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Mission

The Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association was founded in 1995. It has a full board and has been a registered 501(c)(3) since 1998. Our mission is to promote a safe community of engaged residents and businesses in the Faubourg Saint Roch neighborhood.

Goals

Our vision is to utilize community partnerships to advocate for residents and businesses. The goals of the neighborhood organization are to:

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Act as a clearing house of information relevant to the community

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Create opportunities for connection and community ties

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Help facilitate educational, recreational and beautification opportunities

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Act as a catalyst for social and economic development

St. Roch had the largest populations of free people of color before the Civil War.

History

The neighborhood, originally called Faubourg Franklin, began to be developed when in 1830 the Pontchartrain Railroad connected the Faubourg Marigny with the settlement of Milneburg on the lake. At that time the large boulevard now called St. Claude Avenue was called “Good Children” and St. Roch Avenue was called “Washington Walk.”

By the beginning of the 20th century, the St. Roch neighborhood had grown considerably, especially since sewerage and water service had been extended into the entire area by 1900. By the late 1920s, the St. Roch neighborhood was mostly settled.

During this time, the St. Roch neighborhood was described as a “low-key,” serene, racially-mixed residential section of New Orleans. There was huge baseball field located between Galvez and Miro and Marigny and Mandeville and the area is remembered for its numerous baseball enthusiasts, such as Moses Phillip, George Davis, Black Diamond and Emile Anderson. Blacksmith shops, dairies and small farms once characterized the neighborhood. Many of the private schools founded for Black and Creole children were originally located in the St. Roch neighborhood. Many jazz musicians lived in this area, as well as Creole and German families.

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Join us this Thursday for our Annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner! Bring something to share or just bring yourself and get ready for a fun and delicious time together!

Come on out next Tuesday October 8th as we gather for National Night Out Against Crime. We’ll have some hot dogs and drinks as well as prizes!! Bring a chair or blanket and let’s come together!

From spelling bees, to math races, a free bike raffle, free books, free food, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the rain couldn’t stop us!! Oh and thanks Rhubarb bikes for donating two bikes that we raffled and also a big thanks to @nolacfa for donating sandwiches and coupons!!!

Thanks so much to all who contributed to our Annual Back 2 School Jam last weekend! What a beautiful time together with partners and communities supporting children and families in our neighborhood and making sure they’re feeling confident, energized, and prepared to go back to school!! But shouts @st.roch_crusaders @free.alas @read.treat @st.rochcc @betternola @janeplace_communitylandtrust @nolaartistincubator @bluebikesnola @snoballady @nolabookfest and so many others who volunteered their time to come out and volunteer! 🫶🏼

Here we go!! We’ll be giving away 200 backpacks this year as well as hosting games and activities for kids and families at the park! Let us know if you’d like to donate or volunteer! We need all hands on deck! Message us here to sign up!

Our Board

Robert Conger

President

Diana Breaux

Vice President

Malcolm Hardiman

Secretary

Lori Crosthwait

Treasurer

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