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Once a single-family home, Chalstrom House now serves as a Parish House for St. Andrew's, housing parish offices and hosting parish community meetings of all types. St. Andrew's Church family has opened the doors of Chalstrom House to share their space with volunteers traveling to the New Orleans area to work in disaster relief.
Space available to volunteers includes sleeping space for 15 beds, a kitchen, and three full baths. There is a common area in Chalstrom House available to volunteer groups when St. Andrew's doesn't already have it reserved.
Army beds with foam mattresses are provided for each resident. When staying in this house, individuals will need to bring sleeping bag/bedding, pillow and pillow case, and personal items.
As in all of our volunteer housing spaces, volunteers are responsible for their own meals and transportation. When teams are scheduled into Chalstrom House, they will be provided with more detailed information on the house, as well as a variety of resources (grocery, laundry, restaurants, etc.) nearby, most within walking distance.
Volunteers are asked to not park in the circle drive or on Zimpel Street, as this interferes with the school. Guests are urged to park on Carrollton Ave.
Chapel House
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
7215 Zimpel Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Chapel House was a single-family dwelling rented out to college students by Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Now, thanks to the generosity of individuals and churches, Chapel House is functioning strictly as a volunteer housing base.
Space available to volunteers includes sleeping space for 20 beds, a kitchen, three functioning showers, two toilets, and three vanities. There is a common area with a dining table.
Army beds with foam mattresses are provided for each resident. When staying in this house, individuals will need to bring sleeping bag/bedding, pillow and pillow case, and personal items.
As in all of our volunteer housing spaces, volunteers are responsible for their own meals and transportation. When teams are scheduled into Chapel House, they will be provided with more detailed information on the house as well as a variety of resources (grocery, laundry, restaurants, etc.) nearby, most within walking distance.
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
3412 Haring Road
Metairie, LA 70006
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St. Augustine's is providing their parish hall as a space for volunteers to
call home while working in disaster relief in New Orleans.
Space available to volunteers includes sleeping space for 20 cots, a kitchen,
and separate bathrooms for men and women. There is also a beautiful
courtyard that can be used to relax or for group gatherings.
When staying at St. Augustine's, individuals will need to bring a sleeping
bag and pillow and personal items.
As in all of our volunteer housing spaces, volunteers are responsible for
their own meals and transportation. When teams are scheduled into St.
Augustine's, they will be provided with more detailed information on the
facility and area resources.
St. Paul's Homecoming Center
6268 Vicksburg
New Orleans, LA 70124
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Once an office building, St. Paul's now serves as a community resource center and volunteer housing facility. We are located in the heart of Lakeview, one of the areas hardest hit by the floodwaters. The center offers numerous resources and programs to assist the community in creating a recovery plan and reaching their long-term goals. These resources include case workers and connections to vendors such as plumbers, contractors, and electricians. Residents will also have access to various tools such as a fax machine, computers, copiers, and lawn equipment. There will also be access to volunteers for help with projects and enrichment opportunities such as bible study classes. The staff of the center consists of a full-time director and assistant, along with case workers and volunteers from St. Paul's, as well as those coming in from out of town. The upstairs is a home base for 25-30 volunteers and includes a full kitchen.
Volunteers could be involved with any aspect of running the center. Also, crews are organized on a daily basis to work with "Beacon of Hope," an organization that does clean-up projects in the area. "Beacon of Hope" utilizes the homecoming center as a base for some of its operations.
Urban Ministry Center
1631 Seventh Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
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Located next to the diocesan offices, the Urban Ministry Center is a former bed & breakfast that has been converted to a center to aid in the rebuilding of New Orleans. The building contains offices for both case managers and for the Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative, as well as volunteer housing.
The building is equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and several restrooms. In the conversion, the facilities have been completely refurbished. Up to 25 volunteers can be housed at the UMC at one time.
Volunteers staying at the UMC are asked not to park in the driveway of the building. Guest are able to park either on the street or in the parking lot of the Noland Center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
