That Good May Become
Supporting differently-abled people in becoming fully engaged in life and community.
Community Announcements
Tennis & Pickleball Fun-Raiser is September 27!
We’re thrilled to invite you to a day full of friendly competition, community spirit, and meaningful impact at the 11th Annual Tennis & Pickleball Fun-Raiser benefitting Raphael Village at the UNO Tennis Center!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or the ultimate sideline cheerleader, there’s something for everyone to enjoy: mouthwatering bites from local vendors, refreshing libations, live DJ entertainment, and exciting raffle prizes!
Registration is open now! Early bird pricing ends Monday, August 18 and all registration ends Monday, September 15. Spectator tickets are also available.
Thank You For Supporting our Annual Fundraising Campaign
Every year we conduct an Annual Giving Campaign to help close the gap between our program fees and the actual cost of the high quality of services provided by Raphael Village. Our goal for the 2024-25 fiscal year was $125,000…and we surpassed that goal! We are incredibly grateful to our generous supporters and couldn’t have done it without each one of you.
These funds will be integral in our newest initiative, The Hive: Employment Pathways at Raphael Village. This new program, a key strategic goal of our organization, was postponed due to the pandemic. Now, it will solidify our role as a leader in offering meaningful and competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities across our community. Learn more about The Hive here.
What is Raphael Village?
Raphael Village
Raphael Village is an Affiliate Member of the Camphill Association of North America. We are a non-profit organization comprised of three programs—The Guild, The Hive , and The Hearth—that aid differently-abled individuals in leading purposeful and enriching lives. We provide educational, vocational, and social inclusion support for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We support our students’ and members’ unique unfolding so that they may be actively engaged in life and community.
The Hive
Our newest initiative, The Hive at Raphael Village, aims to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive employment throughout the Greater New Orleans area. This program is designed to be a pathway for professional growth and integrate participants into the local workforce, enhancing their opportunities for meaningful and fulfilling careers.
The Guild
The Guild is a day program for differently-abled individuals aged eighteen and older. Our day program provides members with continued academic education, as well as the vocational, social, and life skills necessary to lead full and purposeful lives in our community.
The Hearth
The Hearth is our future network of residential homes where adults with disabilities and their caregivers will cooperatively live together in a life-sharing community. We expect The Hearth to have established its first home by 2023.