This August my wife and I took a road trip down to the Gulf Coast. We've been fortunate enough over the years to partake in some great adventures overseas but haven't traveled across most of our own country. Being from the Northeast, the United States feels so vast but that's what also makes it so diverse. We ventured on down to New Orleans and made our way through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Over the week in "Nawlins" we embraced the food, history, music and culture which made for an unforgettable trip.
I'm not going to go on about Katrina or the BP oil spill, both of which have devastated the city, but rather what we can do to preserve the deep rooted traditions that are now and will always be alive in this great city. Sweet Home New Orleans is a non-profit whose mission is to support the individuals and organizations that will perpetuate New Orleans’ unique musical and cultural traditions. They help New Orleans musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club members get on their feet, get to work, and revitalize our community and the cultural economy of New Orleans.
Now just to avoid confusion, the actual free donation site is called www.racefortherainforest.com. I know... wtf? But the site has dedicated New Orleans as an "honorary rainforest" because of the 57'' annual rainfall average. Much of the money raised through our clicks support the city of New Orleans, specifically the Sweet Home New Orleans organization.
Every click helps.
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