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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. NOAHH builds new houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, communities, and homeowner families to eliminate poverty housing in the New Orleans area while serving as a catalyst to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Since its inception in 1983, NOAHH has built over 750 new homes for low-income families in need of adequate shelter, as well as over 350 repair and disaster relief projects. New Orleans Habitat also has two ReStores, which sell donated furniture, appliances, and construction materials, and an Internship and Apprenticeship program.

Recent Releases and Stories

New Orleans Habitat Honored with Best in Climate Resiliency National Home Design Award

March 12, 2024
(New Orleans, LA)  New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity has received the 2024 Best in Climate Resiliency Award at the Habitat for Humanity International Affiliate Conference in a nationwide house design contest sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie. The award recognizes the innovative design of its climate-resilient affordable homes in Jean Lafitte…

N.O. Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Ambitious Planned Community

January 23, 2024
(Biz New Orleans)  On Jan. 22, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity leaders and supporters gathered for the groundbreaking of Rising Oaks, a 150-home affordable housing community that will fill the 44-acre site of the former Plantation Golf & Country Club on Behrman Highway in Terrytown, La...

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 154-home subdivision in Terrytown

January 23, 2024
(Nola.com)  At at a time when many people fear homeownership is out of reach, Habitat for Humanity is embarking on its largest-ever project to provide affordable housing in the New Orleans area, building from scratch a 154-home neighborhood in Terrytown with units dedicated for seniors and working class residents

West Bank Golf Course to be Transformed into 1st-time Homebuyer Neighborhood

January 23, 2024
(Axios New Orleans)  An old golf course in Terrytown is being converted into a planned community for first-time homebuyers and senior citizens

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity and United Way of Southeast Louisiana Join Forces to Aid Habitat Homeowners Affected by Skyrocketing Insurance Costs Post-Hurricane Ida

December 21, 2023
(New Orleans, LA)  In the wake of Hurricane Ida’s aftermath and the subsequent surge in insurance premiums affecting homeowners in the Greater New Orleans area, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) has initiated a vital program to provide grants to Habitat homeowners to offset a portion of insurance premiums. This timely aid has been made possible through a collaborative partnership with United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA)
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New Orleans LGBTQ+ Community to Builds Affordable Home with Habitat

June 29, 2023
(New Orleans, LA)  Throughout the month of June, nearly 150 members of the New Orleans LGBTQ+ community and its allies partnered with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) to build a home for a hard-working New Orleans family
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New Orleans LGBTQ+ Community to Build Affordable Home with Habitat during Annual Pride Week

May 23, 2023
(New Orleans, LA) – The New Orleans LGBTQ+ community and its allies will partner with NOAHH to build a home for a hard-working New Orleans family and to celebrate New Orleans LGBTQ+ homeowners during Pride Month in June…

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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity to Host Golf Tournament

April 19, 2022
(New Orleans, LA) – New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity will host an 18-hole Golf Tournament on Monday, May 2, 2022…

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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Receives $4.5 Million from Author and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

March 2, 2022
(New Orleans, LA) – New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity will receive $4.5 million from American Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott…

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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Awarded Nearly $1.7 Million from HUD

January 25, 2022
(New Orleans, LA) – New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) has received nearly $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

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Marshall University and University of Louisiana Give Back to the Community During 2021 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Day of Service

December 16, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – Players and coaches from Marshall University and the University of Louisiana participated in a Day of Service across nine Greater New Orleans locations ahead of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl game on Saturday, Dec. 18…

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Hurricane Ida volunteers needed for Habitat for Humanity relief event

October 21, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – Today, the New Orleans Habitat team will start efforts on Hurricane Ida relief projects, helping connect volunteers with the most pressing Ida rebuilding needs throughout southeast Louisiana….

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Look what’s in store at the ReStore

September 21, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – No matter what you see. No matter what WGNO’s Bill Wood says. This is no junk store. This is the ReStore…

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Adapting to Hurricane Ida

September 3, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – Hurricane Ida and the blackout that followed created new challenges for local businesses and nonprofits, including New Orleans Habitat for Humanity…

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NOAHH Seeks Hurricane Ida Volunteers

October 21, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – It’s been more than a month since Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, and homeowners in Southern parts of the state are still struggling to recover…

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Volunteers Back at NOAHH  Construction Sites

October 2, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020, volunteers can sign up to work on a Habitat for Humanity construction site in the city…

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Volunteers Return to Work in New Orleans East

October 3, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – It’s back to business for the volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. The group gathered at their latest site in New Orleans East to build a home for a special family…

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Volunteer Louisiana Requesting Help for Hurricane Ida Recovery

September 2, 2021
(New Orleans, LA) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, who leads Volunteer Louisiana, is asking people to donate and/or volunteer in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts…

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Resources

We arecommitted to providing the resources necessary to increase public awareness about the issue ofaffordable housing in New Orleans. For more information, the following links might be helpful:

NOAHH Program Summary

Partner Family Testimonials

NOAHH Fact Sheet

Impact Report Newsletter

EMH Economic Impact Report

Habitat for Humanity International

Contact Information

Specific questions from the media can be directed to Jay Huffstatler at (504) 861-2077.
You can also learn more about our organization on our Contact Us page or the Board of Directors page

Media Assets Available

Contact Jay at jayh@habitat-nola.org or by phone at (504) 609-3344

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