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Gleason Initiative Foundation
You can support Steve Gleason and others in the fight against ALS. A special lithograph depicting the famous blocked punt from the night the Superdome reopened is now available and it’s the perfect gift for any Who Dat fan. Choose from a $50 version signed by artist Michael Hunt, a $370 version signed by several of Steve’s teammates and a $950 version signed by Drew Brees, Coach Payton and Steve Gleason himself. Proceeds benefit the Gleason Initiative Foundation.

Go to NolaFineArt.com or call 1-800-620-9117 for more info.

St. Baldrick's Foundation
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity commited to funding the mist promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Click here for info on St. Baldrick's events in the New Orleans area.

Go to StBaldricks.org for more info.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Help the American Cancer Society on March 4th by taking part in the New Orleans Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.

Go to RunRockNRoll.competitor.com/new-orleans for more info.

A Night to Make It Right
On March 10 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres will host “A Night to Make It Right” with special guests Randy Jackson and performances by Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, the Neville Brothers, Seal and local favorite Dr. John and friends. The benefit gala will raise vital funds for the completion of 150 environmentally friendly homes. A Night To Make It Right will attract political leaders, philanthropists, artists and entertainers, including Mayor Mitch Landrieu and host committee members Blake Lively, Chris Paul, Sean Penn and many others. New Orleans favorite John Besh is leading a team of celebrity chefs including Emeril Lagasse and Giada De Laurentiis to craft a dinner celebrating the finest culinary traditions of New Orleans and beyond. Comedian Aziz Ansari hosts the after party.

Go to the official website for more info.

2012 Walk MS
Walk to create a world free of MS Saturday March 24th at Audubon Park - 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA

Go to their official website for more info.

New Orleans International Beer Festival
Top of the Hops beer festival has moved from the North Shore to Champions Square and be renamed the New Orleans International Beer Festival presented by Abita. The festival features more than 150 international and craft beers, which are poured in two ounce samples. Again this year, Sam Adams hosts a “Brew University Education Area” with classes on home brewing, cooking with beer and pairing beer with food. New Orleans’ own NOLA Brewing Co. will also sponsor the Cask Beer Garden, which will serve unfiltered, limited edition beers.

Go to Ticketmaster.com for tickets and more info.

NOLA Pyrate Week 2012
NOLA Pyrate Week 2012 sails into New Orleans March 23 – April 1 for a gathering o’ Buccaneers, Corsairs, Privateers, Wenches, Doxies, Navvies, Land Lubbers, Musicians, Artisans…and anyone else in search o’ good food, good drink and good mates to share it with! We will be raising funds for wetlands restoration in South Louisiana and delivering it in person during the week…we also hope to be actively involved in some restoration efforts in Terrebonne Parish - at the very least, we will be journeying down to visit our mate Captain Wendy and her crew!

Go to the official website for more info.

Bike Easy
With its cohesive network of historic neighborhoods, flat terrain and subtropical climate, New Orleans has just about everything it needs to be a great bicycling city. Bike Easy is here to help do the rest and seal the deal. Bike Easy are a fast-growing, grassroots nonprofit hard at work making sure that riding a bike here is as easy, safe, and fun as it should be for everyone. Bike Easy is a volunteer-driven organization guided by a board of directors and energized by the participation of our ever-growing community of members. Through hands-on outreach, advocacy before government agencies and collaboration with diverse local organizations we’re helping to make bicycling an integral part of New Orleans life.

Go to BikeEasy.org for more info.

Zurich Golf Classic
April 23rd - April 29th.
Since becoming the title sponsor in 2005, Zurich has supported numerous local charities such as St. Michael Special School, St. Bernard Project, Café Reconcile and Ochsner to name a few. Zurich spearheaded a Toys R Us gift card drive to help disadvantaged youths, collaborated with then First Lady, Laura Bush, to provide books and donations for the Gulf Coast schools and assisted with numerous volunteer projects helping in the recovery efforts.

Go to ZurichGolfClassic.com for more info.

Drew Brees Foundation


The Brees Dream Foundation is focused on advancing research in the fight against cancer, and providing care, education and opportunities for children. Since July 2007, the Foundation has contributed over $5.0 million to some 50 organizations including: Lusher Charter School, New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School, Sam Green Edible Schoolyard, Best Buddies, Beacon of Hope, New Orleans Outreach, New Orleans area Habitat for Humanity, Covenant House, the Audubon Institute, and NORD/Pontchartrain Park.
In the last year, the foundation has made significant contributions to the Tad Gormley Stadium renovation project, Hope Lodge, Idea Village, and the New Orleans Ballet Association’s NORD/NOBA Center for Dance.
For more info, visit - DrewBrees.com  

Children's Hospital of New Orleans


So many ways to help a child at
Children's Hospital.
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Take the Pound For Pound Challenge
Second Harvest Food Bank is stepping up to the Challenge – with your help! Every year, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight. If you’ve made your resolution to drop some pounds, then join them in the Pound for Pound Challenge. You can help Louisianas who struggle with hunger while doing something good for yourself.

Volunteer New Orleans!


Looking for a way to help our community?  Here are some local charities and organizations who can use your help.


AIGA New Orleans - The New Orleans chapter of the professional association for design seeks volunteers for its upcoming events. Email volunteers@neworleans.aiga.org for details.


American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient-service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, (Westwego), 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345, www.cancer.org.


Animal Shelter - The nonprofit, no-kill shelter seeks volunteers to assist with office duties and animal care. Call or email arneworleans@aol.com for information. Animal Rescue New Orleans, 271 Plauche St., Harahan, (Harahan), 571-1900.


Another Life Foundation Volunteers - Another Life Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 543-3480 or anotherlifefoundation@hotmail.com or visit www.anotherlifefoundation.org.


Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors to area children. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other outings you both would enjoy. Call for information. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, (Central Business District), 309-7304 or (877) 500-7304, www.bbbssela.org.


Big Shirley's of New Orleans - The restaurant needs volunteers to help plan for a city-wide fishing trip for New Orleans youth. Call Michael at 994-5585 or 862-5858 for details. Big Shirley's of New Orleans, 1434 S. Carrollton Ave., (Carrollton/Riverbend), 862-5858.


CASA New Orleans - The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. Thorough training and support is provided. Call 522-1962 ext. 213 or email dhershberg@casaneworleans.org for information.


Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center - The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org for information.


Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses - The houses seek volunteers to serve as tour guides, cooking docents and more. Call 525-5661 or visit www.hgghh.org for information.


Hospice Volunteers - Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Jo-Ann Moore at 832-8111 for details. Harmony Hospice, 519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (Metairie), 832-8111.


Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers - The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com for details.


 Louisiana SPCA Volunteers - The Louisiana SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and complete a volunteer orientation to work directly with animals. Call or email Dionne Simoneaux at Dionne@la-spca.org. Dorothy Dorsett Brown LA/SPCA Campus, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., Algiers, (West Bank), 368-5191, www.la-spca.org.


lowernine.org Volunteers - lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower Ninth Ward and assist with basic carpentry, Sheetrocking, tiling and gardening. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org for details.


Meal Delivery Volunteers - Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at 888-5880 for details.


National World War II Museum - The museum is accepting applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call 527-6012 ext. 233 or email janet.mauer@nationalww2museum.org for details. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (Warehouse District), 527-6012, www.nationalww2museum.org.


NOMA Docents - The museum seeks volunteer docents for a two-year commitment as museum tour guides. Visit www.noma.org/docents or call 658-4113 for details. Deadline is Aug. 24. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans (Mid-City), 658-4100, www.noma.org.


Ochsner Medical Center - Ochsner seeks volunteers for patient care, clerical and service positions. Call 842-5085 or visit www.ochsner.org/volunteer for details.


Operation REACH Volunteers - Operation REACH and Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps seek college student volunteers from all over the country to assist in providing recreational and educational opportunities for New Orleans-area inner-city youth and their families. For information, visit www.thegyac.org and www.operationreach.org.


Public School Volunteers - New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are needed in the arts, academics, technology, recreation and life skills. Email jenny@nooutreach.org or call 654-1060 for information.


Senior Companion Volunteer - The council seeks senior volunteers to assist with personal and other daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Call for details. New Orleans Council on Aging, Annex Conference Room, 2475 Canal St., 821-4121, www.nocoa.org.


Shared Housing - Shared Housing of New Orleans seeks volunteers to work three to four hours a week. Visit www.sharedhousingofneworleans.org or call 228-1795 or 896-2575 for details.


Teen Suicide Prevention - The Teen Suicide Prevention Program seeks volunteers to help teach middle- and upper-school New Orleans students. The next training sessions are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 and 25. Call 831-8475 for details.


Touro Volunteer Services - The infirmary seeks adult volunteers to assist with the Family Surgery Lounge, Patient Information Desk, book and goody cart, hospital tours and health screenings. Call Volunteer Services at 897-8107 for information. Touro Volunteer Services, 1401 Foucher St., (Uptown), 897-8107, www.touro.com/content/careercamp.


Zoo Ambassadors - The zoo seeks volunteers to serve as ambassadors by talking to the public about exotic animals. Training sessions are held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Call 212-5194 or email zoovolunteers@auduboninstitute.org for information. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans (Uptown), (800) ITS-A-ZOO, www.auduboninstitute.org.





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