Holy Cross Neighborhood Association—Sustain the 9

Mission

The Holy Cross Neighborhood Association (HCNA) aims to make the Ninth Ward the best place in New Orleans to live and raise families. The HCNA will operate the Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED) as an information clearinghouse and advocacy base. The CSED will promote cultural and architectural heritage, housing stock improvement, and home ownership. The community will utilize the CSED to obtain their fair share of services and ensure beneficial development.

Programs

Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (L9CSED), Plan for the future, Public Info on Toxics

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Help New Orleans’ Ninth Ward Rebuild Sustainably

Personnel Overview

Pam Dashiell - HCNA Board Chair
Ms. Dashiell has been actively involved with the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association since 1990; first as a Board Member, then as HCNA President and currently as Board Chair. Her work has involved outreach and advocacy for the Lower Ninth Ward and other neighborhoods. She also facilitates recovery, planning, restoration and rebuilding assistance for the Lower Ninth Ward/Holy Cross community.

Charles Allen - President, Holy Cross Neighborhood Assoc.
Mr. Allen has been an active member of the Holy Cross community for 26 years. His efforts as HCNA President have been augmented by his seven years’ employment with the Tulane Center for Biological Research. He is a distinguished member of the community who has been honored by: the Jefferson Parish Office of Environmental Affairs, New Orleans City Council, and the Dean of Tulane University.

Personnel Statistics

Pam Dashiell,
President, Holy Cross Neighborhood Association
Founded in 1981
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 50

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $104,000
Budget (2005): $8,000
Maximum Budget: $104,000
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: Mercy Corps grant Donations Annual Membership Dues
Religious Affiliation: None