Geeks Empowering Extraordinary Kids

Geeks Empowering Extraordinary Kids (GEEK) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing support for children with special needs. Based in the New Orleans area, GEEK is dedicated to providing primarily, but not exclusively, for educational assistive devices to Special Needs (Autism, Downs, etc) school classrooms. We are your friends, neighbors, husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, daughters, sons, mothers and fathers, all united and determined to make a difference! #WeAreGEEK

Geeks Empowering Extraordinary Kids has given learning tech to the following schools in the Metro New Orleans Region:

2015 - KIPP 15 Elementary - New Orleans
2016 - Martin Behrman Charter - Algiers
2017 - Schneckenburger Elementary - Kenner and J.D. Meisler Middle - Metairie
2018 - Shirley Johnson School - Gretna, Woodland West Elementary - Harvey, and Kenner Discovery School - Kenner
2019 - Raphael Academy - Kenner
2020 - Rudolph Matas Elementary - Metairie
2021 - Belle Chasse Middle (via Layaya - Louisiana Young Artist & Young Authors ) - Belle Chasse
2022 - RJ Vial - Paradis
2023 - Audubon Charter Elementary - New Orleans and Bayou Blue Elementary - Houma,
Harold Keller Elementary - Kenner, Bridgedale Elementary - Metairie, and Unnamed teacher - St Tammany Parish/Slidell schools
2024 - Harahan Elementary - Harahan and J.J. Audubon Elementary - Kenner

Testimonials

"Our organization had the incredible opportunity to partner with GEEK., and their support has made a world of difference for one of our nonverbal, differently-abled students. Thanks to their generous donation of an iPad, we were able to provide this student with a vital tool for communication. The device has played a pivotal role in helping her express herself and connect with those around her in ways that were previously unimaginable."

- Joannie Hughes, Director: LAYAYA