NEW ORLEANS — In recognition of Second Chance Month, Operation Restoration is hosting a series of Second Chance Pop Ups across Louisiana to connect women recently released from prison and jail with critical resources and support services.
This initiative will officially kick off on April 8, 2026, with simultaneous pop-ups in both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, expanding access across the Greater New Orleans region.
The Operation Restoration Second Chance Pop Ups are designed to support women released from jail or prison within the past 120 days. These pop-ups are rooted in a “meet women where they are” approach—providing immediate, on-the-ground access to essential services that remove barriers to successful reentry.
Attendees will be able to access services such as case management assessments, SNAP and Medicaid application assistance, vital document support (including ID and birth certificate replacement), feminine hygiene care packages, transportation resources, and utility assistance (bill must be in the attendee’s name). Proof of release or arrest is REQUIRED.
In Louisiana, 132 women are incarcerated per 100,000 residents—one of the highest rates in the world—and more than 53,000 women return home from prisons and jails each year. The Second Chance Month Pop Ups are a direct response to this reality—creating intentional spaces for immediate support, meeting basic needs, and addressing systemic barriers.
These events are specifically for women who have been arrested or released from jail or prison within the past 120 days. To receive services, attendees must bring documentation verifying a recent arrest or release. Accepted forms of identification include jail IDs, state IDs (including expired IDs), and any form of photo identification.
POP UP SCHEDULE
Orleans Parish
April 8, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Historic St. James AME
222 N Roman St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Jefferson Parish
April 8, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marrero Community & Senior Center
1861 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
St. Charles Parish – Westbank
April 15, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Triumphant Church
737 Paul Maillard Rd, Luling, LA
St. Charles Parish – East Bank
April 15, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Rose Library
90 East Club Drive, St. Rose, LA 70087
Baton Rouge
April 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
New Ark Baptist Church
1344 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Lake Charles
April 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
New Sunlight Baptist Church
515 V E Washington Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601