Community Visions Unlimited (CVU) was founded in 1994 to assist the Faubourg St. John neighborhood address abandoned and blighted properties in the area. Through those efforts CVU was able to initiate over 75 projects in the area. After Katrina CVU expanded their mission to include all of Orleans parish. This will allow CVU to assist other neighborhoods with knowledge needed to combat blight and initiate projects that will enhance residents quality of life.