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Author Archives: Lakewoodbeacon
Zion City Beacon Rises Against Blight
In early March, WBOK-Radio invited Beacon’s Executive Director Tina Marquardt on to their program to advertise the services Beacon provides. Janet Hayes, a local advocate, happened to be listening in that day. Janet had been working with Zion City … Continue reading
The Gibson Home
Having owned her Gentilly home for 25 yrs alongside other family member owned homes, this single mother was determined to return to Marigny street after Hurricane Katrina. Like so many, Ms. Gibson found that navigating through the rebuilding and the … Continue reading
First Gentilly Community Improvement Association Beacon Boil
Wednesday May 16, 2012 Milne Playground 2500 Filmore Avenue 5:30-8:00 Join us this Wednesday May 16th from 5:30 to 8:30 for the first annual Gentilly Community Crawfish Boil.
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Tagged Crawfish boil, Gentilly Community Improvement Association, Local Info, residents
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Beacon March Madness
Here at Beacon of Hope, we’ve been experiencing some true March Madness! Between neighborhood clean-ups, painting, and landscaping projects all over Gentilly, we are surprised we can even remember what day it is! In March Beacon hosted over 500 volunteers, … Continue reading
Beacon and the Hope Center Continue Rebuilding Gentilly
Beacon of Hope and Hope Center’s Youth Rebuild Program continue our three year partnership educating youth in construction skills and helping bring Gentilly residents home. Our current project is at the home of Ms. Carolyn, a counselor with a workforce … Continue reading
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Tagged neighborhood development, property, residents, resource, volunteerism, Youth Rebuild
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Catch the Basin Initiative
In early February, Mayor Landrieu announced New Orleans’ “Catch the Basin” initiative, urging residents to help keep catch basins in our communities clean and clear of debris in order to help prevent street flooding. Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association in Gentilly … Continue reading