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AMERICAN RED CROSS - ST. BERNARD CHAPTER
Provides disaster relief and offers disaster courses on planning, preparation and prevention. Courses also available in health and safety, including First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Baby-sitting, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Safe Back and Home Alone. Also provides services to members of the armed forces and their families and serves as Donor Center for the Southeast Blood Bank. Volunteers are welcome and are given opportunities to participate in all programs and community service. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net	2200 Palmisano Blvd. Chalmette, LA 70043 Phone: (504) 277-8163 Fax: (504) 271-0039 After-hours military emergencies only: 899-4317

AMERICAN RED CROSS - SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA CHAPTER
Provides disaster relief as well as disaster planning and preparedness education. Offers classes in health and safety, such as first aid, water safety, CPR, HIV-AIDS education, and disease transmission prevention. Offers opportunities for volunteers in all community services and programs. Also provides services to members of the armed forces and their families. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net	2640 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 620-3105 or (800) 229-8191 Fax: (504) 827-2135 W. St. Tammany Branch Office: (985) 892-4317 Slidell Branch Office: (985) 643-5608 St. Charles Parish Office: (985) 785-0647 Tangipahoa Branch Office: (985) 892-4317 Terrebonne, Assumption, St. Mary & Lafourche Parish Offices: (985) 872-6584

THE ARC OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to develop, function and live to their fullest potential. Offers various community programs serving eligible children and adults and their families. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	5700 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 897-0134 Fax: (504) 895-6496 Jefferson: 828-2838

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
A mentoring organization whose mission is to recruit, screen and train adult volunteers for a warm, one-to-one relationship with children who are at risk for certain behaviors, predominantly children from one-parent families. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	4747 Earhart Blvd., Suite 200 New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 485-5661 Fax: (504) 485-5676

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ISTROUMA AREA COUNCIL
Provides development, social adjustment, career guidance, education, counseling, drug abuse prevention, recreation and assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged youth. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	9644 Brookline Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: (225) 926-2697 Fax: (225) 926-7552

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA COUNCIL
Offers programs for boys (ages 6-21) and girls (ages 14-21) in physical and mental fitness, character building and citizenship training, with special emphasis on serving disabled and at-risk youth. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	4200 S. I-10 Service Rd. W., Ste. 101 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: (504) 889-0388 Fax: (504) 889-1162

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, INC.
Provides a balanced and diversified program of personal adjustment, citizenship and leadership development, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, social recreation and outdoor and environmental services. Open to youth ages 7-15 years. Call for facility locations. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	605 Poydras Street, Suite 2225 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 566-0707 Fax: (504) 566-7436

THE BRIGHT PRESCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Provides speech, language and auditory training for deaf, hard of hearing and speech and language delayed children, birth to three years. Counsels parents on deafness and its impact on the family. Also offers itinerant services. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	4404 Wellesley Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 821-0212 (voice & TTY) Fax: (504) 821-0212

CAMPFIRE USA
Serves school-age children through volunteer-led neighborhood or school-based Club programs; provides self-reliance programs that teach skills for emergency situations, including avoidance of abuse and responding to negative peer pressure. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	2000 Clearview Parkway, suite 201 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: (504) 454-0109 Fax: (504) 887-6999

CANCER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Provides information on cancer risks, prevention, detection and treatment. Also provides medications for needy cancer patients cared for at home. Provides basic and student research grants to local cancer investigators. Co-sponsors Camp Challenge, a summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste. 240 New Orleans, LA 70123-3342 Phone: (504) 733-5539 or (800) 624-2039 Fax: (504) 733-0252

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS
Multi-service agency providing health and social services to 50,000 people annually including counseling, shelters, day care and assistance to unemployed, deaf, and persons with AIDS. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	1000 Howard Ave., Ste. 1200 New Orleans, LA 70113-1716 Phone: (504) 523-3755 Fax: (504) 523-2789

THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT RESOURCES
A full-service management support organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater New Orleans Area. Trained staff and consultants provide nonprofit agencies with intensive management consulting and a broad range of training and educational services, as well as maintaining a library and web site on nonprofit management resources materials. Programs/Allocations: Capacity Building	3801 Canal St., Ste. 309 New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 483-8080 Fax: (504) 483-8087

CHILDREN'S BUREAU OF NEW ORLEANS
Offers child-focused mental health counseling services, custody evaluation, pregnancy counseling, adoption and foster care services, intensive in-home counseling, grief counseling to children and families affected by homicide and other violent crimes, grandparents supporting grandchildren group, support group for adult survivors of homicide victims, community education, crisis intervention and training. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net	210 Baronne St., Ste. 722 New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 525-2366 Fax: (504) 525-7525

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER, INC.
Community Service Center guides men and women through the transition from confinement to freedom by offering information, referrals for immediate short term needs, case management and counseling for individuals and families, pre-employment readiness sessions, employment facilitation assistance, support groups and GED preparatory classes. Pre-release sessions in state correctional facilities. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	4000 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 897-6277 Fax: (504) 897-6281

COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Provides speakers, materials, educational programs and employee assistance, as well as information, referral and assessment services concerning alcohol and drug abuse. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	3520 General de Gaulle Drive, Ste 5010 New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 362-4272 or (800) 749-7444 Fax: (504) 362-9561 Substance Abuse Services Alliance Office: 821-5200

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN - CASA NEW ORLEANS
Provides trained volunteers who advise courts concerning the best interests of children who have been placed in the juvenile justice system, usually as a result of abuse and/or neglect. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	Orleans Parish Juvenile Court 421 Loyola Ave., 2nd Floor New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 522-1962 Fax: (504) 522-1897

DRYADES YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Provides youth development services, day care, drug education/abatement, employment training and development for women, single parents, youth and the disadvantaged within the Greater New Orleans Area. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	1746 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 522-8811 Fax: (504) 522-9431

EAST ST. TAMMANY RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.
Provides day care services for children of low-income parents who work or are in vocational training. Also provides counseling and services for abused or neglected children. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	P.O. Box 1534 Slidell, LA 70459 Phone: (985) 646-1603 Administrative Office: 2000 Old Spanish Trail, Ste. 205 Slidell, LA 70460 Phone: (985) 646-0718 Fax: (985) 646-0373

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Provides support for adults and children with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Services include: counseling, information referral, support groups, individual and community education, outreach to neurology clinics, and advocacy training and empowerment. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	3701 Canal St., Suites H-I New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 486-6326 Fax: (504) 486-8194

FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Offers counseling for addictions, trauma, abuse, parenting, marriage, divorce, separation, custody evaluation and mediation, and domestic violence. Services provided for children, adults, and families. Provides general seminars for children and youth to assist with positive role models, developmental experiences, social stimulation and interaction so that they may develop emotionally and socially to their fullest potential. Provides workshops to adults to assist in dealing with stresses of everyday life. Provides these services throughout the metro area. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	2515 Canal St., 2nd Floor New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 822-0800 Fax: (504) 822-0831 Harahan Office: (504) 733-4031 Slidell Office: (985) 641-7185 St. Bernard Office: (504) 271-3781 Westbank Office: (504) 361-0926 Orleans Office (504) 822-0800 Covington Office (985) 893-1025

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Provides an informal educational program in which girls (ages 5-17) develop self-esteem, interpersonal skills and values to live by while acquiring knowledge and skills. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	841 S. Clearview Pkwy. Jefferson, LA 70121-3119 Phone: (504) 733-8220 Fax: (504) 733-8219

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, INC.
Provides vocational training and job placement for people with disabilities, disadvantages and other special employment needs. Services include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, skills training, community-based employment and job readiness training. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	1000 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 482-4173 Fax: (504) 484-7565

GRACE CHILD CENTER
Provides pre-school, before- and after-school care, as well as summer camp services for children 18 months to 12 years in a multi-ethnic setting. Sliding scale tuition also available. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	3700 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 488-6849 Fax: (504) 488-4402

GRACE HOUSE OF NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Provides residential six month treatment for chemically dependent women over the age of 18. Also offers family programs and aftercare. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	1401 Delachaise Street New Orleans, LA 70115-3520 Phone: (504) 899-2423 Fax: (504) 895-0041

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY DATA CENTER
The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center works to expand the ability of the local nonprofit community to access and strategically use local information in decision-making and planning. The primary information product generated by the Data Center is their web site - a 1000+ page resource freely available, which provides indicators at the neighborhood and parish levels for the Greater New Orleans Area. One-on-one technical assistance is available for those who do not find the data they need on the web site. In addition, the Data Center publishes an e-newsletter with tips on using data and announcements of data updates. Programs/Allocations: Capacity Building	2515 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Phone: (504) 588-5872 Fax: (504) 584-3719


HISPANIC APOSTOLATE
Offers services in the areas of employment counseling, job development, emergency and immigration assistance, youth development and leadership training and information/referral assistance, as well as English and citizenship classes. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	4309 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 Phone: (504) 464-6187 Fax: (504) 464-6267

HOUSE OF RUTH, INC.
The mission of the House of Ruth, Inc. is to establish or re-establish an independent, self-supportive, productive lifestyle. The House of Ruth provides individual family dwellings, addresses physical needs, care, counseling, education and child care to families for a period of up to three months. House of Ruth enables families to locate employment and a permanent residence. The House of Ruth promotes and protects the family by keeping it intact and stabilizing the family during difficult times. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	1111 Newton St. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 366-3921 Fax: (504) 366-5781

HUME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Provides affordable and quality day care service in the Greater New Orleans Area for preschool aged children of working parents and for children needing such care due to other home conditions. Sliding scale tuition also available according to family income. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	319 N. Tonti St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 822-7883 Fax: (504) 822-0093

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Provides pre-school, day care and day camp, after-school enrichment classes, teen programs, older adult programs, Alzheimer's Respite Day Care, family programs, swimming lessons, fitness center, and youth and adult leagues. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	5342 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 897-0143 Fax: (504) 897-1380 Metairie Branch: (504) 887-5158

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Provides individual, child, adolescent and family therapy. Also offers homemakers for the elderly, Lifeline (an emergency response system), adoption and foster care, suicide prevention and family life education. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	3330 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 831-8475 Fax: (504) 831-1130

KINGSLEY HOUSE, INC.
Kingsley House is a community based multi-service agency with a focus on the family. It helps persons of all ages, their families and communities reach their full potential. All programs are directed to educating and motivating our participants so that they can help themselves. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	1600 Constance St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 523-6221 Fax: (504) 523-4450

LAKEVIEW AREA SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY, INC.
Identifies and responds to the changing needs of area seniors by providing and coordinating services and resources necessary to maintain and/or improve their physical and social well-being. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	6118 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Phone: (504) 486-9380 Fax: (504) 486-9382

LEGAL AID BUREAU
Renders free legal advice and representation in certain civil matters to indigent residents of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	3801 Canal St., Suite 401 New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 488-4995 Fax: (504) 488-4722

LOUISIANA FOUNDATION OF DENTISTRY FOR THE HANDICAPPED
Matches handicapped and elderly people who are indigent with volunteer dentists. Helps developmentally disabled people in the community through screening, referral and preventive dentistry instruction. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	LSU School of Dentistry Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry 1100 Florida Ave., Box 139 New Orleans, LA 70119-2799 Phone: (504) 948-6141 Fax: (504) 942-8341

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES
Classes and counseling services provided to address goal setting, asset creation, budgets, financial decisions, managing risk, credit, taxes and legal issues. Services reach people with individual development accounts, public housing residents, the arts community and homeowners. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	4700 Feret Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: 899-5900

NEW ORLEANS SPEECH & HEARING CENTER
Improves communication skills for children and adults with speech, language/hearing problems, ADHD, learning disabilities and reading disorders. Dispenses hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	1636 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 897-2606 Fax: (504) 891-6048

ODYSSEY HOUSE LOUISIANA, INC.
Provides long-term residential treatment for substance abuse to adults, adolescents and women with dependent children. Also offers primary medical care, psychiatric services, group, family and individual counseling. Provides outpatient and aftercare services. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	1125 N. Tonti St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 821-9211 Fax: (504) 821-0500

PLAQUEMINES YMCA, INC.
Provides aquatic training, community services and family-oriented programs to help people reach their potential through development of body, mind and spirit. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	36342 Highway 11 Buras, LA 70041 Phone: (985) 657-5437 Fax: (985) 657-5034

RAINTREE CHILDREN SERVICES
Raintree Children Services is dedicated to helping children and families with programs, such as Raintree House, which provide residences for girls to prepare them for a future of independence. It supports parents of children with disabilities and provides drug abuse and violence prevention programs to at-risk children and youth helping them acquire the skills needed to continue them on to the road to success. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Successful Children supported by Strong Families	1233 8th St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 899-9045 or (800) 566-9389 Fax: (504) 891-7619 Satellite Office: 3101 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 486-0126

ST. TAMMANY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.
Provides services and supports to individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities through adult work and training programs, supported employment, early intervention, respite, waiver services, personal care, supervised independent living, community homes and specialized daycare. Areas served: St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, St. Helena and Livingston parishes. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	1541 St. Ann Place Slidell, LA 70460 Phone: (985) 641-0197 Fax: (985) 643-4496

THE SALVATION ARMY AREA COMMAND
Provides emergency services such as food, clothing, medical assistance, Men's/ Women's Harbor Light Recovery Program, emergency shelter, Family Transitional Housing Program, crisis and emergency counseling for families and individuals, community referrals, pre-school child day care, disaster services and a missing person bureau for immediate family members. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	4526 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 899-4569 Fax: (504) 891-1444 Men's Shelter: (504) 899-2332 Women's Shelter: (504) 895-6727

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND ACADIANA
Distributes over eight million pounds of donated food to charities serving people in need. Provides three-day food boxes for families in temporary crisis. Distributes surplus prepared foods from hotels and conventions. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	1201 Sams Ave. Harahan, LA 70123 Phone: (504) 734-1322 Fax: (504) 733-8336

TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Helps homeless or displaced individuals and families who are new to the city regain stability and independence through crisis counseling, transitional services, employment counseling and job placement. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	2025 Canal St., Suite 100 New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 525-8726 Fax: (504) 525-8732

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY (UCP) OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Independent Living Services - provides early intervention medical and family support services. Employment and job training services are also available. Coordinates athletic competition with a holistic approach. Provides personal care attendant, respite and supported independent living services. UCPGNO is a multifaceted community-based service agency serving children and adults. Our primary programs are Children's Services, Adult Rehabilitation, Supported Living Services, Supported Employment and Developmental Sports. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	Soboloff Children's Services/Administrative Office/Developmental Sports 1000 Leonidas St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 865-0003 Fax: (504) 865-0300

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
Provides emergency financial assistance to students who experience an unavoidable family crisis or emergency, thus ensuring minimal interruptions during the student's college career. The program supports metro New Orleans students who currently attend a local UNCF-supported institution and have earned a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net	1100 Poydras St., Suite 1400 New Orleans, LA 70163 Phone: (504) 581-3794 Fax: (504) 523-6312

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Since its inception in 1938, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans has served not only African Americans in the New Orleans area, but disadvantaged people of all colors, ages and beliefs. For more than six decades, the League has helped thousands of individuals obtain social equity and economic self sufficiency through program services such as Street Academy (alternative high school education), Technology Center (employment and training), Early Head Start (child care), Bienville Corridor (Neighborhood Revitalization) and business services for entrepreneurs. The Urban League is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian community based organization. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	2322 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 945-8492 Fax: (504) 945-3551

VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Provides skilled nursing, home health aide services, physical therapy, medical social services, homemaker services and some medical supplies in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes. At present, limited services in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence	2475 Canal St., Ste. 248 New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 822-1477 Fax: (504) 822-1755

VIA LINK
VIA LINK connects people and organizations with information and resources to enable them to help themselves and others. VIA fulfills this mission through information services, referral and crisis intervention. Program/Allocations: Capacity Building	1040 Calhoun St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 895-5550 Fax: (504) 895-5560 Crisis Line: (504) 523-2673 (COPE) or (800) 749-2673 (COPE) Community Info & Referral Line: Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 247-7564 Information & Referral/

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Reaches out to those in need throughout a 16-parish area in Southeast LA. Each year, Volunteers of America directly assists over 16,000 people - from women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to couples eager to adopt; from those in prison to the elderly needing assistance to remain independent; from people who are hungry and homeless to children and adults with disabilities; from troubled youth to adults struggling with addictions. Also provides safe, affordable housing and neighborhood enrichment centers. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families; Capacity Building	4152 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 482-2130 Fax: (504) 482-1922

YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
The YMCA seeks to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by helping the people of Greater New Orleans achieve their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. The Y provides child care, aquatics, youth sports and recreation, day camp, teen leadership development, adult fitness and sports, job training and adult literacy. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	1215 Prytania, Suite 103 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 568-9622 Fax: (504) 524-4710 West St. Tammany: (985) 893-4800 Superdome: (504) 568-9622 YMCA Educational Service (YES): (504) 566-7323 Targeted Assistance Training Program: (504) 568-9622

YWCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, INC.
Serves women and families through education, training and counseling for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Provides job skill, development and search, pre-school, summer camps and fitness programs. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Health and Independence; Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	601 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 482-9922 Fax: (504) 482-2625 St. Tammany: (985) 643-9922

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF ST. TAMMANY
The Youth Service Bureau provides assessment, counseling, group therapy, law-related education, community service work, monetary restitution to victims, safe driving classes, information and referral, parent mentoring, counseling, substance abuse treatment, Drug Court and support and education for parents of juvenile offenders. The CASA program fosters quality advocacy efforts to ensure that all children in the community have safe and permanent homes. Goal Areas/Programs/Allocations: Safety Net; Successful Children supported by Strong Families	430 N. New Hampshire St., Ste. 105 Covington, LA 70433 Phone: (985) 893-2570 Fax: (985) 893-2648 Slidell Phone: (985) 649-4092


Allied Agencies

AMERICAN SOCIAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Works to stop sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences. Operates national hotlines offering confidential information and referrals to local clinics and other resources. Publishes educational materials on STDs and sexual health communication, advocates for adequate STD prevention funding at the state and federal levels, and administers postdoctoral training fellowships in STD research.	P.O. Box 13827 Research Triangle, NC 27709 Phone: (919) 361-8400 Fax:(919) 361-8425 (800) 227-8922 (STD info) (800) 342-AIDS (AIDS info) (919) 361-8488 (Herpes info) Teens! Visit your website here!

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER
Conducts research,free educational programs and materials, support groups, help line, Safe Return programs; provides autopsy assistance, and advocacy for public policy and legislation.	1040 Calhoun Street New Orleans,LA 70118 Phone: (504) 895-6223 or (504) 895-0493

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Dedicates service to the prevention and cure of diabetes through research,professional and public education and services for Louisianians affected by diabetes.	3340 Severn Avenue, Suite 360 Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 889-0278 Fax:(504) 889-0217

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA
Provides information, statistics, counseling on lung diseases; self-help manuals on asthma,emphysema,smoking cessation, indoor and outdoor air quality, lung cancer, pneumonia and influenza.	2325 Severn Ave nu e, Suite 8 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: (504) 828-5864 Fax:(504) 828-5867

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION – LOUISIANA CHAPTER
Seeks causes, cures , and improved treatment for 130 forms of arthritis , America's #1 disabling disease affecting 40 million people of all ages, including 200,000 children .	15254 Old Hammond Highway, Suite A-4 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Phone: (225) 275-1119 Fax:(225) 275-1172

EASTER SEALS OF LOUISIANA
P rovides programs to help those with disabilities achieve independence including case management, public health education, and professional education/training for individuals.	305 Baronne Street,Suite 400 New Orleans,LA 70112-1617 Phone: (504) 523-7325 Fax:(504) 523-3465

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION-LOUISIANA CHAPTER
Provides funding for research to find a cure for diabetes, so as to save the lives of children and adults who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications.	2201 Veterans Memorial Boulevard,Suite 405 Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 828-2873 Fax:(504) 828-4922 Website:

LEUKEMIA-LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Provides research, patient aid, professional/public education and community service, as well as supplementary financial assistance up to $750 per person per year to leukemia patients.	3636 S.I-10 Service Road,Suite 304 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: (504) 837-0945 Fax:(504) 837-9193

LOUISIANA LUPUS FOUNDATION
Provides lupus patients and their families with information, referral, education, crisis inter vention and funding support for lupus research.	7732 Goodwood Boulevard,Suite L Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 927-8052 Fax:(225) 927-4262

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA
Promotes mental health and protects the rights of those with mental illness through educational materials and programs, screenings,school-based services and advocacy.	200 Lafayette Street,Suite 709 Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Phone: (225) 343-1921 Fax:(225)343-1983

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA
Provides public health education, medic alert jewelry, patient camp, support groups, financial assistance , information and referrals, organ donation information, research, screening,and professional education.	8200 Hampson Street,Suite 425 New Orleans,LA 70118 Phone: (504) 861-4500 Fax:(504) 861-1976

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - LOUISIANA CHAPTER
Provides services to people affected by multiple sclerosis and supports international research . Local programs include lending library, education, referral, group support, and equipment assistance.	3616 S.I-10 Service Road,Suite 101 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: (504) 832-4013 Fax:(504) 831-7188

NEW ORLEANS HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION
New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the Hispanic community by providing Hispanic students with scholarships to competitive academic high schools so they can better integrate into the mainstream of American life.The Foundation also assists schools in increasing diversity efforts, believing that as Hispanic students become leaders in their respective fields, they'll be able to contribute to the economic, social and cultural needs of the Greater New Orleans Area.	201 St.Charles Ave.,36th Floor New Orleans,LA 70170 Phone (504) 595-5123,Ext.139. fax:504-523-2705

SICKLE CELL ANEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Conducts a comprehensive program on sickle cell disease which includes free education, free testing, free counseling, patient assistance, and free transportation and food packages.	2625 Third Street • Alexandria, LA 71309 Phone: (318) 487-8019 Fax:(318) 487-9990 Website:www.scarfqpg.com

USO
Provides services that "Deliver America" to our overseas military community including travel assistance;libraries;educational workshops; childcare; foreign language courses; recreational lounges,family crisis intervention and celebrityentertainment.	1008 Eberly Place, S.E.,Suite 301 Washington Navy Yard,DC 20374-5096 Phone: (202) 610-5700 Fax:(202) 610-5699