Hello Community!

As we gear up for one of New Orleans’ most impactful days, we’re thrilled to announce that early giving is now open! From today until May 7th, you can schedule your donation in advance, ensuring your support for our cause.

We understand that not everyone can participate during the 24 hours of giving, so we’re grateful for this early giving feature provided allowing everyone to contribute at their convenience.

From now until Tuesday, May 7th, here’s how you can make a difference starting today:

  • Schedule your donation TODAY HERE – Remember, even the smallest amount can create a significant impact. (The minimum is only $10!)
  • Share givenola.org/communityacademies with friends and family through text, email, and social media.
  • Create and share your own fundraising page for CANO HERE

Here at CANO, we seek to increase awareness of trauma exposure and trauma symptoms, build supportive school and classroom communities, teach children social-emotional skills, and counteract biases and harsh disciplinary practices that can re-traumatize and cause further harm to students. Trauma-informed schools are those that provide children with the care, support, and resources they need to recover and work to their potential.

Our GiveNola proceeds helps us achieve our mission of nurturing students’ critical thinking and character by supporting our much needed Trauma Informed Program at our schools: Esperanza Academy and Foundation Preparatory Academy. CANO carries this program out by implementing our five values:

Make a difference in our NOLA community by joining Community Academies for 24 hours of giving now – May 7, 2024! Your support is invaluable in creating a thriving community for all.