We Volunteered in the Lower Ninth Ward • Ladylike

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[@98spatie22]

I think it would be awesome if there was a series focusing on different charities and organization's around the country. Like someone spending a week with a charity helping out, cause there're so many charities that are not well known and deserve some recognition.

[@milicakrunic4898]

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[@chandrawagner4061]

Would love it, but this didnt get enough views so we'll never see it. Probably wont see many travel videos either except for Kristin's style ones. (Which I love but dont really mean as much as these) all about the views 😔

[@KWheelahan410]

As a resident of New Orleans, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of y’alls love and help in my home town and bringing focus to the devastation, but also the spirit of this area.

[@moistbananapeel5849]

KWheelahan410 I agree I don't live in New Orleans but am a resident of New Orleans. And I didn't live here when Hurricane Katrina came but a lot my friends did. I was here though for the great flood of 2016. I was affected by the flood though.

[@skyevictoria6943]

same i love in new orleans and i’m so happy they came

[@skyevictoria6943]

live*

[@livcos2012]

KWheelahan410 I donate because this video introduced me to the charity and informed me on its cause. I hope others do to for the beautiful people of New Orleans. Hope to get to visit sometime too!

[@christypaxson7194]

I also live in New Orleans and I really appreciate it

[@lovedaymorbid]

I kinda want a collab where Ladylike and the Try Guys go volunteer (maybe back with Lower Nine?) and bring along fans who want to help too.

[@flyingdolphin1015]

YAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS THAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN!

[@moistbananapeel5849]

I agree I would definitely help cause I live in Louisiana so I could also get my friends to help to

[@erinraecowin]

Get Buzzfeed to sponser :)

[@pansylou7553]

Doubt that's going to happen as the Try Guys are their own name brand production company now.

[@moistbananapeel5849]

Allyson brunette I probably will and thx to LadyLike I know of this.

[@karlakatibah2969]

Thank you so much for not just going to NOLA to admire the city, but also to help! NOLA is still recovering, even many years later!

[@tiffprendergast]

Karla Katibah yup

[@NyleNimo]

I love that Devin not only included volunteering on their itinerary, but it was planned for their first day in New Orleans. God bless these women

[@tiffprendergast]

MaiWright yess

[@c0gimyun]

why am i sobbing!!? freddie is such an empath and so well-spoken. this video was very well done.

[@michelewilliams5131]

tiffanyy oh I was sobbing too!!!! Katrina was so devastating to New Orleans. Then hearing what we already knew spoken in words hurt my heart!

[@lalascott7542]

Same! 😪😢

[@kiezajoseph562]

Am I the only one who thinks that Freddie is literally just an adorable little bean 😩

[@Angelface11]

Shes gorgeous

[@m__ayala]

I looove Freddie so you're not the only one

[@kylieboring7059]

You're definitely not the only one I love her sm she's so precious

[@grace6802]

Kieza Joseph nope

[@chasity8902]

Fandom af and same ❤️

[@squirrelsinmykoolaid]

It would be nice if Buzzfeed donated the money they made from this video to that non-profit.

[@Ok_Sorbet-824]

Yes

[@napalmbones]

I hope they do. Seems like the right thing to do

[@MyAm5]

Definitely understand the love for Freddie, but let's not forget Devin. If it wasn't for her surprise trip here, and having the girls do this we would have never had this video.

[@Ok_Sorbet-824]

which is why i was confused that fred talked the most

[@lynseymuk187]

@@Ok_Sorbet-824 bc it was her video if u heard at the start each of them hve there own video while in New Orleans

[@downgurl]

it's funny how the ladylike girls from LA are in heavy jackets and look like they are freezing. and everyone else are just in shirts.

[@rhyleefitch867]

JRae Petrocelly exactly like I live in 9th ward and it’s so effin hot

[@krystynalwood4161]

Rhylee Irene I live north of I-12 and its effing hot here too. Even this rain is a hot rain

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

JRae Petrocelly they're working ladies, that's why.

[@artsypurplewitch]

I think it probably would've been colder in March.

[@sweet_sara1632]

Chris Jones naw man the only time new orleans is cooler in december and january.. trust me i live there

[@caitbreedlove]

This vid didn’t make me laugh as much as the other ladylike vids usually do, but it makes sense because this is a serious video and it really warmed my heart, I love these girls!!

[@gabyg1004]

i love how devin introduced the andrew guy to freddie kristen chantel and jen like her children

[@poro9084]

i think the saddest thing is - this could happen to every one of us... and instead of getting back our home, they were ripped of... i simpyl dont understand to mentality of these frauders, because this could happen to them...

[@angelinaknutsen5467]

Who would dislike a video about volunteering and helping others?

[@lforand53]

My daughter volunteered on a alternative spring break down there. Very rewarding and humbling experience

[@downloadingdvm9860]

Linda Forand me too, it was so much fun and interesting to see

[@lforand53]

Tracy Lynn oh awesome! My daughter did americore as well! Great experience.

[@kimmyr9318]

I live in Louisiana and a man the other day came up to me asking for money saying that he was still struggling from Hurricane Katrina. He said something about still waiting for the government to fix everything. (Yes I realize he could have been lying to get money, but I like to think he actually needed it)

[@sedelman2]

Way better "we tried" example than any of the beauty/fashion-centered stuff. Appreciate the depth of emotion and thought in this piece.

[@PotatoKing16]

Thank you, beautiful Devin for planning such an impactful part of the trip. Yes, of course, take a trip to have fun, but thank you for being intentional and making a difference!

[@PotatoKing16]

and obviously, thank you to all the wonderful ladies of Ladylike and the amazing volunteers for working so hard!

[@daniellekelly6638]

I really love that ladylike cares so much about these people's health and wellbeing, it just really warms my heart to know that lowernine.org loves and wants to help these people who still have damaged homes. Ladylike, if you can, please do some more volunteering and that sort of thing ❤️❤️

[@EricaGarcia2000]

Contractor fraud is rampant in South Texas right now due to Harvey. The contractors are also jacking up their prices. I provide counseling in Rockport, Texas, and my clients are really struggling in a lot of ways, too. It’s heartbreaking. Thankfully organizations like this one exist to help people who really need it! Great episode and great work!

[@H0II1]

I lived and worked with lowernine for two months and it's a great feeling to help those people although there is still a long way to go! Great job, ladies!

[@succubiitch]

Finally! I was so confused when you guys said your NOLA trip would be a series but then weeks passed & we hadn’t gotten any more videos. I was literally just on twitter trying to figure out when the next part was coming

[@mayahilten6020]

Kayla Gerkens what does NOLA mean

[@rosequill7925]

Annoying Girl NOLA means New Orleans

[@FuzzyMonkey95]

New Orleans, Louisiana

[@krs123247]

yeah, I was under the impression they'd do all the videos in one week. When this one was release Id forgotten about the series entirely

[@princessjo1988]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@rc8613]

This was beautiful. Thank you to Ladylike for giving me a little hope for humanity again. Keep being you, ladies!!❤

[@broadwaymelody33]

I love that these volunteers are doing this because they truly understand the injustice of how little these people were protected or helped. It’s not just about making a neighborhood look pretty. Major kudos to that organization.

[@secondconflict570]

The direction LadyLike has gone over the last few months is freaking awesome. It's always been a great show, but this latest stuff has been some of the best.

[@carolin2544]

those stone stairs on a completely empty property broke my heart :( i can't even imagine losing my home like this.

[@whitneytheriot3404]

Ladylike, I am a New Orleans native and lived and survived through Hurricane Katrina. As a New Orleanian the topic of Katrina still makes me emotional all these years later. It was such a hard experience especially going through this as a 12 year old. I just want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for volunteering and bringing awareness to this amazing organization. Without people like you New Orleans would still be in terrible conditions. Thank you for all the you do!!! #NolaStrong

[@colossalheights]

is it strange to anyone else who experience Katrina and/or other hurricanes to hear people talk about this stuff? I always forget that other people around the country don't have much if any knowledge about things like contractor fraud after natural disasters and how long it takes the government to actually respond to recovery, esp. if you live on the lower income side of town.

[@therealkenj98]

colossalheights yeah it always blows my mind and then I realize they live in separate climates and live around different type of crooked people. But here construction fraud is pretty rampant, as you know you can see people offering construction help on the side of the high way, or on those little homemade signs that aren’t professional.

[@krazykristen504]

I live outside the lower ninth and drive threw it every day. I still find it strange that it has not bounced back as much as the other places. I understand the contractor fraud. It happened to my grandma. She was in the area that was effected by the oil in St. Bernard she hired a guy to dig out her front and back yard for two feet and get all the oil out of the soil. A year later FOX8 did a story of oil still coming up when pressure was applied in certain area of her lawn. She also had the Chinese dry wall in one of her rooms.

[@annmedver8033]

I'm from Louisana and it's so dope yall did this. A lot of places still have damage from the hurricane. And to show it is great. Love this!❤❤

[@skylarstasik5434]

This is super neat because I live close to new orleans and I go there often. I got a warm fuzzy feeling watching this. I love ladylike and very proud of y'all for doing this. Thank you truly.

[@rhyleefitch867]

Violin SkylarStasik ikr it’s just so enlightening to hear them all talk about the city I live in and love because I grew up their and have been there for around 13 years I love this fucking video

[@sara.1710]

Love you guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️ It's great that you guys try to help out. It must of been terrible for who ever lived there before, it's sad. 😪

[@vanityrae83]

Sarai Monroy Don't you remember news coverage & pictures after hurricane Katrina? People spray painted *SEND HELP?* while literally standing on their roof while trying to flag down helicopters. People was floating on pieces of wood bcuz the water was so high. It was Terrible

[@deaf-tomcat]

oof, this made me cry. Excuse me while I find some way to go volunteering again, I haven't done actual volunteer work for while and this really makes me want to go out and do something.

[@emilyantus2025]

My church group went to New Orleans a few years ago (we got to sing with Lenny Kravitz, little humblebrag....look it up. VOP sings with Lenny Kravitz.) and we helped out paint some schools, build homes, etc., in the ninth ward and it was the most incredible experience. It was absolutely the most humbling experience to be able to help so many people, either directly or indirectly. Being originally from Texas, I absolutely love Louisiana, especially New Orleans. I’d love to go back and help out.

[@heyheyheyloser84]

If only I had known about this organization when I visited NOLA last fall! We stayed partly in Treme, another historically black neighborhood and there was a lot of damage there as well as a brand new construction. When I asked someone, they said these new houses had just been build from Katrina... 10 years later. I've lived in coastal NC for most of my life so I know the devastating affects of hurricanes but I've never seen anything at that level.

[@carenrusco3177]

Sarah Benton Coastal living is extremely rough. I grew up on the coast in MS very close to Louisiana. They're even farther below water level than a lot of places. It's almost like a fish bowl. That levee breaking cause so much damage it almost seems unreal. I swear it floods pretty much every time a good thunderstorm rolls through.

[@dawnpalmer8889]

This was my favorite thing y'all did in New Orleans just because it was volunteering and benefiting others who desperately need help.

[@bailee702]

*YASSS FREDDIE*

[@chessewaz]

Freddie is so precious omfg

[@akemilyre341]

Watching this makes me want to cry . I Love people who take the time to care for others in ways like this .It shows that the world isn't as coldhearted as it is made out to be . People care . Bless your hearts and for those who are still suffering God is watching you and is sending help your way.

[@reef8008]

They should take another trip to Puerto Rico

[@Ok_Sorbet-824]

And hop on a plane to the Virgin Islands while they're at it.

[@rachelreames7875]

As a New Orleanian this is an amazing video and I’m only 3 minutes in

[@angelynmarie9271]

My mom was still pregnant with me during hurricane katrina and we line close to New Orleans so she said that they evacuated and thankfully nothing happened to our house but it is so sad watching what some people had to go through

[@brookemartinez3354]

As someone from there, thank you for coming to help and not just to visit the city

[@micastay9992]

I love thisss❤❤❤ I hope more people volunteer to heeelpp🌹🌹 And now i want to help with something like this in my country🇵🇾🇵🇾

[@sydneyferguson4480]

Omg Andrew is awesome!! I worked with Lower Nine in May!! They’re great!

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

Yay Freddie!! My husband and I were in NOLA last week to celebrate our 10th anniversary last week. Did you go to the Katerina exhibit at the Louisiana State Museum in the French Quarter? A very powerful exhibit.

[@samooky]

I volunteered with lowernine.org back in January of 2009 and it was a great experience! Definitely recommend this organization to anyone who wants to help rebuild NOLA.

[@lisaalessandro9177]

Thank you Lady Like for visiting my adopted hometown and shedding light on the challenges Nola is still facing!

[@ndnaf3705]

I am so proud of LadyLike, for taking time out to help tackle and bring attention to New Orleans that still needs help!

[@taylorcolley9794]

wow i love Freddie so much she's so inspiring and passionate

[@kiki12kara]

This is amazing. It'd be so nice if Ladylike continued to do more videos like this because they're so inspiring and eye-opening.

[@robynb1310]

My home city 💜

[@isabellalemaux7515]

Robyn Boudreaux did u have to move? From Katrina

[@lynseymuk187]

✊

[@bellavignola9537]

i recently got back from puerto rico where i did service rebuilding houses in a rural area devastated by Maria and just like in New Orleans (but maybe worse) the government has pretty much ignored it, and volunteer work is the only hing rebuilding places like this and puerto rico. We (and the federal government) NEED to do better for our own territories and cities

[@caitlynreilly5979]

YES! I've been volunteering with an organization called SBP down in NOLA for the past 4 years. SBP is a nationally recognized non-profit born out of Hurricane Katrina, whose mission is to shrink the time between disaster and recovering. With SBP, I have helped re-do damaged floor boards for a woman who's house was destroyed back in 2005 from the storm, put up drywall in a new opportunity house so a family can move back home to Louisiana, and helped rebuild a second floor of a home that was destroyed in last year's tornado. I'm so happy you've used this series to spread awareness to one of my favorite cities !

[@withintheshyness]

FYI- when your messing with wet insulation, especially when it's been left like that for so long, you need more then a dust mask, you need a special type of mask with a respirator because of mold risk!

[@tiffprendergast]

withintheshyness yup

[@alishaamaya4185]

Thank you visiting NOLA and helping the city!! Wish I could meet y’all ladies!

[@daltonshaneburton]

I really appreciate everyone on the Lady Like team taking their time to volunteer. My grandfather has lived in the 9th ward my whole life, including during and after Katrina. I’ve seen first hand what you guys dealt with and I’ve rebuilt houses down there myself. Thank you ladies so so much for your giving.

[@destinymaiden1555]

Thank you so much!! I am a resident of Louisiana and this was a very heart warming video. In the Great Flood of 2016 in Baton Rouge my home was flooded and majority of my family’s homes were flooded. During this flood I volunteered my time at a local church helping pack relief bags to anyone in need and this warmed my heart to see that you guys helped with this issue. Contractor fraud is veryyyy common after storms, so I understand her situation and I wish the best to her. God bless you wonderful women that helped with this cause.

[@tiffprendergast]

Destiny Maiden sorry

[@bentleybennett8360]

It’s great how y’all would do this on vacation... I admire y’all so much🤩

[@DaijaKreshelle]

I'm from another part of Louisiana, about an hour south of NOLA. I remember evacuating to Texas for the storm and coming back to complete devastation, my family's house in pieces. We've had multiple hurricanes and floods since but still none have done the amount of damage that Katrina did. Thank you ladies for coming down here, telling our story, and trying to make our home a better place.

[@Hannah-sv6yr]

God bless you guys for doing this work and giving back while you could be partying in New Orleans. It always warms my heart to see people doing this. You girls are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for trying to get the word out. Isn't it so humbling to see that the people who have the least and have been through the worst, have the most to be thankful for?

[@marisamitchell8611]

Contractor fraud is just despicable! The things people will do to fellow human beings is appalling. Thank you ladies for spreading awareness & highlighting this wonderful organization!

[@tiffprendergast]

Marisa Mitchell yup

[@alexasmith9178]

OMG!! Thank you guys so much for volunteering!!! I live about 30 minutes away from New Orleans and I may only be 12 but I’m very thankful for what you guy have done for New Orleans! Thank you guys. I love y’all and please continue to help New Orleans recover from the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. 🙏❤️

[@maisieriddle7377]

Every time I watch them I’m just reminded of what powerful, beautiful, and truly amazing women that they are.

[@avakaufmann]

I can’t believe I wasn’t even alive when his happened yet it still greatly affects peoples lives today.

[@Flor8912]

I'm truly happy you all are in New Orleans and showing it in a way that we don't normally see. I love the lowernine.org organization, and I'm so glad you found it Freddie! Keep up the good work y'all!

[@nora1050]

I really loved this because I did Katrina relief work a couple years ago. It was such an impactful week and truly changed my life. I hope you all feel inspired to continue volunteering following your experiences there!

[@savv8778]

I appreciate that you’re doing this. I’m north of New Orleans, and I am very grateful that I was able to move back home immediately after the hurricane. The ninth ward is a place that is very dear to me as my aunt lived in the area until after Katrina. The fact that you’re helping repair the ninth ward is very very appreciated. Thanks Jen, Devin, Chantel, and Freddie.

[@tothallyamazing5602]

This is so amazing. It brought me to tears. I’m so honored to be able to watch women make a change today.

[@halleelaird5479]

This is honestly so touching that you ladies volunteered and felt so strongly about the work you were doing there. You guys are all such generous people. I’m glad the world is blessed with people like you

[@anile1416]

I have SO MUCH respect for Devin for not stopping at the silly fun things when organising this trip to New Orleans, but also talking about hurricane Katrina and how we can help, and making sure that we learn about history and culture in each videos.

[@MikiMizumiChan6]

As someone who was affected by Katrina, thanks for bringing to light just how much work still needs to be done, and what wrongs still need to be made right. Volunteer, donate, hear the stories, because there is so much to be done in NOLA and in other parts of the world. Thanks Ladylike

[@Goat.Cheese]

It's great to see the Ladylike platform used for something that really matters 💜

[@lee-ah5297]

I was born a couple of months before Katrina and I always ask my family about it. It must’ve been scary evacuating with a baby and two dogs and I’m so thankful that they evacuated when they could

[@kaelanr7418]

Thank y'all so much. I speak for everyone when we say we LOVE our city. There is still so much violence and natural disasters, (flooding EVERY time it rains it seems) that even this one vide helps out immensely. Please feel free to come at any time

[@katherinegriffin]

Hurricane Katrina happened over a DECADE ago. Everyone still affected, my prayers go to you and your families.

[@tiffprendergast]

Kwee Griffee yesss

[@isabellabarone8965]

I swear I live in new or leans and was literally dead that I missed them 😭😭😭 they should come back for Mardi gras ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@allisonallen5191]

I went on two mission trips to NOLA in 2010 and worked on homes in the lower ninth ward. It’s truly life changing to see the devastation around the city. We spoke to homeless people and they told us stories that could bring you to tears. Most were native to the area and when Katrina hit they just couldn’t leave, it was there home. They decided to be homeless because they loved their home town so much.

[@rachelmarks8601]

They filmed the I-40 bridge and it gave me flashbacks! I HAAAATE that bridge and get anxiety just thinking about it lol 😂 That footage gave me chills lol

[@alexandraugalde558]

Rachel Marks yes!!! That bridge is so dangerous and I try to avoid it at all costs!! Lol

[@rachelmarks8601]

Alexandra Ugalde Who puts an on-ramp on a bridge, going VERY uphill, where people drive too fast and you can’t see jack shit beneath you?! My knuckles had never been whiter 😂😂😂

[@therealkenj98]

Rachel Marks 😂😂 lol!

[@melissamarlow9523]

This make me cry. People who are helping other just to help. Not just ladylike but everyone who take the time to volunteer and help other without expecting anything in return

[@MayciHarr22]

It's great they're focusing on a less known charity and raising awareness on an issue that isn't well-known or publicised and hopefully that will increase the amount of people aware and thus those who want to help

[@giftysneha]

May God Bless you Lady Like and the Lower Ninth Ward 😇💕😘😘💪💕💕❤❤❤

[@olivianeally8160]

I cried the whole time I watched this. Such selfless work they do, and its so sad this community is still living this way.

[@breannajefferies6839]

I really love this episode. It has a very special place in my heart because my aunt and her family had to relocate to missouri because they were so affected by the storm. My aunt now lives here permanently because she married my uncle but her family was able to move back home to New Orleans. I’ve been to the lower ninth district and to see the damage broke my heart. It is really amazing that people care and want to help the people affected by the storm. Keep doing your great work!

[@jayebchillen]

This hurts alot to watch but it's beautiful to get involved. Thank you all for your work

[@psblack86]

Personally I think this is one of the best LadyLike videos that I’ve watched, but it has a fraction of the views of something that Buzzfeed/LadyLike has done several times over. Kudos Lower Nine and Ladylike for spotlighting something important.

[@jessrodz95]

13 years later WOW. As a Puerto Rican living in Puerto Rico I can relate to all this after hurricane Maria. It saddens me to think it's gonna take so long to get back to the way it used to be. We are going through the same problems New Orleans are still having. It's not easy but we'll pull through praying another hurricane doesn't hit us again soon. Thanks to all the people who is helping!!! We are very grateful!! Keep up the great work!!

[@tejasvirana9923]

They're a real inspiration for everyone . Taking efforts for people in problems is a really great thing to do . Ladylike we love you ❤

[@kathynguyen904]

My home ❤️thank you ladylike for showing that New Orleans is still struggling but as a whole stronger than ever. Love everything you guys do.

[@baraatismail956]

We need to see more ladies reaching out to help make the world a better place ❤️ this is a true lady like act ❤️

[@annapiper1473]

8:56 lmao after she said "like cleaning out an eardrum" that's all I could think about

[@megansistrunk5146]

I’m a faithful Ladylike fan and Louisianan. I’m in tears because of this video. You guys are incredible. I wish y’all all the good things ❤️

[@elizabethgonzalez414]

Thank you for this video. I haven’t volunteered in over 3 years and realized how much I miss by just watching this video. Again, just thank you to the ladies of Ladylike for inspiring me again.

[@AimeeTheGreat]

/crying. Jeez gals. I am so impressed by y’all. Watching Devin and Freddie get in and just rip that stuff down. And after they got out cleaning up trash on the ground. I am impressed by the hard work you all. And the other teaming working together. You all are awesome. 💕💕💕

[@jessiortego4525]

As a person who lives in New Orleans I just want to say thank you for showing this, and thank you for taking your time to do something like this. I did not live in Nola during Katrina, but my family did. There are still so many people out there struggling and it needs to be known. It makes me happy to see that through this New Orleans mini series you are doing, there is some serious real life things being shown as well as fun stuff. Thank you girls!

[@Fee-Fee]

Thank you for going and shedding a light on the issues that New Orleans still has from Katrina.

[@LightinFlight]

I'm a high school teacher, and I took students to work with LowerNine for the last two years. I loved seeing Andrew in this video! So much respect. I fell in love with New Orleans through those experiences. If you travel there, do some community service- you'll understand and connect with the city in a way you'd never experience when just drinking in the French Quarter.

[@ImaginationStationXO]

Thank you Ladylike for telling this important part of NOLA’s story! 💗

[@oliviafried6354]

as someone who was alive for katrina and had family who was driven out by it i love seeing people help us recover still

[@michelewilliams5131]

This brought me to tears! New Orleans, more specifically the 9th Ward, was so demolished by Katrina. It’s one of the saddest times for our state. My now ex husband, went down to help rebuild after Katrina, and he literally saw dead bodies on the side of the road. Y’all doing this says so much about who y’all are. As someone from Louisiana, I thank you! 💋

[@unknownposterr]

it is DISGUSTING that New Orleans still need so much help and is still so devastated by Katrina after all these years. I'm glad you guys did this and hopefully raised some awareness to the issue.