Operation SOcial Services

Operation Social Services creates an atmosphere of wrap-around support services to women across all OR departments with a person-centered approach based on the client’s immediate needs and established goals, while offering long-term case management support.

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  • Supports clients with rent, utilities, court costs, transportation costs and other expenses that women incur when establishing stable housing and employment.

  • Our Life Coaches support women seeking employment and/or educational opportunities through case management, employment readiness training and financial coaching.

  • A full range of new and gently used clothing and hygiene products offered to women and girls at no cost.

  • A leadership-based program that offers mentorship, academic support, advocacy, financial literacy classes and other opportunities to support young women's development of life and leadership skills that will help them thrive.

  • Aims to facilitate a smooth transition for incarcerated women, helping them reintegrate into their community successfully and reducing the likelihood of recidivism.

  • Creates affordable housing opportunities and connects formerly incarcerated and legal system-involved women with housing resources

DO YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, need social services?

Please fill out the following referral form before making an appointment:

Call (504) 684-9222 or email services@or-nola.org to schedule an appointment.

THE CLOSET

Appointments to make or receive donations can be coordinated by calling (504) 459-2241 or emailing closet@or-nola.org.

The Closet address to drop donations:

3400 S Claiborne Ave
Suite E
New Orleans, LA 70125

What to Donate:

New and gently used clothing and shoes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, pads and tampons.

OPeration Girls

If you are the caretaker of a girl or gender expansive youth directly impacted by incarceration and you are interested in enrolling her/them in our Operation Girls mentorship program, please fill out our referral form.

Operation Girls Jackson Square Scavenger Hunt
Operation Girls Paint N' Sip

Impact the Future: be a MENTOR

If you would like to volunteer to mentor youth in our program, please fill out our mentor application form.

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