Brad Pitt’s hard work has been rewarded, as the actor’s foundation has already brought light to the lives of six families. The 44-year-old “Burn After Reading” star has visited the Lower 9^th Ward neighborhood in New Orleans in order to examine the first six houses built by his Make It Right foundation after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the homes of hundreds of people.

The charity was launched by Brad Pitt approximately a year ago and the project includes the construction of 150 energy-efficient residences in an area which was devastated by the hurricane in 2005.

While some families are preparing to move in the already-finished six homes, other people are still waiting for their houses to be put up. Brad Pitt’s happiness, however, is shaded by the fact that some families will have to wait for a long time until their homes are ready. “The frustration is that we have a long way to go,” the actor explained.

While six homes have already been raised and the construction of two more residences is still in progress, the building of 14 edifices is scheduled to begin as soon as 2009.

Brad Pitt said that the neighborhood, which used to be one of New Orleans’ poorest sections, should be one of the largest “green” areas in the United States.

Brad Pitt and his partner, actress Angelina Jolie, attended on Monday a special screening of the actor’s latest movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

The beautiful couple stole the spotlight, as it always does, and Brad Pitt described the film, which was filmed in New Orleans, as a “love letter” to the city.

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is scheduled to be released on December 25.