Providing meals, clothing, health screenings, wellness services and additional resources to unhoused individuals
NEW ORLEANS – In recognition of World Homeless Day, Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans (TASGNO) will host a free community event on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rosenwald Gymnasium. The event aims to raise awareness about the growing homelessness epidemic in New Orleans while offering direct support and resources to those in need.
TASGNO has partnered with other organizations to provide free access to needed supplies and resources. At the event, attendees can receive no-cost health screenings and checks by Ochsner Health, hot meals and a range of additional upkeep services, including haircuts and manicures provided by students from Delgado Community College. Additional community partners include The Zach Packs Cares, which will provide hygiene supplies, and Xavier College of Pharmacy, which will educate and connect individuals with services and care options. Key sponsors include HRI Communities, the Downtown Development District, Good Genes, Transcendent Legal Group, and HUB International, who have also contributed to supporting the event.
“World Homeless Day is not only about recognizing the challenges our neighbors face, but also about taking action,” said Donna Paramore, Executive Director of Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans. “By bringing together holistic organizations and resources, we can show compassion in action and remind our community that homelessness is a shared issue we all have a role in solving.”
The event reflects TASGNO’s mission to prevent homelessness and help families and individuals regain self-sufficiency through housing, case management and wraparound services. In 2025, TASGNO served 8,000 individuals, helped 445 obtain housing and maintained a 95% housing retention rate for those placed in permanent housing.
For more information about the Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans and how to support their World Homeless Day event, please visit www.travelersaidsociety.