EQA's programs offer more than just education; that's why they cost more to run than a regular school.

 

Please consider donating to a specific cause or program or to our general fund. Every dollar you donate goes directly to helping our young people thrive.

 

 

 

The New Orleans East Opportunity Center maintains a Clothing, Diaper, Food, and Sanitary Items Pantry free for all participants and neighbors of the NOEOC!

 

Help us keep the pantry stocked by purchasing items on our Wish List. 

Thank you to all our generous donors! We met our challenge goal of raising $100,000 and will receive a match from The Greater New Orleans Foundation Freeman Challenge!

 

To celebrate our 10 year anniversary, EQA is launching a Student and Alumni Support Endowment. EQA will use this endowment to fund micro grants and scholarships to students and alumni facing acute financial challenges. 

For many of our families, small financial challenges can often derail the best laid plans. The cost of buying textbooks can make or break a graduate’s decision to attend community college.  A hurricane evacuation can turn into a permanent move if a family does not have the funds to make the trip back to New Orleans.  Staying home from school because there’s no money for a babysitter can lead to a student deciding to give up completely and drop out. 

 

To hear from our Alumni about their time at EQA, click here.