New Orleans Projects
| Organization | Project Description | Project Status | Project Cost | Funds Needed |
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New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School |
The school’s Outdoor Activity Area for physical education and classroom activities will be rebuilt. |
Completed September 2007. |
$60,000 |
Fully funded |
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New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School |
By bringing in expert instructors to teach specialized classes, the Professional Electives Program provides opportunities for students to pursue a greater depth of study in such areas as geology, environmental science, engineering and photography. |
Funded December 2008. Programs underway. |
$140,000 |
Fully funded |
|
New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School |
Summer Science Internships place students in real-world research and business environments. |
Completed August 2008. |
$41,000 |
Fully funded |
|
Edible Schoolyard at Green Charter School and New Orleans Charter Middle School |
The Edible Schoolyard integrates organic gardening and fresh seasonal cooking into a school’s curriculum, culture and food programs. Funding will complete the construction of an Edible Schoolyard at Green Charter School and begin one at New Orleans Charter Middle School. |
Funding completed December 2008. Construction to be completed during 2008-2009 school year. |
$257,500 |
Fully funded |
|
Greater New Orleans Rebuild Child Care Collaborative |
The Royal Castle Child Development Center serves up to 100 pre-school children in a hard-hit area of New Orleans. It will be rebuilt and upgraded. |
Completed December 2007. |
$73,000 |
Fully funded |
|
New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) |
Pontchartrain Park will receive new lighting for its football and baseball fields, and its concession building/community center will be fully restored. |
Completed August 2008. |
$127,550 |
Fully funded |
|
Lusher Charter School |
The school’s Athletic Field will be rebuilt, providing an important community venue for football, soccer, baseball and softball competition. |
Construction started January 2009. Completion planned for May, 2009. |
$671,000 |
Fully funded |
|
Lusher Charter School |
A Weight Room will be constructed for use by the school’s student-athletes. |
Completed November 2007. |
$39,000 |
Fully funded |
|
New Orleans Outreach |
A Community Involvement Assessment will be conducted to evaluate and quantify the effect of community involvement on school educational performance. |
Assessment completed. Results under study. |
$100,000 |
$30,000 |
|
New Orleans Outreach |
Funding will provide several schools with needed resources for After-school Classes, Tutoring, Reading Programs, Teacher Assistance and Parent Support Teams. |
Awaiting remaining funding for 2008-2009 school year. |
$200,000 |
$125,000 |
|
Best Buddies Louisiana |
This global charity will provide expanded Programming and Support for children with intellectual disabilities in New Orleans. |
First part of funding received. Program development underway. |
$78,000 |
$35,000 |
|
Beacon of Hope Resource Center |
Beacon will expand its efforts to provide Information, Resources and Support for New Orleans residents trying to rebuild their homes and communities. |
Funding received December 2008. |
$60,000 |
Fully funded |
