Neighborhood Partnership Network
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First-time homebuyer training in the St. Roch neighborhood
Event Description
The Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association is partnering with Rebuilding Together New Orleans and several local and national organizations to offer Homeownership Education and Counseling Classes to interested buyers in the St. Roch neighborhood. Trainings will offer an overview of the home purchasing process to prospective first-time homebuyers so that they may gain financial independence and build equity.
These classes train and empower residents to improve their lives through homeownership and are provided by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater New Orleans, and made possible through funding from NeighborWorks America. The First Pilgrim Baptist Church generously provided space for the classes free of charge.
There are currently over 500 blighted or abandoned properties in St. Roch that will be available at affordable prices to first-time homebuyers. Students who complete the 12-Hour Homebuyer Class may be eligible for $50,000-$65,000 of Soft Second Mortgage Funds.
The next session will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2009 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the First Pilgrim Baptist Church, located at 1234 Arts Street. Courses will also be held throughout the spring. For registration information, please call 504-948-0808.
Location
First Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1234 Arts Street
Time(s)
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Fit For a King '09: Advocates Training
Event Description
http://www.fitforaking.org
Learn to advocate like a King with keynote speaker Melissa Harris-Lacewell, renowned professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the training will feature workshops for advocates on:
- envisioning whole communities,
- framing your message,
- harnessing the media, and
- using the law in your advocacy work
Morning sessions will focus on skill-building and afternoon sessions will focus on specific case studies.
The training will be held at the Lindy Boggs Conference Center at the University of New Orleans. Lunch will be served. Registration is required and costs $40.00. Register at http://www.fitforaking.org
Location
University of New Orleans- Lindy Boggs Conference Center
Time(s)
9 AM – 3 PM
Cost
$40.00
There's No Place Like Home National®
Event Description
The completion of There’s No Place Like Home® passing of the keys celebration to the owners of the new homes in the Holly Grove Community of New Orleans. There’s No Place Like Home National is committed to building homes in America for women who have lost their homes to natural or catastrophic disasters.
Location
Joliet Street, Holly Grove Community
Time(s)
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost
Free
First-time homebuyer training in the St. Roch neighborhood
Event Description
The Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association is partnering with Rebuilding Together New Orleans and several local and national organizations to offer Homeownership Education and Counseling Classes to interested buyers in the St. Roch neighborhood. Trainings will offer an overview of the home purchasing process to prospective first-time homebuyers so that they may gain financial independence and build equity.
These classes train and empower residents to improve their lives through homeownership and are provided by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater New Orleans, and made possible through funding from NeighborWorks America. The First Pilgrim Baptist Church generously provided space for the classes free of charge.
There are currently over 500 blighted or abandoned properties in St. Roch that will be available at affordable prices to first-time homebuyers. Students who complete the 12-Hour Homebuyer Class may be eligible for $50,000-$65,000 of Soft Second Mortgage Funds.
The next session will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2009 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the First Pilgrim Baptist Church, located at 1234 Arts Street. Courses will also be held throughout the spring. For registration information, please call 504-948-0808.
Location
First Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1234 Arts Street
Time(s)
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Fit For a King '09: SOUL REBELS & BONERAMA!
Event Description
Don’t miss Soul Rebels and Bonerama in concert at the Howlin Wolf! Proceeds benefit fair housing and civil rights work in New Orleans. Buy tickets at the door or online at http://www.fitforaking.org
Learn about other Fit For a King Celebration ’09 events at http://www.fitforaking.org
Location
Howlin Wolf
Time(s)
10:00 PM
Cost
$15
Americans at the Pulpit and Public Square
Event Description
Americans at the Pulpit and in the Public Square: a conversation on race, religion and rhetoric in a diverse America held at Xavier University, an outstanding art college. It is organized by the American Jewish Committee and the New York Archdiocese’s Office of Black Ministry, during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend (January 17-19, 2009), with leaders and activists from diverse ethnic and religious communities nationwide.
The conference will explore the relations between Catholics, Jews and African Americans in the United States, its past, present and future. It will study how religious and political beliefs can unite or divide, and look at the United States’ history of racism, intolerance and anti-Semitism, as well as its proud tradition of giving opportunity to so many, regardless of origin. It will also focus on the future through education and political empowerment, and wonder how to recreate a strong sense of a greater common good.
Moreover, the conference will offer the opportunity to take part in a grassroots community service project to rebuild New Orleans.
Location
Xavier University
Fit For a King '09: Community Power Day
Event Description
http://www.fitforaking.org
Come celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy at our community event at Dillard University’s Cook Center. We’ll screen 4 films about how neighborhoods across the nation are reclaiming control over their communities, followed by conversations about community power in New Orleans.
Fit for a King Community Power Day is free and open to the public. Great, local food will be available to purchase for lunch.
Location
Dillard University- Cook Center
Time(s)
10 AM – 3 PM
Cost
FREE!
FRIDAYS ON THE ROCH
Event Description
COMMUNITY CONCERT OF VARIOUS TALENTS, PRODUCED BY RENAISSANCE PROJECT AND DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET CONSORTIUM
Location
ST. ROCH AVE @ MARAIS ST.
Time(s)
6:00 P.M.
Cost
JOIN US THE FOURTH FRI. OF EACH MONTH
RTNO Local Volunteer Build
Event Description
Rebuilding Together is trying to promote local volunteerism in the community. New Orleanians working to rebuild their city! One weekend a month is set aside for volunteer groups from the Greater New Orleans Area. The workdays are Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign up for one day or the whole weekend! There is no fee for local groups.
To volunteer, please contact Caitlin Metzguer at or 504.636.3076
Location
Throughout New Orleans
Time(s)
8:00am-4:00pm
Cost
Free
RTNO Local Volunteer Build
Event Description
Rebuilding Together is trying to promote local volunteerism in the community. New Orleanians working to rebuild their city! One weekend a month is set aside for volunteer groups from the Greater New Orleans Area. The workdays are Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign up for one day or the whole weekend! There is no fee for local groups.
To volunteer, please contact Caitlin Metzguer at or 504.636.3076
Location
New Orleans
Time(s)
8:00am-4:00pm
Cost
Free
PIGEONTOWN STEPPERS ANNUAL EASTER SUNDAY SECONDLINE
Event Description
Usually Headlined By REBIRTH BRASS BAND.
Location
To Be Determined – Usually stops at several bars starting in Central City and ending in Pensiontown of Carrollton.
Time(s)
To Be Determined
Cost
Free
Gentilly Fest 2009 "Back from the Breach" (www.gentillyfest.org)
Event Description
“…a celebration of our unique neighborhoods (arts, food, culture). Live musicians, arts and crafts of local artists, food from local restaurants and chefs, recovery info, children’s activities. 80% of funds raised will benefit our first responders for facility improvement at police and fire stations.
So take a break from “hurricane recovery” and join us. It wil be good for your soul and for our first responders!!! See you there!!!
Location
TBA
Time(s)
11:00AM-7:00PM
Cost
Free
NPN is funded with help from CPSC
