Gulf Coast RecoveryMore
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck a devastating blow to New Orleans, a city of exceptional historic and cultural value. This human tragedy risked being compounded by a cultural catastrophe. The National Trust for Historic Preservation quickly mobilized and, with our local partners, coordinated nearly a thousand volunteers, technical assistance, and grants. All of this could only be done with the quick and generous contributions of major donors, an outpouring of smaller donations, and the work of hundreds of dedicated volunteers.
Announcement
After four years of intensive involvement in the ongoing recovery effort, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's field office in New Orleans -- opened in the weeks following Hurricane Katrina -- closed in September 2009 due to the economic pressure of the recession. However, we are seeking funding to reopen the office and have recently received a challenge grant from some local New Orleans donors to aid our efforts. Click here to make a donation and have your contribution matched dollar for dollar.
Partners in Preservation
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation were pleased to announce that each of the five historic New Orleans sites chosen to receive Partners in Preservation grants--totaling $400,000--have successfully completed work on their respective projects. Learn more »
HOME AGAIN! Success StoriesMore
The HOME AGAIN! program has invested over one million dollars into 25 HOME AGAIN! projects, 17 of which are in Holy Cross. In addition, between HOME AGAIN!, Operation Comeback, Rebuilding Together, and the State Historic Preservation Office's Historic Building Recovery Grant Program, 165 historic homes in Holy Cross have received rebuilding assistance. View our slideshow of some of the HOME AGAIN! projects.
From Our BlogMore
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Preservation Magazine
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March/April 2006 - Katrina-Flooded Hotel Reopens in New Orleans
June 18, 2009 - Mississippi Yearning
September/October 2007 - A Hollywood Ending in New Orleans
Jan. 9, 2009 - The Big Easy's Canvas
Nov. 27, 2008 - New Orleans Debates Hospital Plan
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