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September 19, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

New Absentee Ballot Instructions

Changes to the Absentee Mail In Ballot are currently in effect. 

August 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

All In Treme Back to School Fair

As NEO’s fourth installment of its “Neighborhood Cares Initiative” this year, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held its largest Back-To-School Fair to date on this past Friday, August 1st, at the Treme Rec Center, an impactful community initiative designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The event drew thousands of residents for a day filled with resources.

July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Past Neighborhood Cares Initiatives

On Saturday, May 24th, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the second Neighborhood Cares Initiative Community Day of 2025 at Eastshore Playground.

July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NCI: Norwood Thompson

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the first Neighborhood Cares Initiative Community Day of 2025 in Gert Town. 

Over 75 volunteers spent the morning participating in park improvements and cleaning the community, collecting over 50 trash bags, and cleaning 20 catch basins.  City departments  cut over 17 overgrown lots, filled 98 potholes, removed 15 abandoned vehicles and cleared dumping sites throughout the neighborhood.

July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Love Your City: Citywide Cleanup

On Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office along with the Department of Public Works held a two-day Love Your City: Citywide Cleanup event.

May 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Eastshore Community Day

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) will host its second Neighborhood Cares Day of the year on Saturday, May 24, in the Eastshore neighborhood. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Eastshore Playground, located at 14600 Curran Blvd.

January 27, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Cantrell Announces Love Your City Cleanup Initiative

Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the City of New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement Office, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, are excited to announce the Love Your City Cleanup—a citywide initiative aimed at uniting communities, fostering civic pride, and enhancing the natural beauty of New Orleans.

This multi-date event invites residents, organizations, and businesses to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact. Together, we can keep the Big Easy beautiful for generations to come!

January 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Prepared & Protected: Security Strategies for Hospitality Professionals

The City of New Orleans is inviting hospitality and service industry professionals to attend a crucial public safety training session designed specifically for their needs. The session, titled Prepared & Protected: Security Strategies for Hospitality Professionals, will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Basin Street Station, 501 Basin St.

December 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

2024 Toy Drive Giveaway

On Tuesday, December 17th, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held its third annual Neighborhood Cares Holiday Toy Giveaway at the Milne Rec Center, a community initiative to help Orleans Parish families prepare for the Christmas holiday.

November 14, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

2024 Turkey Giveaway

On Monday, November 25th, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the fourth annual Neighborhood Cares Holiday Turkey Giveaway at the Central City Senior Center, a community initiative to help Orleans Parish families prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday.