Community Organizations
The Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal exists to contribute to the holistic rebirth of Greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region through programs and services that promote social, racial and economic justice. The Center strives to empower, inform and help build a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive…
CBNO/MAC is a diverse community organization, a catalyst and convener, working to bring all voices to the table to effect lasting, systemic change that will build a better future for all New Orleanians. Our two top priorities are working with the community to develop a permanent Citizen Participation Program for…
Common Ground Relief’s mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common Ground Relief is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. We house…
Mission Statement: To further the financial well-being of individuals and families in the communities we serve through education, counseling and debt management. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater New Orleans, Inc., is a non-profit community service agency dedicated to educating consumers in the wise and proper use of credit, and…
Through our green affordable housing community the Holy Cross Project, and our work on greening schools throughout the area, Global Green is committed to creating a green model for development and rebuilding for New Orleans. We educate NOLA residents, the Gulf Coast and broader American public through our Project’s visitors…
The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC) is a private, non-profit civil rights organization established in the summer of 1995 to eradicate housing discrimination throughout the greater New Orleans area. Through education, investigation, and enforcement activities, GNOFHAC promotes fair competition throughout the housing marketplace — rental, sales, lending,…
Mission: “To build houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, communities, and homeowner families, whereby families are empowered to transform their own lives. To eliminate poverty housing in the New Orleans area while serving as a catalyst to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. “ Projects: Musicians Village,…
The mission of HandsOn New Orleans is to inspire, motivate and equip people to meet critical community needs by encouraging active citizenship through meaningful service. Hands On New Orleans takes a holistic approach by addressing a wide range of local issues through partnerships with non profits, businesses and public entities…
Purpose: Planting trees in New Orleans. All residents benefit. Goal: To help replace the canopy of New Orleans by planting 2175 trees, Hike for KaTREEna needs support from individual and corporate sponsors. How to Get Involved: visit www.hikeforkatreena.com to donate or adopt a tree.
The Idea Village is a 501© (3) economic development organization whose mission is to ignite innovation by providing strategy, talent and resources to entrepreneurial ventures. Since 2002, we have engaged a powerful network of talented individuals committed to developing a vibrant entrepreneurial community in New Orleans.