FRIENDS of Jefferson the Beautiful is a non-profit 501(c)(3) civic organization.

FRIENDS is governed by a volunteer BOARD OF DIRECTORS
consisting of 24 civic activists elected equally from both
the Eastbank and the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.

FRIENDS presents free and open public education PROGRAMS,
initiates, funds and/or manages various PROJECTS & GRANTS.

FRIENDS raises funds to beautify Jefferson Parish by the planting of trees and landscaping on public properties and thoroughfares, working under a co-operative agreement with Jefferson Parish Government.

FRIENDS of Jefferson the Beautiful has installed trees
and landscaped the following:

Eastbank                                                    Westbank

Veterans Memorial Boulevard                                    Bayou Segnette Boulevard

Veterans Memorial Park                                             Gretna Boulevard

Eastbank Regional Library                                         Whitney Avenue

Bonnabel Boat Launch                                               Manhattan Boulevard

Bonnabel High School                                                Jean Lafitte Tourist Center

Bonnabel Boulevard                                                   Jean Lafitte 4-H Garden

Loumor Avenue                                                          Stonebridge Entrance

Mulberry Park                                                             Plantation Estates Entrance

Causeway Boulevard                                                  Magnolia Trace Entrance

Glendale Oak Park at Metairie Library                       Bent Tree Estates Entrance

Yenni Office Building                                                  Terry Parkway

1300 Katrina “Re-Leaf” Trees                                    Huey P. Long Bridge Circle  

Public Schools Arbor Day Trees                                 Westbank Senior Citizens Center

Jefferson Highway                                                      Gretna Library