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Join our network of changemakers.

Sidney Coleman, Executive Assistant at the

New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter

When you donate today or pledge to make a monthly contribution, you join the network of Strong Citizens

who are committed to a brighter future in New Orleans. Your support makes it possible for students to develop

and maintain important programming that promotes resilience among youth experiencing poverty and violence.

Any amount that you can give will be cherished and used intentionally.

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OUR PARTNERS

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How Your Gift Makes a Difference...

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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*All costs are estimates based on prior successful events

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