PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Furthering our cause is the most important goal of our organization. We seek to support, empower, and provide high quality resources to our community in a safe and secure environment. Our success isn’t measured in terms of wealth or profit margin, but by the value we provide to those we serve. Learn more about what we do below.

BUILDING FUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (B.F.F.) PROGRAM

The B.F.F. program provides caregivers essential needs for raising young children. One aspect of this program includes biweekly community outreaches in which families in the neighborhood are encouraged to come to our office and pick up essentials free of charge. To offer support for long term success, we also offer assistance to families who need to complete applications for programs including SNAP, WIC, and Section 8. Another part of this program includes Community Resilience Workshops, which will begin February 2025 and take place every second and fourth Saturday. These will provide mental health and parent education sessions, presented by professionals in their fields, to help families better identify and cope with trauma. The B.F.F. program also includes community events that provide families a free, safe place to create memories.

MOM PROJECT

The MOM project was a pilot program held in 2024 where we offered one-on-one support to mothers to provide skills needed to become self-sufficient and successful parents. This included monthly check-ins and outings where a mentor and mentee discussed “life in the moment”, including parenting, new obstacles experienced by the family, and short-term and long-term life goals. Through the course of the mentor-mentee relationship, we were able to help mothers take their next step, whether that was furthering her educational goals, rethinking the family budget, or enhancing their resume. This program was a resounding success, with participants graduating from the program with tangible results, including full time employment, child care placements, and stable housing. A number of participants still attend our Community Resilience Workshops and some have become peer mentors to new parents.

Another iteration of this program is in the planning phase for 2026.

LOCATION + HOURS

5630 Crowder Blvd Suite 101

New Orleans, La 70127

Every second and fourth Saturday 10:00-1:00