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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
4.97619 stars 42 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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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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Heart N Hands
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.95455 stars 22 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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Villalobos Rescue Center Pets in the Hood Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
3.47059 stars 17 reviews
senior advocate wrote:
The last IRS form 990 that is posted is from 2008??? That's a HUGE red flag. more »
Animals
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Humane Society Of Louisiana Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.76923 stars 13 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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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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Cross World Africa Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 11 reviews
TerriHancock77 wrote:
CWA is a wonderful and compassionate organization! They do so much good for people in Africa! From helping young girls with health issues to job training for young men in horrific unemployment areas. Bravo! more »
International
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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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Audubon Nature Institute Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 9 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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Take Paws Rescue
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
4.625 stars 8 reviews
DanielleCecchine wrote:
Take Paws Rescue is an amazing 501c3 non profit animal rescue in New Orleans, LA, run by a strong group of dedicated, mostly women, volunteers. TPR is a foster-based, all-breed rescue that has saved the lives of more than a thousand homeless animals to... more »
Animals
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The Brooke Erin Posey Foundation
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 7 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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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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Tipitinas Foundation Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 6 reviews
Foundation wrote:
The Foundation definitely supports childhood music education, the professional development of adult musicians, and the increased profile and viability of Louisiana music as a cultural, educational, and economic resource. more »
Arts & Culture
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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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HIGH VOLTAGE
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 4 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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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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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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New Orleans Center For Creative Arts Institute
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
Writer wrote:
I love everything about this organization. They provide great visual and performing arts programs. more »
Arts & Culture
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Unity Housing Inc
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
3 stars 2 reviews
zorro wrote:
UNITY moved in with Katrina and it has done more damage to New Orleans than 10 Katrinas could do. It soon partnered with Common Ground and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership. These three organizations have "profited" by growing their organizations in the... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Community Visions Unlimited
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
ellacombe2 wrote:
Community Visions Unlimited or cvunola.org is my favorite nonprofit in New Orleans. They have done tremendous work eliminating blighted housing and helping to restore neighborhoods. My favorite is their Utility Art Box project that was started after... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of New Orleans
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
5 stars 2 reviews
sharonemma1216 wrote:
Great organization! Enjoyed working with their people through the Plaqumemines Community CARE Center when I was on staff there. Very professional. more »
Mental Health
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Lakeview Shepherd Center Inc
- 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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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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