The NORD Commission (NORDC) provides a wide variety of quality programming and facilities with the help of our generous sponsors and donors. This year, all donations from GiveNOLA Day will support the expansion of NORD Programming for Seniors, our Annual Special Needs Mardi Gras Ball, and Holiday in the Park LED light celebrating the Holidays.


The NORD Foundation supports the City's recreation department (NORDC) by leveraging your private donations to assure all New Orleanians have access to programming, recreational activities and facilities. The programs that we are seeking to raise funds for are for our most vulnerable and underserved populations including Senior citizens and Special needs.


Signature programs supported by sponsorships and donations to the NORD Foundation include:
• Youth athletics: flag and tackle football, basketball, cheerleading and dance, track & field, baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, volleyball and tennis
• Aquatics and swim lessons for all ages
• Summer camps for 2,500 youth, with a maximum cost of $15 per week serving children from low-income families
• Teen Career Camps, which provide 1,000 13- to 15-year-olds with expanded lea