Tag Archives: volunteerism

Beacon Brightens the Neighborhood with The Allstate Foundation

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Lakewoodbeacon

Thanks to funding from the Allstate Foundation, Beacon of Hope will be able to assist 16 Gentilly homeowners restore the exterior of their homes. One of the first recipients of the grant funding was Ms. Mildred, who is retired from … Continue reading →

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New Zion Baptist Church Offers a Generous Gift

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Lakewoodbeacon

Volunteers from the New Zion Baptist Church in Williamsburg, VA worked with Beacon of Hope this fall to help Ms. Shirley paint her Fairmont Park home. The house was in need of a fresh coat of paint and new gutters. … Continue reading →

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Landscaping Brings Hope to Edgewood Park Family

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Lakewoodbeacon

Beacon volunteers from Brinks Central Region Training worked with the Romanski family this November to complete a landscaping project at their home in Edgewood Park. Mr. Romanski is local New Orleans artist, who loves gardening, painting, and adding to the … Continue reading →

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Kiwanis Club Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Lakewoodbeacon

“Many of our local military families are barely getting by on their pay and benefits and do not have much left for extras. Join the Kiwanis Club of New Orleans, in collecting and providing Thanksgiving food baskets for the military … Continue reading →

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Make A Difference Day

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lakewoodbeacon

Make A Difference Day is a national event held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, where millions of Americans are rallied into a single day of action to help change the world and make a difference in their local … Continue reading →

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