awareness in those critical early weeks, and why disaster recovery is a years-long process that communities have to stay committed to long after the storm passes.
John Ray Perkins III is a Lafayette, Louisiana REALTOR®, founder of The John Ray Group, and a storyteller at heart. After nearly 20 years in youth and family ministry, John Ray brought his passion for people, relationships, and community into real estate in 2019. Today, he helps families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions while sharing stories, local insights, and a little South Louisiana humor along the way. A husband, father of four, and proud Acadiana local, John Ray believes real estate is about more than houses. It’s about people, their stories, and the places they call home.
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