Brad Pitt made a surprise announcement this morning on NBC’s “The Today Show” that New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward will  be the benefactor of at least 150 affordable, ecologically sound homes.

The Hollywood actor told “Today Show” co-host Ann Curry about his new campaign, “Make It Right”. He is targeting the Lower Ninth Ward, where over 5,000 homes were destroyed 2-1/2 years ago. Pitt referred to the area as Katrina ‘ground zero. Pitt has pledged $5 million and is challenging foundations, church groups and corporations to adopt a home for $150,000. Smaller donations are also welcome. He expects to have the first homes ready for occupancy by summer 2008. His website has complete information.

As a side note, we found out that Brad took Angelina and the rest of the Jolie-Pitt clan home to Missouri for the Thanksgiving weekend. He wanted his brood to experience what he did growing up. Brad and Angelina work very hard to keep their four kids grounded. Maddox is 6, Pax just turned 4, Zahara will be 3 in January and Shiloh is 18 months.

We’ve included some pictures of the family. Click on ‘continued reading this post’ and then click each thumbnail photo for a better view.

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