On November 27, 2018, Love Your Neighbor NOLA founder, Nadia Sanchez, experienced a life changing tragedy; she lost her mother during the commission of a carjacking in front of her home in Gentilly. Nadia's husband Kristian suffered a traumatic brain injury while attempting to stop the crime. In the wake of this tragedy, Nadia and her family underwent intensive therapy to process their experience. It was during this time that Nadia realized the impact community violence has on both victims and perpetrators. She began to think about how she could disrupt the cycle of violence, which typically starts with poverty, a lack of resources, and an absence of hope. The only conclusion she could draw was to begin with the family unit, teaching parents to love themselves so they can love their children better, and they can in turn love their communities. Love Your Neighbor NOLA exists to act as a support system to families who have experienced generational trauma, community violence, or were directly victims of violent crime. By building relationships and acting as a connector to like-minded caregivers, Love Your Neighbor NOLA is creating a community of resilient parents