Gambit's Guide to Giving 2022-23

Publisher Letterfromthe

Wearenotthecitythatcareforgot.

Itiswithgreatprideandgratitudethatwepresentour8thannualGuide toGivingpublication.Thisisthetimeofyearwherewepartnerwithnonprofitsinthecommunitytosharetheirincrediblestories—andhopefully inspireyouduringthegivingseason

Givingbackisayear-roundpracticeinNewOrleans,fromparticipating inGiveNolaDayandattendingincrediblefundraisingeventstosimply helpinganeighborinneed.Ourcommunitycontinuouslydisplaysa cultureofkindnessandgoodwill.Themanyorganizationsfeaturedinthis bookworktirelesslytoprovidegoodsandservicesthatourpeople,planet andanimalsneed—notforaccoladesorpraise,butbecausetheycare.

Ifyouhavethetimeormeanstogivebacktooneofthemany organizationsfeaturedinthisbook,pleasedoso;orifyoufindyourselfin need,wehopethatyoufindaresourcetogetthroughthisdifficulttime

THANKYOUforgivingGambitanotheryearofreadership,supportand encouragement‚wearegratefulforyou.

Jeanne Exnicios Foster GAMBIT PUBLISHER

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anddonatespace to YOUR favorite nonprofit or small business in an upcomingissue of Gambit. EveryPatron-level memberofGambit’s Community Membership program will be givenadvertising spacethat they cangifttoanorganization of theirchoice—inaddition to receivingfun Gambit swag andother great perks. TheGambitCommunity Membership programsupportslocal journalism, sustainingour missiontoprovide in-depth news,food, arts andculture reportingfor FREE. To learnmore, visit bestofneworleans.com/member.

NEWORLEANS ADVOCATESFOR LGBTQ+ ELDERS(NOAGE) 5

NEWORLEANS AREA HABITAT FORHUMANITY..................................................... 23

NEWORLEANS FRIENDSOFMUSIC......................................................................... 31

NEWORLEANS JAZZ &HERITAGEFOUNDATION 20

THELOUISIANA POLICY INSTITUTEFOR CHILDREN ............................................. 13

THESHOPATTHE HISTORIC NEWORLEANS COLLECTION 11 TIMESPICAYUNE-DOLL ANDTOY FUND.................................................................. 15

Our Mission

NOAGE Events,Services,and Resources

NEWORLEANS MISSION

1130OrethaCastle HaleyBlvd., NewOrleans,LA70113 | neworleansmission.org 504-523-2116

Our Mission

We arededicated to therescue, recovery,re-engagement,and reunite people facing homelessness,addiction,human trafficking, abuse, or mental illness. Motivated by ourfaith, we walk alongside thoseinneed as ademonstration of God’sunconditional lovefor everyone TheNew OrleansMission serves all people, regardlessofreligion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Upcoming events

9thAnnual Gala:11/18 @6PM. Visit e.givesmart.com/events/rLw/ to register or sponsor

Thanksgiving

11/24 For$3 youcan sponsora Thanksgiving meal.

Christmas ToyGiveaway

12/17 Join us in blessingchildren andadults in ourprogram by donating some of thefollowing items:

•Children :Toys, games,bikes,art,sport items,

•Adults: backpacks,T-Shirts,shoes,hats, underwear, hoodies, scarfs, deodorant, body wash,coats,jackets, razors, shavingcream,bodyspray.

Allitems canbedropped offat1134Baronne St.

Ways to Volunteer

We have many opportunities to getinvolved. Call Deonne Beard: 504-523-2116 or email volunteer@neworleansmission.org to find outhow youcan better serveyourcommunity.

Ways to Give

Text NOLAMISSION to 44-321, scanthe QR Code,orvisit neworleansmission.org/donate

THECENTERFOR LITERACY &LEARNING

3500 North Causeway Boulevard,Suite 1240,Metairie,LA70002| mycll.org

Mission

TheCenter forLiteracy &Learningisa Louisiana-basednonprofit organization that providespractical knowledgeand strategies devised and deliveredbyteachers to assist in thosecriticalclassroommomentswhen teachers are facedwiththe realityoffailingstudents. We tackle real-time issues such as howtoremediate strugglinglearnersand ways to differentiate instruction fordiverse learners in theclassroom. Workingside-by-side with bothnew andexperienced teachers,the Center forLiteracy andLearning professionalsprovide coachingand modelinginthe classroom,aswellas customized,interactivelearningsessions.

Ways to Give

Forthe past 30 years, TheCenter forLiteracy &Learninghas worked on behalfofall children, regardless of theirbackground or how they learn, to advanceliteracy andlearning throughevidence-basedpractices in the classroom, home,and community.

Help us markthisanniversary milestonebymaking agiftand adifferenceina child’slife. Literacyand learningworktoempower achild, making them feel more confident.Itallowsthemtoexplore newplaces andexperiencebroader horizons.Everyoneisempoweredbyliteracyand learning.

To donate,visit mycll.org/donate.

Upcoming Events

» Plain Talk aboutLiteracy& Learning Pre-Conference DayMarch7,2023

» PlainTalkAboutLiteracy&Learning March8-10,2023

Our Mission

Thecoreofthe LouisianaSPCA’smission is to bring andkeeppeople andpetstogether. As the only open admission shelter servingOrleans Parish we take in all animalsinneed,regardlessof breed, temperament or medicalstatusand arecommittedtoserving theneeds of people and animalsinPlaqueminesParish. Foreachofthe 5,000 animalsthatcomes through ourdoors, ourgoalistogivethemthe care neededtofinda loving familytocarefor them long afterthey leave ourshelters. Oncetheyare adopted, we do everythingwecan to keep theirfamily together, andhelpthose familieswho don’tadopt from us,too.Through ourfoodpantryweare ableto feed nearly 1,900petsyearlyand provide affordableand accessible veterinary care to close to 15,000 animals at ourCommunity Clinicfrom variousparishes across SoutheastLouisiana.

Ways to Give

YOUcan make thedifferenceinananimal’s life!Givetoday,becomea Monthly Hero or give in honorofafriendortheir petat www.louisianaspca.org/gambit.

Ways to Volunteer

Ourworkwouldn’tbepossible withoutour dedicatedvolunteershelping the400+ animalsinour dailycare. Visit www.louisianaspca.org/volunteer formoreinformation. Ourfosterprogramgives animalsa loving home to heal.Wegiveyou everythingthe animal will need fortheir stay with you. Sign up at www.louisianaspca.org/foster.

Year

2014

Established:

Mission Statement:

TheLouisiana PolicyInstitutefor Children isa nonpartisan, nonprofit organizationthatisanindependent source of data, research andinformation forpolicymakersand stakeholders onissuesrelatedtoearlycareandeducationforyoungchildren, birthtofour,inLouisianaandtheirfamilies.

Making aDifference:

InApril2022,OrleansParishvotedtoapproveamillagetoassess apropertytaxtodedicate$21millionannuallytocreate1,000+ earlychildhoodseatsfor20years

Thanks to LPIC’s efforts, Louisiana made ahistoricincreasein statefundingfor early care andeducation in 2022!Over$100 million in newstate money was allocated to expand access to publiclyfundedchild care throughLouisiana’sChildCare AssistanceProgram, improve ratespaidtopre-k 4programs, matchlocalinvestmentsinearlycareandeducation,andrestart aprogramprovidingmentalhealthservicesandsupporttofamilies withyoung children.Right now, theChildCareAssistance Programisservingthehighestnumberofchildreninadecade.

Fundraising Programs

&Events:

» GiveNOLADay

Upcoming Events:

» EarlyEdMonth is an opportunity to learnmore about critical issuessurroundingearlycareandeducationthatimpactchil drenandfamiliesinthestateofLouisiana.

» EarlyEdDayattheCapitolallowsReadyLouisianaandEarly ChildhoodEducationorganizationstospendadayatthe CapitolandeducatelegislatorsonEarlyChildhoodEducation.

Social Media:

LOUISIANA STATEMUSEUMS

Explore thehistoryand passionate spirit of Louisiana!

In theheart of theFrench QuarteronJackson Square, flanking St.Louis Cathedral, aretwo NationalHistoric LandmarkSpanish Colonialbuildings of theLouisiana State Museum —the Cabildo andthe Presbytère.

At theCabildoyou won’t want to miss CreoleNewOrleans,Honey!TheArtofAndrewLaMar Hopkins,the firstsolo exhibition of Hopkins’ workfeaturing over70ofhis paintingsand related objects from thecollection.Hopkins, acritically-acclaimed,self-taught artist, brings nineteenth-centuryCreole culture to life through hisstunninglydetailed andcolorful paintings. Also experience FromDirtyShirtstoBuccaneers:theBattleofNewOrleans inAmericanCultureandPeopleand Power:BuildingHistoryatthe Cabildo. Both exhibits tell importantstoriesofpivotal momentsinLouisiana history!

At thePresbytèreexperiencethe beauty andgrandeurof Rex:The150thAnniversaryof theSchoolofDesign.Thisvisuallystunningexhibit presentsthe storiedhistory of the organization that invented NewOrleans’Carnivalasweknowittoday.Onthe firstfloor hear thevoices of rescue,rebuildingand renewal throughLivingwithHurricanes:Katrinaand Beyond,anexhibition that documentsthe disaster,the aftermath,and ongoing recovery

Donate/Volunteer

Sincethe Louisiana StateMuseumisbased on apublic-privatepartnership,weneed the financialsupport of members. Statefunds makeour platformsolid,but privatefunds support theprogramming that populate thegalleries, fill theseats,nourishthe minds andcreateunique museum momentsoflearning andwonder. If ourmuseums have inspired youtogive, please visit LouisianaStateMuseum.org/support to become apartofthe LSMfamilythrough one of oursupport organizations. Your supporthelps us keep ourhistoryalive!Wewantto ensurethatgenerationsofvisitors canexperienceour museumswhentheyare lookingfor an afternoonout,anescape,a funfamilyexcursion or just lookingto learnmoreabout Louisiana’s remarkable past.You canalsoexplore ourvolunteer opportunities if you’re interested in giving your time to Louisiana StateMuseumand helping enrich our visitors’experiences.

Upcoming Events

Pleasevisit LouisianaStateMuseum.org/events to learnmore. Contact: JenSuran, Public InformationOfficer, (504)568-6968, jsuran@crt.la.gov

AGENDA FORCHILDREN

SchoolReadinessTaxCredits:AFully

RefundableWaytoInvestinLouisiana’sChildren

By VanessaBrown Claiborne,CPA/ABV,ASA

Since2007, School ReadinessTax Creditshave been an easy wayfor businesses to redirect theirtaxes locally in supportofearly childhood education.Businesses with aLouisiana TaxID areeligible to receivea100%refundable state tax credit for up to $5,000 forcontributionsto ChildCareResourceand ReferralAgencies. If the creditexceeds your business’tax liability, youwill receiveacheck forthe difference.

Dependingonyourbusiness’ entity—Sole Proprietorship,LimitedLiabilityCorporation, Partnership,Corporation,SCorporation, C Corporation or Franchise—youcan take thecredit against individual income tax,corporateincome tax,orcorporatefranchise tax on your Louisiana Statetaxes.

School ReadinessTax Credits(SRTC) are apackage of refundable statetax credits designed to support qualitychild carein Louisiana. Thesecredits allow tax breaks to families,childcareproviders, childcare directorsand staff, andbusinessesthatsupport childcareinanefforttoencourage childcare facilities to voluntarilyparticipateinthe quality rating program administeredbythe Louisiana Department Education (LDE).Almost20years later, thesetax creditsrepresent an annual investment of $18million in Louisiana’scitizens, whichhelps draw down an additional $80million in federalfundingeach year.

School ReadinessTax Creditsare comprised of five separate tax credits. Althoughthe first threeare focused on individualsinthe child care system, onlythe last twoare directedto businesses,and of thoseonlythe TaxCreditfor DonationstoResourceand Referrals Agencies is fullyrefundable.

AChildCareResourceand Referral (CCR&R) organization servesasaresourcehub for families, childcareprofessionalsand communities. CCR&Rs increase access to high

quality,affordable childcare by providingmany different services dependingonwhere an individual lives, includinghelping familiesfindchildcare, providing support, education andresources to childcare providers andraising awarenessof, andsupport for, early childhoodeducation.There aresix Resource andReferrals agenciesinthe stateofLouisiana; Agenda forChildren is theResourceand Referral agencyfor theNew Orleansregion.

High Quality EarlyChildhood Education is a critical elementindetermininghow successful achild will be in theyears to come. Research hasshown that achild’searly experiences are crucial to brain development andlifelong success.Thisisbecause eighty percent of brain development takesplace from birth through age three. Children whostart school behind generallystaybehind, andmorethan 40%of Louisiana’schildren enter Kindergartenalready behind. Thegoodnewsisthatthe investment providedbySchool ReadinessTax Creditshas begun to turn thetide.Datacollected overthe past twodecades showsthatthe very large gap in academic performance between high-and lowincome children is shrinking,and many of these improvements arelinkeddirectlytoincreased access to high quality andaffordableearly childhoodeducation.

Throughthe development of theSchoolReadiness TaxCredits,Louisiana is supporting asector that includes abroad networkofchildcare providers that create jobs andincomeintheir local economy, in addition to providingcritical childcarefor workingparents. Forevery dollar spent in theLouisiana earlycareand education sector,there is an immediatereturnof$1.78 into thelocal economy,and research suggeststhe long-term return on investment is up to sixteen dollars. TheSchoolReadinessTax Creditshave been asuccessfulway to strengthen thequality of earlycareand education services in the

StateofLouisiana,improvingyoung children’s KindergartenReadinessand strengthening local economies. They areawin-win-winfor Louisiana’s children, families, andcommunities.

ClaimingSchool ReadinessTax Creditsis simpleand requiresverylittleeffortonthe part of thefiler. To donate,you canwriteacheck forupto$5,000,toyourlocal ChildCareResource andReferral(CCRR)agency. Businesses in the NewOrleans area should go to agendaforchildren. orgfor more information or to donate online. Once youhave made your year-end donation,you will receiveaformal letter from theCCRRshowing proof of your donation.

To file individually, usetax form IT-540.Iffiling as acorporation or franchise, complete tax form CIFT-620. Makesureyou mark“agency” and usecode68F to denote that this is adonation to your ChildCare Resource andReferrals agency. Next,attach allnecessary documentation to the form:1)the formal letter from theCCRRshowing proof of your donation;2)the canceled check; and3)ifapplicable, ascheduleK-1,Partner’s or Shareholder’sshareofincomeetc.whichshows thepercentage of thedonation that canbe claimed forapartner.

Onceeverything is submitted, youwill receive anoticefromthe Louisiana Department of Revenuestating that your tax return hasbeen selected forreview. PleasenotethatLDR is only reviewing your requestfor schoolreadinesstax credits, not your full return.You should expect to seeareduction in your tax liabilityorarefund equivalent to theamount donatedupto$5,000 within afew months of filing.

THETHURMAN PERRYFOUNDATION

P.O. Box5471, Covington,Louisiana, 70434|

thurmanperryfoundation.org

Didyou know 49%ofLouisiana residentshavea criminal record and half of allchildrenborninthe statehave aparent impactedbyincarceration? Louisiana is thenumberone incarcerator of persons, percapita,inthe entire developedworld.Though menare the face of mass incarceration,itiswomen whoare thefastest growing groupof incarceratedpersons in thestate,even more than thenationalaverage.

EnterThe ThurmanPerryFoundation. Ownedand operatedbywomen directlyimpactedbyincarceration,TPF is theonlyorganization in Louisiana offering direct rent andmortgage relief to formerly incarceratedmothers andpregnantwomenthroughour Mother’sDay 365program,the only organization in theU.S.addressing healthcare and menstrual equity forincarceratedwomenevery monthvia our first-in the-nation Girl Code initiative, andare curbingrecidivism by offering scholarshipstoimpactedwomenthroughThe PerrySecond Chances Scholarship. Thanks to oursupporters, includingNBA MVP andformer NewOrleans Pelicans player, Jrue Holidayand former FIFA WorldCup Champion,LaurenHoliday,wehave aidedover2,000 womenin23states in onlya year andahalf. Ourgoalfor 2023 is to raise$500,000 to support andexpandour programming,aswedothisworkfor free!Thank youfor considering us foryourholiday giving!

Our Mission

Themission of theThurman PerryFoundationistooffer directfinancialassistance, essential public health resources, andeducationalresources to at least10,000 women andgirls impactedbyincarceration nationwide by theyear2030.

Ways to Give

To join us in continuingour missionofprioritizing,compensating, anddignifyingwomen andgirls everywhere,donate to us atthurmanperryfoundation.org,mail acheck to ourP.O.Box, or contactusabout organizing amenstrual supply donation drive. (NOTE: TPFonlyacceptsorganic padsfromthe approved list of brands forDOC.

Upcoming Events

November 15,2022-February27, 2022: Theapplication period forthe 3rd annual cycle of ThePerrySecondChances Scholarship.Atotal of $40,000 will be awardedto currentlyand formerlyincarcerated womenand thedaughters of anyonewho hasbeen impactedbyincarceration. Womenand girls aged18+ are welcome to apply. No GPArequirement.$20,000 of this moneywillbeearmarked specifically for Louisiana residents.

GetInvolved

TPFisseeking to fill 6board memberpositions. We arealsoseeking agrant writer andavolunteersocialmedia coordinator! If interested, send your resume/CVto info@thurmanperryfoundation.org

Forover170 years, City Park hasprovidedaccess to abundantnatural and cultural resources, connecting Southeast Louisiana residentsand visitors to theregion’s most iconic park –with somethingfor everyone.The Park is home to theBotanical Garden, Couturie Forest andArboretum,the NewOrleans Museum of Art, theLouisiana Children’s Museum,and thelargest groveof mature live oaks in theworld,someofwhichare nearly 800years old.

At City Park Conservancy, we prioritize preserving naturalhabitats,native vegetation andthe historical elements of City Park,along with fostering access forour community to nature forimprovedwellnessand quality of life.Fromweddings,tobirthdays,tofamilyreunions, your firstfishoryour firstteamwin,CityParkpreserves thememoriesofgenerationspastand offers an essentialspace forfuturegenerations. As thestewardsofthe Park, theConservancy is committed to servingthe public’s best interestsand providingthe oversight andexpertise necessarytoensurethatthisworld-class greenspaceisaccessibletoall.

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Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana’smissi hasbeenchanginglives throughthe powerofwork since1947. Your donationsfundprogramsthathel peoplewith barriersimprovetheir economic selfsufficiencybyproviding training, education, supportservicesand employment.

Goodwill focusesyourdonationsonhandups, nothandouts. We turn your donationsinto opportunities that help people forthe rest of theirlives.

Aswelooktothe future,there are aneverincreasing number of individualsinneed of our assistance. It is onlywith thecontinuedsupport of individualsand businesses in ourcommunities that cancontinue to do what we do best -put peopletowork.

CRESCENT CITY STAGE

3430

OurMission

WEAREANTI-STARVINGARTIST. Weelevatethestoryteller. Wecelebrateallvoices.

Foundedwiththebeliefthatwithouttheartist,there isnoart,CrescentCityStage’smissionistodevelop anenvironmentthatfosterscreativityamongst agroupofdiversetheatreartistswhilefocusing financialresourcesonprovidingsustainingwages fortheirwork.

Asa501(c)3artsorganization,donationsgo towardsflippingthescriptonthenonprofitarts model–puttingtheartsworkerfirst.Fromthefirst personyoumeetwhenyoucometoourshows,to theproductioncrew,designers,stagemanagement team,andactorsonstage,CrescentCityStage believesthatbyvaluingtheentireartisticteam,we enablethemtosoartonewcreativeheights.

Joinusincelebratingtheatreartsasanintegralpart ofthisculturallyvibrantcitywecallhome!

Upcoming Events

» Giving Tuesday November 29,2022

» CryItOut,byMolly Smith Metzler(Threenew mothers. Three different backgrounds. Onesharedstruggle.A playabout momsfor moms.)running January26–February9,2023

Ways to Give

» Buytickets to ourupcomingevents crescentcitystage.com/cryitout

» Consideradonation crescentcitystage.com/donate

» Become aCommunity Partner crescentcitystage.com/waystosupport

TheNewOrleansJazz&HeritageFoundationinvestsproceedsfromJazzFestand additionalfundsthatweraiseforyear-roundprogrammingineducation,economic developmentandculturalenrichment. EducationProgramsincludetheHeritage SchoolofMusic,TomDentCongoSquareLectures,ClassGotBrasscompetitionfor schoolbrassbands,youthaudioandvocalworkshops,andmore!Yoursupportof theJazz&HeritageFoundationempowersmusiceducationinschools.TheHeritage SchoolofMusic,since1990,hasbeenprovidingmorethan250studentsages 8-18annuallywithhighqualityin-depthafterschoolmusictraining. Studentsare offeredinstruments,andfreemusicinstructionfromtoptierNewOrleansmusicians throughouttheyear-beginnertoadvanced.TheHeritageSchoolofMusicpartners withNORDforvocalclassesandoperatesatechnicalaudioprogram. HeritageSchool studentsperformatJazzFestandFrenchQuarterFestivalyearlyandhaveother performanceopportunities.Pleaseconsidersupportingimpactfulmusiceducation programsthisholidayseasonwithadonationtotheNewOrleansJazz&Heritage FoundationandtheHeritageSchoolofMusic.

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NEWORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

1CollinsDibollCircle

TheNew OrleansMuseumofArt is NewOrleans’oldest fine arts institution,hometomore than 50,000 works of artand theBesthoffSculpture Garden.

With your support, NOMA cancontinue to preserveour permanent collection andpresent nationally-recognized exhibitionsand educational programsfor yearstocome. Pleasemakeagifttoday to supportarenownedcivic and culturalinstitution in NewOrleans.

Ways to Give

» Online– www.noma.org/donate

» Mail to 1CollinsDibollCircle,New Orleans,LA70124

» Call us at 504-658-4130

» Email us support@noma.org

Our Mission

GirlsontheRunNewOrleansteachesgirls(3rd-8thgrade)criticallifeskillsneededforlife success,throughanexperience-basedcurriculumwhichcreativelyintegratesphysicalactivity -thuscombiningsocialemotionallearning,mentalwell-being,andphysicalactivity.Inatypical yearweprogramwithover450girlsthroughout30-40differentsites/schoolsinourNewOrleans community.Ourprogramcultivatesthepositivebenefitsofphysicalactivityandmovement while,atthesametime,consciouslyaddressingharmfulhabitslikenegativeself-talk,poor self-esteemandmorethatareprevalentamongadolescentgirlsanddetrimentaltotheirmental health.Wedoallofthistocombatcertainestablishedrealitiesforyoungwomen,includingthat only21%ofgirlsbelievetheyhavetheskillstobesuccessfulleaders,physicalactivitylevelsin girlsdeclinestartingatage10,andthattheirself-confidencebeginstodropbyage9.Over70% ofourparticipantsreceivefinancialaidtoparticipateinourlife-changingprogram

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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLSOFTHE GULF SOUTH

3400 BienvilleSt., NewOrleans,LA70119 | cisgulfsouth.org 504-486-8002

Our Mission

At Communities In SchoolsGulfSouth,we surround studentswith acommunityof support, empowering them to stay in school andachieve in life

Communities In Schoolsofthe Gulf South (CIS)serves14,000 students in 40 schools across southeastLouisiana,and provides wrap-aroundservicestoover2,000 students andfamilies each school year.CIS Site Coordinators (Social Workersand Counselors) andBehavioral Health Counselors work directly inside public schoolsproviding individual andgroupcounseling, behavioral health services,casemanagement, attendance support, basicneeds assistance, as well as school-wide preventative interventionsand programs. CIShelps reduce education and health equity gapsbybringing community resourcesintoschools so that studentscan easily access everything they need to reachtheir full potential

Ways to Give

Visit cisgulfsouth.org to makeadonation or by mail to P.O. Box792800, New Orleans,LA70179.CIS also accepts in-kinddonations of school uniforms, school supplies, winter coats, and holiday giftsfor students

Our Mission

FoundedinNew

How to

Ways to Give

NewOrleans Opera presentsliveopera productions, educational programs in schools, andconcerts, conversations, andclasses for allages. As one of thelargest employers of artists in thestate of Louisiana,wetakepride in ourhistoryofbringing theverybestofthis beautifulart form to thestage.Helpusensurethe coming year will be one of growth,wisdom,and spectacularperformancesfor us all

How you can help

» Makea one-time gift to NewOrleans Opera before theend of the calendar year.

» Become amonthly FoundingSustainer!

» Supportour FUN-raiser!Onlyafew days left to take achanceon themostdeliciousraffleofthe year:NOLA52: TheBig Eat. Win 52 certificates for“Dinner forTwo” at some of thearea’sbest restaurants. Allproceeds will benefitNew OrleansOpera andthe productions, programs,and events offeredinthe community year-round

925Labarre Rd,Metairie| arcgno.org

Since1953, ArcofGreater NewOrleans (ArcGNO) hasbeen servingindividualswithintellectualand developmental disabilities (IDD)topromote wellness,independence, skill development,and overall well-being forour clients. Throughoutour almost70years of servicetothe Greater NewOrleans Community, we have advocatedtobuilda communitythatincludesand celebrates individualswith IDD. ArcGNO currently supports over600 individualsin thefive-parishmetro NewOrleans region with services includingin-home assistance, jobcoachingand placement, daytimecommunityintegration,and coordination of infant care andtherapeuticservices. At ArcGNO,welove what we do and theservicesthatweprovide!Wehope to not onlycontinuetoprovide ourcontinuum of care,but to ultimately increase ourability to provide services forthe IDD community.

#arcgno#inclusion #disabilityawareness

CANCER ASSOCIATIONOFLOUISIANA

824Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite154, NewOrleans,LA70118 | calacares.org

Our Mission

FormallyknownastheCancer AssociationofGreaterNew Orleans(CAGNO),theCancer Associationprogramssupport Louisianacancerpatientsby fundingnecessitiescrucialto theirhealingandimproving theirqualityoflife.Since1959, CALAhasworkedtoreducethe burdenofcancerforpatients andtheirfamilies.Adiagnosis ofcancercanbecostly;without CALA,theseservicesmustbe metbyfamilyorfriendsornot metatall.Providingsupport empowerspatientstocontinue ontheirpathtorecovery

Upcoming Events

504-733-5539

COVENANTHOUSE NEWORLEANS

611NRampartSt.,New Orleans, LA 70112

CovenantHouseNOLA.org

Our Why

» December 8 Galatoire’sGoesPink

» March25, 2023 Tour de Lis, Fonainebleau StatePark

» November 2023 Viva La Cure

Everyonedeservesasafeplaceto callhome.CovenantHousehas providedsanctuaryforyoungpeople ages16-22forover35years,rooted inunconditionallove,absolute respectandrelentlesssupport.Safe shelter,food,clothingandservices suchasemploymentandeducation support,physicalandbehavioral wellnesshavehelpedouryouth navigatethroughoneofthemost challengingtimesoftheirlives.We standwiththemtopursuethelife theywantanddeserve.

Wewelcomeyouthincrisisand there’salwaysroomforonemore. Welcomehome.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisit CovenantHouseNOLA.org.

504-584-1141

LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

15 HenryThomasDr., NewOrleans,LA70124 lcm.org

Our Mission

EveryinvestmentoftheLCM missionandvisionisaninvestment inLouisianachildren.Your contributionsandpurchases throughdonations,memberships, admissions,andthegiftshophelp LCMfulfillourmissionofbeing stewardofeducationandlearning. ThroughyourgifttoLCM,you helpgiveaproperstarttoachild’s ownpersonaljourneytosuccess andgivethemaccesstoaplace whereplay,sharedexploration,and conversationtoconnectwiththe peopleandworldaroundthem.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitour websiteatlcm.org/donateorcontact usat504-266-2414

Ways to Give

504.523.1357

» Comeplay-Youradmissionfeesupports ourexhibitsanddailyprogrammingthat engageseachchild’spotential.

» FacilityRental-Hostyournextmeetingor eventwiththescenicbackdropofCityPark.

» Donate-Adirectcontributiontotheimpact areasofEarlyLearningandLiteracy, Sustainability,HealthandWellness,and ArtsandCulture.

MARKETUMBRELLA

200Broadway St.Suite107 NewOrleans,LA70118 marketumbrella.org |crescentcityfarmersmarket.org

Our Mission

MarketUmbrella’smissionisto cultivatethepoweroffarmersmarkets todriveeconomicandcommunity healthintheregion.Weoperatethe CrescentCityFarmersMarkets,aseries ofweeklyopen-airmarketsspaced throughoutNewOrleans,andprovide communityprogramstoincreasefood accessforfamiliesinneed.

Welovelocalfoodandweknowyoudo too!YourgifttoMarketUmbrellawill supportourworld-classmarketsand programssuchasMarketMatch,which providesadollar-for-dollarmatchfor shoppersusingSNAPtopurchase additionalfreshfruitsandveggiesto feedtheirfamilies!

Ways to Give

Bymail,onlineatmarketumbrella.org,or bytextingCCFMto44-321

504-861-4485

LOUISIANA BARFOUNDATION

1615 PoydrasSt.,Suite 1000 NewOrleans,LA70112 www.raisingthebar.org

LBFisthelargeststate funderoffreecivillegal aid.Throughgrants,we assistdisastervictims, women,children,elderly, peoplewithdisabilities, newlyunemployed,those facinglossoftheirhomes, veteransandmilitary families,andmanyothers. Wepartnerwithatrusted networkofmorethan70 organizationsthatlead communitydrivenefforts tohelpfamiliesfacing non-criminal,civillegal challenges.Ourgoalisto makesurethatLouisiana’s civiljusticesystemis accessibletoall.

Ways to Give

Findouthowyoucanhelp ormakeadonationat www.RaisingTheBar.org

THEINNERPUP

504-561-1046

TEXT 504-321-3442 theinnerpup.org

“Isitworth

thecalories?”

TheInner Pupsays“Yes!” withco-founderGenie’s HappyHoliday’sFlourless Chocolate Cakes. $100/each this holiday season!

100% of cake proceeds directly benefitTIP’s monthly low-cost Heartwormand FleaPrevention clinics, VetAssistanceProgram, Dog TrainingVouchers andpet education throughout thecity. Your generosity promotes positive pethealth andhelps animalsstayintheir homes, and outofour overcrowded shelters

Ways to Give

» Volunteer.Donate.Get Involved.

» Together,wecan keep thedogs out of theshelter

2533 ColumbusSt#201, NewOrleans,LA70119 kidsmart.org

Our Mission

JoyfulLearning.EmpoweredTeachers. AtKIDsmARTwe’reonamission toengagechildrenandeducators indynamic,creative,andrelevant learningthroughthearts!Accessto artseducationdeeplyimpactsnearly everyaspectofastudent’seducational experienceandprofessionalfuture. YourgifttoKIDsmARTwillboost studentlearning,energizeeducators andincreaseschoolmoralefor thousandsofNewOrleansresidents.

Ways to Give

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504-940-1994

PROJECTPEACEFULWARRIORS

projectpeacefulwarriors.org Instagram: @projectpeacfulwarriors

OurMission

ProjectPeacefulWarriors supportsthehealingofNew Orleansyouth,educators, andfamilies.Wecollaborate withschools,community centers,andorganizations togrowhealing-centered learningspacesthrough equitableaccesstothetools ofyogaandmindfulness. Ourvisionistocounter thedominantnarrative oftraumaattachedtothe youthpopulation,imagining futureswherethesuffering ofmarginalizedgroupsisno longerconsideredanorm.

Ways to Give

Visitusatprojectpeacefulwarriors.org andFilltheGapinYouthMentalHealthat projectpeacefulwarriors.kindful.com

LONGUE

7BambooRoad, NewOrleans,LA70124 longuevue.com

VUE 504- 488-5488

Our Mission

LongueVueisa20th-centuryhouseand gardensestatewithanonprofitmission tobealeaderintheadvancementof innovativethought,creativeexpression, andlifelonglearning.Inkeepingwith thelegacyoffoundersEdithand EdgarStern,weengageourresources andexceptionalsettingtostimulate discussionandactiononissuesofsocial justiceandcommunityresponsibility.

Ways to Volunteer

GardenVolunteersmeeteveryThursday from8:30AMto10:30AM,andevery secondSaturdayfrom9AMto11AM. Volunteersworkalongsidethegardenstaff weeding,raking,andpropagating,helping topreservetheintegrityofEllenShipman’s landscapedesignandthehealthofour livingcollections.Fordetailsaboutthisand othervolunteeropportunities,visit longuevue.com/volunteering/.

Upcoming Events

MerryMarketatLongueVue:annual outdoormarketandholidaycelebration. December3rdfrom1PMto4PM

Ways to Give

» longvue.com/give

OPERATIONSPARK

514Franklin Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70117 www.operationspark.org

Our Mission

Operation Sparkisa nonprofitsoftware trainingcenter on amission to provide opportunities forupward mobility through skillstrainingand jobplacement in high wagetechcareers.Dedicated to changing livesbyadvancing technology skills for today’sworkplace, we offerindustry-level trainingfor high-wage,in-demand jobsin software development,Louisiana’sfastest growing career field. Ourlearningmodel circumventsthe high cost andlengthy time associated with higher education,getting youngpeople into theworkforcefasterand with less debt.Dedicated student support andjob placementservicesensureeach graduate of ourprogram launchesa great software career in less than ayear.

Ways to Give

Donateatwww.operationspark.org

Upcoming Events

Freeweeklyinformationsessionsand freemonthlyPrepcourses.

504-534-8277

NEWORLEANS FRIENDSOFMUSIC

5500 Prytania St.#402, NewOrleans,LA70115

friendsofmusic.org

Our Mission

OurMISSIONistoEMPOWER, EDUCATEandRAISEAWARENESSof hearthealth,heartdiseaseprevention, providehearthealtheducation, integratephysicalfitness/exercise/ sportactivitiesandencouragehealthy lifestylechoicesforyounggirlsaged 10-18andtheirfamilies.

Wepromotephysicalactivity,heart healthyeatingandhearthealthy lifestylechoices.

OurGOAListoachieve improvedheart health andincreasededucationand awarenessinyoung girls withafocus on heartdiseaseprevention-no. 1 killer ofwomen.

Ways to Give

Online– heartnhands.org | Contactus: info@heartnhands.org

LIBERTY’SKITCHEN

300NBroadSt. #101 NewOrleans,LA70119

libertyskitchen.org

OurMission

Liberty’sKitchenprovides pathwaysforNewOrleansyoung peopletocreateandachievetheir visionofsuccess.Food–attheheart ofourcity’seconomy,culture, andfuture–isourchosenvehicle forchange

Ways to Give

Yourdonationwillhelp moreyoungpeoplemake progresstowardtheirvision ofsuccess.Donateat libertyskitchen.org/donate.

Upcoming Events

JoinusforGuestChefNightfeaturingChefEric CookofGris-GrisandSaintJohnonDecember7. Ticketsavailableatwww.libertyskitchen.org/guestchef-night/

Foralmost70years,NewOrleansFriendsofMusichasbrought theworld’sbestchambermusicianstoNewOrleans.Weare committedtoprovidingaffordableaccesstooutstanding performancesandeducationalopportunitiesforaudiencesof allages.Inadditiontoourmainstageconcerts,weprioritize bringingacclaimedmusiciansintotheGreaterNewOrleans communitybyprovidingfreefamilyconcerts,masterclasses, andworkshopswithouryounglocalmusicians.YoungNew Orleaniansreceivediscountedtickets,freepre-concerttalks willimmerseyouintheevening’smusicalworld,andstudents ofanyagereceivefreeticketstoconcertsofthehighestcaliber. Visitfriendsofmusic.orgtolearnmoreandsupport.

504-895-0690