Lower 9th Ward · New Orleans

Rebuilding a neighborhood, block by block.

Housing, health, food access, and education — the work of undoing systematic poverty where families already are.

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Our work

Six fronts, one neighborhood.

01

Affordable housing

Building homes and pathways to ownership in the Lower 9th Ward.

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02

Food access

Urban gardens and community kitchens against food insecurity.

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03

Health and wellness

Health fairs, clinics, and wellness events for the whole community.

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04

Advocacy and engagement

Voter education, neighborhood meetings, and resident voices amplified.

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05

Environmental wellness

Tree planting, cleanups, and green infrastructure for a healthier ward.

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06

Youth and education

STEM clubs, mentorship, and academic support for the next generation.

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Built

10

Affordable homes completed in the neighborhood

Underway

6

New homes in active development

Youth

50

Children enrolled in the L9 Science Club

The reality

67%

Child poverty rate in the Lower 9th Ward — what we work against

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Every gift supports families in the Lower 9th Ward — from a child's first science kit to a family's first home. The need is real and the work is proven.

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