Gerrard Barousse

Operates as a state chartered savings bank

Bayou District Foundation is a community revitalization organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in the Gentilly Bayou District through integrated efforts in education, housing, health, and wellness. The private company is based in New Orleans, LA. The organization leads the redevelopment of the former St. Bernard public housing site into Columbia Parc, a 53-acre mixed-income community featuring rental units, affordable single-family homes, and senior housing. The foundation emphasizes sustainable, mixed-income living with LEED Silver standard apartments and community amenities. Education is central to its mission, anchored by the Educare early childhood center and the KIPP Believe K-8 school campus, which supports students with rigorous academics and a college readiness program. The foundation fosters a cradle-to-college pipeline through partnerships with local schools and initiatives. Healthcare access is provided via the Thomas Community Health Clinic, offering primary, prenatal, and dental care. Economic and recreational revitalization efforts include the development of Bayou Oaks Golf Course, generating revenue for community programs and youth initiatives. The organization is also planning a grocery store and community pharmacy to enhance local services. The company was founded by Gerrard Barousse.

Educare New Orleans is a high-quality, NAEYC-accredited early childhood education center serving infants through five-year-olds, primarily from low-income families in Orleans Parish. Educare New Orleans partners with Tulane University for data-driven improvements and provides intensive family engagement through an on-site support model, including sessions on various parenting topics and volunteer opportunities. The private company is based in New Orleans, LA. Established in 2013 as part of the national Educare Learning Network and operated by the nonprofit Clover, it was the first Educare school in the Deep South and plays a key role in the Columbia Parc mixed-income redevelopment in Gentilly. The center offers full-day, full-year programs with small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios, emphasizing research-based, child-initiated instruction that integrates language, literacy, social-emotional development, early math, STEM, and motor skills. The school serves 168 children across infant/toddler and preschool classes and requires income-based eligibility for enrollment. Additionally, Educare operates a teacher training academy, which offers professional development and certification support to early childhood educators in the region, enhancing the quality of education beyond its own classrooms. The organization is committed to fostering equity, inclusivity, and community support as foundational elements in a cradle-to-college educational pathway. The company was founded by Gerrard Barousse.

Metairie Park Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The private company is based in Metairie, LA. The school offers a curriculum across academic subjects, arts, and athletics, with features such as a seven-day rotating schedule, small class sizes, honors and advanced placement courses, and programs that use the city as a classroom. Students participate in project-based learning, real-world experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service, supported by advisory and counseling services. Athletics and arts are part of the school experience, with varsity sports teams and student-led clubs. The campus includes historic buildings, gardens, and courtyards, and the school emphasizes inclusivity and non-discrimination in admissions and community life.

Operates as banking trade association