building homes for new orleans senior residents

Produce

Providence strives to provide equitable housing options that are of high quality, affordable, and near areas of opportunity.

Preserve

Providence strives to preserve the long-term affordability of existing housing through the acquisition of income-restricted or naturally affordable properties.

Empower

Providence’s properties provide service and support to help our communities thrive whether through direct service or partnerships with our property management.

What We Do Our Core Services

Housing Development

Providence Community Housing is a 501c3 nonprofit real estate development organization focused on establishing or preserving affordable housing for individuals and families across the Greater New Orleans area. We are dedicated to constructing improved neighborhoods that create lasting positive effects for residents.

Community Management

Providence Community Housing is proud to manage 21 affordable housing properties that house approximately 2,500 low income seniors. Our organization not only offers an affordable, dependable and safe place to live, but a community where our residents can thrive socially and intellectually as they age.

Mission

Providence Community Housing transforms lives and communities through the development, preservation, and management of affordable homes, while connecting seniors, individuals, and families to opportunities that enhance their quality of life.

Our Focus Strong Communities

Seniors

Senior housing makes up more than half of Providence’s operating portfolio. Our commitment to serving the needs of our residents ensures that all senior properties have supportive service coordinators on site.

Sustainable
(Green Initiatives)

We are committed to ensuring the sustainability of our communities with as little negative environmental impact as possible while also making our properties resilient to major weather events. Sustainably built and energy efficient communities also provide residents with affordable utilities. Providence aspires to achieve green certification for all future development.

Mixed-Income

Mixed income housing creates opportunity through socio-economic integration and place-based strategies, connecting whole communities to transit and commerce. Providence seeks opportunities for inclusive development within areas of opportunity that are close to public transit, jobs and education, and accessible for healthy foods and healthcare.

Infill & Blight Remediation

Providence has expertise producing urban infill development in strong neighborhoods that utilize and leverage existing infrastructure. Key strategies include the rehabilitation of existing, overlooked, and often blighted structures that not only reduce public hazards but retain important historic and cultural assets. Infill development is designed to be complementary to existing neighborhood characteristics while offering new opportunities.

Individuals & Families

Providence creates equitable housing opportunities for all residents. By incorporating a mission-driven approach to our work, we ensure that all individuals and families we serve have a place to call home. For those individuals and families that need extra support, our case management service providers assist in connecting our residents to the services and resources they need to continue to access opportunities and enhance their quality of life.

Collaborative Partnerships

Providence develops strong neighborhoods through collaborative efforts -- from resident engagement to urban planning and city government. Providence holds a shared-belief that together we can create change and strengthen communities. We work in partnership with many diverse organizations, both non-profit and for-profit, all working towards a thriving community and stronger tomorrow.