![]() NOAAHH's Mission To Feed and Shelter Those In Need Following our model of issuing grants to experienced charities working on the ground, NOAAHH is working in areas of greatest need, where we can make a significant difference. Our disaster recovery efforts are focused on providing food and shelter. NOAAHH is reaching out to the thousands of people in the New Orleans region who need vital support in the wake of Ida. ![]() Join NOAAHH In Helping Those Impacted By Hurricane Ida Daughter Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux called her father, “… a uniter of people, cultures, and hearts.” In 2021, Toussaint’s son, Reginald Toussaint, did not approve the proposal to only rename the Gentilly section of the street where his father once lived and not the Lakeview section, citing it would be disrespectful to the legacy of his father. Allen Toussaint, of course, is a native of New Orleans and a world-renowned musician, and I believe he is incredibly deserving of this honor. Toussaint, raised in a shotgun house in the working-class neighborhood of Gert Town, resided at his Lakeview home prior to his passing in 2015 while on tour in Madrid, Spain.Ī statement by Councilman Jared Brosett on the vote: “In a city where we have so much to celebrate, and many incredible residents to honor I feel – and I know many people feel – that symbols of hate should not be celebrated. Lee Boulevard, the newly named four-mile thoroughfare in Lakeview runs parallel to Lake Pontchartrain. The Council vote came as part of an ordinance to change the names of streets from Confederate figures and white supremacists. His distinctive home had musical notes incorporated in the exterior. 7, 2022, New Orleans City Council named Allen Toussaint Boulevard after music icon and our co-founder, who actually lived on the street in Lakeview. This reason for celebration is long overdue. We Make Our Best Talents ShineFrom early concerts featuring Allen Toussaint and Aaron Neville, to performances by Irma Thomas, Deacon John, Ivan Neville, Marcia Ball, Jon Cleary and so many others, NOAAHH unites our most talented musical luminaries with appreciative audiences to raise money for the common good. As we move out of the pandemic years, NOAAHH will keep providing food and shelter in years to come. NOAAHH Never Stops Helping People In NeedIn the wake of hurricanes and other crises, we always respond to current needs and gear our grants to do the most good. With an all-volunteer board, the money we raise goes directly to help others. ![]() NOAAHH has given more than $3 million in grants to do exactly that in the decades since. NOAAHH Has A Legacy Of Caring We’ve been around since 1984 when Allen Toussaint and Aaron Neville founded our organization to serve hungry and homeless neighbors in metro New Orleans. He is one of many musical luminaries at a NOAAHH event in the early 1990s. Read about Buffett's love of New Orleans in this tribute.īuffett performs, above, at a 1985 NOAAHH concert We're so grateful for the everlasting joy you brought to NOAAHH and to Parrot Heads everywhere. Our hearts and prayers are with your family. ![]() Your support is woven throughout our organization's history. Jimmy Buffett, you were a wonderful friend to our co-founders, the late Allen Toussaint and Aaron Neville, and to NOAAHH through the years. I'm just tryin' to get by being quiet and shy, Sweet goodies cool, I ate 'til I ate way too much.Ĭause I'm livin' on things that excite me, Jimmy Buffett and Allen Toussaint at Jazz Fest 2014. New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness ![]()
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