Sandra Bullock closely tied to New Orleans even before adoption

Sandra Bullock's adoption only makes since now because she was already closely tied to New Orleans even before the adoption.

After Hurricane Katrina, Bullock became a major supporter of Warren Easton Charter High School, the first public high school for boys in Louisiana. The historical school sustained $4 million in damages, and the actress, who tells PEOPLE she "felt such a profound need to do something for them," has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for renovations, new band uniforms and a new health clinic.


She has also established a $10,000 college scholarship. Not to mention, before Bullock scored a Best Actress Oscar for starring in The Blind Side, which was written by New Orleans native Michael Lewis, she used the film's New Orleans premiere as a fundraiser to benefit the school. Her generosity even earned her an induction into the school's hall of fame last year.

"She acts as if all 800-plus of these children are her own," Warren Easton's principal Alexina Medley tells PEOPLE. Adds school board member Arthur Hardy: "She has been our angel. We love her."

This is good to see that she has already been helping out in New Orleans after Hurrican Katrina.  There is still so much to do in New Orleans even 5 years after Hurrican Katrina and more light needs to be she on it.  Do your part and help out the best way you can.  Homes still need to be built and you can donate if  you want, click here to find out how.