Our Mission: To implement projects and programs in housing, health, food access, economic development, advocacy, and education that address systematic poverty and injustice in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.
1. Affordable Housing Program
We aim to increase access to safe and affordable housing by building new homes, providing homebuyer education, and offering financial literacy programs. NENA has successfully developed 10 affordable homes and continues to work with local partners to expand affordable housing options. Please visit BuildShare for information on our current project.
2. Nutritional & Food Access Initiatives
Through partnerships with local food organizations and urban gardening projects, we ensure that residents have access to healthy and fresh food. Our Tactical Urban Kitchen initiative and Helena's Healing Garden are examples of how we are addressing food insecurity in the community.
3. Health and Wellness Programs
We host health fairs, educational workshops, and community clinics to promote wellness in the 9th Ward. Our partnerships with health organizations help provide essential services like low-cost medical and dental checkups.
Mother's Day
MLK Day of Service
The Inner Pup low cost dog clinics at the NENA Campus
4. Advocacy and Community Engagement Programs
Advocacy is at the core of NENA's mission. We organize community events and advocacy campaigns that amplify the voices of our residents. These efforts include voter education, neighborhood meetings, and local government engagement.
Meet and Greet with Candidates for Judge
Night Out against Crime
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Book Club
5. Environmental Wellness Project
We are committed to creating sustainable, green spaces within our community. Through initiatives like tree planting, community cleanups, and green infrastructure development, we promote a healthier environment for the residents of the Lower 9th Ward.
