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Habitat ReStore
http://www.habitat-nola.org/restore/index.php
Habitat ReStore accepts donations and resells new or used items such as sheetrock, roofing materials, doors, cabinets, and more for 30% to 90% off retail prices.
All profits from the Habitat ReStore are used to help Habitat build more houses in the New Orleans area.
Habitat ReStore is located at 2830 Royal Street and is open Wednesday thru Saturday 9:30am-5pm. Donations of doors, windows, cabinets, working appliances, roofing materials, sheet rock, and lumber are needed. Any building or remodeling material that's in good shape can be recycled through the Habitat ReStore, saving dumping costs and providing a tax deduction. To make a donation, drop it by the store, or call the Habitat ReStore at (504) 943-2240 to arrange for pickup. more
FixNola.org
http://fixnola.org/index.html
FixNola.org uses the extensive Volunteer Match database to match civic-minded New Orleanians with volunteer opportunities throughout the city.
Find projects geared towards kids, education, hurricane relief, and community.
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UNITY: Helping the Homeless
http://www.unitygno.org/
The number of homeless people in New Orleans has doubled since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. UNITY of Greater New Orleans is a network of agencies that helps to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness.
Their case managers help homeless residents get off the street by placing them in temporary housing or hotels and eventually into permanent housing. Currently, UNITY is in the final stages of helping people move from underneath the Claiborne Bridge and into permanent housing.
Below is a list of ways in which you can help UNITY's efforts in helping to get our homeless residents off the streets and back on their feet. RESOURCES NEEDED 1. Furniture Items: UNITY has a warehouse in the uptown area, where donated items are accepted and then distributed clients. The items that UNITY is most in need of include tables, chairs, dressers, small shelving units, tvs, radios, microwaves, fans, and unused mattresses. If you have unused furniture or if you come across furniture at a flea market, please consider donating it to UNITY. We also appreciate donations of new furniture from stores nearby our warehouse such as Wal Mart, or a monetary donation towards the purchase of furniture. 2. Feeding at Hotels: While UNITY does route homeless residents to soup kitchens and food pantries, they also try and provide hot meals for them where they're staying. You can help by purchasing food items such as pizzas or sandwiches to distribute in coordination with UNITY. 3. Monetary contributions: UNITY is a nonprofit organization and welcomes your tax-deductible donation. Call UNITY for more information at 504-821-4496 or go to http://www.unitygno.org/ more
Rebuilding Together Needs Volunteers
http://prcno.org/programs/rebuildingtogether/
Rebuilding Together New Orleans has restored the homes of 100 low-income homeowners since Katrina, thanks to the support of dozens of business partners from around the country.
More than 4,700 volunteers have contributed over $2.5 million worth of labor to help rebuild New Orleans. The next Community Build Initiative is in October, when volunteers will help to rebuild or rehabilitate 50 homes in one month. The 2008 build will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 3rd and 4th and Friday and Saturday, October 10th and 11th. Rebuilding Together assists low income elderly and disabled.
Interested volunteers can sign up by contacting Sean Vissar, 504-636-3076, or svissar@prcno.org. more
Volunteer New Orleans
http://www.volunteerneworleans.com/index.php
VNO helps connect individuals with local organizations in need of volunteers.
GNODRP Volunteer Connection
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/new-orleans-volunteers-of-america/vcindex.do
The Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership website provides important information about volunteering for the recovery.
Visit www.gnodrpvc.net for more information or go straight to the volunteer database at www.1-800-volunteer.org.
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Volunteers? Find One or Become One
http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/1800Vol/OpenIndexAction.do
Get involved by volunteering.
Need a Volunteer? Go here to find one.
Louisiana's Volunteer Registery.
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Deconstruction Volunteers Needed
Mercy Corps is looking for volunteers willing to learn deconstruction
methods and assist in the dismantlement of a house in Gentilly.
Materials salvaged from the project will be donated to a local
non-profit and ultimately be used in the rebuilding of damaged homes.
Contact Suzy Mason 525-5056 ext 201 if you or your organization are
interested. smason@gchr.mercycorps.org
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St. Bernard Project
http://www.stbernardproject.org
The St. Bernard Project offers rebuilding assistance to the elderly (over 62), disabled, or those who have school-age children who have a house in St. Bernard.
Services are dependent on available volunteers. Qualified residents who wish to apply for assistance can stop by the St. Bernard Project office at 8324 Parc Place in Chalmette or call Janie Strachan, Client Liaison, at 504-277-6831.
Those interested in volunteering can contact Andrea Bean at andrea@stbernardproject.org. more
Hands on New Orleans
http://www.handsonneworleans.org/
Hands On New Orleans volunteers have been at work every day to assist in the cleaning and rebuilding of many areas of New Orleans.
Volunteers are still needed to aid the recovery process, and the Hands On action center in New Orleans will provide a starting point for those eager to make a difference.
Hands On New Orleans 4153 Canal St New Orleans , LA 70119 Phone: 504-483-7041 Email: info@handsonneworleans.org more
City Year Louisiana
http://www.cityyear.org/sites/louisiana
City Year is an international non-profit youth corps that provides 17- to 24-year-olds with the opportunity to do full-time community service while earning money for college and job training, and opportunities to become social entrepreneurs.
City Year is also an official member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network.
City Year is hiring young people to do full-time community service work and to work with youth in schools. Call (225) 389-0078, e-mail Rdipietro@cityyear.org, or visit the website to apply. more
Americorps Jobs to Help New Orleans
http://www.americorps.org/about/programs/hurricane.asp
AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Vista offer 10 month work opportunities with local rebuilding projects.
AmeriCorps members receive a $10,900 living allowance, health insurance, and a $4725 education award. Several positions in the New Orleans area are available. Visit the AmeriCorps website to find out more.
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Nola.com Volunteer Forum
http://www.nola.com/forums/volunteer/index.ssf?initial=true
Forum for posting and discussing volunteer opportunities in hurricane affected areas.
Habitat for Humanity Hurricane Recovery Effort
http://www.habitat-nola.org/
In the coming year, the New Orleans area Habitat for Humanity plans on buildng hundreds of new homes in Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes.
Search this site for NOAHH updates, volunteer opportunities, and other information about the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast. more
Bush Clinton Katrina Fund
http://bushclintonkatrinafund.org/
A fund set up by former Presidents Clinton and Bush to provide grants for medium to long-term recovery needs in the affected areas
United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area
http://www.unitedwaynola.org
UWGNOA is the largest local charitable funder of health and human services in the six parish metropolitan New Orleans area comprising 137 programs operated by 61 parner agencies and 15 additional allied agencies.
They are participating in Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita relief and recovery efforts.
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DonorsChoose.org
http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html
On this site teachers submit class projects in need of materials or expense coverage.
Browse projects and donate to one you wish to support.
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