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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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New Orleans Nonprofits and Charities
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Cajun Navy Relief
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.98 stars 50 reviews
wedobetter wrote:
I worked with the cajun navy during Hurricane Harvey on their social media team. What we would do is find where people were posting online saying they or their family was in trouble, get phone numbers from them, and find out how high the waters were.... more »
Disaster Aid
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Humane Society Of Louisiana Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.92857 stars 42 reviews
Mary240 wrote:
Not exactly a main-stream group. Did not seem well organized here locally in New Orleans. more »
Animals
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Heart N Hands
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.95833 stars 24 reviews
hnh2020 wrote:
We love the work of Heart N Hands and how they focus on educating girls about heart health and how to love their hearts! Making an impact in the community. more »
Children & Youth
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Animal Rescue New Orleans Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.45455 stars 22 reviews
Bunches M. wrote:
THIS GROUP IS ALWAYS POSTING ABOUT PETS WAITING TO BE ADOPTED, AS WELL AS HAPPY TAILS AND UPDATES. I WORKED AT A NO KILL SHELTER FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER SAW THEM DO THIS KIND OF OUTREACH. I WOULD BE HONORED TO VOLUNTEER FOR THEM IF I WASN'T 2 HOURS AWAY.... more »
Animals
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The Brooke Erin Posey Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 12 reviews
rekostik wrote:
The Brooke Erin Posey Foundation truly embraced the chance to pivot with their Swim For Brooke Swim-a-Thon. I loved how they found creative ways for children and adults to participate from afar and raise money for a children's charity. It was fun and... more »
Philanthropy
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Jai Bhakti Yoga Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 11 reviews
Mary Ann T. wrote:
I heard about this organization on Facebook. As a retiree, who was undergoing double knee replacements it was about a year before I actually got to a class. It had been decades since I had practiced any yoga. This first class was wonderful. Christina... more »
Mental Health
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Ndr Bobcat Alumni Association
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 10 reviews
drtaylor725 wrote:
I'm a Board member of the NDR Bobcats Alumni Association. NDR is F. T. Nicholls, Renaissance, and F. A. Douglass Senior High School. The alumni association is all about helping the currently enrolled students with scholarships to post-secondary endorses,... more »
Children & Youth
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Audubon Nature Institute Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 10 reviews
jmjb42005 wrote:
my daughter has volunteered as a zookeeper since 4 grade she is now a junior in college they not only help the animals but the kids become well rounded we have grown more socially and environmentally friendly and we would like to thank you for giving... more »
Animals
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Healthy Gulf dba Gulf Restoration Network
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.5 stars 10 reviews
vicki9698 wrote:
I worked for the Gulf Restoration Network between 2002 and 2006. I had an amazing time working to protect the Gulf's wetlands, rivers, and streams. It was a wonderful experience to be able to engage citizens in efforts to protect the environment. It... more »
Environment
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Louisiana SPCA
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.14286 stars 7 reviews
Mary240 wrote:
Although this organization runs animal control for New Orleans and is a kill shelter...they do a lot of work to prevent - as much as possible, putting down the animals. Their support of TNR for feral cats is very good and they also hold TNR workshops.... more »
Animals
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Green Light New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 6 reviews
Terry Walker wrote:
I volunteered with GLNO nearly a year ago today and the experience was so positive that we have now helped to extend their concept to South Carolina with the sub-group Green Light South Carolina. The goals of this organization are to change every incandescent... more »
Environment
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HIGH VOLTAGE
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 6 reviews
dech5704 wrote:
This is a nonprofit that really knows how to maximize their resources in the support of at risk youth. more »
Arts & Culture
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Bonfolk Giving Good
- Location:
- Elmwood, LA
5 stars 5 reviews
kpatters78 wrote:
I am a program director at Unity Recovery, a non-profit recovery community organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We offer recovery support services and drop-in centers free of charge for individuals seeking recovery support, information, or... more »
Human Services
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Jesus Project Ministries / Apple Street Learning Center
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 5 reviews
makay.la wrote:
i’ve worked with jesus project ministries for over 8 years now, and have seen first hand the innumerable lives they have changed. mine included! more »
Children & Youth
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AIDSLaw of Louisiana
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.8 stars 5 reviews
nolalala wrote:
AIDSLaw does wonderful work for a community that is very much in need. It was a pleasure to work with the staff, they were very easy to work with and obviously very committed to their clients. more »
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Common Ground Relief, Inc.
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
2.66667 stars 3 reviews
zorro wrote:
Apparently school children are not a protected class of people because Common Ground has partnered with UNITY and the Gulf Coast Housing Partnership in New Orleans to place 42 junkies, alcoholics and transients across the street from John McDonough High... more »
Civil Rights
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Louisiana Bar Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 3 reviews
msimar wrote:
The best! Civil legal aid would not be possible without the LBF! more »
Crime & Law
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Cafe Reconcile
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
RileyGlen wrote:
The signature Life Skills & Workforce Development Program consists of 15 months of training, including: • Life Skills Class (3 weeks), • Hands-on Workforce Training in our neighborhood café (6 weeks), • An internship with one of... more »
Children & Youth
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Orleans Sheriff's Office Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 3 reviews
ral10000 wrote:
The Orleans sheriffs office foundation genuinely cares about the people of Orleans. They have been working incessantly to make the city a safer and better place which shows. When Ida hit, they toured every parish and brought food, water and supplies to... more »
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New Orleans Women & Childrens Shelter Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
Lisa_K2 wrote:
How Two Med Students Accepted What They Couldn't Change--and Changed What They Couldn't AcceptNew Orleans Women's Shelter Outreach Program, NOWSoutreach.orgI'm inspired by the two LSU Med students who ran for various class officer positions---and... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Kingsley House Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
kdunn wrote:
Kingsley House, with Dr Keith Liederman at the helm, serves the most vulnerable children and their families throughout Southeastern Louisiana. A member of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), they educate kids and strengthen families. For nearly... more »
Children & Youth
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Rebuilding Together New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
MizBliz wrote:
We just spent 4 days in New Orleans with Gonzaga University Alum group working on three different houses - two were paint jobs, but the third involved doing siding and building a fence. Getting to meet the homeowners and see their positive reactions to... more »
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Upturn Arts
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
1 stars 2 reviews
Iamanamerican wrote:
This was the WORST employer I’ve ever worked with. Ever. What were called micro aggressions pre pandemic can no longer hide as such and must be called out as bigoted and unjust! This nonprofit that prides itself in being equitable for the poor and undeserved... more »
Arts & Culture
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Lakeview Shepherd Center
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
pugwash wrote:
The Lakeview Shepherd Center (Lakeview Senior Adult Ministry) is a wonderful nonprofit resource center for seniors. There are daily classes with regular outings to museums and other points of interest. I have learned how to make a quilt, crochet and... more »
Human Services
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NO/AIDS Task Force
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
M.Anonymous wrote:
I receive my healthcare from NO/AIDS Task Force. This organization truly saves lives - it saved mine. Their services are the best in New Orleans. "Compassion" is the word that comes to mind. I am grateful for all the support I have received. more »
Education
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Cancer Association Of Greater New Orleans Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
Sharon L.2 wrote:
I only became familiar with CAGNO in the past year. I am amazed at the many events they host and how the proceeds do go for cancer patients, I had a friend recently who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, He was also going through financial difficulties.... more »
Health
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People Program
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
Evelyn S.2 wrote:
I am attending my third semester at the People Program. I have thoroughly enjoyed my classes. I have discovered a new hobby (jewelry making) that I love, love, love! I have had fun with friends. I have met a lot of really nice people. I have taken advantage... more »
Human Services
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Second Chance Living Pmi Corporation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
morrish wrote:
Wonderful volunteer experience with women reintegrating back into society. The organization was able to work with my schedule. more »
Human Services
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Shine Your Light Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
LoveChild1 wrote:
This program was life changing...I was living in a shelter and later on moved in with a relative... I had left another state to better myself but actually hit rock bottom. It was Holiday time and I use to cry myself to sleep because I didnt have anything... more »
Education
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Queens Of Africa United International Foundation USA
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
professionalservices wrote:
Queens of Africa United International Foundation USA 501c3 currently has a transparency Silver Seal with Candid GuideStar. There Founder and CEO Ms. Alaina or Queen Mother Adjoa Alaina definitely have a compassion for helping others in destitute situations... more »
Human Services
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SHARED HOUSING OF NEW ORLEANS INC
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
stewartsharedhousingofneworleansorg wrote:
Shared Housing of New Orleans keeps elderly and/or disabled homeowners from going to nursing homes that do not want to or need to be there. They are matched with individuals who need a place to live. There is an even exchange of room and board by the... more »
Health
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Casa New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
NOLA1 wrote:
CASA New Orleans does a great job of serving the children that enter foster care in Orleans Parish. They also doa great job supporting volunteers. The volunteers do life changing work for the kids! more »
Civil Rights
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NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS CLINIC & ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
Hudsonnola wrote:
The New Orleans Musicians and Assistance Foundation operates under a commitment of caring for all musicians, tradition bearers such as the Mardi Gras Indians and gospel singers, dancers, writers, visual artists and their families.The Director... more »
Arts & Culture
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NEW ORLEANS SPEECH & HEARING CENTER
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
Callie Fitzgerald wrote:
I have been working with NOSHC for a little over four years. I have grown to know and love many wonderful children and their families. We provide screening at many public and private schools. We provide therapy at several schools and many Head Start... more »
Health
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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
Apostropheez wrote:
New Orleans is still going through a rebuild, and my experiences with Habitat for Humanity makes me feel as if there is a difference being made. I worked in the ReStore ( All the money from the store goes to building Houses as I gathered) and worked on... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Limitless Vistas Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 1 review
abreaux1020 wrote:
This organization has helped me overcome fear in working together with groups. Being a true team is what has helped get so many things done, and getting things done is exactly what I was taught to do here. It is fun, sociable, and will bring a strong... more »
Education
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Human Services
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Dress for Success New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Dress for Success New Orleans is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support,... more »
Job Training
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Longue Vue House And Gardens Corporation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To preserve and use the historical and artistic legacy of longue vue and its creators to educate and inspire people to pursue... more »
Arts & Culture
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Louisiana Spca Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To be operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform functionsof and to carry out the purposes of the louisiana society for... more »
Animals
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PUENTES NEW ORLEANS Inc.
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Puentes New Orleans mission is to build assets and create access for and with Latinos of the Greater New Orleans area through... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Human Services
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Jericho Road Housing Initiative
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative of New Orleans is a neighborhood-based nonprofit homebuilder that provides families... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Human Services
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American-Italian Renaissance Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To honor and celebrate the American Italian Culture of Louisiana, past present, and future. We offer a Italian Language classes,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Emergency Legal Responders
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Emergency Legal Responders’ mission is to promote streamlined accessibility for disaster victims in need of legal services. We... more »
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Plessy And Ferguson Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Plessy and Ferguson Foundation is committed to teaching the history and repercussions of the landmark Supreme Court case,... more »
Civil Rights
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YOUTH RESTORATION INC
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To utilize stem (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), to build a foundation and confidence, to develop problem solving... more »
Education
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LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to provide resources and advocacy that foster community development and social and economic justice efforts to... more »
Civil Rights
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Nami New Orleans Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Assistance to the mentally ill more »
Mental Health
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JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER OF LOUISIANA
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana tackles deficiencies in the post-conviction phase of the criminal justice system... more »
Crime & Law
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Arts & Culture
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Youth Yoga Nola
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Youth Yoga Nola is a sports-based youth development non-profit that shares the tools of meditation and yoga with youth involved... more »
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NetWork Volunteers
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission To create meaningful volunteer experiences that build investment in, commitment to, and capacity of the Greater New... more »
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Adat Yeshua Synagogue
- Location:
- Harahan, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Adat Yeshua New Orleans welcomes Jewish and Non-Jewish people to find a spiritual home in Messianic Judaism. more »
Religion
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National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana is the major statewide voluntary non-profit health organization dedicated to preventing... more »
Health
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Easter Seals Louisiana Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To assist children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities achieve independence. more »
Disabilities
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide comfort and care to children & families by supporting the ronald mcdonald house, a home away from home for families... more »
Health
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UNITED SAINTS RECOVERY PROJECT
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the United Saints'' Recovery Project is to help revitalize economically distressed neighborhoods of New Orleans... more »
Homeless & Housing
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American Friends Of Siebenberg House Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote and encourage archaeological research and to preserve and promote public knowledge of and interest in the history of... more »
Philanthropy
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INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO) represents innocent prisoners serving life sentences in Louisiana and Mississippi, and... more »
Crime & Law
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Food
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The Broadmoor Development Corporation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The BDC is a non-profit community development corporation (CDC) created after Hurricane Katrina to support development projects... more »
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Leading Educators Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
We partner with school systems to build and sustain the conditions, teaching, and leadership to ensure that the students furthest... more »
Education
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Nonprofit Knowledge Works Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Strives to enhance the management capacity of the new orleans area nonprofit sector to provide information-driven, systemic and... more »
Human Services
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Arts & Culture
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Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To empower people with disabilities through employment, services and advocacy. more »
Disabilities
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Health
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KATRINA NATIONAL MEMORIAL PARK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission is to build a museum in New Orleans, Louisiana to provide a place to honor those who perished in Hurricane Katrina,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Families Helping Families Of Southeast Louisiana Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Families helping families of southeast louisiana, inc. Is a nonprofit corporation, operating primarily in orleans parish, organized... more »
Disabilities
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Health
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Human Services
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ARTIST INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION INC
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
We are an artist networking community and production company. Our mission is to act as a resource for both emerging and seasoned... more »
Arts & Culture
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GREATER NEW ORLEANS FAIR HOUSING ACTION CENTER INC
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The greater new orleans fair housing action center (gnofhac) is a private, non-profit civil rights organization established in... more »
Civil Rights
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Project Homecoming Inc.
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Community development focused on building resilient neighborhoods in the greater new orleans area through safe, durable, affordable,... more »
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Education
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Nu Angels
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
NuAngels is a nonprofit salon committed to enhancing the lives of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, by providing quality services... more »
Arts & Culture
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Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc
- Location:
- Harahan, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans is to educate and connect children and adults with disabilities,... more »
Civil Rights
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KEDILA FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide education and training to low income families. more »
Children & Youth
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Raising Queens Nola
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to impact girls in the New Orleans community by promoting opportunities for girls to thrive... more »
Children & Youth
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Covenant House New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional... more »
Children & Youth
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Sports
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Funny Bones Improv
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Funny Bones Improv is a registered 501c3 charitable organization. Our mission is to share the gifts and benefits of laughter... more »
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Urban League Of Louisiana
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To empower communities and help change lives for african americans and other emerging communities and groups. The urban league... more »
Civil Rights
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Talking About Motivation-TAM
- Location:
- NEW ORLEANS, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to provide guidance on life lessons. It's our duty to keep youths on the right path. We will educate, motivate,... more »
Children & Youth
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SBP
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To shrink time between disaster and recovery. more »
Mental Health
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New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To support and enhance the performance of the men and women of New Orleans EMS in their mission to provide excellence in prehospital... more »
Disaster Aid
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The Level Up Campaign
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Level Up Campaign's mission is to empower communities for short term development and long term resiliency through instruction,... more »
Children & Youth
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Sports
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The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To further the interest in the history of pharmacology and promote its further development for the benefit of the general public.... more »
Arts & Culture
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Children & Youth
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Kinship Center
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Adult day care and social services more »
Human Services
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Parents And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide supports to gay & lesbian people and their families more »
Civil Rights
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Center for Musical Development & Wellness
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
Center for Musical Development and Wellness (CMDW) promotes mental health and wellness for musicians and music lovers of all ages... more »
Arts & Culture
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Second Harvest Food Bank Of Greater New Orleans And Acadiana
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
To lead the fight against hunger and build food security in south louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education and... more »
Food
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START THE ADVENTURE IN READING INC
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
0 stars 0 reviews
STAIR?s mission is ? to increase the reading level of ?skill deficient? children; ? to increase each participant?s sense of self-esteem... more »
Education
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