Grounds Krewe Primary Sponsors

 

To improve the quality of life in communities where Entergy operates through strategic investments in education/workforce development, low income/poverty solutions and environmental programs.

 

Can Manufacturers Institute

An innovative behaviour-change initiative working to inspire, encourage and empower people to recycle their empty drink cans. Every recycled can helps preserve the Earth’s resources, save energy and greenhouse gas emissions, creating a more sustainable future for everyone.


Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the philanthropic institution dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the Greater New Orleans Region.

 

New Orleans & Company

To cultivate and maintain a “virtuous cycle” between the businesses and attractions that make up the New Orleans tourism industry, the visitors who invest in those business and attractions, and the city’s residents who benefit from tourism.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful

KLB’s mission is to promote personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. Through programs and affiliates, they provide the tools and resources to prevent litter, reduce waste and increase recycling.

Building a coalition of community lead recycling programs and educating on the importance of infinitely recyclable aluminum, Can’d Aid is on the path to eliminating plastic from landfills.


Impact Sponsors

 

To deliver unrivaled results for customers in safe, hospitable, exceptionally well-maintained facilities through innovative and collaborative efforts that contribute significant benefits to the New Orleans and Louisiana economy.

Henderson Hutter Group

Using the same energy and innovation for serving clients to continue supporting worthy causes for the greater good of the New Orleans community and the world.

Harrah’s New Orleans

To provide grant support to local organizations and projects that contribute substantially to the well-being, development, and growth of the New Orleans community.

 

Ochsner Health

A homegrown institution devoted to exemplary patient care, medical research and education, and community service. Ochsner is committed to building healthier communities and driving health equity throughout the Gulf South.

Garden Study Club

The Garden Study Club of New Orleans was established as a charitable and educational organization to stimulate interest in the protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources.

Fertel Foundation

Supports education in Louisiana, including public, private and parochial schools; special programs designed to serve students from kindergarten through college; and other high-impact educational initiatives.

 

CleanUpNOLA is a comprehensive, coordinated initiative combining the efforts of multiple City departments and the community to make New Orleans shine.

 
 

Grounds Krewe Program Partners

 

St. Michael Special School

The Joy Activity Center serves St. Michael Upper School graduates who thrive in an environment of continued cognitive engagement and daily social activities.

 

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Throughout the community, we partner with several businesses directly into our curriculum so that our combined talents and energy illustrate firsthand how we can all make a difference in the world.

 

Native Plant Initiative

To increase the use of native plants in our area by expanding public awareness of their ecological benefits, boosting availability, and by preserving and creating native plant communities.

 
 

The Urban Conservancy is a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization leading and collaborating to strengthen our urban environment and local economy through equitable practices, policies and programs.

 

YEP engages underserved young people through community-based education, mentoring and employment readiness programs to help them develop skills and strengthen ties to family and community.

 

ArcGNO works to secure for all people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to develop, function, and live to their fullest potential.

 
 

Office of Resilience and Sustainability

ORS works with other city departments and agencies on the pursuit of resilience priorities across environmental, social, economic, and infrastructural improvement goals.

 

Glass Half Full

Recycles glass “waste” into sand and glass cullet for disaster relief and prevention, coastal restoration, eco-construction, new glass products, and so much more.

 

Grounds Krewe Volunteer Partners

 

Ochsner Serves

Ochsner is a homegrown institution devoted to exemplary patient care, medical research and education, and community service.

Tulane Center for Public Service

The Center for Public Service unites academics and action, classroom and communities through which students, faculty, and community partners dedicate themselves to the transformation of civic life. 

Isidore Newman School

Isidore Newman School is a co-educational independent school that serves high-achieving and highly motivated students in Pre-K through 12th grade.

The Guild at Raphael Village

The Guild offers post-secondary education, as well as vocational and artist guild training for young adults with intellectual differences.