Hope House (Hopehouseneworleans.org) was founded in 1969 by two Roman Catholic nuns and provides food, clothing, shelter and education to those in need. Hope House provides GED, ACT and SAT courses, literacy and computer training and many more services. Hope House is nonprofit and relies on grants and donations, the website says.
Covenant House (Covenanthouseno.org) has a full GED preparation program taught by a state-certified instructor, the website says. Almost 490 people last year benefited from Covenant House's education services, which include support in college selection, financial aid and career choices, as well as flexible scheduling options for participants.
The Youth Empowerment Project (Youthempowermentproject.org) in New Orleans is described as a "culturally competent, community-based, positive youth development program" on its website. Part of the YEP is NOPLAY---New Orleans Providing Literacy to All Youth---which provides both structured and drop-in GED preparation courses for residents 16 to 24 years old. NOPLAY also provides supportive services such as transportation and GED fee assistance.
The Adult Basic Education class at Delgado Community College (Dcc.edu) is designed to help adults who wish to eventually earn a GED diploma. Delgado has several campuses, including two in New Orleans, at City Park and on the West Bank. Delgado is considered Louisiana's oldest and largest community college.