Chicken’s Kitchen is a restaurant run by Marlon “Chicken” Williams based in Gretna, LA. Marlon’s journey began when he regularly made himself dinners as a college student and posted photos online. A friend of his hired him to cater a wedding and from that experience, Williams knew he could make a business out of feeding people.

Bike Easy aims to bring about change through education, advocacy, and community. Biking is clearly an environmentally better mode of transportation over driving and the exercise has numerous health benefits. However, riding in New Orleans can be nerve-wracking with the way people drive and lack of bike lanes in some areas. Bike Easy has resources for those wishing to learn more about biking safely and advocating for improved biking infrastructure.

A 2021 report by the American Lung Association found that in New Orleans, ozone and year-round particle pollution placed its residents at risk and showed that people of color were 61% more likely to live in a county with unhealthy air than white people and three times more likely to live in a county that failed all three air quality grades. Smog and pollen, trapped by sunlight and lack of wind, worsen conditions and especially put those with respiratory challenges at risk.

Click here to learn about the most recent developments with the New Markets Tax Credits program!

Addis NOLA, a Black-Owned Ethiopian restaurant located in Mid-City, unveiled a new mural earlier this year to address the injustice associated with mass incarceration and cash bail. Addis NOLA, one of the restaurants who catered for the 2021 Love Your City Awards Gala, is located three blocks from the New Orleans Jail, and the mural was commissioned by the New Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition (NOPPRC).

Do you want to help build an economy that works for Good? As we emerge from the Pandemic, we need to make equity, climate change, and sustainability the forefront of business activity. We are looking for a Development Director to help this Initiative grow by cultivating business and individual donors that support this work.

Gifts, especially for birthdays and the December holiday season, generate a high amount of waste and contribute to your carbon footprint. Love Your City has compiled a few ways you can give gifts to others more sustainably and give back to your community.

Recirculating Farms is looking for an Associate Director. Join the Recirculating Farms team team working at the nexus of local food production and food justice!

Friends of City Park’s fan-favorite event, Martini Madness, is just around the corner! After a brief hiatus, the event is coming back with a twist. Martini Madness: Party for the Park, will take place on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Arbor Room at Popp Fountain.

Recirculating Farms is looking for a Veteran Farm Program Leader. Join the Recirculating Farms organization working at the nexus of local food production and food justice!

Among the most impacted communities of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina was the Lower 9th Ward. The disaster rendered 100% of the homes in the area unlivable. One may think that, as we approach the 16th anniversary of the hurricane, the housing situation would have recovered substantially. However, it is very much the opposite. Houses cost much more to rebuild than what they are actually worth, so a large portion of residents simply did not return to the area post-Katrina. Overgrown, abandoned lots litter the lower 9th ward while low-income housing is in such high demand.

New Orleans faces a challenge in providing adequate public transportation to its residents. Roughly 20% of New Orleans households do not have a personal vehicle, and live and work in areas that have infrequent services. A public engagement summary showed that riders want more frequent service above reliability, scope, and better bus stops.