The Way to
Self-Sufficiency

Travelers Aid Society is committed to preventing homelessness and to helping homeless or stranded families and individuals regain a self-sufficient lifestyle.

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A Letter from our New Executive Director

Donna Paramore, CFRE

Dear Friends and Supporters, 

I’m extremely honored and excited to serve as the new Executive Director of the Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans.  To be a part of an agency with 160-year legacy of service is both humbling and inspiring. In my first weeks in this new role, I have spent time with staff, board members and clients  learning about the history and work of the agency.  The people who lead this organization are passionate, driven and talented individuals who love this community and want to see its citizens prosper and thrive.  The work of the Traveler’s Aid Society– to prevent homelessness and to help homeless or stranded families and individuals regain a self-sufficient lifestyle- is critical to eradicating poverty in our community and all over the world.

 

Here at the Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans we support individuals during some of life’s darkest moments and hardest challenges. From emergency shelter and crisis counseling to providing a meal to someone who’s hungry, we create a safe place for our citizens and give them the strength they need to move past these challenges.  After working with our social workers one client stated, “I’m destined for greater things than being homeless. This client’s feeling of hope and strong determination to better their life, drives me in my new role.  It shows just how critical this organization is to the well-being of New Orleans’s vulnerable citizens.

 

 I have spent my career in the nonprofit industry working for better education and programming for Louisiana’s children and families.  It is my strong belief that if every individual is given access to the right tools, we can eliminate homelessness, poverty and educational barriers for our vulnerable communities. I’m proud of the Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans and thankful to be welcomed to this great team.

 

Sincerely Yours,

 

Donna Paramore CFRE 

Patience, Compassion and Meeting People Where They Are

You can help those in our community facing homelessness with a gift to Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans this Give Nola Day.

Featured Success Story

“I’m destined for greater things than being homeless”

When I first met SL in the Downtown Public Library, he whispered to me across a crowded room near the circulation stacks, “I’m ready to change my life”. SL was facing daily challenges because he was trying to maintain a steady job as a professional mover, while sleeping under bridges and in public parks. SL told me that he had been homeless all summer, and that he was “tired an worn-out” from the constant instability of his life at the time. After a quick assessment (during which we discussed his employment & desired housing situation), I referred SL to the Rapid Re-Entry Housing Program at Travelers Aid Society. During his two weeks of appointments I encouraged him to. . .

We are located at 1530 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112,

in the City of New Orleans Community Resource and Referral Center.

Phone: (504) 658-2944

Our Vision

All people should be able to live in an environment that is safe and secure, provides for their basic needs, and is free from abuse and neglect.
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6,090

Unduplicated number of people served

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10,876

Number of Crisis-Intervention counseling hours

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3,558

Number of instances of emergency rental/mortgage assistance

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2,508

Number of meals provided

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9,394

Number of vouchers issued for emergency overnight shelter

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292

Number of clients who secured employment

How We Help

Crisis-Intervention

Crisis-Intervention Counseling/Case Management
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Job Search Assistance

Helping individuals seeking full-time permanent employment.
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Support Services

Food, clothing, bus token, out-of-town transportation, storage of belongings, etc.
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Day Shelter

We provide many categories of shelter for those in need and in need of services.
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How You Can Help

Whether you can volunteer your time, donate clothes/household goods, or need to fill an open position within your company, Travelers Aid appreciates your help!