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- EIN 32-0312933
- (504) 942-0444
- 2221 Filmore Ave New Orleans LA 70122 USA
- www.projecthomecoming.net
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Mission: Community development focused on building resilient neighborhoods in the greater new orleans area through safe, durable, affordable, and environmentally sensitive construction; community-based partnerships; service and fellowship.
Programs: Project homecoming is a faith-based community development organization building resilient neighborhoods in the greater new orleans area: 220 homeowners have been returned to rehabilitated, energy efficient, handicapped accessible homes and 50 homes have been rescued from blight and sold to first-time low and moderate income homeowners. We train 10-15 unemployed/underemployed local adult residents in our workforce development program, earning a living wage while on a trajectory for $14-20 per hour and full benefits. 45,000 volunteer hours at an equivalent dollar value of over $450,000 is dedicated to rebuilding homes and lives of hurricane katrina victims. Project homecoming holds section 3 certification and a general contractors license. Awards include an award of excellence in historic renovation by the louisiana landmarks society for the rebuilding of professor longhairs house.