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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 visit our website or contact us for assistance. 504.309.5120 volunteer@
lakewoodbeacon.org
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| CONSTRUCTION LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEW ORLEANS |
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The state Office of Community Development-Disaster Recovery Unit has awarded $2,367,300 to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority to establish a construction lending program that will finance single family model homes in the Pontchartrain Park and Gentilly Woods neighborhoods, as well as single family, for-sale housing in other Housing Opportunity Zone neighborhoods.
To read more about the program, visit their website . |
| PRO BONO HOME TITLE CLEARING | | |
A new title clearing collaborative was recently formed by Louisiana Appleseed, Southeast La. Legal Services, The Pro Bono Project and The Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
The collaborative will work together to help 400 low-income home owners in Orleans Parish clear the title to their property free of charge, enabling residents to rebuild, make productive use of their land, and build wealth and assets.
Visit their website for more info.
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| FREE FITNESS CLASSES! | | |
Join Edgewater Baptist Church at 5900 Paris Avenue for free Zumba workout sessions!
Go to www.zumba.com and search instructors Cari Gaunt for more info. Email the instructor at
carianngaunt@gmail.com
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| TIPS FOR THE RAINY SEASON | |
Everyone is encouraged to check the curbside storm drains near your property. Remove any leaves, trash or debris 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 |
| 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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| FREE CURBSIDE RECYCLING | | |
Please remember The City of new Orleans' Sanitation Department's free recycling program!
If you haven't already, register today for curbside recycling 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. |
| BEACON OF HOPE PRESENTS: MOONLIGHT MADNESS BIKE RIDE | | |
Moonlight Madness Bike Ride is a fun, non-competitive family-friendly biking event hosted by the Beacon of Hope twice a year: one each in the spring and fall. Escorted by NOPD, participants from Lakeview and Greater New Orleans gather to ride by the moonlight on an 8.5 mile route through Lakeview and City Park. After the ride, participants enjoy an after party that includes a give-a-way for a free bike!
The fall ride will be held on Friday, October 14 at 8 PM
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| BEACON GOES TO MINOT | |
Beacon of Hope President and Founder, Denise Thornton, and Executive Director, Tina Marquardt, traveled to Minot, North Dakota to consult with the Minot Foundation on how to assist their flood ravaged city. Although the disasters between New Orleans and Minot were not identical, the challenges and roadblocks that individual residents face are the same.
Beacon's MODEL involving resident driven activities has proven a success in New Orleans. We feel we can jump start their recovery with the experience and knowledge gained over the last six years, in lieu of the uncertainty and hesitation that all communities feel after a natural disaster of this magnitude.
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| BEACON MEETS WITH INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES | | |
Beacon of Hope along with the New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council (NOCDC) hosted a group of 17 visitors coming to New Orleans through the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program to study Emergency Preparedness and Civic Engagement. Executive Director, Tina Marquardt, presented on how The Beacon of Hope model provided a vehicle for resident driven activities allowing communities to take control of their own recovery along with providing rebuild assistance.
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 FESTIVAL | | |
Live Music! Great Food and Fun!
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| BEACON OF HOPE WELCOMES HOME ANOTHER LAKEVIEW RESIDENT | | |
Dear Beacon Staff,
It's been a long haul getting my house on Louisville St. renovated from Katrina and I could not have done it without all of the help and support I received from you!
The house is finished now and it is beautiful. I moved in 2 weeks ago and I am so happy. Thank you so much for all of your kindness and direction in my endeavor. God bless all of you at the Beacon for all you do.
With much appreciation,
Barbara
-Lakeview Resident
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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. This creates the synergy essential for restoring viable neighborhoods and improve the overall quality of life.
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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