The Nonprofit Ecosystem in New Orleans

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D2CEC WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROGRAMMING, & ORGANIZED COMMUNITY ACTION. WE CONDUCT PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL, CAPITAL & COMMUNITY COHESION.

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THE LOUISIANA CAPITAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (LCAC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO POOR PEOPLE CHARGED WITH CAPITAL CRIMES IN LOUISIANA AND BEYOND. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN CAPITAL DEFENSE, THE LCAC EMPHASIZES CLIENT-CENTERED REPRESENTATION, CONSTANTLY SEEKS TO DEVELOP NEW AND INNOVATIVE ADVOCACY STRATEGIES, AND PURSUES SYSTEMATIC LITIGATION RELATED TO ISSUES SUCH AS RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND LACK OF FUNDING FOR ADEQUATE REPRESENTATION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TRIAL-LEVEL REPRESENTATION BUT THEY ALSO REPRESENT INDIGENT CAPITAL DEFENDANTS IN APPELLATE, POST-CONVICTION, AND HABEAS PROCEEDINGS. THE LCAC ALSO CONDUCTS TRAININGS AND PROVIDES CONSULT SERVICES TO CAPITAL DEFENDERS STATEWIDE. IN EACH ASPECT OF THEIR WORK THEY STRIVE TO MEET THESE CORE VALUES: ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE; BEING CLIENT-CENTERED; A SPIRIT OF SERVICE; AND HUMILITY.

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THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE INITIATIVE IS A NON-PROFIT LAW OFFICE THAT WORKS TOWARDS EQUALITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT OF PEOPLE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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EDEN HOUSE IS A MOVEMENT TO ERADICATE THE TRAFFICKING AND SELLING OF HUMAN BEINGS. WE CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH YOUTH PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, AND RECOVERY AND REENTRY SERVICES FOR VICTIMS, INCLUDING LONG-TERM SHELTER.

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YAYA (YOUNG ASPIRATIONS YOUNG ARTISTS) EMPOWERS CREATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION COMBINED WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AS LEADERS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, YAYA HAS SERVED AS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TO DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS AND ARTISTIC VOICES. WE SERVE AS AN INCUBATOR FOR YOUNG TALENT AND HAVE NURTURED GENERATIONS OF CULTURE-BEARERS AND CREATIVE THINKERS WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERS IN NEW ORLEANS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA (DRLA) IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES ACROSS OUR STATE. WE WORK TO EMPOWER THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO LIVE AN INTEGRATED LIFE, FREE FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION.

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STATEWIDE MEMBER BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL OF LOUISIANA'S YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE INVOLVED, OR AT RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. AS MOTHERS AND FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS, COUSINS, AUNTS, UNCLES AND ALLIES WE SEED TO USE EDUCATION, DIRECT ACTION ORGANIZING, AND PEER ADVOCACY TO BUILD STRONG, POWERFUL FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OURSELVES. WE HAVE UNITED TO COLLECTIVELY DEMAND THAT THE SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP OUR CHILDREN GROW AND THRIVE FULFILL THEIR MANDATE AND CEASE BEING A FORCE OF OPPRESSION AGAINST OUR YOUTH AND OUR FAMILIES.

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BASTION SUPPORTS RETURNING WARRIORS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THEIR TRANSITION FROM MILITARY SERVICE AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING A HEALING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN AN INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED NEIGHBORHOOD.

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PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TO THOSE IN NEED OF INCREASED ECOMONIC OPPORTUNITY; TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND TO FORM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY TO SOLVE SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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THE BLACK SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND EXTEND THE LEGACY OF ART IN BLACK RADICAL HISTORIES BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES CENTERED ON BLACK LOVE. THROUGH YOUNG ART WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS/PROGRAMMINGM AND OUR STUDENT-STAFF ART AND DESIGN STUDIO, WE USE ART TO TRANSFORM SOCIAL REALITIES WHILE CELEBRATING BLACK PEOPLE'S HISTORY AND THE BEAUTY AND INGENUITY OF OUR EVER EVOLVING CULTURE.

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IHSNO'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND NURTURE A DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME, WORLD LANGUAGES, AND INTERCULTURAL APPRECIATION TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.

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PREVIOUSLY A COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV, SHELTER RESOURCES, INC. SHALL PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVERSITY, RESPECT AND DIGNITY.

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ADVANCES POLICIES TO ENSURE THAT LOUISIANA'S YOUNG CHILDREN ARE READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TO ENGAGE, EMPOWER, AND TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

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THE TRUST ACTS AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF LOUISIANA.

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TO PROVIDE FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CHURCH GROUNDS AND THE RESTORATION AND EMBELLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH AND RECTORY OF ST MARTIN DE TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH AND FOR THE SUPPORT OF NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH AS DETERMINED BY THE PASTOR WITH THE INCOME FROM THE ASSETS OF THE TRUST.