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| NEED REBUILDING ASSISTANCE? | |
As always, The Beacon of Hope provides volunteer assistance to all of our friends and neighbors in the Lakeview and Gentilly areas. From light construction projects to landscaping, our Volunteer Department is ready to help you! In addition, we have many partner agencies that can assist you with a full rebuild or renovation.
Please contact us for assistance. 504.309.5120 volunteer@
lakewoodbeacon.org
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CONTRACTOR FRAUD WORKSHOP
July 9, 2011 |
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"Getting the 411 on Contractor Fraud" for Seniors 60 and older is a workshop being held to inform and help our senior citizens that have been victimized by contractor fraud. Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman, Helping Seniors, Inc. and Beacon of Hope are among the partners holding the workshop.
When: Saturday July 9th, 2011 Where: 2020 Jackson Avenue (Allie Mae Williams Auditorium)
For more info, call 504.826.7034 |
| TIPS FOR THE RAINY SEASON | |
Everyone is encouraged to check the curbside storm drains near your property. Remove any leaves, trash or debris that may be there to allow for an unobstructed drainage of rainwater. If there is a blockage that you can't remove yourself, please contact the City of New Orleans' Public Works Dept at: Maintenence Division 838 South Genois St. New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 658-8151 (504) 658-8152
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| GENTILLY SURVEY | | |
The Gentilly Civic Improvement Association (GCIA) is collecting resident input on redevelopment opportunities at the Gentilly Woods Shopping Center site. If you are a Gentilly resident and would like your voice heard, please fill out the GCIA survey by clicking here. For more information, contact Kim Williams at kimdwill@cox.net.
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| GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS | | |
Check out the FREE energy saving programs through Green Light New Orleans:
- FREE energy-efficient light bulbs
- FREE Smart meters to help you save energy
Visit the website for more information.
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| CURBSIDE RECYCLING | |
The Sanitation Department's recycling program has begun! In order to receive recycling service, you must sign up for a recycling cart on the City's website. To register, click here or call 504.658.3800
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| SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY | | |
Is your home too cold in the winter? Too hot in the summer? Now you can access low interest financing, trusted contractors, and tax incentives to make your home more energy efficient. New Orleans is one of 12 Southern Cities that have received federal funding to implement the Worthwhile Investments Save Energy program (WISE). The program funds retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency. Call 504-525-2121 for more information.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thank you all for your continued support in helping revitalize New Orleans! Please enjoy some of our highlights from the past month and we look forward to sharing your neighbor's stories with you as we all lead the way home for New Orleans. |
| HELPING SENIORS | |
Executive Director of Beacon of Hope, Tina Marquardt, and Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman welcome Ms. Josephine Journee home to Tricou Street in New Orleans. Josephine is the first recipient of a new program established by Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman which distributes grant monies to help restore homes of senior citizens who fell victim to contractor fraud.
These grant opportunities will be disbursed through Helping Seniors Inc. for Senior Citizens whose application has been approved by the advisory committee which Beacon of Hope serves on. Evidence of actual fraud must be demonstrated and reported to the District Attorney's office prior to application review. Helping Seniors Inc. has partnered with local non-profit rebuild agencies such as Catholic Charities and Project Homecoming to help get these Seniors back in their homes. For more information on this program, call 504.826.7034.
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| BEACON MEETS WITH MIDDLE EASTERN DELEGATES | |
Beacon of Hope along with the New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council (NOCDC) hosted 11 delegates from the Middle East whose program focuses on civic engagement. These visitors are working to bring about social and political change in their own countries. While in the U.S. they look forward to meeting with their professional counterparts to explore new and innovative ways to involve their communities in the civic, political, and social process. Executive Director, Tina Marquardt shared the Beacon model and described how ordinary citizens were able to make a big impact on the recovery of New Orleans simply by getting involved.
The NOCDC is a non-profit organization that arranges professional appointments and cultural activities for over 400 international leaders sent to New Orleans each year from the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program.
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| NEXT HARRISON AVENUE MARKET | |
Live Music! Great Food and Fun!  It was a great spring and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! Wednesday, September 14  801 Harrison Avenue (Lakeview Grocery)
5-8:30pm www.harrisonavenuemarketplace.org |
| COMMUNITY GARDEN JUST THE BEGINNING |
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In a collaboration between The Beacon of Hope, Projects With Purpose and Kilpatrick and Associates, the community garden in the Filmore Gardens neighborhood has come to life! Volunteers planted 17 trees, created 10 raised beds, and planted an array of vegetables and herbs. The work would not have been possible without the onsite carpentry skill of local resident Mr. Joe Decuir and the pre project planning of Filmore Gardens Neighborhood leaders Gloria Decuir and Gwen Charles. In addition to the garden, volunteers assisted 7 homeowners in the neighborhood with landscaping projects. Thank you to our volunteers for helping beautify the wonderful neighborhood of Filmore Gardens. |
| CITY OF NEW ORLEANS' "FIGHT THE BLIGHT" DAY | |
Beacon of Hope co-hosted the city's third "Fight the Blight" day in June. Volunteers rehabilitated the Union Playspot in Gentilly at the corner of St. Roch and Humanity. A lively, fresh coat of paint was applied to the perimeter of the park and the grounds and play areas were cleaned. NORD provided new picnic tables and trash receptacles.
The "Fight the Blight" campaign is one of several methods the Landrieu administration is using to eliminate blighted properties in NOLA. Focus is placed on a five block radius from city parks and play lots. Volunteers assist with a range of projects including litter abatement, strategic demolitions, grass-cutting, neighborhood beautification, code citing, and painting.
Visit the city's website for more info. |
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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.
Sincerely,
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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