It was the day after President Bush had stood in the center of Jackson Square in New Orleans to promise that the Federal Government was going to help all the victims of the hurricane, and that he was counting on "Armies of Compassion" to help do the work. The next morning, I got on the phone to call the Office of Faith Based Initiatives to let them know that I was reporting for duty, along with an organized group of churches, but we needed a little funding.

White House: Good morning this is the White House, how many I assist you?

Craig: Could you connect me to the Office of Faith Based Initiatives please.

White House: Hold on please.

Ring....ring....ring

OFBI: Office of Faith Based Initiatives, How can I help you?

Craig: I heard President Bush's speech last night and I've got a bunch of churches here in the Bay Area of California already lining up to help about 50 families that have evacuated to here.

OFBI: That's great.

Craig: Thank you. But here's the thing, we need some money.