In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans faces challenges unprecedented in the history of our nation.  Yet inherent in even the worst disaster is opportunity.   The short, medium and long term objectives of CBNO/MAC are to bring the entire New Orleans community together to make the best possible use of this opportunity.

CBNO/MAC is uniquely suited to this role by its very nature:  a diverse, multi-racial, multi-generational community organization with a history of bringing people, organizations and institutions together to address and solve systemic problems.  CBNO/MAC served New Orleans as a convener and catalyst before the storm; post-Katrina, our unequaled ability to help every voice be heard in the recovery and rebuilding is a critical resource as the city moves forward.

• Citizen Participation Program
• Orleans Public Education Network (OPEN)

CBNO/MAC remains absolutely committed to the concept of building a better New Orleans.  To do anything less would be a dishonor to those who suffered and perished in Hurricane Katrina, and a terrible disservice to the tens of thousands of people who have already made their own commitment to bringing our city back safer, stronger and better than ever.  We look forward to working with our many local, regional and national partners to write the new history of a better New Orleans.