Operation Reach

We are deeply saddened by allegations made public by Nicole Payne-Jack, former ORI Chief Compliance Officer of the AmeriCorps Program. This previously trusted and senior manager of the Organization, who has made false claims to discredit the Organization. In doing so, this former employee breached confidentiality and exploited the use of sensitive financial and personal [...]

Through the program, participants learn how to run a biodiesel enterprise in which they collect and recycle used cooking oil from New Orleans’s restaurants and neighborhoods. They engage in leadership and teamwork, and build skills in communication, marketing, data entry, equipment handling and safety, and biodiesel production. Some are empowered to return to school or [...]

About a year and a half ago, individuals from New Orleans took a couple of trips to the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York. The visits led to taking the next steps in creating Promise Plus. A steering committee of seven organizations was created. As the vision and work progressed (including the beginnings of the [...]

Last year, Operation REACH, Inc., underwent a strategic planning process to determine the direction of the organization over the next three years. This planning process is an expression of ORI’s commitment to heighten the quality and visibility of the organization’s core competencies of youth development, leadership and philanthropy. One of the recommendations of the strategic [...]

Call or visit the Knowledge Garden, our 4 star childcare development center. Openings are available. Call 504-529-1922 ext.117.

The offices of Operation REACH, Inc., and the Knowledge Garden are close until Wednesday morning in observance of the Mardi Gras season. Have a festive and safe Mardi Gras!

Review the 990 for 2010 here.

Members of the youth advisory board of the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF) are in the process of reviewing and approving proposals for the 2012 funding cycle. The board thanks all of the dedicated organizations who submitted proposals. This year’s submissions were creative and thoughtful, and covered a range of issues from water recycle and [...]

The staff of Operation REACH, Inc. and the Knowledge Garden Child Development Center hopes that 2012 is your best year ever.

The administrative office and the Knowledge Garden Child Development Center will be closed Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30, 2011 in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holiday. All offices will open on Monday, January 2, 2012. Our very best wishes to you for a joyful and safe holiday season!