03/25/2026
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we reflect on the role women play in building strong families and communities, even as access to housing and economic opportunity has not always been equal.
For generations, women, especially Black women, were excluded from pathways to homeownership and workforce advancement, while continuing to support families and communities.
Today, that story is shifting.
At Jericho Road, women are building skills, accessing stable housing, and creating stronger futures for themselves and their families across Southeast Louisiana.
From workforce development to homeownership, women are building more than houses, they are creating stability, expanding opportunity, and strengthening families and communities in lasting ways.
“Women are at the center of strong families and strong communities. Access to safe, stable housing creates opportunity not just for them, but for their families and the generations that follow.”
— Nicole Barnes, Executive Director
From the women on our team to the women homeowners we serve, and the families connected to that work, we celebrate your leadership, resilience, and impact.
