Albert Greenleaf says the worst part of his day is the waiting. He waits for work. He waits for a chance at food. He waits for an opportunity to do anything for money.

As the Unity Outreach workers yell “Anybody Home?” I’m wondering, “What did I get myself into?”

A nonprofit called the Mothership Foundation helps Louisiana and New Orleans residents achieve a higher quality of life.

The most pleasant for a temporary reporter in the Crescent City: People just really want to talk. On top of that, when they can’t get back to you by deadline, they let you know they’re sorry about it.