Beacon of Hope Exhibited
at the Louisiana State Museum
Denise Thornton, Founder of Beacon of Hope, will be featured in the Louisiana State Museum's "Katrina & Beyond" exhibit opening October 26th, 2010. The exhibit will feature a multimedia representation of the individual and communal experiences of Hurricane Katrina.
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Hey Seniors! Check out this video of the Comedy Show at the Lakeview Shepherd Center last week! Stay updated on future events, find information on programs, donations, volunteer opportunities and more on their website.
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Free Seminars on Construction Financing for a New Home
Build Now is holding a series of free information sessions about putting together a financing package for the construction of a new home. Sessions will address HMGP, ICC, and Road Home funds, as well as private loans.
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
6:00pm
5713 Elysian Fields Ave
Build
Now is a non-profit organization that constructs new homes in New Orleans'
flooded neighborhoods. All events are free and open to the public.
Due to space considerations guests are asked to pre-register for events they
plan to attend. For more information and to pre-register call 373-6962 or visit www.buildnownola.com.
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Harrah's Awards Beacon of Hope
 In honor of the 5th anniversary of Katrina this August, Harrah's has granted Beacon of Hope $20,ooo to continue to provide assistance to recovering neighborhoods. With the help from Harrah's generous donation, Beacon of Hope has been able to accomplish much in the two months since the award was given. In the Neighborhood Development Department, staff have led six trainings educating 39 neighborhood leaders on best practices in blight eradication and community recovery. The Volunteer Department has been able to host 189 volunteers who have worked on 19 projects throughout Gentilly, totaling $21,600.00 worth of services. Click here to see a map of the projects completed by Beacon volunteers in September. Harrah's Employees Volunteer! In addition to grant money, Harrah's employees came out for a day of volunteering with Beacon of Hope through the HERO (Harrah's Entertainment Reaching Out) program. They worked on landscaping projects at three homes in Gentilly. We thank Harrah's for their donation and continued support in the process of neighborhood organizing and recovery! |
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Enjoy an Evening of Family Fun THIS SATURDAY!Imagine the exhilaration of pedaling through the streets of Lakeview and
City Park with the strange light of the moon defining the course for
you and other cyclists. Join us for this lunar lunacy! This event is open to everyone and anyone who enjoys bicycling: children, families, organizations, corporate groups and individuals are encouraged to come! Proceeds from the event will go to Beacon of Hope to help continue their work in Lakeview and Gentilly. Saturday, October 23, 2010Sign In / Registration 7PM Ride Begins 8 PM Post Event Party hosted by Zachary's by the Lake with LIVE MUSIC!BIKE GIVE-AWAYAll registered participants will automatically be entered into the drawing. You may purchase additional chances for $5 at the event. For more information and to register, click here.  |
Mayor Landrieu's New Plan to Fight Blight Includes Resident Data CollectionMayor Landrieu at the demolition of 2841 Danneel St in Central City, from the Times Picayune  |
In late September, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced the City's new plan of action to reduce the amount of blighted properties in New Orleans. The strategies outlined in the Mayor's plan came out of a collaboration between City officials and staff, non-profit organizations, community members and urban blight experts from across the country.
Beacon of Hope is especially excited to see included in the comprehensive strategy the importance of resident-collected blight data to help inform city agencies of conditions in each community. In the months to come, City officials and non-profit agencies will work to develop a city-wide resident data collection system that will streamline the process of blight reporting and reduction.
Read the full Press Release on the blight reduction strategy (plus, check out the City's NEW website at www.nola.gov!).
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The Ladies of Beacon of Hope Help Rebuild
and Encourage Local Volunteering
 The women on staff at Beacon of Hope donned their long-sleeved Beacon t-shirts and jeans on Tuesday to participate in St. Bernard Project's "Women's Rebuild," a week-long series of projects completed by women volunteers. The Beacon ladies happily teamed up with two women from the Krewe of Muses to install insulation in a house in the 7th Ward.
Women's Rebuild highlights the power that women bring to the rebuilding process. The Beacon of Hope ladies were excited to tap into that power while simultaneously encouraging a more local base of volunteers. New Orleans has been blessed with the amount of volunteer groups coming from all around the country to help rebuild our city, but projects like SBP's Women's Rebuild remind us that it is equally important to engage local volunteers.
The Beacon of Hope would like to challenge local residents, business and social groups to continue to help the recovery process by volunteering with us! Schedule your day of service with us now! If you are a resident in need, find out how to request volunteers for a project at your home.
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 Next Harrison Avenue Market
November 10th
801 Harrison Avenue (Across from
Starbucks)
5-8:30 pm
Live music, 70+ vendors, great food and fun for
all!
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Mission:
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
residents.
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Beacon of Hope Resource Center
145 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-309-5120
www.lakewoodbeacon.org
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