Founded in 1964, TCA has, for four decades, attempted to ease the social and economic conditions that perpetuate poverty. Services provided by TCA address the needs of the poor and near-poor by providing direct assistance and the opportunity for people to better help themselves. Services include early childhood development, energy assistance, weatherization, job counseling and guidance, transportation for the elderly and disabled, commodity distribution, individual and family development accounts, homeless prevention, low income free tax preparation assistance (VITA), Family Matters - program for unwed parents, and youth work experience.

TCA - Regular Address:
1420 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone & Fax: local number (504) 872-0334
Local Fax 504-872-0339

TCA Information Line
1-866-273-6942

Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center - GNOFHAC
www.gnofairhousing.org
Hurricane Relief Project
228 St. Charles Ave., Suite 1035
NOLA   70130
Telephone:  (504)596-2100

Launched in April 2006 in collaboration with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA).
Provides counseling, guidance, and technical assistance with recovery programs and rebuilding concerns.  Efforts have saved homeowners from foreclosure, and helped homeowners receive fair compensation from insurance companies and government recovery programs for hurricane losses.

The Green Project
2831 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 
PH. (504) 945-0240 warehouse
FX. (504) 218-7884
www.thegreenproject.org

 The Green Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creatively promoting and encouraging environmental sustainability in New Orleans.  We recycle building materials and paint, deconstruct homes and salvage usable materials.  Hours of operation are seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Inventory changes daily!

Urban League of Greater New Orleans - ULGNO
2322 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA  70119
Ph. (504)620-2332
www.urbanleagueneworleans.org

ULGNO is proud to contribute to rebuilding of our community.  The Urban League recognizes the incredible opportunity and responsibility facing the metropolitan New Orleans area.  As such ULGNO provides New Orleans residents three core “Centers of Excellence”. The centers give broader consideration to both the value we create in each life we touch and how such value translates into rebuilding systems, infrastructure, and the local economy.  Programs include the following:

 Center Of Education & Youth Development
Early Head Start
Urban League Parent Information Center
Student of the Week
After School & Summer Program

 Center For Community And Workforce Development
Business Resource Center
Urban Empowerment Program
Bienville Corridor Community Development Project
Katrina Help Center

Center Of Policy & Social Justice
State of Black New Orleans
Teacher’s First Community Initiative
Civil Rights Advocacy

The MIR Project - “Make It Right” 
P.O. Box 58009
New Orleans, LA  70158
www.makeitrightnola.org

Inspired by the courage and hope of the residents of the Lower 9^th Ward, actor Brad Pitt resolved to do whatever he could to help them rebuild. Just as importantly, he wanted to help recreate and nurture the unique culture and spirit of the Lower 9th Ward, which symbolizes the soul of New Orleans. He understood instinctively that a New Orleans rebuilt without the Lower 9th Ward would never be whole.

Pitt began by working with Global Green to sponsor an architecture competition aimed at generating ideas about how to rebuild sustainably. Pitt worked with local community leaders as well as experts from around the world to develop viable ideas for the Lower 9th Ward. That successful project inspired Pitt's new focus: Make It Right.

The Mission of Make It Right is clear: it is to be a catalyst for redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward, by building a neighborhood comprised of safe and healthy homes that are inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking, with an emphasis on a high quality of design, while preserving the spirit of the community's culture. The goal is to accomplish this quickly, so that the first residents can begin returning to their homes as soon as possible.

The Make it Right core team assembled by Pitt includes experts such as:
William McDonough + Partners, a world leader in environmental architecture
Cherokee Gives Back Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Cherokee, a firm that specializes in remediation and sustainable redevelopment of environmentally impaired properties
 Graft, an innovative architecture firm that Pitt has collaborated with on projects around the world Trevor Neilson and Nina Killeen, advisors to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation

This core team is working in tandem with leaders of a local, neighborhood led coalition of not-for-profits, and has expanded to include renowned local, national and international architecture firms, to ensure that the focus on -- and commitment to -- the Lower 9th Ward is demonstrably diverse and reflective of Brad Pitt's dedication to giving this critical neighborhood access to the best expertise available. In short, they are working to "Make It Right."

National Cares Mentoring Movement – NCMM
www.caresmentoring.com

 Our sole purpose is to end the state of emergency in Black America by connecting you and other caring adults in your network to the mentoring opportunities presently in your community.  On the national level NCMM consists of partner organizations such as the National Urban League, the 100 Black Men of America, Children’s Defense Fund, the YWCA, the United Negro College Fund, the NAACP, major African America faith communities, fraternities, sororities, and a host of other renowned organizations whose labor and reputations bear tremendous influence on public policy and programs that affect young people. For more information contact (404) 584-2744 or  SUNO Cares (504) 284-5401.

Louisiana REBUILDS.info

This website was established to be a trusted, online destination for residents affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by providing critical information for those who have returned home as well as those who are still displaced. Residents are able to get up-to-date information about what is happening in our city; understand what resources are available to help stabilize their lives; access critical recovery and rebuilding assistance and support; and have a voice in our community’s developing future. 

Covenant House New Orleans
611 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA  70122-3505
Ph. (504) 584-1111
www.covenanthouseno.org

 Established in 1988, Covenant House New Orleans provides a comprehensive array of services and programs for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 16-6.  Programs include Crisis Care, Community Service Center, Permanent Supportive Housing, Educational/Vocational Program, Clinical Counseling and Rights of Passage Programs.  Covenant House is the only open intake facility in the city that accepts youth without pre-admission screening.  We offer overnight services to homeless youth who are unable or unwilling to commit to more than one night’s stay.   These services include safe and secure shelter and access to showers, clothing, and meals for a 24 –hour period.

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority - NORA

Lot Next Door Program

The New Orleans City council created this program which allows residents to purchase a NORA-owned property immediately “next door” to their own.  To be eligible, Lot Next Door Program participants must:

New Orleans Neighborhood Partnerships Network - NPN
3500 Canal Street
|New Orleans, LA  70119
PH.  (504) 940-2207
www.npnnola.com

NPN is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization consisting of a citywide network of neighborhoods that was established after the Hurricane Katrina disaster to facilitate neighborhood collaboration, increase access to government and information, and strengthen the voices of individuals and communities across New Orleans.  Our mission is to improve the quality of life by engaging New Orleanians in neighborhood revitalization and civic processes.  NPN consists of a board of community leaders reflective of neighborhoods throughout the city and a diverse staff immersed in coalition building, public and government relations.  NPN envisions a New Orleans where all neighborhoods are a great place to live.

New Orleans Public Library Foundation

After Hurricane Katrina the trustees of the Foundation faced up to the challenge of rebuilding ruined libraries.  The Foundation initiated a campaign to rebuild and improve libraries in New Orleans.  The long term goal is to develop a model library system for New Orleans’ 21^st century.  For more information contact the Friends of NOPL at (504)596-2587 or email fnopl@gno.lib.la.us

UNITY of Greater New Orleans 
An Affordable Housing ResourceTo Rebuild Our Community
2475 Canal Street
Suite 300
New Orleans, LA  70119
PH. (504) 821-4496
www.unitygno.org

 Founded in 1992, Unity of Greater New Orleans is an award-winning collaborative of 60 agencies. Our mission is to coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness.   The goal of Unity Housing Link is to assist the public to locate affordable housing as part of the rebuilding of New Orleans.

housinglink@unitygno.org

Renters seeking affordable housing in the Greater New Orleans area can use this free site to locate housing that meets their needs.  This site establishes a link between prospective renters and landlords and property managers that have available properties.  Landlords and property managers can use this free site to advertise affordable rental properties.  A comprehensive description of available properties is easily entered into the site and viewed by prospective renters.  Unity HousingLink has rent limits at 80% of the current area fair market rent. 

New Orleans Legal Assistance
1010 Common Street
Annex Building, Suite 1400A
New Orleans, LA  70112
www.nolac.org

New Orleans Legal Assistance offers free legal aid for low-income people.  The downtown office is divided into “units” which handle certain kinds of legal problems:  Consumer, Employment, Family, Government Benefits, Homeless Advocacy, Housing, Successions/Title Clearing, and Taxes.

www. Probono.net/la

Louisiana’s online resource for advocates serving the public interests.  Pro bono advocates, legal services attorneys, law professionals and law students who represent or help with representation of low income or disadvantaged clients are welcome to join our community. Look for news, events, information about organizations with volunteer opportunities and resources to help you help others.