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Help Rebuild Homes in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans!
ORGANIZATION: lowernine.org
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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161 people are interested
lowernine.org is a nonprofit volunteer organization rebuilding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans that were destroyed by the flooding that resulted from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
We have on-going volunteer opportunities for those who are willing to work hard and are looking to make a difference. We provide all necessary project training, tools and safety equipment and we don't expect you to arrive in New Orleans with any previous construction experience. We simply ask all volunteers to be both willing and physically able to learn new rebuild skills.
The large majority of our work is focused on rebuilding homes flooded after Hurricane Katrina. Our projects range widely, but include the following: repairing roofs, framing walls, assisting licensed electricians…
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1 ReviewAbout lowernine.org
Location:
6018 El Dorado Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, US
Mission Statement
lower nine. org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization involved in the long-term recovery of New Orleans’ historic Lower Ninth Ward from Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches of 2005.
Description
lowernine.org is dedicated to training residents of, and volunteers in, the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, LA, in the skills necessary to bring this century-old historic neighborhood back to life after the devastation wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. These skills include basic carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical wiring, sheetrock finishing, tiling, etc., which are needed if houses are going to become habitable once again. Additionally, we participate in activities that benefit the neighborhood as a whole, such as lot clearing, an annual blight survey, and assessing city services. On top of that we enhance food security in the area through our food pantry.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Disaster Relief,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime
Weekend - Daytime
Weekend - Daytime
WHERE
1739 Jourdan AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70117
(29.970234 ,-90.02262 )
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Construction
- Advocacy
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Home Repair
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 14
- up to 8 hours per day
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- Donation required
- Fees vary depending on length of service but start at $30 per person, per day