Types of Charitable Giving in New Orleans0
Are you interested in giving back to your community? You’re not alone. A 2008 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that over a quarter of Americans volunteered with charity organizations. But what if you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to volunteer? Don’t worry, there are many other giving [...]
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Car For Donation0
You’ve finally gotten that new car you’ve been dreaming about, congratulations! If you’re wondering what to do with the old hunk of junk that’s still blighting your driveway, why not donate it to charity? It’s easier than ever to donate a vehicle, and most organizations will help you through every step of the process to [...]
Read MoreDonate Your Vehicle in New Orleans for a Good Cause0
There are many ways to go about donating your vehicle to different charities. There are also many things to think about before you donate your car. You need to make sure you pick a reputable charity organization and know who your vehicle is being donated to. Some organizations available to donate your car to are [...]
Read MoreHurricane Katrina is 5 Years Old0
Sunday, August 29th is the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Five years ago a hurricane called Katrina devastated New Orleans like no other hurricane before. This hurricane caused the breach of the levees and the flooding of the city. Thousands died and hundreds of thousands lost their homes. It was the costliest disaster in our [...]
Read MoreL’Hermitage Plantation3
The prominent French Louisiana family of Emmanuel Marius Pons Bringier practiced an interesting tradition. They gave a plantation, complete with manor house, as a wedding present to each child. The Hermitage was one of those presents. Michel Doradou Bringier, one of Emmanuel Bringier’s sons, married Louise Elizabeth Aglae duBourg de Sainte-Colombe in 1812. She was [...]
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