Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the destruction it left behind in Louisiana.

Sandra Bullock donated money to rebuild Warren Easton Charter High School, and to open a student health clinic. She appeared at an event to tribute to those who are helping with recovery efforts.

Bullock is a part-time New Orleans resident. “I have seen nothing but unimaginable kindness, perseverance and hope right in this room here,” said Bullock. “It gives me great pleasure to be in the company of these people who have actually made the difference. They did the hard work, they are here sitting before you.”

“These young adults have seen the very worst, and they are committed to the very best,” said Bullock. ” They are our future leaders. I would like to thank the students who step up to the plate and do the hardest work. I didn’t do it in high school, and it makes me so incredibly proud.”

Looking as cute as can be, Bullock helped cut the tape on the new school.

“It was more than her money,” says Easton Foundation board member Arthur Hardy. “She is like our spiritual leader. She is our angel.”

“What do you say about a human being who just pours out their heart and soul, who puts their money where their mouth is, walks the walk, talks the talk,” adds Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “And even if it was just in a movie, she married a New Orleans boy.”

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