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Our History

Rebuilding Together New Orleans is a program of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans that focuses on the residents in Orleans Parish using a combination of volunteer and professional labor. Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) started in 1988 when the Preservation Resource Center instituted a one-day neighborhood revitalization pilot program in the Lower Garden District. Named Christmas in October, the pilot program was modeled after the national Christmas in April program. It was implemented to address the needs of existing homeowners, namely the elderly and disabled who had become ill equipped to manage home repair.

By 2005, Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) had become a major component of the overall Preservation Resource Center neighborhood revitalization effort and an affiliate in the top 4% of Rebuilding Together National programs nationwide. After Hurricane Katrina, RTNO modified its mission to aid those displaced by the storm. Instead of only smaller projects, RTNO began to focus on the total renovation and rebuilding of storm-damaged homes. By reinvesting in and restoring the existing housing stock of the city, RTNO was able to bring homeowners back to their homes, as well as provide a model for restoring and preserving New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods.

Our Mission

A continuing volunteer effort to improve the quality of life of low income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, or single head of households with minor children, through home repair and revitalization of New Orleans’ neighborhoods.

Our Scope

Our work scopes vary greatly from wheel chair ramps to full rebuilds. Our work scopes encompass new residential construction and residential renovation.

Our Contractor Requirements

All contractors must provide proof of: applicable licensure in the state of Louisiana, Worker’s Compensation, and General Liability of at least 1 million dollars. A copy of the Louisiana state license will serve as proof of licensure. The contractor’s insurance company must provide a copy of the contractor’s General Liability and Worker’s Compensation with Rebuilding Together listed as the certificate holder as proof of insurance.