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St. Paul’s Homecoming Center is a Hurricane Katrina Recovery Center that assists residents in the rebuilding of their homes and lives.  Read more about what we do.

 

We have helped homeowners, churches and other community groups recover from Katrina. 
What can we do for you ?

Photo Collage Poster in Homecoming Center Office "We Love Our Volunteers"

We need volunteers to help with:

  • landscaping,
  • painting,
  • yard work, and
  • non-skilled rebuild projects
  • skilled rebuild projects

 

 

If you are interested in volunteering with us please fill out our Volunteer Form.

If you want to make a donation, please fill out our  Donation Form.

or Call us at 504 644-4125

    Our Ministry "By the Numbers" 

       Here is the help we have given. We show two separate totals 

       This Year: January-August 2011.   Total: 2006- August 2011

Category This Year Total
Walk-Ins  2347  29,310
Volunteers 6674  44,188
Notary Services 65  599
Case Management 300  1,634
Food for Seniors 360  716
Senior Bingo 140  280
Senior Computer Class 180  180

 

Foundation, Corporate and Community Partners

Alaska Airlines National Gynecological Conference
Cybersynchs  
Diocese of Olympia New Orleans Convention Company
Greater New Orleans Foundation St Paul's Episcopal Church and School
Goldman-Sachs Starbucks
Hershey's Taskforce LLC
MercuryGate The Solomon Foundation

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Case Management - We assist people in coping with issues via a personal touch through home visits and phone calls.

Senior Bingo - Third Friday of month at Edgewater Baptist - a place for seniors to come experience community, meet other seniors, have fun, and win some household necessities.

Computer Classes - Many seniors are isolated from their families due to Hurricane Katrina, so we teach them how to use computers to stay connected.

Senior Food Distribution -  Fourth Tuesday each month, our partner, Catholic Charities provides free boxes of food for qualifying seniors. Call 504-644-4125 for information on whether you qualify.                 [ Read more ]

Our Mission

The St. Paul ’s Homecoming Center is proud to serve so many in need while helping to ensure the future of the city and its amazing heritage.  Although there have been incredible successes and achievements through the Center – the work in New Orleans... Read More >>

Festival of Hope November 12, 2011 11-4

Hope United Church has been near and dear to our hearts for many years.  St Paul's Homecoming Center participated in the Grand opening of the Gentilly Community Center of Hope.   First Annual Festival of Hope  Celebrating the Gentilly Community... Read More >>

St Paul's Helps People Get Home

With a wide variery of services, St Paul's Homecoming Center help people recover from Hurricane Katrina.  We are a one-stop center to help people, get homes rebuilt, and rebuild our neighborhoods and communities.  With additional person-to -person... Read More >>

Sylvia and Anthony

Anthony was a 3 time purple heart Vietnam veteran, and his wife was looking forward to retirement when Hurricane Katrina struck and the levees failed.  The day Anthony was turned down for the second time by Road Home, he suffered a massive stroke.... Read More >>

Hope United Church

Pastor Nick called requesting volunteers to rebuild the church and Gym. We began sending volunteers, pulling grants and established a relationship with Lake Pointe Christian Church in Rockwall Texas. Lake Pointe send numerous volunteer groups and... Read More >>

House Blessing

Putting a home and life together can be long and testing, requiring patience and perserverance from both the homeowner and the Katrina recovery team at St Paul's. We celebrate the completion of our work with a house blessing, service project, and... Read More >>

Drew Brees and New Orleans Saints Posters

Acclaimed Pittsburgh artist Willie F. Hobbs. Hobbs was commissioned by Steelers fan Dr. Patti Arnett to create a special painting of Drew Brees, in which Drew autographed in support of this effort to be auctioned off. In addition to the autographed... Read More >>

NOLA Navy Week & Super Bowl XLVII Environmental Initiatives

  Navy Sailors Join HFK to Plant Their 13,000th Tree with the NFL and the New Orleans Super Bowl XLVII Environmental Committee!    Media Contact Connie Uddo Cell:  504-415-8434 E-Mail:  uddo2911@hotmail.com     WHAT: Sailors from around the world... Read More >>

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Scripture written on house timbers by a volunteer

Scripture written on house timbers by a volunteer