The New Neighbor Project

The New Neighbor Project is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides support to our immigrant and refugee neighbors through donation based ESL classes, Citizenship classes, and HISET prep, as well as citizenship application assistance and scholarship opportunities to help provide a holistic pathway to citizenship for people in our community.

WE ARE SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE TO LEARN ABOUT US!

We have the pleasure of serving over 2500 refugees and immigrants from ages 16-78 from more than 10 zip codes and 6 parishes in the New Orleans area.

We provide ESL classes, Citizenship classes, Hiset prep and Spanish Classes with the assistance of over 80+ volunteers. We hope to provide a sense of community and unity among the diverse population of New Orleans as well as assistance with literacy, English and employment.

We are now partners with the City of New Orleans, New Orleans Public Library, Jefferson Parish Public Library, St. Tammany Public Library, St. John the Baptist libraries, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Catholic Charities of New Orleans, LSU, Tulane and Loyola University, Orleans Parish Correctional Facility and Jefferson Parish Corrections.

Help us give our students resources, community and a sense of security during these times!
Your donation DIRECTLY goes to books, coordination efforts and supplies for students to learn English, literacy, Citizenship and job skills.

Testimonials

I am happy to come to the library for classes. Now I can read books to my children!- Hassan (West Bank Branch class)

I like taking English classes. It helps me with my job. -Juan Carlos (Terrytown ESL for Work class)

I really love giving back to my community. There aren't many options for me in the Westbank and this makes me feel like I'm part of the neighborhood-Jan (volunteer at Algiers Regional)

I passed my citizenship test and I am so happy you helped me! It's so exciting-Vitoria