Help us raise money for our general programming!
Sidney Coleman, Executive Assistant at the
New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter
This fundraising campaign aims to fund Strong City's general programming for this semester to help us expand our impact and progress our mission. All your donations will go toward supporting the needs of our local partners: the New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter, the Youth Empowerment Project, Save Our Youth, and more.
We appreciate any and all donations and thank you in advance for your support of this important cause!
How Your Gift Makes a Difference...
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
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
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
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
*All costs are estimates based on prior successful events