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CrossRoads Missions - New Orleans Field

PARTICIPANT HOUSING UPDATE!

Housing for all June participants has been confirmed. We hope to have housing information for July forward around Monday, June 21st. We apologize for this rapid changing situation brought about by circumstances not within the control of CrossRoads Missions. Contact us here.

We are excited to be offering another season of Short-Term Mission Trips to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2010!

In the months following the devastating blow of Hurricane Katrina (August 29, 2005), CrossRoads Missions set out to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to the hurting people of the greater New Orleans area. Initially, our work began in NO East and Chalmette, Louisiana with gutting houses and clearing roadways and lots. Since then, our work with local partners has allowed us to build new homes, repair and renovate damaged homes for local residents, and assist new church plants and inner-city ministries in a variety of community development programs and outreach activities.

God wants His people to "shine like stars in the universe" (Phil.2:15). At CrossRoads Missions NO we want to provide a platform for volunteers to come and share their gifts, talents and love of Christ with the people of Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes. There is still much work to be done!

Join us in the new year! 2010 promises many new ways to serve and shine bright!

2009 Spring New Orleans Trip

A Few Highlights from 2009 ~

Over 1,000 volunteers from atleast 15 different states and Canada joined us in making a difference in the world.
11 individuals made decisions for Christ! Big praises!!
Our volunteers completely gutted and renovated two homes in St. Roch.
We cleared lots, mowed yards, painted fences and poured driveways and sidewalks.
We handed out over 14,000 flyers in the Mid City neighborhood promoting the Fun Fridays program and opening of Hope Christian Church.
We wheelbarreled several tons of sand to be used as a foundation to the floor that was later poured for The Gathering Place Community Center in Arabi, LA.
We assisted both Hope Christian Church and Excite All-Stars in their summer kid's programs.
We served roughly 6,000 free hotdogs, chips and drinks at our weekly Outreach Night in Taylor and St. Roch Parks, after picking up trash in the parks the day before.
We drywalled, mudded, sanded and painted the offices of St. Roch Community Church. We also sorted and organized the inventory of their Thrift Store.
Our staff made some changes during the spring. Bruce Dale and his family moved here from Louisville, KY in February. Monte Brenneman and his family joined us in May after working for two years in the Gulf Port, MS disaster relief effort. Both Bruce and Monte serve as Project Managers. Mr. Chuck remains to be an integral part of our staff as the "cheap screwdriver". Julie Whiteman decided to extend her internship to a second year as our Group Care Coordinator. We also had the pleasure of working with Year-Long Interns Nate Roach, Andy Schneider, Toni Davis and Jeremy Foushee, and Summer Interns Jane Oh, Tim Kylander, and Sean Dunbar.


New Orleans CrossRoads Missions Team	Spring 2009 Home Renovation

About CRM New Orleans

Location

New Orleans is located in Southeastern Louisiana. Our center of operation is in the Desire area in Orleans Parish with the focus of our ministry extending out to the inner-city neighborhoods of Desire, St. Roch, Bywater and Central City. We are also very active in St. Bernard Parish.

Area Demographics

New Orleans Population: approx. 350,000 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%

Our Purpose

Seeking to glorify Christ in word and deed, CrossRoads Missions is actively involved in a variety of ministry opportunities in New Orleans. Through an example of community, worship and service, participants work together as the Body of Christ to display a testimony of the love of our Savior. Ongoing projects include the renovation of homes that were damaged by Katrina and other hurricanes since, the assitance to inner-city ministries and new church plants in fulfilling their goals of outreach, and the participation in summer children's programs.

The People We Serve

New Orleans is a proud and culturally diverse town. The people are close-knit, family oriented and very laid back -- hence the city's nic name "The Big Easy". They have a rich heritage that includes everything from food to music, and religious beliefs to celebrations. Many of the homeowners we serve are still trying to "pick up the pieces" scattered by Hurricane Katrina. We help

Our Local Partners