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The Harry Tompson Center is committed to providing a calm and caring environment in which to serve the needs of the poor and homeless in the downtown New Orleans area. The Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all those who come to us in need, not merely by responding to physical needs, but also by attending to the whole person with respect and compassion, after the example of Jesus. |
Services Provided through the Harry Tompson Center
Architect's rendering of the facility
The Harry Tompson Center today.
Having opened in September 2007, the Harry Tompson Center provides much needed services to the homeless and poor of the downtown New Orleans area. As one of the partner agencies of the Rebuild Center at St. Joseph's Church, the Tompson Center, thanks to a dedicated staff and numerous volunteers, makes the following services available to those in need:
The full list of services includes:
- a safe space to gather during the day-time hours
- restroom
- shower facilities
- phone room (local and long distance calls)
- laundry services
- hygiene kits
- limited mental health services
- access to professional volunteers for medical and legal services
- guided referrals to meet other needs, such as help with clothing, housing and medication