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New Aquatics Complex Opens This Summer! For generations, the New Orleans JCC has been the home of family fitness and fun, the heart of the community, right in the center of your neighborhood. With the opening of the brand new Oscar J Tolmas Aquatics Complex this summer, and the expanded Goldring-Woldenberg Sports and Wellness Complex in the fall, the Uptown JCC begins a new era. The outdoor aquatics complex features something for everyone with a six-lane heated lap pool, a recreation pool with vortex slid, and a toddler splash pad with interactive features. In addition to a Pilates/yoga studio, an indoor cycling studio, and 2,500 sq. foot cardiovascular space, the expanded sports and wellness complex includes an indoor warmwater teaching and therapy pool, allowing year-round aqua fitness classes and swim lessons. Truly, there’s no better time to join the J. Welcoming everyone, the JCC offers fitness for all ages, life-long learning beginning with nursery school, fun and friendship at our summer day camps, senior programs and family events, as well as cultural programming open to the entire community. If you’re not already a member, we invite you to come see what the J is all about. If you are a member, or simply believe in the benefits of community, we hope you will consider supporting our capital campaign, which is helping make this expansion project possible, enriching the lives of all New Orleans’ families—now, and for generations to come. To find out more about the JCC,or to join, please contact our membership directors Carolyn Schaefer (Uptown) – carolyn@nojcc.org, 897-0143 Stephanie Krell (Metairie) – stephanie@nojcc.org, 887-5158
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Center for Development and Learning www.cdl.org » learn@cdl.org
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Reading is fundamental. It’s as fundamental as getting enough to eat or having a place to sleep: nothing else can compare with its usefulness. Too many can’t, and too many don’t. Too many of our children can’t read. Only 35% of all 4th graders are reading on grade level, and only 18% of African-American and 21% of Hispanic 4th grade students read on grade level (Annie E. Casey, 2016). Too many, especially those who live in poverty, don’t benefit from highly effective teachers and positive learning environments. You can help to change that. Providing our most at risk children with an equitable education begins by ensuring that every child in every classroom in every school has a highly effective teacher, evidence-based curricula, and responsive learning environments. We are intentional. We have deep expertise in high yield, evidence-based reading strategies, individualizing instruction to meet specific needs of each child, and building teacher effectiveness. We have a proven track record. We have provided over 20 years of effective customized services to Louisiana schools, especially in the Greater New Orleans area. Take a few minutes to review CDL’s services at www.cdl.org.
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• Online at www.cdl.org • Mail to CDL, 1 Galleria Blvd., Suite 903, Metairie, LA 70001 • Call us at 504-840-9786 • Email us at learn@cdl.org
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2016 have left many feeling concerned about our world’s future. In the media, we understand how the minute-by-minute “bad news” updates can increase stress and anxiety levels. We are encouraging our readers to take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. And make time to read our third annual Guide to Giving publication — a series of profiles of the organizations in our community, that are making our region and the world a better place. There still is a lot of “good news” to share. These nonprofits will inspire you and give you hope that things are not always as bad as they seem. From serving the homeless, children, elderly and animals, these groups are making a positive impact on lives every day. I encourage you to read their stories and find one, two or three that you can relate to and GET INVOLVED. While monetary donations are always needed and appreci-
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ated, there are many other ways that you can help: • Gather friends to select a charity and perform a day of service as a group • Donate something you don’t use • Mark your calendar to attend one of the many fundraising events featured in this guide • Smile and be kind to those around you • Visit bestofneworleans.com/give to view the digital edition and “clip” an organization’s profile to your social network, to help share their mission Our advice this holiday season: Log off the internet, turn off your television and walk away from the current events that are worrying you. Reflect on what’s important, be grateful for what you have and figure out how you can use your skills and talents to make a difference in your community. Giving back locally will make you feel at ease and confident about the future of our world.
— Jeanne Exnicios Foster
INDEX OF CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS AAAneurysm Outreach..................35 Agenda for Children .............23 Autism Society of Greater New Orleans ...........35 Boys Town Louisiana .................35 BreakOUT! ..............35 Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation ..............31 Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans ...........34 Center for Development & Learning ................ 3 Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana...26
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Girls on the Run New Orleans ...........35
Louisiana Children’s Museum ..................32
New Orleans Recreational Foundation... 10
Stuart Hall School for Boys .....................27
Give Baton Rouge Day ..................... 18-19
Louisiana SPCA ........ 4
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.........11
The Historic New Orleans Collection ..20
Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center.15
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana............22
Gulf Restoration Network ..................34 Health & Education Alliance of Louisiana............. 12 Humane Society of Louisiana.............35
Magnolia Community Services, Inc. ..........33 New Orleans area Habitat for Humanity .................25 New Orleans Ballet Association ............. 17 New Orleans City Park ........................... 5
ENCORE Academy .....13
International High School of New Orleans ....................29
Energy Wise Alliance....................35
Irish Cultural Museum ..................35
New Orleans Museum of Art ........................34
Foundation for Entertainment Development and Education ................34
Junior League of New Orleans ......26
New Orleans Musicians Clinic & Assistance Foundation ..............21
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Ozanam Inn ............28 Project Homecoming ....................35 ricRACK, Inc. .........32 Saul’s Light Foundation .............35 Save Our Cemeteries ............33 Second Harvest Food Bank ..............33
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) .........28 Tipitina’s Foundation .............30 University of New Orleans ..........14 Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans ..........31
Son of a Saint .........16
Woman’s New Life Center .............35
SpayMart, Inc.........25
WWNO 89.9 FM ..... 24
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The new Center for Philanthropy housing the Greater New Orleans Foundation is on Lee Circle at the corner of St. Charles and Howard avenues. PHOTO BY KANDACE POWER GRAVES
The Center for Philanthropy fosters
community involvment and partnerships between nonprofits and donors THE PREVIOUSLY BLIGHTED POCKET OF LAND ON LEE CIRCLE once was occupied by an abandoned Shell station overlooking a traffic circle and monument Mayor Mitch Landrieu has said is symbolic of the city’s need for rebirth. Where that gas station once stood, there now is a state-of-the-art, $13 million building that promises to serve as a home for continued revitalization in southeast Louisiana. Called the Center for Philanthropy, the 22,000-square-foot building is the new anchor for the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), an organization that for more
than 30 years has connected donors to nonprofit organizations in the Crescent City and beyond. The new energy-efficient space will enable the organization to further its goal of being a place that helps pave the way for the future of New Orleans, foundation CEO Andy Kopplin said. “It’s a nearly 100-year-old institution with a great civic address in the City of New Orleans,” Kopplin said of the foundation. “It’s revitalizing a derelict old Shell station into a brand new green building. The transformation speaks volumes about what we are trying to do.” As he stood with his back to the monument of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in the center of the loop that links Uptown and Downtown, the former deputy mayor for Mitch Landrieu admired the new construction. During a private tour before the building opened to the public, Kopplin listened to architect Mac Ball describe in detail the proportions of fluting for the concrete columns on the building’s facade. Architecturally, the columns were created as a deconstruction
of the classical style seen in the column holding the Lee monument across the street. Symbolically, they represent people creating a network by “standing on each other’s shoulders,” Ball said. The design was no accident, Ball and Kopplin said. Through the new building, the GNOF aims to build an even wider network of philanthropy by serving as a hub for partners, strengthening nonprofits and educating everyday donors about New Orleans-area community issues. “It’s what people do,” Ball said. “They network.” The building will host the 24-member staff of the GNOF and a local office for the children’s advocacy group the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, an organization that sees enough opportunity for growth in New Orleans that it has decided to become a long-term fixture, Kopplin said. Part of the building will be leased to a coffee shop and locally run cafe slated to open in early 2017, with the goal of transforming Lee Circle into a pedestrian-friendly and open throughway with space for socializing. PAGE 8
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The new building marks the GNOF’s departure from the K&B building on the Uptown side of Lee Circle, where the group previously was housed, a move investors said will help further GNOF’s mission of being one of the area’s most prominent connecting forces between small communities and donors located around the globe. “The Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Center for Philanthropy is a place where we can come together to find solutions to our community’s greatest needs,” said Phyllis Taylor, who co-chaired the Imagine Greater campaign that helped raise funds for the new building. SINCE 1983, GNOF’S ASSETS HAVE GROWN FROM $4 MILLION TO MORE THAN $275 MILLION, and it awards grants to nonprofits and communities covering 13 parishes, Kopplin said. In 2015 alone, the organization had $319 million in assets, $26.4 million in gifts and $29.1 million in grants distributed. The foundation administers more than 700 funds annually. One example is the $23 million Community Revitalization Fund, which supports the post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding of an affordable housing market. So far, the partnership with 21 local and national foundations has resulted in the building or rehabilitation of 9,500 housing units. Another GNOF initiative is the 24-hour
online donation event GiveNOLA Day, which last year helped raise $4 million for more than 700 nonprofit organizations throughout Southeast Louisiana. Much of the foundation’s work is focused on organizational effectiveness to strengthen nonprofits, according to a press release issued by GNOF, which said, “When the sector is strong, the community thrives.” Since 2011, more than 2,000 participants representing 1,000 nonprofits have participated in more than 100 workshops on advocacy and public policy, governance, financial management and more. Kopplin said the new building will encourage everyday citizens to contribute and become more involved in the future of the New Orleans area, in addition to longtime major donors like the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which in 2010 awarded $5 million in grants to GNOF for victims of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. One way to get the public involved is through the 211-seat Chevron Learning Center, a community space that will host leadership training, events like a GiveNOLA Day countdown and film screenings, Kopplin said. The building also is a physical reflection of what GNOF members value, particularly in regard to green infrastructure. The
foundation has rain gardens watered by an underground cistern that can hold up to 5,500 gallons of rainwater, and a permeable paved parking lot that helps prevent flooding. In a nod to local culture, the building’s horizontal design theme was created by bricks handcrafted by Pearl River’s St. Joe Brick Works. The interior features paintings and photographs from Louisiana artists, including work loaned by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University. Featured pieces include a portrait by Australian-born Simon Gunning, who currently has a landscape-themed exhibition at the Ogden, as well as a photograph of young activist Ruby Bridges entering the all-white William Frantz Elementary School during desegregation in New Orleans in 1960. Ultimately, Kopplin said he hopes the space and its amenities will attract young people and smaller organizations that need a space where they can organize or hold events like happy hour pop-ups, conferences and even Mardi Gras parade-watching parties. “You don’t have to be a billionaire to be a philanthropist,” Kopplin said. “You just have to be willing to invest in your community. And we’re trying to nurture that culture.”
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New Orleans Recreation Foundation 935 Gravier Street, Suite 820 » New Orleans, LA 70112 » www.nordc.org/about The NORD Foundation works with the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) to build a quality recreation system for all New Orleanians.
Public recreation contributes to a safer, healthier, more vibrant community.
Since 2010, the City has invested $157 Million to grow from 4 to 12 recreation centers, 23 to 35 active (staffed) playgrounds, and from 8 to 16 pools, including three open year-round. We now have our first public skate park and our first public dog run! The City has also tripled annual public funding for NORDC to staff, operate and maintain this expanded infrastructure.
Please join business leaders and caring citizens by supporting the NORD Foundation at www.nordc.org/ about/. We will also welcome your donation by mail at the address above.
After years of neglect, the City of New Orleans is beginning to enjoy the kind of recreation system we deserve. Donations to the NORD Foundation have enabled us to outfit first-class centers across the parish; provide teens with social, leadership and community service activities; and, support youth athletics with uniforms, equipment, officials and coaches training. We’ve also been able to train lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors to teach thousands of citizens to swim, improve our community’s health and wellness with free fitness opportunities and enable NORDC staff to develop professionally and assess the quality of its programs. What a difference these funds make!
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Upcoming Event: NORD Foundation Inaugural Gala
APRIL 11, 2017 The NORD Foundation will honor the leaders and “unsung heroes” whose efforts have helped rebuild a recreation system worthy of our citizens. We will also present our first Legacy Trophy to a former NORD participant in recognition of both excellence in professional endeavors and personal philanthropy. The 2017 recipient is a member of a famous New Orleans family known for its prominence in the sport of football. Can you guess who it is? Send one best guess per person to NORDFoundationDrawing@ gmail.com, and, if you are correct, you could win two gala tickets! Learn more about the NORD Foundation by contacting Executive Director Annie LaRock at anniel@nordfoundation.org or 504-919-6049.
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Odyssey House Louisiana 1125 N. Tonti Street » New Orleans » www.ohlinc.org
MISSION: Established in 1973, the mission of Odyssey House Louisiana is to provide holistic and clientcentered services in a safe environment that address the full continuum of special care needs for the state of Louisiana. OHL’s encompassing system of care includes detox, treatment, behavioral and medical healthcare, life-skills, counseling, and case management. Through our services, OHL empowers individuals to become active participants in their treatment and recovery to reclaim functional, productive lives. It is OHL’s philosophy to treat the whole person, not just the addiction.
(504) 821-9211
How to Donate:
Donate online at www.ohlinc. org/donate. We also accept donations of toiletry items, such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, deodorant, etc. Travel size items are great! To make an in-kind donation, call (504) 821-9211 ext. 7808 or email info@ohlinc.org.
Upcoming Events: • 3rd Annual Pirate’s Ball: A pirate-theme costume gala featuring food, fun and revelry, benefitting OHL’s services June 2017 (exact date TBA)
OHL hosts a Community Health Center, which addresses all areas of general adult healthcare, from conducting routine health screenings, to treating acute illnesses, to managing chronic health conditions. The OHL Community Health Center also provides behavioral health services with counseling; medication management; STD screening and treatment; and HIV testing and supportive services. Throughout its multiple programs, OHL provides services to over 700 people each month.
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Health & Education Alliance of Louisiana 1700 Josephine St, Suite.200 » New Orleans, 70113 » heal-no.org Our mission is simple – Good Health, Better Education, Great Kids! Children can only succeed when their basic needs are met which makes our vision even greater. Every school, every child in Louisiana receives access to coordinated health and education to ensure student success. With our preventative health screenings, we’ve served over 32,000 kids since 2010. We make sure that children in our partner schools have basic preventative vision, dental, and hearing screenings to identify barriers to learning before they become significant achievement gaps. In fact, we found that over 405 students actually needed and received eyeglasses. One success story is Norvin, (pictured in blue) now a 5th grader at one of our partner schools. We found after further screening that Norvin had childhood glaucoma and was not able to see properly. As a result, Norvin received glasses and his GPA rose an entire point. In addition, we work with our partner schools to help them become authorized Medicaid service providers. This additional funding ensures that the school can continue providing Coordinated Care for the Whole Child Services permanently. Because our Coordinated Care for the Whole Child model is proven to produce positive outcomes, we’re excited announce that we are expanding throughout Louisiana. We would also like to take this time to announce to you our new Chief Executive Officer, Connie Bellone. We want to thank Connie for her outstanding leadership and work to help with expansion.
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Log on to www.HEAL-NO.org and click the support button. With the generous support from partners and the community, we can make sure all kids in Louisiana have access to great health.
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University of New Orleans P.O. Box 60142 » New Orleans » www.give.uno.edu
The University of New Orleans is a comprehensive metropolitan research university committed to providing educational excellence to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body. The University is one of the region’s foremost public resources, offering a variety of world-class, researchbased programs, advancing shared knowledge and adding to the region’s industry, culture and economy.
UNO Facts: • For six straight years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. • UNO has educated students from all 64 Louisiana parishes, all 50 states in the United States and more than 130 countries. • Graduates of the University of New Orleans have the highest early career salaries of any university in Louisiana, according to a 2016 report from Payscale.com.
Giving Back and Reconnecting: More than 40,000 alumni live in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area- are you one of them? The University relies on donations of time and funds from alumni and community members to keep educating at our highest level. Please visit: give.uno.edu to help our students. To connect with your Privateer Family and receive the latest news from UNO and the UNO Alumni Association (including opportunities to volunteer!), please visit:www.unoalumni.com.
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Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center 5600 General DeGaulle Drive » New Orleans, LA 70131 » www.olwhealth.org Mission Statement: Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, faithful to its Catholic identity, is a welcoming community embracing holistic care in a compassionate environment. Committed to working together, we further the healing ministry of Jesus and place our residents at the center of care. Vision Statement: Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center envisions residents attaining their highest quality of life. Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center is the #1 provider of Skilled Nursing Care to the religious in the greater New Orleans area. Our facility, with its awardwinning design, consists of three neighborhoods for living, with a dedicated dining room in each neighborhood. We also provide a courtyard for outdoor enjoyment, a rehabilitation gym for wellness programs and skilled nursing services, an administrative area, a multipurpose auditorium, and a beautiful chapel. Our goal is to nurture the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of our residents as well as their physical requirements.
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TO VOLUNTEER: IN OUR GIFT SHOP CONTACT: Regina LaChute 504-304-5410 rlachute@olowhealth.org IN PASTORAL CARE CONTACT: Kathy Plasse 504-304-5416 kplasse@olowhealth.org IN ACTIVITIES CONTACT: Angela Paz 504-304-5443 apaz@olowhealth.org
TO DONATE:
Please visit www.olwhealth. org to donate online or mail your donation directly to 5600 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans LA, 70131
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New Orleans Ballet Association (504) 522-0996 ext. 208
935 Gravier St. Suite 800 » New Orleans » www.nobadance.com Bringing Dance to Life with over 5,500 tuitionfree classes, activities and world-class performances on the Main Stage Series
Dance and Fitness For All Each week, hundreds of participants ages 6 months-90+ take tuition-free dance and movement classes at 12 neighborhood sites in three parishes. For the past 24 years, NOBA has joined forces with NORDC and other community organizations to level the playing field, making it possible through the generosity of donors to provide in excess of 50,000 classes to over 18,000 people – ensuring high quality dance and fitness instruction regardless of economic means. Year-round, classes for youth in ballet, tap, hip hop, modern, jazz, and more are regularly filled to capacity. Pre-professional students receive intensive training and the rare chances to perform alongside world renowned dancers and choreographers on prestigious national stages. With specially designed programs for adults, seniors, adults with disabilities, and early childhood, NOBA is helping to ignite the mind and promote fitness and healthy living through the art of dance.
“NOBA’s after-school programs are a beacon in underserved communities, and as a single parent, I’m so grateful to its donors for investing in our community and giving our kids a chance to dream big!” – Natasha, Parent
“Having worked all over the world for the past 30+ years, I don’t know of another program like this. NOBA sets a standard of excellence through diversity on all levels.” – Dwight Rhoden, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director
“This program has had a dynamic impact on my quality of life. The correlation of fun, fitness, friendship, and nutrition is immeasurable… by far, this is one of the best programs for seniors!” – Evelyn, Senior Dance Fitness Program participant
How to Donate: Donate Online: www.nobadance.com Donate by Mail: NOBA 935 Gravier St, Ste 800 New Orleans, LA 70112 Donate by Phone: 504-522-0996, ext. 208 PHOTOS BY JEFF STROUT
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Give Baton Rouge Day www.GiveBR.org Give Baton Rouge Day 11.29.16 was created to serve over 90+ non-profits in the Greater Baton Rouge area, to support their community services after the “thousand year” flood, earlier this year. Most of these valuable grassroots services have experienced increased needs with decreased funding. From child abuse services to animal rescue, each of the listed non-profits are reliant on your generosity to keep their services going. On www.GiveBR.org you’ll see an extended list of all participating non-profits, each and everyone worthy of your dollars.
How to Donate:
#GiveBR strives to make donations easy via mobile in two easy steps. Just text the SMS line & click on the link to select your desired donation. Both the donor & the non-profit will receive a receipt with their EIN number for tax-deductible purposes. Donations go directly to the selected non-profits. Give Baton Rouge Day was created by LANO.org and is powered by Benevolent Enabler Inc. LANO is a statewide member organization that supports the nonprofit community and strengthens the effectiveness of those committed to improving Louisiana. Benevolent Enabler is a social impact technology to seamlessly collect donations and data in the moment it matters. We stand for digital equality, radical transparency and the power of now.
With gratitude to Black Magic Rum from Sazerac Company, selected New Orleans bars, restaurants and hotels will be serving The Magic Wand cocktail in support of #GiveBR.
As a brand committed to inspiring others to create their verse, Black Magic is proud to support #GiveBR and those whose verse includes helping others get back on their feet and succeed in spite of hardship. IMPORTED RUM WITH NATURAL FLAVORS & CARAMEL COLOR, 47% ALC. BY VOL. (94 PROOF), IMPORTED & BOTTLED BY SAZERAC CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
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City Year Baton Rouge fulfills this mission by uniting young people for a year of community service in our under-resourced public schools.
Catholic Faith Formation seeks to prepare students for their roles as Disciples of Christ and contributing members of a diverse society.
TEXT “CITY” TO 313-908-5515
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Let’s toast to one word that frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love! Gambit readers, show us your love
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damaged homes in the Greater Baton Rouge community. Habitat for Humanity is rebuilding 100 flood-
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FHFGBR is a nonprofit resource center to positively enhance the independence, productivity, and integration of persons with disabilities into the community.
Your support of the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System drives positive impact in our schools and in the lives of our students.
Grief Recovery Center can assist in times of transition through grief & loss to healing and wholeness. No matter the reason for your grief, we can help.
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The mission of the Boys & Girls Club serve more than 7,000 children each year through our programs that focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character and citizenship.
Gardere Initiative is a grass-roots model to develop resilient children, strong families, productive citizens and to build healthy communities. TEXT “GARDERE” TO 201-484-5308
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana is a private non-profit organization dedicated to prevent the abuse and neglect of our state’s children. TEXT “PREVENT” TO 480-771-1993
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among youth. Lexlee’s Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community through safety education. TEXT #KIDS TO 509-631-9759
LouisianaChildren.org strives that every child in Louisiana has the opportunity to thrive through community programs and involvement of individual citizens. TEXT “GIVE” TO 585-591-6461
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is a patriotic Veterans Service Organization (VSO) centered on its motto, “It is nobler to serve than to be served.”
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Capital Area CASA Association provides a vital service of providing volunteers who are a liaison between the court and the community for children.
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) helps people of all ages who live with disabilities to gain greater independence at work, home and school. TEXT “LATAN” TO 415-549-0224
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HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge’s mission is to prevent homelessness and promote selfsufficiency and dignity in the community.
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. TEXT “GIVE” TO 480-470-0227
Companion Animal Alliance is the shelter to rescue animals through community programs, treat animals lovingly & to find forever homes.
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Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Biblecentered organization composed of born-
The Life of a Single Mom TEXT “TLSM” (TLSM) is a national TO 850-290-5674
conservation, and education, serving as a cultural resource for the Louisiana State University, and for Baton Rouge.
The LSU Museum of Art seeks to inspire through exhibitions,
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At Susan G. Komen, we save lives by meeting the needs in our communities and investing in research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
TEXT “FELLOWSHIP” TO 860-785-2153
organization of support groups for single parents, which promotes selfsufficiency in parenting, finances, health & wellness.
confidence, and character who make the world a better place—to girls who lack the resources to participate.
Girl Scouts Louisiana East TEXT “GIRL SCOUTS” builds girls of courage, TO 201-479-9654
again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in a local church for Christian living.
O’Brien House saves lives and families from addiction and drug abuse through residential treatment and community outreach. TEXT “GIVE” TO 409-242-2709
health is valued and their school conserves resources. Every child in Louisiana deserves to go to a green school where their physical
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The Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St. » New Orleans » www.hnoc.org As a museum, research center, and publisher, The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) preserves more than 300 years of art and artifacts to present and interpret the complex, multicultural history of our city and region to the public.
About The Historic New Orleans Collection THNOC was established in 1966 through the Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation. As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, THNOC launched the Caillot Circle, a new membership level for young professionals ages 21 to 45. Participants will receive the full membership benefits plus four exclusive annual events. In 2017, funds raised through the Caillot Circle will directly support THNOC’s educational programming by assisting with the cost of bus transportation for school field trips and providing scholarships for teachers from rural areas to attend THNOC’s education workshops.
How to Donate:
Call (504) 598-7109 or visit www.hnoc.org to learn about membership, which starts at $35 per year. Memberships, gift memberships, tribute gifts, and one-time donations
(504) 523-4662
support THNOC’s exhibitions, publications, and educational programs. To ensure holiday delivery, gift memberships must be ordered by Dec. 12.
Ways to Volunteer:
Volunteer opportunities are available at THNOC’s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street and its museum campus at 533 Royal Street for morning and afternoon shifts Tuesday through Sunday. Parking compensation is available.
Upcoming Events:
THNOC’S 2105 EXHIBITION ON THE DOMESTIC SLAVE TRADE DREW RECORDBREAKING CROWDS. (IMAGE COURTESY OF THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION)
The events below are free and take place at 533 Royal St.
• Dec. 1: Release of the new illustrated edition of A Life in Jazz by Danny Barker; 6–8:30 p.m.; featuring Gwen Thompkins, Alyn Shipton, Seva Venet, and Shannon Powell • Dec. 3: Historian John Magill discusses Christmas traditions along Canal Street; 10:30 a.m. • Dec. 10: Mignon Faget Ltd. trunk show; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Dec. 17: Book signing with Peggy Scott Laborde, author of The Fair Grounds through the Lens; 1 p.m.
DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM PROGRAMS JOHN H. LAWRENCE, LEFT, LEADS A GROUP OF STUDENTS THROUGH THNOC’S LOUISIANA HISTORY GALLERIES. (IMAGE COURTESY OF THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION)
THE PFISTER SISTERS PERFORMED AS PART OF AN EXHIBITION ON THE BOSWELL SISTERS. (IMAGE COURTESY OF THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION)
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New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic & Assistance Foundation (504) 415-3514
1525 Louisiana Avenue » New Orleans » www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org Have you ever wondered what New Orleans would be like without live music? By supporting the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic & Assistance Foundation (NOMC&AF), you will never have to find out! The USA’s first and only comprehensive medical clinic for performers keeps New Orleans music ALIVE. Founded in 1998, more than 2,500 local entertainers receive services such as preventive care, mental health treatment, specialty referrals, patient advocacy and case management. The NOMC model is compassionate and reliable. Electronic medical records, health literacy programming, and an international network of performing arts medical doctors improve the wellness of NOMC patients. By enrolling musicians in prescription assistance programs, counseling performers on health insurance options and offering same-day appointments the NOMC’s patientcentered, culturally-sensitive care strengthens the local music culture.
shirts benefit the organization now through the end of 2016. Screensforgood.com
Ways to Volunteer: We host a number of community health events each year. To volunteer or learn more, email goodhealth@nomaf.org
Upcoming Events: • Crescent City Classic (April 15, 2017) charity runners can sign up now at www.fisrtgiving.com/ nomc/teamnomc • Jaime Galloway Memorial Crawfish Boil (March 19th), Annual Tiki Blood Drive (summer 2017), Monthly dancer wellness seminars • For more information about any of our upcoming events, email friends@nomaf.org or visit our website.
Every tax-deductible gift to the NOMC&AF supports the health of the local musicians. They are the backbone of New Orleans’ vibrant tourism economy.
How to Donate:
online: neworleansmusiciansclinic. org/donate, call 504 415 3514 or send a check to 1525 Louisiana Avenue. Screens For Good NOMC
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Agenda for Children 8300 Earhart Blvd, Suite 201 » New Orleans, LA 70118 » www.agendaforchildren.org
(504) 586-8509
Dr. Tony Recasner and his team at Agenda for Children invite you to join their efforts to improve the quality of early childhood programs in the greater New Orleans area.
Investing in School Readiness
By improving the quality of early childhood programs across the region, more children will arrive at school prepared to succeed. The savings that will result from children entering school ready for kindergarten can be re-invested in strengthening schools’ overall academic programs. Agenda for Children is working hard so that more children in our area have the opportunity to attend a high quality early learning program. We provide a wide variety of professional development opportunities to over 5,000 teachers every year. Your investment is critical to our success!
Be a Champion of the New Orleans Early Childhood Sector
By supporting Agenda for Children through Louisiana’s innovative School Readiness Tax Credit program for businesses, you can make a big difference in our region. To show appreciation for your investment, Louisiana provides a 100% refundable tax credit for donations up to $5,000 given to Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, such as Agenda for Children. If your business does not have an income tax liability, it will receive a $5,000 check.
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WWNO 89.9 FM – New Orleans Public Radio University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive » New Orleans » www.wwno.org
(504) 280-7000
WWNO is New Orleans Public Radio. We continue to expand
our award-winning local news reporting. We cover arts and culture like no one else, with programs like Inside the Arts, The Reading Life, and TriPod: New Orleans @ 300.
WWNO is NPR for Southeast Louisiana. We bring trusted news programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and On Point’s thought-provoking yet respectful dialogue. WWNO is great music. 24/7 classical on WWNO HD2, 24/7 jazz on WWNO HD3 . Arriving January 2017: 24/7 Classical 104.9 FM, available via standard FM radios on the Southshore and Westbank. New Orleans Public Radio is powered by our listeners. We are
a self-supporting service of the University of New Orleans. Listener contributions are our leading source of operating revenue.
Donate online
Donate your car:
at wwno.org/donate. Monthly or single gifts, all levels welcome.
The Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program turns any car into radio! Call (866) 789 – 8627, or go to wwno.org, or to cartalkvdp.com.
Donate by mail: WWNO, University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans LA 70148
Donate by phone: 800-286-7002
Donate stock or give in other ways: Contact us: 504-280-7001, rbiava@wwno.org. Tax ID No. 72-1051326
With Classical 104.9, listeners on the Southshore and Westbank can conveniently select news or music on standard FM radios, 24/7/365. (Pictured: Jenna Sherry, Birdfoot Festival. Photo: Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee)
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Tegan Wendland reports from Louisiana’s coastal zone, here at a Native American archeological site with Richie Blink of the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Coalition. (Photo: Jacques Hébert)
All Things Considered host Audie Cornish, Election Night 2016 (Photo: Stephen Voss/ NPR)
SPAYMART, INC. (601) 749-0268
INFO@SPAYMART.ORG SpayMart is a nonprofit organization providing community programming aimed at ending pet overpopulation and saving animal lives since 1998. SpayMart owns and operates a no kill shelter and foster care program, placing over 600 animals annually in forever homes. SpayMart’s thrift store and Second Chance Adoption Center gives older, harder to place cats the opportunity to find a home. The organizations goal is to open the state’s first regional charity animal hospital and large volume spay/neuter clinic. A capitol campaign is presently ongoing to raise the remailing half of necessary funding to complete the project. Please visit spaymart.org for detailed information on adoptions and ways to help.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE:
1.Donate 2.Volunteer 3.Adopt 4.Spay/Neuter your pets 5.Contribute to our capitol campaign 6.Visit our Thrift Store 7.Remember SpayMart in your estate planning
UPCOMING EVENTS:
December 9 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Enjoy holiday decorations and eggnog. Shop quality merchandise at amazing prices. Add a 4-legged friend to your family for the holidays.
N.O. area Habitat for Humanity (504) 861-2077
2900 Elysian Fields Ave » New Orleans » www.habitat-nola.org Like the best meals in New Orleans, NOAHH’s homes rely on trinity. The ingredients? Our organization, local families who work hard for a better future, and supporters who provide time and money. Combine all three, and you’ve got a recipe for thriving communities built one family at a time. You can see this recipe at work in New Orleans East, where we’ve built 83 new homes and completed 37 repair projects for homeowners in need. There’s still so much more work to be done, and it’s only possible with your support. 100% of your gift to NOAHH stays in New Orleans to create real change. Be a part of our trinity and donate or volunteer today!
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Junior League of New Orleans Diaper Bank 4319 Carondelet Street » New Orleans » www.jlnodiaperbank.org
(504) 891-5845
Imagine having to choose between diapering and feeding your child. Imagine being unable to send your child to daycare due to an inadequate supply of diapers for the day. This is the reality for one in three mothers in the U.S. Provide one small thing that makes a big difference. Your donation of diapers keeps babies healthy and in daycare to ensure parents can attend work and school.
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The Junior League of New Orleans Diaper Bank helps families from the bottom up. As part of our focus to Advance the Wellbeing of Women, we hope to provide over 300,000 diapers by June 2017 to women and families throughout Metropolitan New Orleans.
Donate diapers Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at JLNO Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. JLNO accepts new or opened packages in all sizes. To make a monetary contribution, visit www.jlnodiaperbank.org. JLNO will leverage all financial donations to purchase high volume, deeply discounted diapers. One dollar purchases six diapers. Also, visit our website to learn more about how you can host a diaper drive.
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana 3801 Canal Street, Suite 325 » New Orleans, LA 70119 Louisiana loses a football field of land every hour. That’s 16 square miles of hurricane protection, wildlife habitat and infrastructure security every single year. We need you to be engaged at every level—without your help Louisiana will suffer. This Holiday Season is the perfect time to remember the importance of our coastal forests, swamps, marshes and beaches. These natural wonders provide amazing recreational opportunities, spectacular seafood, wildlife habitat, protection from storms and economic vitality though energy production and industrial development. We could lose all of this without real progress to restore our coast. The greatest gift we can give ourselves is a healthy coast. Give the gift of coastal restoration. Become a member of CRCL and be a part of CRCL’s efforts to rebuild and restore our coast. As a member, you will help to plant native marsh plants and trees, help continue our Oyster Shell Recycling Program, ensure that our policy makers protect coastal restoration funding and help to protect Louisiana’s communities and infrastructure from future storms.
To Donate or Volunteer: Visit CRCL.org
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Emeril Lagasse Foundation (504) 212-2222
829 St. Charles Ave » New Orleans » www.emeril.org Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501c(3) public charity headquartered in New Orleans. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition and arts education. Since its inception, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has granted more than $7.5 million to a number of New Orleans- area organizations including St. Michael Special School, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Second Harvest Food Bank, Café Reconcile, Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, Liberty’s Kitchen and Café Hope.
WAYS TO DONATE: Donate securely online at emeril.org and follow us @ EmerilOrg on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest on ways to get involved.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Foundation recently hosted its annual fundraising weekend on November 4-5, featuring its signature events, Boudin, Bourbon & Beer and Carnivale du Vin. This weekend raised $3 million to support children’s education and non-profit organizations. Stay tuned for 2017 dates.
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Ozanam Inn 843 Camp Street » New Orleans, LA 70130 » www.ozanaminn.org As a special work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, our immediate priority is to offer aid and comfort to the poor and needy men, women and children within our community by providing basic human needs such as; food, shelter and clothing. While the foundation of our mission, this is only part of the work we do at Ozanam Inn. We work with individuals to move them from homelessness and hopelessness to independent living and a renewed feeling of self-worth. Through case management and counseling, job and life skills training, physical, mental and dental healthcare treatment, legal counsel, and more, we work to meet each client’s needs and create a path for success. The ultimate goal being independence and a home to call their own. Although a faith based organization, no religious observances are required in order to receive services. All services are free of charge; without regard to race, gender, creed or ethnic or social background.
WAYS TO DONATE:
Monetary donations and donations of clothing, food & household items are accepted. Donate at www.ozanaminn.org
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Email volunteer@ozanaminn.org
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Drew’s Tunes (504) 202-5145
P.O. Box 840212 » New Orleans, LA 70184 » www.drewstunes.org Drew’s Tunes is a non-profit 501c3, based in New Orleans, LA. Drew’s Tunes was founded to honor the life of Drew Boswell by providing musical instruments to children, exposing them to local musicians, and supporting research into SUDC. Drew’s Tunes was founded by Devron and Georgia Boswell in the days following the sudden death of their 15 month old son, Drew Joseph Boswell. Drew loved music. Drew’s Tunes is dedicated to helping the children of New Orleans experience the joy of music. Drew’s Tunes has donated over 1,000 musical instruments to music programs for young people, as well as providing financial support for those programs. Drew’s Tunes also sponsors musical performances for children. In just over 2 years of operation, Drew’s Tunes has donated over $110,000 to support its mission, with the majority going to support the musical enrichment of children in New Orleans. A donation to Drew’s Tunes allows children the opportunity to learn and make beautiful music.
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Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans 3400 Bienville St., Suite B » www.CISNewOrleans.org
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools (CIS) places full-time professional Site Coordinators inside New Orleans public schools where they connect students to resources that keep them in school. We serve more than 6,000 students in 16 public schools. Whether it’s a mentor, tutor, eyeglasses, books, uniforms, counseling, or mental health support, we do whatever it takes to keep students on a path toward graduation. Last year, 98% of our students stayed in school, 87% promoted or graduated, and 85% met their academic goals. We’re recruiting mentors to spend an hour a week with students at their schools, as well as volunteers to staff events such as book giveaways and eye exams. Your time or financial support will help change the picture of education in our city. Call 504-486-8002 to volunteer.
(504) 486-8002
WAYS TO GIVE:
Online at www.CISNewOrleans.org, mail a check to: PO Box 792800, New Orleans, LA 70179, or call Sara Massey at 504-494-4435. SCAN TO DONATE
Tipitina’s Foundation 6401 Stars and Stripes Blvd. » New Orleans » www.tipitinasfoundation.org Join the parade of donors who have placed $3.15 million worth of instruments in the hands of New Orleans’ future musicians. Tipitina’s Foundation supports Louisiana and New Orleans’ irreplaceable music community and preserves the state’s unique musical cultures. The Foundation grew out of the Tipitina’s music venue, a revered New Orleans cultural icon that continues to be instrumental in the development and promotion of Louisiana music around the world. Tipitina’s Foundation promotes childhood music education, the professional development of adult musicians, and the increased profile and viability of Louisiana music as a cultural, educational, and economic resource. Your investment will place instruments in Louisiana public school music programs, provide weekend workshop opportunities to our youth, and underwrite an afterschool program for students interested in becoming professional musicians.
WAYS TO DONATE:
Give the gift of music at www.tipitinasfoundation.org/donate Thank you to our donors who are instrumental in our efforts, we are looking forward to a great 2017!
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Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans (504) 482-2130
4152 Canal Street » New Orleans » www.voagno.org Volunteers of America helps those in need rebuild their lives and reach their potential. Our 20 human services programs enable us to support and empower our community’s most vulnerable—children, families, seniors, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Through our caring staff and volunteers, we create forever families through our adoption program; ensure at-risk children’s academic development through Fresh Food Factor’s nutritious school meal program; and empower older youth to be emotionally and mentally healthier through mentoring programs. We support the “differently abled” to live in their own homes or lead active lives in our community homes. Our work with veterans gives them hope through stable housing, job training and supportive services. And, our programs for seniors help them age with options. Since 1896, Volunteers of America has addressed the most challenging issues of the day and developed innovative solutions to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in the community. Your support and generosity helps us to serve more than 55,000 in 16 southeast Louisiana parishes. To learn more, visit voagno.org or call 504-482-2130.
WAYS TO DONATE: Donate at www.voagno.org/donations
Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation info@btdfoundation.org » btdfoundation.org The mission of the Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation is to raise mental health awareness through advocacy, education, and music. The foundation began in 2014 after the suicide of Brett Thomas Doussan, a friend to everyone with a seemingly happy life and promising future. In memory of Brett and to everyone affected by depression and other mental illnesses, we extend our outreach to raise awareness and end the stigma. We proudly support the Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Unit, the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic & Assistance Foundation, and local chapters of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). Go to btdfoundation.org to learn more, find help, and get involved. Also, check out our Music for the Mind Campaign page featuring musicians talking about how music has impacted their lives. Plan to join us at our annual fundraisers – Play It FOREward golf event, Notes for Hope mini-music festival, and Battle of the Sands volleyball tournament.
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Community Works of Louisiana 3900 General Taylor » New Orleans » www.communityworksla.org
(504) 522-2667
Community Works of Louisiana is dedicated to building a community of healthy and creative learners through our afterschool and summer programs that integrate arts, recreation, and educational support. We accomplish this by providing project based classes like STEM, dance, music, cooking, sports, chess, career-visioning, and more that connect to students’ school day academics. Since 2009, Community Works programs have served over 3,000 youth throughout our city. Our program strengthens students’ self confidence and attitude about school, engages students who may not benefit from traditional methods of teaching, and shapes students into becoming leaders in their community. Contact us about student art work displays for your business. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed: @CWLAorg Are you interested in working with youth during after school hours? Contact us for opportunities for yourself or business.
WAYS TO DONATE:
Donate now at www.communityworksla.org and help keep youth engaged following the end of the school day.
ricRACK, Inc.
(Repurposed and Altered Costumes for Kids) (504) 218-5205 2359 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 » www.ricracknola.com
WE HAVE SHARED WORK STUDIOS FOR THOSE WHO NEED COSTUME WORK SPACE.
ricRACK’s mission is to expose youth to the costuming arts using repurposed goods.
prepping class materials, assisting during the Halloween Costume Giveaway or annual Wardrobe Sale.
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Monetary and donations of costumes, accessories, fabric, and sewing machines.
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Save Our Cemeteries (504) 525-3377 1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 415 New Orleans » www.saveourcemeteries.org Save Our Cemeteries was founded in 1974 and is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting the historic cemeteries of New Orleans through restoration, education, and advocacy. Programs include restoration of tombs and cemetery clean-ups, cemetery walking tours in St. Louis Cemetery Nos. 1 and 2, a quarterly lecture series, an annual day long cemetery seminar, a 1 mile, 5K “A Run Through History” in historic Metairie Cemetery, and a Soiree.
Leading Educators (504) 300-9010 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA 70113 info@leadingeducators.org » www.leadingeducators.org
Mission: Leading Educators develops leadership and instructional skills of teachers, improving the quality of teaching and learning taking place in their classrooms and schools. Leading Educators works in high-needs schools to challenge historical and systemic inequities in education, focusing on providing all students with the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. We put students first with the simple vision: Great schools for all students. To join us in this work, please visit: http://www.leadingeducators.org/supportus
WAYS TO GIVE:
http://www.leadingeducators.org/supportus
JOIN US:
Facebook: facebook.com/LeadingEducators/ Twitter: twitter.com/leadingeds
Second Harvest Food Bank (504) 734-1322
700 Edwards Ave » New Orleans www.no-hunger.org One in five people in Louisiana are at risk of hunger. Second Harvest’s mission is to end hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. With the support of people like you, we provide more than 28 million meals annually, serving 100,000 individuals each month. Every $1 donation provides 3 meals to a family in need.
WAYS TO GIVE: Online, by mail & by phone.
Magnolia Community Services Inc. (504) 731-1362
100 Central Avenue » Jefferson www.mcs-nola.org Magnolia Community Services, Inc. (formerly the Magnolia School) provides life and job skills training, safe and accessible housing in 39 group homes and independent/ family home settings, recreation, sports and wellness services to uphold the dignity and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome.
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To provide the highest quality of service, leadership and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Greater New Orleans area. G A M B I T ’ S
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New Orleans Museum of Art (504) 658-4100
1 Collins Diboll Circle » New Orleans www.noma.org
Gulf Restoration Network 330 Carondelet St, Suite 300 New Orleans » www.healthygulf.org
(504) 525-2518
Give a gift that will last for generations. Trips to the woods, swamps and marshes provide generously for our tables. Our rich, southern harvest depends on clean water and healthy wetlands. Rivers, swamps and marshes sustain and nourish us, our families and out culture.
The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution, housing nearly 40,000 objects spanning five centuries of history, art and culture.
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NOMA is committed to preserving, presenting, and enriching its collections and renowned sculpture garden; offering innovative experiences for learning and interpretation; and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures.
This year donate to Gulf Restoration Network and protect what you love — future generations will thank you. Scan to donate:
WAYS TO GIVE:
Become a member today, or give a gift of membership to friends and family, to support NOMA and visit the museum year-round. Or donate to the NOMA Annual Fund, which provides support for our collection, exhibitions and educational programs for art lovers of all ages. Visit noma.org/support.
Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO) (504) 733-5539
824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 154 New Orleans, La 70123 » www.cagno.org
Foundation for Entertainment Development & Education 3923 Bienville St. » New Orleans, LA 70119 bestofneworleans.com/fede
(504) 483-3129
Last year over 3000 children & adults participated in educational programs supported by FEDE. Please donate today to ensure these local arts programs can continue!
HOW TO GIVE: CAGNO supports local cancer patients by funding necessities crucial to their healing and improving their quality of life. Since 1959, CAGNO has worked to reduce the burden of cancer for patients and their families. A diagnoses of cancer can be costly; without CAGNO, these services must be met by family or friends or not met at all. Providing support empowers patients to continue on their path to recovery.
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Tour De Lis- Spring 2017 Viva La Cure- August 2017
Donate online: bestofneworleans.com/fede By Phone: 504-483-3129 Or by using this QR code
WAYS TO GIVE: Donate by phone, by mail or online
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2016 GRANT RECIPIENT DANCING GROUND’S STUDENTS FROM ARISE ACADEMY. P H O T O C R E D I T JE R E M Y TA UR I C
YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT FEDE BY ATTENDING OUR EVENTS: • Tribute to the Classical Arts January 27th • Big Easy Awards April 24th 2016
Girls on the Run New Orleans 5k www.gotrnola.org
(504) 272-7786
Join us for familyfriendly and noncompetitive 5k that is open to ALL walkers, runners, skippers and strollers! Celebrate the goal of crossing the 5k finish-line!
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans P.O. Box 26057 (504) 464-5733 New Orleans, 70186 info@asgno.org » www.asgno.org
What you give to ASGNO, stays in GNO!
Donate NOW at www.asgno.org/donate
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GIVING DATES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 , 2016
AAAneurysm Outreach 1441 Canal Street (504) 598-5241 Suite 424 New Orleans, 70112 » www.aoutreach.org
#GivingTuesday
Project Homecoming 2221 Filmore Avenue (504) 942-0444 New Orleans, 70122 www.projecthomecoming.net /donate info@projecthomecoming.net
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017
GiveNOLA Day
A simple ultrasound screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm can save you from this silent killer. www.aoutreach.org for information about our Jan. 21, 2017 free screening.
Irish Cultural Museum www.ICMnola.com
(504) 302-1382
The museum’s mission is to share the impact that the Irish and their culture have had on the city of New Orleans, through educational exhibits of all kinds. Find us at 933 Conti St.
Be a part of building New Orleans now - inspiring hope through homeownership, meaningful construction training, and the preservation of our neighborhoods through affordable rentals.
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National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) Woman’s New Life Center 3032 Ridgelake Dr., (504) 496-0212 Suite 101 » Metairie, LA 70002 » www.womansnewlife.com
Support women in need. WNLC offers FREE services to women in unplanned pregnancies: professional counseling and case management, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and more. Donate NOW at www.womansnewlife.com/donate.
BreakOUT!
1001 S. Broad St. #119 (504) 252-9025 New Orleans, LA 70125 info@youthbreakout.org
BreakOUT! is a youth-led organization building the power of LGBTQ youth of color in New Orleans through leadership development, youth organizing, and healing justice!
TO DONATE:
www.youthbreakout.kindful.com
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Humane Society of Louisiana PO Box 740321 » New Orleans, 70174 info@humanela.org
Defending all animals from cruelty, neglect and mistreatment. Please DONATE to help us save lives! www.HumaneLA.org/donate
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