Repairing the world starts with helping our neighbors.
We know what it's like to struggle with the aftermath of disaster, and last Friday, through our Humana Nourish Program: Presented by Metairie Bank, JNOLA, and JNEXT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans immediately acted to distribute requested supplies to evacuees at the Sheraton and Marriott hotels in downtown New Orleans.
On Monday, we convened a statewide task force, including representatives from the Lake Charles and Alexandria Jewish communities, to assess the needs of our neighbors and to map out our next steps.
Here are some ways in which you can help our neighbors in southwest and central Louisiana right now:
Financial and Supply Donations
The Jewish Federations of Greater New Orleans, Greater Baton Rouge, and North Louisiana, and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana, have partnered to create a relief fund for our neighbors in areas impacted by Hurricane Laura. We are collecting funds for both short term and long term needs.
The synagogues in both Lake Charles and Alexandria were badly damaged, and many Jewish residents of southwest Louisiana have lost their homes and businesses as a result of the the hurricane.
100% of all funds donated will be distributed to those in need.
  • More evacuees have arrived in New Orleans, and are spread out around multiple hotels in the city. A number of nonprofit organizations and mutual aid groups are helping consolidate asks and supply drives, including the United Way. The City of New Orleans, meanwhile, has activated a Family Resource Center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Hall B (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) to connect medical, behavioral health, and social services to evacuees. Text WELCOMENOLA to 888777 to receive text alerts. The City has also mobilized a NOLA Ready Volunteer Corps to help with passing out donations in a centralized resource fair.

  • Jewish Family Service is equipped to offer telehealth therapy sessions to those impacted by the storm. JFS is also prepared to serve as a clearinghouse for information, referrals, case management, and can assist with completing documentation requesting financial assistance.

  • Jewish Children's Regional Service is collecting gift cards to stores like Walmart, Target, Lowe's and Home Depot. JNOLA is likely following suit in a coordinated effort.


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Centralized Resources


The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is also creating a centralized resource webpage, which will be housed on its website beginning later today, September 2. Any organization or congregation needing to post needs and/or offered resources can submit information to Caitrin Gladow at [email protected].