ALGIERS FERRY TERMINAL RENOVATION
The New Orleans RTA is renovating the Algiers Ferry Terminal with an $11.4 million investment, breaking ground in late 2025 for completion in early 2027, adding a second floor, air-conditioned spaces for retail/community, improved accessible ramps, new shelters, landscaping, and modern amenities to create a world-class
Monthly Resident Spotlight - Mt. Olivet Church
Parishioners of Mt. Olivet Church
This month's resident spotlight highlights a rare collective determination to make a significant impact in the lives of other people. The parishioners of Mount Olivet Church completed a successful fund raising campaign that allowed for $1.7 million in medical debt forgiveness. The church worked with nonprofit Undue Medical debt, an organization that buys medical debt at a discount and then pays it off, which in this case resulted in debt relief for approximately 1,500 families. In addition to its' internal fundraising drive, Mt. Olivet worked with Old Point Bar using concerts to raise money. The Rev. William "Bill" Terry explained, "Churches have perhaps been rightly accused of thoughts and prayers, we do a lot of thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers without action are hollow. " To be clear, the APA does not support or promote any house of worship in our community over another. However, we overwhelmingly applaud the selfless act of compassion exhibited by the leadership and church community at Mount Olivet.