IMPACT504

We are committed to finding and executing collaborative solutions to community needs! Our Mission is to empower communities through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts. We strive to create sustainable change by addressing critical social and economic challenges. Our commitment is to foster inclusivity, drive impactful initiatives, and inspire individuals to contribute to a better future for all.

Impact 504 was founded by New Orleans life-long resident Percy J. Marchand as a community resource. The organization is run by a 13-member, diverse and qualified Board of Directors who personally give of their time, energy, financial resources to help us "Spread LOVE, Bring HOPE, and Change LIVES.

It's events and activities include the 504HungerTAKEOVER, BOO!Dat504 Halloween Extravaganza; WinterFest504 Community Christmas Parade and Giveaway; HEALTHY504 Health and Wellness Programming; IMPACT 5/04 Day Weekend of Service; Krewe de Charite' which provides resources to underserved residents of New Orleans and provides opportunities for all to serve and better understand the challenges this marginalized population faces. This year, the organization introduces the Urban Roots Farming and Cooking program which will introduce participants to container gardening - providing solutions to food insecurities, mental wellbeing, learning, and individual growth.

We were founded with the purpose of creating and carrying out effective programs and activities that provide direct positive impacts on youth, adults, and seniors. We take a holistic approach to solving the ills that challenge residents and communities - readily collaborating with public and private entities to ensure we have positive and impactful programing and activities that responds to the needs of residents of the 504!

Testimonials

"Every event IMPACT504 has, I try my best to attend with my kid. I also bring my friends and their kids. As always, they LOVE IMPACT504. IMPACT504 is well organized, they feed you, they help with school supplies, and their haunted house is kid-friendly. THEY REALLY GET HANDS-ON OUT HERE WITH THE COMMUNITY. THEY DON’T TREAT YOU ANY LESS BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE THIS OR THAT. Their Christmas parade and activities have ALWAYS been the BEST! I love how Mr. Percy engages with the kids and the parents. Mr. Percy and IMPACT504 have impacted us all in an amazing way, and I pray this community of stand-up people gets everything God has in store for them. They really treat you like family. I ALWAYS feel welcomed and loved with IMPACT504."

"This is an excellent event for the community"

"I THINK IT WAS AMAZING FOR THIS FAMILY TO OPEN UP THEIR HOME TO TOTAL STRANGERS. IT WARMED MY HEART, THAT ONE LITTLE DETAIL GOT ME THE MOST OUT OF EVERYTHING!"

"I was impressed with all the effort that went into putting the event together."

"Great job!"