Help us feed 300+ New Orleans families this Thanksgiving.
Sidney Coleman, Executive Assistant at the
New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter
Your support before November 17th, 2024 will make it possible for families at the New Orleans Women and Children Shelter, Youth Empowerment Project, and Save Our Youth New Orleans to
gather around a Thanksgiving meal this year.
Any amount that you can give will be cherished and used intentionally.
When you donate today, you join the network of Strong Citizens who are committed to a brighter future for youth in New Orleans.
OUR PARTNERS
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How Your Gift Makes a Difference...
Enrichment Programs With CANO
Costs for activity materials add up to approximately $150 for each program. We aim to host a themed learning opportunity at least four times each semester
The cost of one furnished room for families in need of shelter at NOWCS begins at $3,500. Thanks to generous contributions, we were able to donate two rooms to NOWCS last year.
NOWCS Room Sponsorship
Thanks to the Keefe Family Foundation, we are able to host an annual Thanksgiving food drive for YEP and NOWCS families. Together, we strive to open up access to the experience of gathering around a wholesome Thanksgiving meal. If you are interested in supporting Strong City with a grant, please reach out to us at nola@mystrongcity.org
Annual Thanksgiving Drive
Decorations, snacks, and activities for holiday party add up to an estimated $150. Birthday cake and presents add up to approximately $75
Celebrations with NOWCS
Hosting students from YEP at a football game includes 50 tickets at $5 in our private section and 50 tickets at $10 for general seating. Another $750 goes towards catering the event and $200 covers transportation for our partners to and from campus
Programming at Tulane: Football Games with YEP
Also thanks to the Keefe Family foundation, we are able to host an annual spring festival for youth around our community. This is our largest event of the year. If you are interested in supporting Strong City with a grant, please reach out to us at nola@mystrongcity.org
Annual Field Day
Programming at Tulane:
Basketball Games
Last year we hosted 40 students from the Youth Empowerment Project to a Tulane men's basketball game. Each ticket costed $3, bringing out a total of $120 for tickets. The food provided for our attendees costed another $500
A booth at the New Orleans Bookfest includes purchasing books by a featured author to give away to attendees. Our booth also provides activities for attendees of the festival. The total for this programming costs $500
Programming at Tulane: Bookfest
*All costs are estimates based on prior successful events