Education & planning · New Orleans, LA (Orleans Parish)
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars in New Orleans, Louisiana
48.6% of New Orleans homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $284,600, below the U.S. median of $303,400. Educational workshops on how money works, debt basics, and protection concepts for churches, nonprofits, and employers — complimentary to host. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps New Orleans, LA households compare community financial literacy workshops by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for community financial literacy workshops in New Orleans
New Orleans has about 374,500 residents, 23.4% of households with children and 16.8% of residents 65 or older, so workshop topics range from protecting a young family to planning for Medicare.
New Orleans by the numbers
- 48.6% of New Orleans homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $284,600, below the U.S. median of $303,400.
- 23.4% of New Orleans households include children under 18, well below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
- The median household income in New Orleans is $55,339, well below the U.S. average of $78,538, the 3rd-lowest median household income of the 22 South U.S. communities on this site.
- 11.9% of New Orleans workers are self-employed, above the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
New Orleans and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 23.4% | 16.8% | $55,339 |
| Houston | 31.2% | 12.1% | $62,894 |
| San Antonio | 32.8% | 13.4% | $62,322 |
| Dallas | 28.6% | 11.8% | $67,760 |
| U.S. | 29.8% | 17.7% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with community financial literacy workshops
- 60–90 minute workshops for congregations and community groups
- Topics such as compounding basics, protection concepts, and debt cash flow
- Workbooks or digital guides for registered attendees when available
- Education-first environment during the presentation
Read our full guide to community financial literacy workshops
Rules that apply in Louisiana
- Our education sessions are free and come with no obligation to buy.
- We do not give tax, legal, investment or credit-counseling advice; we refer you to the right professional when needed.
Questions from New Orleans
Is there a cost for our church or organization to host?
No. Community financial literacy seminars are complimentary as part of Manna Financial Services' educational outreach.
Do I need to visit an office in New Orleans?
No. Olive works with New Orleans and Orleans Parish households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars near New Orleans
Talk with Olive about community financial literacy workshops.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.