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            The MardiVols volunteered with the Ozaman Inn today. The Ozaman Inn is a homeless shelter that houses 96 men a night for free. They also supply lunch and dinner to all who come, also free of charge. They receive donations from various grocery stores to help feed people who attend. The MardiVols helped prepare and serve lunch, and also folded the linens that the men slept in at night.

 

The impact that we had on the community was shown through the conversations we had with the “Crew” members of the Inn. These men work and live at the Inn, and are going through a program to better themselves. This service related to our theme by giving a neighborhood and community to those who do not have one permanently. The whole point of the Ozaman Inn is to give men a home, even if just for the night.

Another fun thing we did today was go on our night out in New Orleans. We walked around the French Quarter, exploring the classic architecture and seeing a different side of New Orleans that we had not experienced yet. For dinner, we went to Pierre Masperos. The MardiVols experienced classic New Orleans cuisine, ranging from Po-Boys to shrimp jambalaya. Overall, the MardiVols had a great time this week at New Orleans, serving the different neighborhoods.