Heather Craig, Debbie McDaniel, and an employee at Prima Donna’s Closet

Debbie McDaniel, owner of Revente consignment shop, recently spent five days in Metairie, LA revitalizing Prima Donna’s Closet, a consignment shop destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. From October 6–11, 2005, McDaniel and her store manager, Heather Craig, helped Stephanie Hirsh, owner of Prima Donna’s Closet, with everything from cleaning, sorting clothing, and merchandising.

McDaniel said the whole experience was eye–opening. “I don’t think people have any idea how bad it is there,” she added, shaking her head. “They think the worst is over. But these people have a long way to get back.”

Damage inside Prima Donna’s Closet in Metairie, LA Below: Damage outside Prima Donna’s Closet