Kinship Center

Kinship Center is a senior citizen center in New Orleans, LA, serving active seniors aged 62 and older in Orleans Parish. As a non-profit organization, it operates with 100% grant funding and donations, providing free services to its members. The center focuses on helping seniors learn new skills and forge meaningful relationships through consistent programming, activities, meals, and resources. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on 8 reviews.

The center’s approach is built on four pillars: enrichment, education, expertise, and exploration. Health and wellness programming includes daily movement and meditation exercises, with a specific focus on social connection. Every Tuesday, the center hosts a Music and Movement class led by pianist Nancy Healan, where seniors explore Latin rhythms and Southern folk music through group singing, dance, and instrument play, often joined by professional musicians. Kinship members also participate in field trips to local attractions such as Longue Vue House and Gardens, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and Morning Call coffee. Routine excursions include weekly trips to Walmart, Dollar Tree, or Rouses to meet essential needs, as well as special luncheons and events hosted by the New Orleans Council on Aging. The center has even traveled to Baton Rouge to advocate for senior funding. Additional group classes cover languages, sewing, trivia, and crafts, with many activities created and taught by the seniors themselves. Social workers are on staff to offer tailored support, and the center partners with local experts for programs and speaking engagements. Daily lunch is provided for members in Orleans Parish through a partnership with Meals on Wheels.

The location sits on South Carrollton Avenue, about a tenth of a mile from the road’s main stretch. It is located near Audubon Charter School Carrollton Campus, which is also about a tenth of a mile away. Dublin Park is approximately a fifth of a mile from the center, as is Saint Andrew's Episcopal School. Oak Street lies about a fifth of a mile away, and Sunshine Park is also within a fifth of a mile.

Kinship Center is known for a solid reputation among the customers it has served. It provides a safe place for seniors in New Orleans to thrive by staying active and building community.