New Orleans Mission needs donations for backpacks, school supplies, & women's facility renovations

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This email is being sent as a community service on behalf of the New Orleans Mission; thank you for your consideration and assistance!

BASKETBALL & BACKPACKS

New Orleans Mission helps kids in need

 

It's almost back to school time. The New Orleans Mission is helping kids in need by providing them with a backpack, school supplies and a day of fun for all at our Community 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament! 

Saturday, Aug 10th

A.L. Davis Park

(Corner of LaSalle & Washington Street)

Registration: 8:30-9:30 AM

 

Ages

8-10 * 11-13 * 14-17 * 18+

 

First Game Begins at 10:00 AM

*Trophies will be given to the winning team in each Age Group

Free BBQ Lunch for all at approximately 1:00 PM

Giving away 4 Bicycles! Free raffle ticket to each player.

Free backpacks for first 100 kids plus MANY other prizes given to participants!

 

        For more information call Eric Little, Outreach Director Cell: 504.723.3325

 

Sponsored by New Orleans Mission, Inc. & Premier Nissan

*All participants in the tournament under 18 must bring an entry blank signed by parent or guardian over 21 in order to play. 

*Bicycles and other prizes will be raffled off after tournament, so make sure not to leave the park before prizes are awarded.

 

Want to help? You can help by donating backpacks or money for school supplies. To donate backpacks, you may bring them to the mission office or call 504.723.3325. To donate money, click HERE.

 

 

 

 

KEEPING WOMEN OFF THE STREETS

 

At the New Orleans Mission, we are continuing our building renovations to help keep women off the streets and out of danger.

 

Consider: 

• Every night, homeless women on the streets of New Orleans are victims of rape and abuse. 
• Every night, between 30 - 45 women seek shelter from the New Orleans Mission. 
• Every night, we have to turn away women because of lack of space.

We are working to expand the women's facility so we will never have to turn away another woman for lack of space. We also provide these women with food, clothing, care and hope though the love of Christ. You can help! Projects still in the works include: 

 

• Installing new security cameras for the building
• Purchasing 9 sets of bunk beds with drawers
• Renovation Bathrooms
• Converting area into office space for staff member to support and help women 

In order to expand the women's space at the shelter, we need your prayers and financial support. Please donate today to help us free these women from the dangers of the street and transform their lives.

 

 

Thank you for your continued support for the New Orleans Mission. Your prayers and support make a difference!