# A Father's Struggle and the Power of Community | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-08-01T00:27:43+00:00
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When a single dad in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward lost power—and his entire food truck business—during a brutal heatwave, he and his son survived by sweating through the sweltering heat with ice chests and open windows. But when nonprofit founder Genie Goldring showed up to check on his two German Shepherds, she found conditions worse than outside—and Brown barely holding on. Acting fast, Goldring emailed City Hall and called Entergy, rallying for help that restored electricity just in time. Now, Brown’s rebuilding his life as a chef on a friend’s food truck, while Entergy offers flexible payment plans to others in crisis. This is a story of grit, community, and the power of one person’s intervention to turn disaster into hope. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d47616245d2771ec

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