Since its inception Hands On New Orleans has garnered press from around the country highlighting the great work in the Gulf.

Recent Press

November 2008

Shayla Marlin writes a play about New Orleans' recovery and will donate the proceeds from ticket sales to HandsOn. Click here to read more about the inspiration for Still Standing.

HandsOn New Orleans partners with Bayou Grace to repair 15 roofs that were damaged during Hurricane Gustav or click here to read more about the Thanksgiving Roofing Blitz

HandsOn New Orleans mentioned in a CNN article about volunteer vacations

October 2008

Lake Balboa Music Experience donating proceeds from ticket sales to HandsOn New Orleans

September 2008

HandsOn New Orleans participates in the 18th annual Tulane Outreach, engaging students in organizing the Pelican Greenhouse in City Park

The Cable Hope Fund Donates $280,000 for New Orleans recovery efforts, including $100,000 for HandsOn New Orleans

HandsOn New Orleans pitches in at food distribution centers in the wake of Hurricane Gustav

August 2008

Students in Sliver Spring, MD host 5k run to benefit HandsOn New Orleans for additional press coverage of the event click here or to view a video segment related to the 5k click here

HandsOn New Orleans partners with Shaklee Corporation to revitalize the courtyard at Kipp Central City or for more press coverage of this event click here

Trends in volunteering in Louisiana with a discussion from Geneva Marney, HONO Associate Director

Archives

July 2006

The Dartmouth - Campus Puppy Population Balloons

Sun Herald -Two Presidential Staff Members Adopt Offspring of Katrina Strays

June 2006

Usher Visits Hands On Volunteers

May 2006

Service Groups Mourn the Loss of West Seneca AmeriCorps Member

America's Promise "Hands On Network Provides Example of Collaboration in Action for Victims of Hurricane Katrina"

USA Today "Home Depot Replaces Debris with Playtime"

The Times - Picayune "Volunteers Fix Homes of N.O. Musicians"

April 2006

The Washington Post "In New Orleans, Bush Urges Volunteerism"

CNBC's "On The Money"

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer "Student Activism"

Newsletters

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 For media inquiries contact: Sam McKenzie, Corporate Relations Manager, SMcKenzie@handsonneworleans.org