News and Updates

How long have you lived in your neighborhood? 

I have been a resident of Village de l’Est since 1975. I moved to Sherwood Forest subdivision in 2000; however I’m also a parishioner of Mary Queen of Vietnam church and families still reside in the area. I also works in Village de l’Est so I come this way at at three times a day at a minimum.

How did you get involved in your neighborhood? 

I work and direct a non profit located in the center of Village de l’Est. 

What do you love about your neighborhood? 

The neighborhood is very diverse and close tie community, we all know each other. There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, this saying at one point fits this neighborhood. 

What successes have you had in your neighborhood? 

Recently I gathered the community for a peace walk, partner with the neighborhood engagement team to host a community meeting at Mary Queen of Vietnam church. I also partner with a local Vietnamese radio to provide information relating to COVID, hurricane preparedness, crimes and other updates. Through the non profit, I was able to apply for a small community grant with the city to work on beautification works on Michoud Blvd and a section of Dwyer Blvd.

What are you working on right now in your neighborhood? 

I’m currently working with the community to promote safety the neighborhood, to request for speed limit signs in Village de L’Est for Alcee Fortier Street, Willowbrook Dr. 

Any words of advice for other neighborhood leaders and change-makers? 

It’s important to invest in neighborhood for residents to feel safe. We need to create opportunities to encourage the younger generation to get involve in community engagement.