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Dear Friend of the Beacon of Hope Resource Center ,
The Beacon of Hope Resource Center would like to invite you to:
This is not a fundraiser, and there is NO charge to
get in. Just a night to socialize and relax. So if you are in New Orleans July 8, 2010 come out for this event.
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Beacon assists the Carrollton - Riverbend
Neighborhood Association with Surveys.
The Beacon of Hope Resource Center has developed a mapping system
that assists neighborhoods in identifying blight, Louisiana Land Trust properties, occupancy rates, and highlighting infrastructure needs.
We are partnering with the Carrollton Riverbend Association to train resident survey teams and create maps displaying items that are of
concern to the residents. This mapping system integrates the survey data
with other public data layers to produce an interactive, comprehensive
conditions map. City and state agencies have used these maps to establish priority
areas of infrastructure repair and blight mitigation. The data has been also used by neighborhoods
to attract redevelopment and encourage new businesses to establish in their
area.
If you live in Carrollton Riverbend and would like to assist in
this project, please contact Pax Bobrow, the Vice President of CRNA, at paxbobrow@yahoo.com.
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Beacon of
Hope Proudly Introduces Two New Members to its Neighborhood Development
Department:
 Brian Baldwin, Community Development Coordinator, holds a Masters
degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans and
dual Bachelors degrees in History and Geography from the State University of
New York at Geneseo. Brian has over five
years of experience working with non-profits and volunteer organizations in
China, Minnesota, and Louisiana. In New Orleans, Brian has worked closely
with the Regional Planning Commission, the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority,
neighborhood organizations, and residents to develop Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) that promote neighborhood redevelopment.
 Jason Stopa, Program Coordinator, is a recent graduate of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Program at the University of New Orleans, and also holds a BA from the
University of Georgia. As a student he specialized in land use,
environment, blight and urban agriculture. He led a project to address
distressed neighborhoods and worked on community mapping projects. He
also has experience as a Relationship Banker with Capital One where he worked
on community outreach programs. Jason was born and raised in New
Orleans and has lived in Bywater since 2008.
The Neighborhood
Development Department manages the neighborhood redevelopment part of Beacon of
Hope's MODEL (Mappings, Outreach, Development, Engagement,
Leadership). This includes development of the Survey, Blight, and
NORA teams.
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National Conventions Volunteer to work with
the Beacon of Hope
The Beacon of Hope had
several conventions volunteer with us over the last few months. Below are a couple of examples of how
conventions can assist us in rebuilding a neighborhood:
A group from the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon (AAOS) stayed in New Orleans to give back to the
community after the 2010 AAOS Annua l Meeting came to a successful close.
Twenty-one staff members helped clean up and landscape homes in the
Gentilly Woods neighborhood, and participated in building another home. Along
with some of their friends and family members, they worked with representatives
of Beacon of Hope to till soil, dig up roots, plant new flowers and shrubbery,
level dirt, plant grass seed, and remove debris in the yards of homes.
To read
rest of article click here.
The
International Customer Management Institute's (ICMI) ACCE 2010 also partnered
with the Beacon of Hope Resource Center in a "Restore New Orleans"
project to help rebuild New Orleans neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane
Katrina. On Sunday, June 13, twenty ICMI staff and ACCE attendees and
exhibitors  volunteered to help damaged areas with landscaping, painting, and
other activities. "Giving back to the community is a high priority
for ICMI," said Joy Sobhani. "We
were excited to work with Beacon of Hope to help in some small way to improve
the lives of the residents of New Orleans. We were amazed at how much
damage still exists, yet the residents have come through this ordeal with
spirit and passion. It was a pleasure to work with them on this project."
To read the
rest of this article click here.
If you are preparing to
have a convention in New Orleans or are bringing a group here, and would like to have your attendees
volunteer with us, please contact Heather Huth, at Heather@lakewoodbeacon.org.
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BOH
Streamlines Its Homeowner Request Intake Process
As we approach  the 5th
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Beacon of Hope remains dedicated to
servicing the needs of New Orleans residents. To that end, we are
implementing new strategies to make it easier to request help. The Beacon
of Hope will be receiving work requests in the following ways for Lakeview,
Gentilly and Lower 9th Ward:
1. Call our headquarters office at
504-309-5120
2. Print a "Help Request Form"form off our website www.lakewoodbeacon.org
3. Fill out electronic web form located
on our website
4. Email us at assistance@lakewoodbeacon.org
 This new process will expedite our receipt of your request and be imported into
a database that will assist us with scheduling. We still have many volunteers
coming in July to help with minor repairs to residences currently on file. We
have assisted over 280 Gentilly residents in the last 12 months and hope to
increase that number with our new process. Even though we have all came a long
way,we still have a lot more to do. This new procedure should accommodate those
that do not have transportation.
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BOH Opens a New Lower 9th Ward Beacon
On June 17, 2010, the Beacon of Hope Resource Center opened a new Beacon in
the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood. Located at the home of the Beacon Administrator, Linda Jackson, the
address is 1829 Forstall St. New Orleans, LA 70117. If you live in the
Lower Ninth Ward and would like to volunteer with this Beacon or need
assistance in your recovery, please contact Linda at Lower9
@lakewood
beacon.org.
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If you are a Senior or know of a Senior in
the Lakeveiw or Gentilly area that likes to
socialize, check out the Seniors Luncheon held every 2nd Friday of
the month at the Shephard Center located at 5914 Canal Street in
Lakeview from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information on the Seniors luncheons, call
504-484-0885.
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Beacon of Hope Resource Center's Upcoming Events
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Shephard Center Senior Luncheon
July 9, 2010
11:30
A.M - 1:30 P.M.
5914 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
Harrison Avenue
Marketplace
August 11, 2010
5 P.M - 8:30 P.M.
801 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
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Beacon of Hope Resource Center is Supported by:
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United Way Pledge code 3672
United Way CFC Code 15984
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| Contact Information |
Beacon of Hope Resource Center
145 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 200, New Orleans, LA 70124
504-309-5120
www.lakewoodbeacon.org |
Beacon of Hope Resource Center Mission:
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Leading the way home, Beacon of Hope Resource Center provides
a model for recovery in neighborhoods devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as well
as other areas affected by disaster. Providing information
and resources, encouraging
civic action, and fostering repopulation form the foundation on which
we build and grow. Beacon of Hope empowers residents to
facilitate their own recovery while providing a hub of resident driven
activities and a safe environment to create the synergy essential for
restoring
viable neighborhoods and improve the overall quality of life for
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