Assisting Hand has changed the lives of citizens in so many ways and received awards for their efforts. Here are just some of our success stories:
Recent Awards
The trustees of Assisting Hand are former businessmen, and have established this organization to “give back” to the community. Many business awards have been presented to the trustees for successful service:
  • 2002, SBA – Small Business Person of the Year Award
  • 2002, SBA – Minority 8(a) Contractor of the Year Award
  • 2000, U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Blue Chip Award
  • 1998, Chamber of Commerce – Business Person of the Year
  • 1997, Better Business Bureau – Ethics in Business Award

St. Bernard Parish
Renovation Project

St. Bernard Home
before renovation
St. Bernard Home
after renovation


Hurricane Katrina Damaged Home
St. Bernard Parish

Before renovation
Same home 40 days later


How You Can Help
If you’d like to assist us in our efforts to rebuild New Orleans communities, click here to find out how!