Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has 100,000 fewer residents than it did when the storm made landfall.

The winds of Katrina scattered many residents to all corners of the United States, but in the middle of a crisis, others saw opportunity. Latest Forecast

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Samantha Castillo moved from Lubbock, Texas, to the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina, driven by the images she saw on television and a desire to help the city recover.

"My heart broke," Castillo said.

Her motivation to relocate was to assist in the rebuilding efforts. She saw an opportunity to make a difference during the city's crisis, offering her help wherever it was needed. Whether it was cleaning, cooking or watching children whi

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