Today, as a community, we have been devastated by the news of the mass casualty incident that took place on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street in the early hours of the morning. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families suffering due to this tragic event. In times of tragedy, many want to reach out to find ways to help those in our community who are hurting.
“Through the New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund, we are raising money to help the families of the victims and survivors start to heal and recover from this heartbreaking tragedy. We are utilizing the tried-and-true avenues we use when responding to other disasters in our region,” said Andy Kopplin, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “Everyone has a job in times of disaster, and ours is raising money and deploying it to the most in need.”
“I’ve asked the Greater New Orleans Foundation to be the City’s official partner and take the lead on fundraising efforts for victims of this senseless tragedy,” said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “I ask everyone to find it in their hearts to give what they can. Thank you to the Foundation for always serving as a steadfast community partner for both our city and region.”
To assist the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by the tragedy, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, at the request of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and in partnership with other community leaders, has launched the New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund.
Supported by donations, the Fund will serve as a resource to provide assistance to the families of those whose lives were taken and those seriously injured or impacted by the tragedy.
As always, thanks to everyone for your generous support. In times like these when our community needs us most, generous people always step up to do their part, for which we are so grateful.
If you would prefer to give by check, please make your check payable to the Greater New Orleans Foundation, indicating “New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund” on the memo line.
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
919 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Memo Line: New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund