Recovery and rebuilding is underway in the Gulf Coast region following last week’s visit from Hurricane Isaac. Especially hard hit were St. Charles, lower Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes in Louisiana and Gulfport in Mississippi. United Ways of the Gulf Coast have launched a regional fund to support immediate relief and long term recovery needs created by the extreme flooding. Please visit www.unitedwaygulfcoast.org to make a contribution, a product donation or volunteer your time.