Progress Report We’re happy to report that Renew NOLA has made fantastic progress in achieving our goal of raising $100,000 for local Greater New Orleans charities affected by Hurricane Katrina. Over the past three years since Katrina devastated the Greater New Orleans area, we’ve received donations from thousands of individuals and companies from all across the globe including such far away places as Italy, Holland, Germany, India and the Philippines. Combined, the generosity of these thousands of individuals has allowed us the privilege of donating just over $90,000 to two dozen Greater New Orleans charities since we started on September 14, 2005 (see “Renew NOLA Grants as of 6/1/08” to the right) Achieving 90% of our objective is truly notable – and a source of great pride given we started from scratch with nothing more than a conviction to help New Orleans recover as best we could. However, we’re not stopping till we reach our goal. New Orleans has made great strides in restoring herself as a premier shipping port and world-renowned tourist destination since the storm. In many respects the city has never looked better given that many of the repairs made to homes and buildings were to done to fix problems that persisted long before Katrina ever made landfall. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about her surrounding neighborhoods. It doesn’t take an untrained eye long to notice outside the bubble of the French Quarter and Garden District that many neighborhoods throughout the city still continue to struggle from the after-effects of Katrina. And while time truly is a healer, from a RENEW NOLA perspective the passing of time also works to our detriment – because as each day passes, the devastation and pain inflicted by Katrina fades a little more from the memories of those not living in it day in and day out. Keeping the ongoing plight of New Orleans top-of-mind was one of the primary reasons why this Foundation was started. Today, it is more obvious than ever that the renewal process for New Orleans’ suburbs will be gradual – and for those of us who love the city, it is painfully slow. But progress is being made – and that’s what keeps us going! The point is NOLA still needs our collective helping hands (or wrists in this case!). Since we’ve already successfully raised $90,000, our objective is to raise another $10,000 – and achieve our original $100,000 goal -- by Katrina’s 3rd anniversary. The only way we’re going to make it is with your help, so please keep spreading the word about our mission, wearing your RENEW NEW ORLEANS bracelets with pride, and letting everyone know about what we’re doing and how they can help make a positive impact on the lives of the citizens of New Orleans. Without your help and support there would be no RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION, and for that we truly thank you!! Renew NOLA

New Orleans… La Nouvelle Orléans… The Crescent City…
The City That Care Forgot… The Big Easy…NOLA…

The most culturally unique city in America, with all its old-world charm and tale-telling mystique; a city known for jazz, Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, Congo Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, file’ gumbo, beignets, King Cake and much, much more; a truly historic city that has endeared itself to millions of visitors from around the world has been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The loss of New Orleans is a loss for the entire world. New Orleans should, must, and will be rebuilt. A new “Battle of New Orleans” started on August 29, 2005 and once again, losing the city is not an option.

The RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by a group of New Orleans natives who want to contribute back to their hometown. The RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION invites you to be a part of the massive rebuilding effort of the Crescent City by donating and wearing a distinguishable silicone wristband highlighted by the traditional purple, green, and gold colors of Mardi Gras and emblazoned with the phrase “RENEW NEW ORLEANS.” These unique bracelets can be purchased online with your minimum donation of $3 to the RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION.

The RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION will in turn donate to local Greater New Orleans charities involved in renewing the “city that care forgot” to her former glory. Buy one for yourself, buy one for each member of your family, buy one for each of your co-workers. Be a part of the worldwide effort to revitalize this great American city by sporting an eye-catching RENEW NEW ORLEANS bracelet. New Orleans will return better than ever, she just needs our collective help in order to make it happen.

Where the Money is Going!

One hundred percent -- 100% -- of the RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION’S net profits are being donated to local Greater New Orleans charities. The RENEW NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION is a fundraising organization run by New Orleanians for New Orleans. We believe local charities are best suited to assist in the long-term rebuilding of the Greater New Orleans area.

Renew NOLA Grants as of 6/1/08

New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation $40,000
The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans $12,000
Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans $5,000
WRBH 88.3FM (radio for blind and print handicapped) $5,000
KidSmART $4,500
Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans $2,500
Bridge House $2,500
Archbishop Rummel High School $2,500
Isidore Newman School $2,500
Katrina's House of Care $2,000
Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans $2,000
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra $1,000
The Idea Village $1,000
Benjamin Franklin Charter High School $1,000
Kenner Central Lions’ Club $2,000
Lean on Me, Inc.$1,000 (for their tool drive)
Uptown Music Theater $750
Arts a la Carte, Inc. $500
Save our Cemeteries $500
Longue Vue House & Garden $500
Best Friends Animal Society $500
CASA New Orleans $500 In-Kind Gift (500 bracelets donated to New Orleans foster children for Christmas ‘05)
Redeemed Riders $250

We encourage other local charities interested in receiving a donation to download and submit our grant application. The effort to renew New Orleans will take years to complete. Our objective is to provide as much support as we can throughout the process.

The Renew New Orleans Foundation is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations – www.lano.org

Your donation is tax deductible.

More About the Foundation

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 214-673-3000 or info@renewNOLA.org

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