FestAid 2007: Workin’ ‘til Dusk, Dancin’ ‘til Dawn

As the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival approaches, so does the opportunity to be a part of a truly unique experience. With the 2nd annual FestAid, volunteers from around the country will join locals to help rebuild communities, feed the hungry and celebrate a diverse musical heritage.

How you can help:

• Participate in the FestAid initiative by registering on the FestAid website. There you will find a list of available volunteer opportunities and/or items to donate. Have fun, meet like-minded individuals and contribute towards recovery!
• If you know of other organizations (besides those listed on www.FestAid.com) accepting donations or volunteers between Jazz Fest weekends, please send an email to huck_festaid@comcast.net with details.
• Download the following fliers and distribute them in your localities (at churches, schools, universities, etc) and to your email lists. Please encourage others to do the same.
  

- FestAid Flier

- FestAid Flier With Logo

- FestAid Flier On Gray With Logo

- FestAid Flier On Yellow

- FestAid Flier On Yellow With Logo

Please contact huck_festaid@comcast.net with any questions.

For more information about the origins of FestAid, listen to this interview conducted in conjunction with the inaugural FestAid last year.

For more information about the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, go to the foundation’s website.

Update: Crime Reduction Ideas

Several weeks ago, a local coordinator was identified to assume responsibility for the Crime Reduction Ideas list. Items that are already being addressed by other groups and/or agencies have been deprioritized. Through research a handful of items have been selected as the initial focus. For more information regarding the current status, future updates and to offer your assistance to the coordinator please write to cherygroves@yahoo.com

For background information on the list of Crime Reduction Ideas, please refer to the earlier post After the March: Next Steps.