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United Way of Southeast Louisiana partners with nonprofit organizations and collaborations working on a specific issue to address poverty.

2026-2027 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Organizations must align with our new Blueprint for Prosperity and be able to impact our vision of equitable communities where all individuals are healthy, educated, and economically stable.

504HealthNet, Inc
Healthy Hospitality Initiative
504healthnet.org

American Red Cross – Louisiana Region
American Red Cross Initiative to Support Disaster Impacted ALICE Threshold Individuals
redcross.org/louisiana

Bastion Community of Resilience
Veterans Reintegration and Resources Program
joinbastion.org

Cancer Association of Louisiana
Cancer Patient Services and Navigation
calacares.org/

Child Advocacy Services
Trauma Informed Counseling Project
childadv.net

Children’s Bureau
Mental Health to Mobility (MH2M)
childrensbureaunola.org

Clover
Collaborative of Empowerment and Resources (CORE) Community Hub
clovernola.org

College Beyond
Building Long-Term Economic Prosperity Through Postsecondary Education
collegebeyond.org

Community Center of St Bernard
Food Pantry Program
ccofstb.com

CrescentCare
CrescentCare Behavioral Health Initiative
crescentcare.org

East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center, Inc.
Generations of Prosperity: The 2-Gen Early Education Project
rainbowccc.org

Family Violence Program of St. Bernard
Family Violence Program of St. Bernard
fvpsb.org

Generation Hope
Generation Hope New Orleans: Scholar Program for Student Parent Success and Family Stability
generationhope.org

Jefferson Community Foundation
Prosperity from the Start: Equitable Early Learning Pathways for Toddlers and Families
jeffersoncommunity.org

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Mental Health Counseling
jfsneworleans.org

LA Voz de la Comunidad Foundation
LA Voz Conecta
lavoznola.com

Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights
Children’s Defense Team: Changing the Lives of Children in New Orleans’ Juvenile Legal System
lakidsrights.org

Louisiana Green Corps
Louisiana Green Corps’ Construction and Conservation Corps (CCC) Program
lagreencorps.org

Luke’s House: A Clinic for Healing and Hope
Free Bilingual Community Healthcare
lukeshouseclinic.org

Lynne’s Legacy Outreach dba Washington Parish STEM
STEM Access to Opportunity
wpstemcenter.com

Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
mccagno.org

New Orleans Career Center
Building Bright Futures
nolacc.org

New Orleans Family Justice Alliance
ALICE Project
nofjc.org

New Orleans Youth Alliance
New Orleans Youth Alliance’s Policy Advocacy & Youth Leadership Initiative
noya.org

Northshore Community Foundation
Tangi Tots-Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program
.northshorefoundation.org

Our Daily Bread Food Bank of Tangipahoa
Feeding the Future
ourdailybreadhammond.org

Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services for Individuals Living and Working in Plaquemines Parish
pcccf.org

Puentes New Orleans Inc.
The Latine College Access & Family Prosperity Initiative
puentesneworleans.org

Reconcile New Orleans, Inc.
Cafe Reconcile Workforce Development Program
cafereconcile.org

Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Program
safeharbornorthshore.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
Feeding Hope: Connecting Southeast Louisiana Families with Basic Needs and Resources
no-hunger.org

Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans, Inc. d/b/a Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation
From Startup to Start Hiring: A Small Business Pathway to Sustainability
gopropeller.org

Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment
Southeast Spouse Abuse Program dba Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment
safelouisiana.org

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Housing Stabilization Program
www.slls.org

STRIVE International, Inc.
STRIVE New Orleans Career Path and Fresh Start
strive.org

Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging, Inc.
Lifeline Connections for Elderly
TangiCOA.com

The 18th Ward
The 18th Ward Workforce Development: Advancing ALICE Individuals Toward Economic Stability
the18thward.org

The First 72+
The First 72+ Economic Mobility Program
first72plus.org

The Good Samaritan Ministry
First Step in Crisis
saintlukeslidell.org/goodsams

The Health and Education Alliance of Louisiana (HEAL)
Coordinated Care for the Whole Child
healschools.org

The New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter
Breaking the cycle of homelessness among families, women and children in Greater New Orleans.
nowcs.org

TrainingGrounds, Inc
We PLAY
mytraininggrounds.org

Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans
Evidence-Based Interventions for Unhoused Individuals
travelersaidsocietyneworleans.org

unCommon Construction
unCommon Construction’s youth development apprenticeship and pathways program
uncommonconstruction.org

Urban League of Louisiana
SkillUp! Louisiana Workforce Pathway to Prosperity
urbanleaguela.org

YMCA of Greater New Orleans
YMCA Education Services
ymcaneworleans.org

Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany
Options
ysbworks.com

YouthForce NOLA
YouthForce NOLA Internship: Placing New Orleans High School Students on a Pathway to Prosperity
youthforcenola.org

2024 - 2027 Collaborative Grant Partners

UWSELA designed collaborative grants in alignment with its Blueprint for Prosperity to support groups of partners taking a collaborative approach to addressing the complex interplay of the local symptoms and drivers of poverty. 

LA Voz Conecta

  • Parishes Served:
     Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, St. Bernard Parish
  • Outcome Focus:
         Personal Wellness, Vibrant Communities, Stability Today
  • Type of Grant:
         Implementation

Utilizing “LA Voz Connecta Whats App” to connect Spanish speakers to vital community resources & media campaign.

NHC Cornerstone Implementation Council

  • Parishes Served:
    Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish 
  • Outcome Focus: 
    Stability Today
  • Type of Grant:
    Implementation

Funding to support the working groups to provide shelter for homeless in Tangipahoa Parish by renovating an old hotel into a homeless shelter inclusive of homeless services.  Funding has been secured.

Washington Parish Equitable Food Access Collaborative

  • Parishes Served:
         Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish 
  • Outcome Focus: 
    Stability Today, Prosperity Tomorrow, Personal Wellness, Vibrant Communities
  • Type of Grant:
         Implementation

A network of 8 food pantries, food hubs, and mobile pantries across Washington Parish in rural areas of the parish addressing the barrier to food access. 

Jefferson Parish Family Preservation Collaborative

  • Parishes Served:
    Jefferson Parish    
  • Outcome Focus: 
    Personal Wellness    
  • Type of Grant: 
    Implementation 

Development of a new system of care for children and families under DCFS supervision.  The collaborative has developed a multi-disciplinary treatment court in June 2021 that ensures DCFS, JPJC, JPHSA, and CASA are no longer working in silos in the Jefferson Parish Family Preservation Court. 

New Orleans Early Childhood Parent Leadership Collaborative

  • Parishes Served:
    Orleans Parish    
  • Outcome Focus:
         Stability Today, Prosperity Tomorrow    
  • Type of Grant: 
    Implementation

Parent lead collaborative that consist of parents and children, early childhood education providers and stakeholders by providing parents the voice, data, partnerships and power to actively engage in their child’s education by the creation of a set of standards, protocols and accountability standards for businesses, educational institutions and workplaces to better serve their families. 

CYPB Youth Master Plan: Ongoing Implementation + Continuous Strategic Improvements

  • Parishes Served:
    Orleans Parish    
  • Outcome Focus:
         Vibrant Communities    
  • Type of Grant: 
    Infrastructure – Backbone   

On-going implementation of the 10-year Youth Master Plan for New Orleans.  Capacity building of the backbone organization to increase awareness, engagement and access to resources for the collaborative.

YouthForce NOLA: Cross-Organizational Learning by Implementing a Shared Measurement System

  • Parishes Served: Orleans Parish    
  • Outcome Focus: Prosperity Tomorrow    
  • Type of Grant: Infrastructure – Shared Measurement

An education, business, and civic collaborative that increases economic equity by helping young people of color who attend Orleans Parish public schools prepare for & gain employment in industries with good wages and growth opportunities. 

Split Second Cares Health Pipeline Collaborative: Strengthening Comprehensive Disability Services in Louisiana

  • Parishes Served:
    Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany Parish    
  • Outcome Focus:
         Stability Today, Prosperity Tomorrow, Personal Wellness    
  • Type of Grant: 
    Planning

Develop a steering team of collaborative partners to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the disabled community, advocate for increased support, and enhance service coordination, with the ultimate goal of alleviating poverty among individuals with disabilities in this region.

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Commitment: If elected, would you dedicate additional funding in the City budget for early care and education?

Yes.

If so, how would you prioritize it in the budget?

Both in the state legislature and city council, I’ve been a strong supporter of bringing early childhood education to New Orleans. In 2018, we allocated the first $1.5M in city funds for additional seats. As Council President, we doubled that to $3M. I was the lead author to put the pre-k millage on the ballot, providing millions more. I will continue this work as mayor. As for additional funding for pre-k, is there anything more important? We have demonstrated to the public that local government can make progress on this issue with increased resources. There are competing priorities, especially when it comes to drainage, but our kids desperately need pre-k, and so do our parents, who are under pressure to be both caregiver and financial provider.

Commitment:  If elected, will you use your power and platform to advocate at the state and federal levels for sustained early childhood funding? If yes, please describe the specific actions you will take to do this.

Yes.

Every leader at the local, state, and federal levels should be working together to provide high-quality early childhood education to our young people. I will always shout from the rooftops about the enormous benefits of Head Start and pre-k, along with Medicaid, SNAP, public housing, and kids’ programming on PBS. As mayor, I will lead a broad intergovernmental relations effort with constant coordination between city leadership, the legislative delegation, and advocates. I don’t think anyone is listening, for now, but that can change. More broadly, this is why the mayoral election is so important. New Orleans needs to stand on its own two feet. No one is coming to rescue us, so we must be strong in the face of unprecedented economic, environmental, and political headwinds.

Commitment: If elected, will you commit to ensuring our early care and education providers can keep their doors open, grow their business, pay a living wage to their teachers, and help ensure families and educators can continue to afford to live in the city? If yes, please describe the specific actions you will take to do this.

Yes.

Child care providers will have a strong supporter in the mayor’s office when I am elected. Our city hall will serve as a hub, connecting needs and resources, with a focus on streamlining red tape for critical service providers, such as those offering child care. It is not enough to have more early childhood seats; we need quality. Even at current levels of local and state funding, pre-K early education programs exist in an environment where low wages are the norm and facilities are often in disrepair. The current climate at the state and federal levels may preclude additional funds. Yet, at the local level, as I mentioned earlier, is there anything more important than pre-k? We have demonstrated to the public that local government can make progress on this issue with increased resources.

Commitment: If elected, would you commit to ensuring essential local workers – including those in city government – can access childcare through local providers, and that private sector employers do their part in ensuring their employees can access the childcare they need to work, be productive, and grow our economy? If yes, please elaborate on how you would fulfill this commitment.

Yes.

I will always advocate amongst employers and at the state level for a real-living wage that can provide for a family. In workplaces across New Orleans and at city hall, I see parents working double time, struggling to keep up due to a lack of child care. Part of the answer is more public school seats for children aged 6 months to 4 years old. For older kids, I want NORD to do more. A lot more. I have been a leader in expanding NORD’s budget to record highs. Now the goal is to maximize services during non-school hours. Summer enrichment is especially crucial to prevent any backslide. In short, I want to usher in a NORD Renaissance, especially after school. This would go a long way, especially for working parents who need a few more critical hours of support before they can leave work.

Commitment: If elected, will you commit to maintaining this office and protecting these investments?

Yes.

How will you ensure these efforts are sustained beyond your term and are prioritized in future budgets?

Yes. I helped lead the effort for early childhood education with Agenda for Children, and I will commit to maintaining and protecting these early childhood investments. They were hard won, and we cannot lose them. If anything, we need an expansion, which will be the key subject of future budgets, which must balance ALL the city’s needs. The bottom line: we must support families, or else they will simply leave, and New Orleans will not have a future.