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June 10, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by truck between the hours of 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:

• Algiers & Tall Timbers/Brechtel bounded by General De Gaulle Drive, the parish line, Behrman Avenue, and the Intracoastal Waterway.

November 7, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers

The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.

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.

At the community resource fair, 18 city agencies and nonprofits engaged residents and provided them with useful information. Free food, free snowballs, a game truck and music were enjoyed by residents. Additionally, Walgreens gave free flu vaccinations, and Giving Hope NOLA gave away 100 bags of free groceries.

The City of New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement Office was proud to partner with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, District B Councilmember Lesli Harris, Xavier University, Nice Guys Nola, Domino's Pizza, Giving Hope NOLA, Lamar Advertising, Walgreens and Starbucks. We want to thank all volunteers, sponsors, partners, and the New Orleans Police Department for their support and dedication in making this event a success!

 

March 2, 2018 | From City of New Orleans

Coffee on Your Corner

This past Tuesday, Leaders from District C Eastbank were invited to hear updates from DPW and Sanitation, Capital Improvement, and 1^st, 5^th, and 8^th Districts of NOPD.  The Sanitation Department spoke about post Mardi Gras clean-up and looking ahead into upcoming festivals. Capital Improvement introduced the RoadWork program to the residents and offered to look up individual addresses to answer any questions regarding upcoming projects.  We would like to thank Backatown Coffee Parlour for hosting us.

The next COYC will be held in District A.

March 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

NCI: Pines Village

On Saturday, March 9th, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the first Neighborhood Cares Initiative Community Day of 2024 in the Pines Village neighborhood at Digby Park.

Over 75 volunteers spent the morning revitalizing the community, collecting over 100 trash bags and over a dozen bulk items.

City departments patched over 60 potholes, cleaned catch basins, cut over 21 overgrown lots, trimmed/removed over 20 trees/invasive plants, and cleared dumping sites throughout the neighborhood.

At the community resource fair, over 16 city agencies and nonprofits engaged residents and provided them with useful information. Free food, free snowballs, and music were enjoyed by residents.

Additionally, Thrive New Orleans gave away dozens of articles of brand-new clothing and Giving Hope NOLA gave away 100 bags of free groceries.

Please click here to view the recap video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zaWeym1DqdKckiaLMRk8NTXVGWZbOWTN/view?usp=sharing&utm_campaign=City_of_New_Orleans&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

August 31, 2018 | From City of New Orleans

Coffee on Your Corner in District A: Urban Water Management

 

 

Held on the morning of Thursday, August 30th at the Mid-City Library, we hosted a lively discussion with the City of New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability as well as 2nd and 3rd District NOPD. Tyler Antrup, the City’s Urban Water Program Manager, led a discussion on how the City is implementing green infrastructure policies to help reduce flood risk in New Orleans. Officers Edgar Staehle and Donna Hogan, of 2nd and 3rd District NOPD respectively, provided important public safety updates.  

Thank you to all of those who came by to join the discussion! 

Big thanks to the Mid-City Library for being gracious hosts, and to Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea for the delicious coffee!

March 10, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

A Neighborhood Cares Day on March 10th, 2023 at Odile Davis Playground

On Friday, March 10th, the City of New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held another installment of the Neighborhood Cares Initiative, this time in the Upper Ninth Ward at Odile Davis Playground.

Over 40 volunteers spent the morning cleaning the community, collecting over 60 trash bags, over 90 tires, and over a dozen bulk items. City departments patched 114 potholes, cleared 400 feet of linear drain line, cut 81 overgrown lots, and cleared dumping sites throughout the neighborhood.

At the community resource fair, 14 city agencies and nonprofits engaged residents and provided them with useful information.

Free food and music were enjoyed by all. Please click here to view the recap video: https://nolagov-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/henry_walther_nola_gov/EVe8X5TOYnlFp_Amf1mCLtoBQZqhwwhTXGQJZO264r69vQ?e=mSh1tu&utm_campaign=City_of_New_Orleans&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

October 3, 2014 | From City of New Orleans

Coffee on Your Corner...With the Interim Police Chief

The fourth Coffee On Your Corner (COYC) forum of 2014 was held on Tuesday, September 16th in District D at the JuJu Bag Café located at 5363 Franklin Ave. The guest speaker and main topic for Coffee On Your Corner was newly appointed New Orleans Police Department Interim Superintendent Michael Harrison. Chief Harrison offered remarks about the state of the New Orleans Police Department and addressed many concerns from meeting attendees.

Coffee on Your Corner is an information session during normal business hours for residents to hear about city programs, initiatives and operations directly from City officials and representatives in an informal setting at local venues in their neighborhoods.

The next Coffee On Your Corner will be held on Tuesday, November 11th in District E.

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.

Over 100 volunteers spent the morning participating in park improvements and cleaning the community, collecting over 100 trash bags and cleaning 20 catch basins. City departments cut over 30 overgrown lots, filled over 75 potholes, trimmed over 20 trees and weeds to clear stop signs, removed 10 abandoned vehicles, 1 horse trailer and cleared over 6 dumping sites throughout the neighborhood.

At the community resource fair, 13 city agencies and nonprofits engaged residents and provided them with useful information. Free food, BBQ, snowballs, a game truck, and music were enjoyed by residents. Guests also enjoyed a live musical performance that added to the festive and uplifting atmosphere. Additionally, Manning Family Children's gave free child immunizations, CRC We Care! We Share! provided over 500 boxes of fresh produce, dry goods and household products, and Giving Hope NOLA gave away over 100 bags of free groceries.

 

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July 25, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Coffee on Your Corner: District “D”

The Neighborhood Engagement Office held its District "D" Coffee on Your Corner meeting at the NORD Milne NOLA For Life Recreation Center on July 24th. The meeting was an open discussion about crime and blight in the area. Residents were able to address concerns with the Department of Code Enforcement and the New Orleans Police Department. Councilmember Jared Brossett also addressed the group on a variety of their concerns.

November 19, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

A Toy Giveaway at First Pilgrims Baptist Church Turkey Giveaway on the Lafitte Greenway on November 19, 2022

On Friday, December 16th, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office held its first annual Holiday Toy Giveaway.

This event was held this year at First Pilgrims Baptist Church.

This event is NEO’s seventh installment of its “Neighborhood Cares Initiative” this year. At the event, volunteers from First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Councilman Freddie King’s office and City Departments gave away over 900 toys to kids.

Please click here to view the recap video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFOPhNamWn-EFA5tNaCrSkr4e7ACNlmK/view?utm_campaign=City_of_New_Orleans&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

May 26, 2015 | From City of New Orleans

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Mayor Mitch Landrieu is hosting a series of events in August 2015 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. One signature event is the Citywide Day of Service on Saturday, August 29 from 9am–2pm. 

On this day, 10,000 volunteers will participate in meaningful projects across six different regions of the city including: Florida/Desire; Central City; New Orleans East; Lake Area/Mid-City/Gentilly; Treme/7th Ward and the Lower Ninth Ward.

The City of New Orleans is asking community groups (such as non-profit, faith based and neighborhood organizations) to submit proposals for volunteer projects.  An organization must host a minimum of 50 volunteers in one of the target regions.  A volunteer project is defined as an activity where people come together and create or fix a community priority on August 29.  In the coming weeks, the community will have an opportunity to sign up for projects through the website http://www.katrina10.org.

If your organization is interested, please complete the Project Proposal Form no later than Friday, May 29.  Organizations can submit multiple proposals for consideration.     

Please note that proposals will be evaluated based on an organization’s ability to manage volunteers and produce a high impact project.  Logistical and financial support is available on a case by case basis.

Please contact dayofservice@networknola.org with questions.