Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #Katrina10.

We are committed to the long-term success of New Orleans. Since 2005, the foundation has made more than $45 million in grants to 100 organizations to help rebuild New Orleans as a more just, inclusive, and vibrant place to live. We are working to lift the voices of grassroots community groups, local leaders, and city residents who are working everyday to transform the city.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we celebrate the significant progress New Orleans has made over the past decade: The region has recovered nearly all its pre-Katrina jobs, there are continuing signs of economic growth, and there is a spirit of optimism and resilience in the city. At the same time, poverty and inequality have widened since the storm. Too many residents remain stuck in low-wage jobs. And Katrina also surfaced deeper injustices: In the wake of the storm, this country saw the consequences of concentrated poverty, racism, and inequality starkly revealed—and an uneven recovery process that often perpetuated those divides.

New Orleans has always been a great city. Now it has an opportunity to become a just city: a city rooted in inclusivity, where fairness and equity are at the heart of all urban planning, housing, and transportation infrastructure efforts. A city where all people have a voice in shaping the future of their communities, and are empowered to be agents of change. A city where all people have access to a wealth of opportunities. A city that is sustainable, prosperous, and alive with possibility.

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #Katrina10.

We are committed to the long-term success of New Orleans. Since 2005, the foundation has made more than $45 million in grants to 100 organizations to help rebuild New Orleans as a more just, inclusive, and vibrant place to live. We are working to lift the voices of grassroots community groups, local leaders, and city residents who are working everyday to transform the city.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we celebrate the significant progress New Orleans has made over the past decade: The region has recovered nearly all its pre-Katrina jobs, there are continuing signs of economic growth, and there is a spirit of optimism and resilience in the city. At the same time, poverty and inequality have widened since the storm. Too many residents remain stuck in low-wage jobs. And Katrina also surfaced deeper injustices: In the wake of the storm, this country saw the consequences of concentrated poverty, racism, and inequality starkly revealed—and an uneven recovery process that often perpetuated those divides.

Coverage and Multimedia

• Read a blog post by Senior Program Officer Jerry Maldonado, reflecting on a decade of progress and potential.
• Video: Watch a short documentary produced by our partner Land of Opportunity, exploring the state of justice and equity in New Orleans.
• Video: Ford Foundation President Darren Walker talks about the future of New Orleans, part of TakePart’s “Project Katrina: 10 Years of Resilience in New Orleans.”