To provide affordable protection for low-income, historic houses not eligible for the federal tarping program, Minerva Partners formed a consortium of local, national and international groups. The result was Project Roof Aid, designed to support the volunteer roofing teams that installed tarps and completed minor repairs on non-qualifying structures.
The project focused on the Holy Cross section of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. This low to middle-income neighborhood is a national and local historic district and its residents are dedicated to rebuilding. The Louisiana Landmarks Society, a 501c3 organization based in New Orleans, coordinated this project locally. Other institutional partners included: The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission, and Mercy Corps International.
For more information please contact Kirstin Sechler.
