Named after NOLA's famous Al Copeland, the Al Copeland Foundation is a great nonprofit to donate to. The foundation supports new local cancer research, education, and patient programs. This is needed because Louisiana has very high cancer rates and yet receives less than 1% national financial resources for research. The foundation has contributed of $18 million dollars into cancer research. alcopelandfoundation.org
Arc of Greater New Orleans
strives to provide opportunities for people with
intellectual disabilities to function and live to their fullest potentials. One
big way they do this is through Arc's Mardi Gras Recycle Center, which turns
recycling beads into much needed jobs. The nonprofit supports over 600
individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and more in five
different parishes. Visit their website to donate or volunteer. arcgno.org
The New Orleans Jazz
Museum longs to preserve and enhance the city's cultural
identity by providing diverse recourses to musicians and music lovers. You can
directly support the museum by going to their 4th Annual Improvisations Gala on
December 4. There will be performances by George Porter, Jr., Charmaine
Neville, and much more. New Orleans cuisine and auction items will also be
available. 400 Esplanade Ave., nolajazzmuseum.org/gala
Invest in a safer New Orleans by donating to the
New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation. Funds raised by the
foundation go towards assistance or support programs to help better the New
Orleans Police Department. These programs include Mounted and K-9 Support,
Recruitment, Training, Tragedy Fund, and more. You can even Adopt-A-Cop during
Carnival! nopjf.org
Founded by the son of New Orleans Saints
defensive back Bivian Lee, Jr., Son of a Saint's mission is to transform
the lives of fatherless boys in the Greater New Orleans area through
mentorships and development. You can directly support Son of a Saint by taking
part in their annual gala on December 9. It'll be at the Ritz-Carlton New
Orleans and is black tie optional. Visit their website for more info. 921
Canal St., eventbrite.com (Sold Out)
The Friends of City Park has been
committed to keeping City Park beautiful since 1979. Over the past decade, the
nonprofit has raised more than $3.8 million dollars for aspects of the park
like the Carousel, the Peristyle, the Conservatory of the Two Sisters, and
more. Visit their website to look into volunteering to help keep City Park
clean of litter. Keep NOLA green! friendsofcitypark.com
