Join Drew Brees and the Operation Kids Team in Rebuilding Dreams in New Orleans
The Children of New Orleans Still Need Our Help
It’s been more than two years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast, but the needs of children there are still great. Many children still cannot return to school, nor do they live within walking distance of a working park or playground. There are not enough child care facilities available to parents who want to return to the city. Many homes remain empty as families wait to see if their neighborhood will come back.
The future isn’t bleak, however. Rebuilding efforts are well underway in New Orleans, led by dedicated, caring and hardworking individuals who love their city and its children. They are working on their own or as part of deserving and effective organizations that – often with limited resources – are making a major difference in the lives of children. All they need to complete the job is financial resources.
Working Together, We Can Make a Difference
Operation Kids and the Brees Dream Foundation, founded by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany, are partnering to “Rebuild Dreams in New Orleans.” We are working with several New Orleans organizations to fund and rebuild classroom facilities, athletic facilities, parks and playgrounds, after-school programs, mentoring programs for the intellectually disabled, neighborhood revitalization projects and child care facilities. Please scroll down to see a complete list of our projects.
We’ve raised nearly $1 million for the “Rebuilding Dreams” campaign so far. We’ve pledged to raise $1 million more. Won’t you help?
The children of New Orleans continue to need your help to reclaim their dreams and rebuild their lives. Please consider supporting Operation Kids: Rebuilding Dreams in New Orleans today.
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What We've Raised So Far: |
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| Organization Receiving Funding | Project Description | Project Status | Project Cost | Amount 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 |
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. |
Funds still needed. |
$140,000 |
$122,000. |
New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School |
Summer Science Internships place students in real-world research and business environments. |
Awaiting funding for Summer 2008 program |
$80,000 |
$41,000 |
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. |
Funds still needed. |
$257,500 |
$157,000 |
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. |
Project will be completed by June 2008 |
$127,550 |
Fully funded |
New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) |
Milne Park will receive new lighting for its football and baseball fields, and its concession building/community center will be fully restored. |
Awaiting funding |
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
Lusher Charter School |
The school’s Athletic Field will be rebuilt, providing an important community venue for football, soccer, baseball and softball competition. |
Project construction to begin soon |
$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 started in September 2007. |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
New Orleans Outreach |
Funding will provide several schools with needed resources for After-school Classes, Tutoring, Reading Programs, Teacher Assistance and Parent Support Teams. |
Funds still needed. |
$200,000 |
$165,000 |
Best Buddies |
This global charity will provide expanded Programming and Support for children with intellectual disabilities in New Orleans. |
Awaiting funding |
$78,000 |
$78,000 |
Beacon of Hope |
Beacon will expand its efforts to provide Information, Resources and Support for New Orleans residents trying to rebuild their homes and communities. |
Awaiting funding |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |