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After 8 weeks and 19 groups of volunteers from all over the country, we are wrapping up the spring break season! The New Orleans team is excited for the arrival of four more interns to serve with this summer. There's lots of work to do here, and we still have spaces available for the summer and fall. We hope you join us for a week of hard work, fellowship, studying God's word, and of course, great food. We look forward to serving with you!
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Spring 2009 Home Renovation
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New Orleans Ministry Field Update
Please follow this link to download our latest New Orleans ministry update in an Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Location
New Orleans is in the heart of the Gulf Region. The City of New Orleans was hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina and is still feeling the devastation of the worst storm in the last 100 years. The continued need for volunteers is still felt.
Area Demographics
- New Orleans Population: approx. 250,000 people (Pre-Katrina: 485,000),
- 30% of population lives below poverty level,
- 41% of children live in poverty,
- in poorer neighborhoods, 33% of people do not have access to a car,
- median household income: $ 27,000,
- completed high school: 40%
Purpose
The work of CrossRoads Missions in New Orleans has created a platform from which we have built relationships and have gained the opportunity to share the Gospel. Our desire is to meet the tangible, practical needs of people affected by the devastating blow of Hurricane Katrina and the restructuring of the city. Our goal is to help the existing ministries be the Church and bring hope and life to a broken city and a hurting people. By serving the people of New Orleans, we seek to live out the example of Christ Jesus and demonstrate His love through our actions, words and lives.
Cultural Characteristics of the People
The people of New Orleans are very laid-back, close knit and family oriented. Once they have accepted you as a friend, they open there homes and share any and everything they have with you. Relationships are very important to all of the New Orleans people, and they tend to remain in the areas in which they were raised.
Mission Information
Seeking to glorify Christ in word and deed, CrossRoads is actively involved in various types of ministry in New Orleans. Through fellowship, worship and encouragement, participants work together as the body of Christ to display a testimony of the love of our Savior. On-going projects include home gut outs, renovations and street cleaning. Other opportunities for outreach and service exist in youth and community outreach events & programs.
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