Building Better Communities
No, New Orleans has not recovered from the staggering blow of Hurricane Katrina.
But we're on our feet and fighting back!.
(Left: Pastor Tim Martin Speaks. Video Requires Flash Player)
When Katrina flooded over 200,000 homes we knew the task would be tremendous. It’s not just about rebuilding houses – it’s about building better communities. Building Better Communities brings hope by providing much needed help for rebuilding houses, full counseling services, children’s programs, life skills training, job placement and job retention assistance. Keep reading to see how you can help bring hope to the people of New Orleans.
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Reaching Out
Community Connection
Community Connection is an innovative component of BBC’s vision to help rebuild hope one person at a time. We focus on families trying to cope during difficult circumstances and who are facing many challenges and obstacles while trying to achieve the quality of life they desire. Our aim is to bridge the communication gap between community, organizations, and government by providing resources, information, networking and supportive services.
Children’s Enrichment Programs
This program exists to provide children a safe place to be after school with caring, responsible adults and engaging activities that connect each child to his/her school, family and community. Our mission is to provide a safe, supervised, after school education, enrichment, and recreation program for elementary school children ages 5-12
The Counseling Center
The center provides specialized comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the New Orleans area through a sliding fee scale. Highly trained Counseling Center professionals are prepared to help people manage a wide range of real life issues by creatively working with our clients to successively provide effective and individualized treatment.
Dress for Success
This program is designed to help low-income women make tailored transitions into the worthwhile jobs for which they can be fairly compensated. Through this program, women receive a personal consultation to boost self-confidence and important interviewing and job-hunting skills. Each client will receive a complete professional outfit for the interview and a second suit for her first day on the job.
Neighborhood services
Along with the other services we provide, we also take the time to listen and respond. We can help in your home rebuilding by pointing you in the right direction for materials, contractors, and where possible – volunteers.
Matthew’s Place
Matthew's Place is a beautiful community coffee house where people can come and relax, use the internet, and get to know us and one another. It is a place that can be used by the community for small events such as retirement parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, etc. The room can seat and serve up to 40 adults and has a small stage and professional video and sound system.
It's about people
"Thank you guys, you all have a desire to help others. For that I'm so very thankful." -- Deneen M. family
"I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart, I will always rememeber what you all done for me and my family. God bless you all forever." -- Gaynell F. family