Beacon of Hope has a proven record of successfully educating and training core teams of resident volunteers, empowering them to drive the renewal of their community and facilitate their own recovery. Mobilizing residents to work in their neighborhoods has significantly contributed to the revitalization of many New Orleans neighborhoods.
M
apping
Beacon Teams rely on mapping results to identify needs in their neighborhoods. By extracting data, such as infrastructure problems or blighted properties, Teams are well-informed to advocate to local governmental agencies, such as Code Enforcement and Public Works, to rectify these issues.
O
utreach
Outreach Teams identify neighbors in need and connect them with information and resources. In addition, these neighborhood teams help coordinate external volunteers to complete residential and greenspace projects.
D
evelopment
We have established sustainable programs that generate development throughout the community. As we expand our Beacons, we implement programs such as the Harrison Avenue Marketplace and Community Gardens to expedite residential and economic growth.
E
ngagement
Beacon of Hope Resource Center empowers and trains residents to become advocates for their neighborhoods. By mobilizing residents to facilitate their own recovery, they feel a sense of pride and ownership in their neighborhood and can facilitate their individual community needs.
L
eadership
We work with neighborhood associations to help residents who may not have been previously active within the community build strong leadership skills. They become influential voices as they work with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies to address neighborhood and city-wide issues.