Past projects 3
Outdoor Education Experiences for Young Adults with Disabilities
Funded Oct 10, 2016I cannot fully express the meaning and impact of outdoor experiences you made possible for my students this year. They were able to visit five different local and state parks in and around New Orleans, some learned how to fish or set up a tent and others experienced a day at a beach for the first time in their lives. Through these experiences, they were able to expand their personal experiences and develop preferences for a wider range of activities that will be personally fulfilling for the rest of their lives. They forged positive and lasting friendships with their classmates and teachers through outdoor team-building activities, as well.
The students I work with rarely experience the world beyond their home and their family and your generous donation allowed me to not only take them out of school and into the community but into parks and beaches and nature preserves that they would never otherwise experience. Not only did this bring them (and all of their teachers!) incredible joy but it also expanded their understanding of the world and what is possible for individuals with disabilities to access and experience in their broader community.
I truly cannot say it enough but I will certainly try. Thank you for your generosity and investment in my students and the experiences that will shape them into even more incredible young adults.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Gold
Opportunities Academy Cafeteria Supplies
Funded Oct 7, 2015Dear Donors,
Your contributions has allowed my scholars to create their own enterprise, a coffee and tea business, in our program that provides meaningful real-world work experiences and brings considerable joy to my scholars and to our school community as a whole. Starting their own business has allowed them to redefine what is possible for themselves and for those that see them at work everyday. This could not have been possible without your generosity.
Thank you and if you're ever in New Orleans come by our coffee shop, tOAsty's, and your drink is on the house :)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Gold
Opportunities Academy Fitness Center
Funded Sep 17, 2015I can't tell you how greatly your contributions have impacted my scholars and our programming. The supplies we were able to purchase with your generous donations allows my scholars to engage in meaningful fitness activities that develop heathy habits and allow them to engage positively with peers and develop strong peer relationships. Fitness is a part of daily routines and now scholars are able to choose the activities they do, whether is conditioning, cardio or yoga. The range of equipment your donations allowed us to get has given scholars the opportunity to develop preferences in fitness activities and explore new ones they never had access to before.
Thank you again for your incredible generosity and contributions to our program. They will have long lasting impacts on current and future scholars in our program.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Gold