Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association

NENA's mission is to play a vital role in our neighborhood's redevelopment. We implement sustainable projects and programs in decent and affordable housing, economic development and education with clear community involvement and direction. NENA utilizes an innovative resident-based approach to the comprehensive rebuilding of the Lower Ninth Ward, providing services and implementing sustainable programs in community outreach, case management, design and construction administration, home and school rebuilding, and economic development. NENA has 17 staff members, in the areas of management and administration, Outreach, Case Management, Economic Development, Volunteer Services and the Design Studio. Its Board of Directors includes seven members, all of whom live, work, or worship in the Lower Ninth Ward. In addition, NENA has ongoing partnerships the Loyola School of Law, Tulane University, Crescent City Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE), and numerous local and national organizations and supporters. NENA is also a member of the Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership.