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WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION
HOUSING CORPORATIONS
NATIONAL CHURCH RESIDENCES: Beginning July 1, 1994, the Westminster
Foundation, Inc. contracted with National Church Residences (NCR) for the
management (receiving, managing, disbursing funds) of the Foundation's
properties and for development support. NCR is one of the largest national
providers of Section 202 senior housing and is headquartered at 2335 Northbank
Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43220; phone (614) 451-2151;
FAX (614) 451-0351; Thomas W. Slemmer, President; Meg Knight, Regional
Director; phone (321) 676-4946.
WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION, INC.: This is a benevolence foundation which
assists in the Presbytery's mission of housing for older adults, together with making
available consultants to the housing corporations and the Foundation. The board
is composed of seven members-at- large, plus president (or representative) of each
housing corporation.
Listed here are the housing corporations under the Foundation:
WESTMINSTER TOWER, INC. (Kenner, LA) A 200 unit H.U.D. 202 funded
independent living facility and
WESTMINSTER TOWER II, (Kenner, LA)
An 82 unit expansion (operational March 2001) at 2301 Idaho Avenue, Kenner, LA
70062 (about one mile from Kenner Presbyterian Church) (504) 469-4056
WESTMINSTER GARDENS, INC (Hammond, LA)
WESTMINSTER GARDENS I and II, a 54 unit H.U.D. 202 funded facility at 501 W.
Hanson Ave., Hammond, LA 70403; P.O. Box 2365, Hammond LA 70404. (985)
345-5010
WESTMINSTER HOMES, INC. (Jennings, LA)
A 40 unit H.U.D. 202 funded facility at 1810 N. Cary Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546.
(337) 824-9835
WESTMINSTER PLACE, INC. (Ponchatoula, LA)
A 44 unit Rural Development funded facility at 250 S. First Street, (P.O. Box 1336)
Ponchatoula, LA 70454. (985) 386-4819.
WESTMINSTER WOODS, INC. (Bogalusa, LA)
A 22 unit H.U.D. PRAC funded facility and a 20 unit expansion , 1600 Avenue F,
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427. (985) 735-5007
WESTMINSTER SCOTLANDVILLE(Baton Rouge, LA)
A 71 unit H.U.D. PRAC funded facility located in Scotlandville (Baton Rouge),
Louisiana.
PRESBYTERY AGENCIES
Listed below are agencies to which the Presbytery contributes support, or elects
representatives, or both.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
(Under the Strategy for Presbytery Mission Committee)
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: Part time Campus Ministers 225/344-7695
University Presbyterian Church; 3240 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802;
225/383-0345
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY: First Presbyterian Church, Hammond
985/345-1543 email: pastor@fachammond.org fax: 985/345-8523
UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES OF NEW ORLEANS: Campus Minister (PCUSA)
504/866-7262
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE: Campus Minister (Wesley United
Campus Minister) 337/235-6073
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN URBAN MINISTRY
INSTITUTE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministry Institute was formed in 1997 when the
members of Covenant Presbyterian Church, located on St. Charles and Napoleon
Avenues since 1878, closed their doors, sold their building, and dedicated the sum
of $1,000,000 to be used for the formation of the Institute, the result of a long time
vision held by the Congregation.
CPUMI’s Mission is: The mission of the Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministry
Institute is to promote the practice of urban ministry, to develop the capacity of
individuals to serve the need of the community, and to benefit the urban poor
through the activities and programs undertaken in the process.
Since the inception of CPUMI in 1997, we have brought 5 Seminary students from
other cities to New Orleans with the express purpose of introducing them to the
practice of Urban Ministry and to the problems they will encounter in their work with
the urban poor. As a result of their internship here in New Orleans, several
seminary students have elected to choose Urban Ministry as their field of endeavor.
We have hosted 4 Summer Urban Work Camps in which teenagers attend a five-
day session that involves them in work such as Food Banks, Habitat For Humanity,
etc. The hope is to introduce the adolescent mind to the joys of giving back to their
community.
In 1999, we established a Food Bank that serves the low-income residents of
Central City in New Orleans. Approximately 120 eligible families are each provided
with a 25-30 pound grocery bag twice a month. The food is distributed out of
Berean Presbyterian Church at 1629 Simon Bolivar on the first and third Saturdays
of each month. Our food is purchased from Second Harvester here in New Orleans.
LOUISIANA INTERCHURCH CONFERENCE (LIC)
(Under the Administration Committee)
Composed of representatives of Louisiana judicatories of 13 denominations —
Catholic and Protestant — and Church Women United. The General Presbyter
and his/her designate serve as members of the Board of Directors. Delegates
report to Presbytery through the Administration Committee.
Member churches of LIC strive to identify, declare and strengthen their essential
unity in Christ. It is the intention of LIC to seek the realization of justice, mercy and
reconciliation in society. Commissions, task forces and programs include: Faith
and Order, Aging, Justice, Stewardship of the Environment, Television, and Farm.
The Reverend C. Dana 'Dan' Krutz, Executive Director; 660 N. Foster Drive. Suite A-
225, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; 225/924-0213 (o); FAX 225/927-7860.
MELROSE EAST PROJECT
An Interfaith Ministry in Baton Rouge
The Presbytery office is located in Melrose East subdivision. The Melrose East
Project is an interfaith ministry that provides programs for children in cooperation
with the city recreational department and projects for community development and
security.
OPERATION HOPE
An Urban Ministry in Baton Rouge
Operation Hope is an ecumenical, self-help ministry for people who have fallen
through the cracks — primarily the homeless and elderly — in Baton Rouge.
Assistance is provided with food, financial emergencies, job placement, small
businesses, filling out government forms, and community workshops. This ministry
is supported by 12 local churches of seven denominations in addition to the
Presbytery.
STAIR, INC.
Start The Adventure In Reading
A Volunteer Ecumenical Ministry in New Orleans
Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) was begun as a Presbyterian outreach
ministry in 1985. In 1991, it incorporated as a non-profit organization. STAIR’s
mission is to tutor at-risk second graders for local public school in reading and
language arts, and to help foster in them a sense of self-worth and self-confidence.
HOUSING CORPORATIONS
NATIONAL CHURCH RESIDENCES: Beginning July 1, 1994, the Westminster
Foundation, Inc. contracted with National Church Residences (NCR) for the
management (receiving, managing, disbursing funds) of the Foundation's
properties and for development support. NCR is one of the largest national
providers of Section 202 senior housing and is headquartered at 2335 Northbank
Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43220; phone (614) 451-2151;
FAX (614) 451-0351; Thomas W. Slemmer, President; Meg Knight, Regional
Director; phone (321) 676-4946.
WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION, INC.: This is a benevolence foundation which
assists in the Presbytery's mission of housing for older adults, together with making
available consultants to the housing corporations and the Foundation. The board
is composed of seven members-at- large, plus president (or representative) of each
housing corporation.
Listed here are the housing corporations under the Foundation:
WESTMINSTER TOWER, INC. (Kenner, LA) A 200 unit H.U.D. 202 funded
independent living facility and
WESTMINSTER TOWER II, (Kenner, LA)
An 82 unit expansion (operational March 2001) at 2301 Idaho Avenue, Kenner, LA
70062 (about one mile from Kenner Presbyterian Church) (504) 469-4056
WESTMINSTER GARDENS, INC (Hammond, LA)
WESTMINSTER GARDENS I and II, a 54 unit H.U.D. 202 funded facility at 501 W.
Hanson Ave., Hammond, LA 70403; P.O. Box 2365, Hammond LA 70404. (985)
345-5010
WESTMINSTER HOMES, INC. (Jennings, LA)
A 40 unit H.U.D. 202 funded facility at 1810 N. Cary Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546.
(337) 824-9835
WESTMINSTER PLACE, INC. (Ponchatoula, LA)
A 44 unit Rural Development funded facility at 250 S. First Street, (P.O. Box 1336)
Ponchatoula, LA 70454. (985) 386-4819.
WESTMINSTER WOODS, INC. (Bogalusa, LA)
A 22 unit H.U.D. PRAC funded facility and a 20 unit expansion , 1600 Avenue F,
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427. (985) 735-5007
WESTMINSTER SCOTLANDVILLE(Baton Rouge, LA)
A 71 unit H.U.D. PRAC funded facility located in Scotlandville (Baton Rouge),
Louisiana.
PRESBYTERY AGENCIES
Listed below are agencies to which the Presbytery contributes support, or elects
representatives, or both.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
(Under the Strategy for Presbytery Mission Committee)
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: Part time Campus Ministers 225/344-7695
University Presbyterian Church; 3240 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802;
225/383-0345
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY: First Presbyterian Church, Hammond
985/345-1543 email: pastor@fachammond.org fax: 985/345-8523
UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES OF NEW ORLEANS: Campus Minister (PCUSA)
504/866-7262
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE: Campus Minister (Wesley United
Campus Minister) 337/235-6073
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN URBAN MINISTRY
INSTITUTE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministry Institute was formed in 1997 when the
members of Covenant Presbyterian Church, located on St. Charles and Napoleon
Avenues since 1878, closed their doors, sold their building, and dedicated the sum
of $1,000,000 to be used for the formation of the Institute, the result of a long time
vision held by the Congregation.
CPUMI’s Mission is: The mission of the Covenant Presbyterian Urban Ministry
Institute is to promote the practice of urban ministry, to develop the capacity of
individuals to serve the need of the community, and to benefit the urban poor
through the activities and programs undertaken in the process.
Since the inception of CPUMI in 1997, we have brought 5 Seminary students from
other cities to New Orleans with the express purpose of introducing them to the
practice of Urban Ministry and to the problems they will encounter in their work with
the urban poor. As a result of their internship here in New Orleans, several
seminary students have elected to choose Urban Ministry as their field of endeavor.
We have hosted 4 Summer Urban Work Camps in which teenagers attend a five-
day session that involves them in work such as Food Banks, Habitat For Humanity,
etc. The hope is to introduce the adolescent mind to the joys of giving back to their
community.
In 1999, we established a Food Bank that serves the low-income residents of
Central City in New Orleans. Approximately 120 eligible families are each provided
with a 25-30 pound grocery bag twice a month. The food is distributed out of
Berean Presbyterian Church at 1629 Simon Bolivar on the first and third Saturdays
of each month. Our food is purchased from Second Harvester here in New Orleans.
LOUISIANA INTERCHURCH CONFERENCE (LIC)
(Under the Administration Committee)
Composed of representatives of Louisiana judicatories of 13 denominations —
Catholic and Protestant — and Church Women United. The General Presbyter
and his/her designate serve as members of the Board of Directors. Delegates
report to Presbytery through the Administration Committee.
Member churches of LIC strive to identify, declare and strengthen their essential
unity in Christ. It is the intention of LIC to seek the realization of justice, mercy and
reconciliation in society. Commissions, task forces and programs include: Faith
and Order, Aging, Justice, Stewardship of the Environment, Television, and Farm.
The Reverend C. Dana 'Dan' Krutz, Executive Director; 660 N. Foster Drive. Suite A-
225, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; 225/924-0213 (o); FAX 225/927-7860.
MELROSE EAST PROJECT
An Interfaith Ministry in Baton Rouge
The Presbytery office is located in Melrose East subdivision. The Melrose East
Project is an interfaith ministry that provides programs for children in cooperation
with the city recreational department and projects for community development and
security.
OPERATION HOPE
An Urban Ministry in Baton Rouge
Operation Hope is an ecumenical, self-help ministry for people who have fallen
through the cracks — primarily the homeless and elderly — in Baton Rouge.
Assistance is provided with food, financial emergencies, job placement, small
businesses, filling out government forms, and community workshops. This ministry
is supported by 12 local churches of seven denominations in addition to the
Presbytery.
STAIR, INC.
Start The Adventure In Reading
A Volunteer Ecumenical Ministry in New Orleans
Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) was begun as a Presbyterian outreach
ministry in 1985. In 1991, it incorporated as a non-profit organization. STAIR’s
mission is to tutor at-risk second graders for local public school in reading and
language arts, and to help foster in them a sense of self-worth and self-confidence.