Serving the proud city of...
New Orleans, Louisiana

Brought to you by the Office of
Mayor Mitch Landrieu

NOLA, We Have a Problem


The solution starts with us

5 QUESTIONS FOR...
Ameer Baraka
Actor/Advocate

New Orleans native Ameer Baraka was introduced to a life of crime at an early age. Struggling with Dyslexia, he decided that academic achievement was out of reach and began emulating his father and other men in his community by becoming a drug dealer. As a result, Ameer was arrested and sentenced to 60 years in prison. It was there that he decided to turn his life around and strive for a better future. Ameer was released from prison early and decided to moved to Los Angeles to kick start his dream of becoming a model and actor. He is currently an accomplished actor and model and a passionate advocate for at-risk youth in New Orleans.

Five Pillars

The NOLA for Life Plan

1) Stop the Shootings
2) Invest in Prevention
3) Promote Jobs and Opportunity
4) Get Involved and Rebuild Neighborhoods
5) Improve the NOPD

At 8x the national average, New Orleans’ murder rate has crippled our culture and left us living in fear. But the senseless violence won't strip us of our fight.

Enough is Enough

We’re taking a comprehensive approach to winning back our corners by introducing NOLA FOR LIFE and encouraging all of our citizens to help flip the script.

The Complete NOLA FOR LIFE Plan

Social Media

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RT @LyndaWoolard: Line from the SHELL SHOCKED documentary: its easier to get your hands on a gun than a textbook in #nola. @nolamentor @noaids #nolaforlife
6 hours ago
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RT @LyndaWoolard: Line from the SHELL SHOCKED documentary: its easier to get your hands on a gun than a textbook in #nola. @nolamentor @noaids #nolaforlife
6 hours ago
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Line from the SHELL SHOCKED documentary: its easier to get your hands on a gun than a textbook in #nola. @nolamentor @noaids #nolaforlife
6 hours ago
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RT @nolamentor: SHELL SHOCKED a documentary about growing up in US Murder Capital showing at @noaids Tues 5/28 5:30pm #nolaforlife http://t.co/36fBO67VDz

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Dollar for dollar. The City of New Orleans is matching your tax-deductible donations to the Nola For Life Fund, up to $250,000.