Our volunteers do an incredible job working with lowernine.org – thanks to Rick, Lauren & Matt for giving Pyrates the opportunity to help out! YOU can always volunteer your time and talents to these organizations, or toss a few dollars along to help them with supplies & expenses!
Come join the crew and volunteer with lowernine.org – even one day helps rebuild family homes & communities! Simply fill in the Volunteer Registration Form and we’ll work ye into the schedule!
If we can get even 10 Pyrates to donate their time for just one day…that equates to 80 man hours worth of time and talent IN A DAY going toward restoration and rebuilding. If we can get that same 10 Pyrates to donate three days work, that equates to 240 hours! It takes the average person more than 6 WEEKS to accomplish that – imagine the good this can do! Everyone is welcome to participate in this endeavor; please consider donating YOUR time during this event. If ye can’t volunteer, please join us anyway and support the city & people of New Orleans (there will be a number of fund raising events) and consider contributing to the organizations we’re supporting below.
For more info, contact us.
Our fundraising events in 2009 collected near $10,000 for the many charities we supported including some $8,000 for the family of NOPD Det. Tommie Felix. Fundraising continues throughout the year locally as well as links to the respective websites. All donation links on this page are directly connected to the organizations they support.
This video shot by volunteer Miz Hayes is why we still need yer help: LowerNine Video (Nov. 2009)
LowerNine.org: A non-profit organization dedicated to training residents and volunteers in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the numerous skills necessary to bring this century-old historic neighbourhood back to life in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These skills run the gamut from basic to advanced house construction and rebuilding, but also include community gardening projects, emotional and social support services, social outreach and community development. We offer our services to all people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, physical abilities, religious beliefs or economic status. The Lower Ninth Ward, due to its proximity to the Industrial Canal levee breach, was one of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods in the New Orleans area. Rebuilding in the Lower Nine has lagged behind that of other neighbourhoods as a result of poverty, the scale of the devastation and local, state and federal government inaction.
To DONATE directly to lowernine.org, visit their website (and let ‘em know the Pyrates sent ye)
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The Lower Ninth: K+36 |
WATCH THIS FILM |
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The Gulf Restoration Network is committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations. The seven priority issues of the network: 1. Stopping pollutant discharges; |
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The Green Project: A non-profit organization dedicated to creatively promoting and encouraging environmental sustainability in New Orleans. We recycle building materials and paint, deconstruct homes and salvage usable materials. We operate a building materials recycling store, promote community involvement and environmental activities, offer community space to other community-based organizations, and serve as an environmental reference resource for the Greater New Orleans area. Some of the things you might do as a volunteer at The Green Project include: organizing building materials in our warehouse, maintaining our garden center, managing our recycling, developing community outreach programs, assisting in our office, or assisting in our paint department. Our needs are different every day. Just show up with a positive attitude and we’ll find a way for you to help! To DONATE directly to The Green Project, click here – please fill in the “Dedication or Gift” box with NOLA Pyrate Week |
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To DONATE directly to St. Thomas Community Health Center, click here – please fill in the “Dedication or Gift” box with NOLA Pyrate Week |
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WAIF NOLA is a small, grassroots effort to help animals. We trap, spay/neuter and release feral cats, we help people get their pets spay/neutered and we help those who love their animals afford necessary medical care when the expense is too great. When we are able, we also rescue, rehab and re-home animals in need. It’s a big job for just 2 people – but never underestimate 2 crazy ladies on a mission! To donate time or funds to WAIF NOLA visit their website (tell ‘em the Pyrates sent ye) |
| Goodchildren Social Aid & Pleasure Club: Our name is taken from the old name of St. Claude Avenue when it was named by Bernard de Marigny – Bons Enfants (Good Children). We love St. Claude and support our neighbourhood through celebration and cultural preservation – art, parades and other events – giving children of all ages something to believe in. We also support our seniors by donating funds to St. Margaret’s Nursing Home. |
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Make It Right: Our mission is to be a catalyst for redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward, by building a neighbourhood comprised of safe, healthy & sustainable homes that are inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking (everything we create can contribute positively to society, the economy, and the environment), with an emphasis on a high quality of design, while preserving the spirit of the community’s culture. The goal is to accomplish this quickly, so that the first residents can begin returning to their homes as soon as possible. When making a donation, please select “The House The Pyrates Union Built” under the Team Sponsored Home option. To DONATE directly to MIR 9, click here. |
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New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund: pays no office rent, utilizes volunteer social workers and hires only two employees to help your donation dollar go further. Founded by and for displaced musicians, the Fund has helped hundreds of still-displaced musicians with funds, instruments and housing as they continue to rebuild their lives. We primarily receive donated instruments these days, and find each of them a good home. A registered 501(c)3 organization. Donations of time, talent, instruments and funding are accepted through the website |
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Ye may make a general donation to NOLA Pyrate Week to assist with costs associated with running events (fuel, printing, promotion, rentals, etc.) If ye’d like to sponsor all or part of an event, please contact us. |
