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Welcome to the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity newsroom, a comprehensive resource for information about our organization, the importance of our work and our impact on families and our community. We are committed to providing the resources necessary to increase public awareness about the issue of affordable housing in New Orleans.  

Specific questions from the media can be directed to Aleis Tusa at (504) 861-2077 ext. 239.

Singer Kitchens Supports Habitat's ReStore

Singer Kitchens has made an unprecedented donation to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity’s (NOAHH) Restore consisting of over 100 top-of-the-line cabinets. These cabinets are now on sale at the ReStore located in the Marigny at 2830 Royal Street. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise at the ReStore goes to support New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build homes for low-income families. The donation includes base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall pantry cabinets... Read More »

Four Stars, Four Years Going

For the fourth year in a row, NOAHH has received a four star rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator. In earning Charity Navigator's highest star rating, NOAHH has demonstrated exceptional financial health, outperforming most of its peers in its efforts to manage and grow its finances in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Charity Navigator helps charitable givers make intelligent decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of... Read More »

NSP 1 Employement Opportunities

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is building new single-family homes through the use of NSP 1 funds. In the implementation of these projects the following jobs may be available: electrical, plumbing, site-prep, foundation and piling work, sheetrock, flooring, etc. To the greatest extent feasible, potential employment and training positions will be made available to low-and very low-income persons who permanently reside in New Orleans. Names of qualified low-income persons will be made available... Read More »

Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Opens

The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music restores hope in New Orleans Habitat’s Musicians' Village (August 26, 2011) - Nearly six years ago, shortly after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the New Orleans Community, Saxophonist Branford Marsalis and singer/pianist/actor Harry Connick Jr. decided to build a haven to protect and preserve their beloved city's rich musical culture. Located at 1901 Bartholomew Street in the heart of New Orleans Habitat’s Musicians' Village in the Upper Ninth... Read More »

Time to Play

New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village Toddler Park Opens (August 25, 2010) — New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) dedicated the newly finished Musicians’ Village Toddler Park today in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans made possible through the generous support of Nonesuch Records/Warner Music Group, New York Life Foundation and The Talbott Foundation. The park complements the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) which is the centerpiece of the Village and is dedicated to... Read More »

Hagans Family Receives New Home

Marriott Corporation Makes Home a Dream Come True (August 23, 2011) - On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) dedicated a new home sponsored by the Marriott Corporation on Feliciana Street in the Upper Ninth Ward for partner family member Kenneth Hagans. Homeowner Kenneth Hagans is the father of three children and ten grandchildren. He is employed at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans and is appreciative of the support from the Marriott Corporation not only in... Read More »

Dennis Kehoe - Spirit to Serve

(August 22, 2011) -- On August 20, New Orleans Habitat for Humanity's long-time volunteer Dennis Kehoe was recognized by the Louisiana Habitat for Humanity with the Spirit to Serve Award. This award recognizes volunteers who go above and beyond donating time and supporting the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in their area. New Orleans Habitat is fortunate to have Dennis Kehoe on it's team. Dennis first became involved with New Orleans Habitat in January, 1991, when he volunteered with a group... Read More »

Music Is Home

(August 12, 2011) — Construction has completed on the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) located in the center of the Musicians’ Village in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans. The EMCM is the centerpiece of the Village and is dedicated to the education and development of the next generation of New Orleans music enthusiasts and the preservation of New Orleans unique musical heritage. Since the Village’s inception following Hurricane Katrina, the Ellis Marsalis Center... Read More »