Dec. 19, 2014
News story discusses Lower 9 Katrina Fatigue


New York Times Student Journalism Institute reporter Bracey Harris interviewed CSED CEO Arthur Johnson and  Lower 9 residents about fighting Katrina Fatigue.  
Help fix Ms. Mabel's Solar Panels 

Our beloved Lower 9th Ward neighbor Ms. Mabel Howard needs help to repair the solar panels she received years ago. A group has come together and created a Go Fund me account to help Ms. Mabel raise the $1,500 she needs for the repairs. Every donation helps, so we ask that you donate to Ms. Mabel this holiday season. 
Lower 9th Ward Farmer's Market this weekend


The Lower 9th Ward Farmer's Market will be open tomorrow, Dec. 20 and every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. There will be a variety of seasonal vegetables, raw honey from right here in the Lower 9, and food dishes available for purchase. The market will be held on St. Claude Ave, between Alabo and Charbonnet, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Special All Souls Community Center gift

All Souls Community Center presented a special gift to Mike, one of its after-school program participants. Program Director Happy Johnson describes it as one of his favorite moments saying, "It's certainly our photo of the year and it might be the best picture ever! To say that Mike has overcome a lot of adversity in his young life is an understatement. And so to see him smile like this brings a lot of personal joy."
In This Issue
Big Nine Parade this Sunday 

The annual Big Nine Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade is this Sunday, Dec. 21 at noon. The route begins at 1301 St. Bernard, continues on N. Rampart, turns left on St. Claude, stops at Sweet Lorraine's (1931 St. Claude), stops at 3100 St. Claude Ave, continues down St. Claude, turns right on Forstall, turns left on Burgundy, stops at Mercedes Place (5200 Burgundy), continues down to Andry, turns left on St. Claude, then right on St. Claude, turns left on Tupelo, stops at House of Dance & Feathers (1317 Tupelo), makes a U-turn on N. Villere and turns right on St. Claude before disbanding at Mickey B's (5119 St. Claude Ave.)  
CSED Team 

Chief Executive Officer 
Arthur Johnson

Program Manager
Kathy Muse

Volunteer Manager
Warrenetta Banks

Program Manager for Special Projects
Vincent Fedeli

Wetland Specialist
John Taylor

Energy Efficiency Assistant
Charles Reddick

Community Resilience Assistant
Beverly Jackson

Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness 
Rachel Pickens
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