Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful is a non-profit 501(c)(3) civic organization which operates under a co-operative endeavor agreement with Jefferson Parish Government.

Friends raises funds to beautify Jefferson Parish through landscaping and planting of trees on public properties and thoroughfares. Friends works closely with and supplies funding, planting materials and other support to the Jefferson Parish Departments of Streets, Parkways and Parks.

In addition, Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful initiates, funds and manages various BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, GRANTS, and produces free and open public EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Revenues are raised through annual fund raising EVENTS;
DONATIONS from individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities; and MEMBERSHIP.

Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful is governed by a volunteer BOARD OF DIRECTORS consisting of 24 civic activists and representatives from corporations and government, with an equal number from both the Eastbank and the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.