About Unity for the Homeless Inc

Description: Bring New Orleans Home: Assuring all residents of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have the right and wherewithal to return to safe, decent, and affordable housing in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Mission: The mission of UNITY for the Homeless is to increase the community's organized capacity to resolve the issues of homelessness through open, inclusive and coordinated decision-making, collaborative efforts and funding. Its goals are to assist homeless persons to become self-sufficient and regain self-esteem, to engage in planning and policy evaluation efforts to maximize the use of existing resources, to allow for a systemic approach for tapping significant new funds and encouraging collaborative efforts, and to advocate for policy changes affecting homelessness.UNITY's mission is now not only to advocate for those in our community who experienced homelessness prior to Katrina, but now to represent all low-income people who have lost their homes in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.