The Nola Files
The Nola FilesDoing Good - Featuring the great organizations we have had the pleasure to work with, those of us helping New Orleans tackle it's many issues / Curious Tourist - Some common questions about the city we hear from visitors / Interviews - Our chance to talk to interesting follks in hte community / The Index - This is a rolling A-Z of topics that have shaped the city / The Dirt - Our own ramblings, experiences and opinions
Before Covid hit New Orleans, the Krewe of Red Beans was known for their Lundi Gras Parade. The Krewe's organizer, Devin De Wulf happens to be happily married to an ER doctor...
Ellis Marsalis was an integral part of the New Orleans tradition of passing on a passion for music to the next generation. Born in New Orleans in 1934, he grew up in the small, working-class, music...
This organization is one of our partners at ScreensforGood.com. WWOZ 90.7 FM is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station, a community radio station currently operating out of the French Market Co...
The Watering Hole Foundation + Ana For Elephants
It all started with a trip to Africa. Artist and conservationist, Alex Beard, founded The Watering Hole Foundation in 2012 to help preserve endangered elephants in Northern Kenya. The WHF is ded...
Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation
Propeller was founded in 2009 to carry the momentum of rebuilding post-Katrina, into tackling systemic issues that existed long before the storm hit.They provide a social, environmental, and econo...
Happiness to spare. The Happy Bowlers was founded in 1991 as a unified bowling league to help stimulate young adults with special needs. Happy Bowlers is a member of the ASAP Foundation, which eng...
Habitat for Humanity of Durham
Durham Habitat builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter for low-income families in need of safe and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside v...
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. As the top nonprofit homebuilder in the greater Los Angeles area with five cons...
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville
1988 - to build homes, communities, and hope Habitat for Humanity knows that without a solid foundation, you cannot build a house—or a life. At HabiJax, a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, we h...
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Here we share things we find interesting about New Orleans and the Gulf South, organizations and people that deserve more attention and answer some questions about the area.
