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GRACE AT THE GREEN LIGHT
Grace at the Green Light supports New Orleans’ homeless community by helping to provide for and restore, basic human needs: Food, water, community and human dignity. Grace operate the “Going Home Program,” a first-of-its-kind program that provides homeless persons with cost-free social services, food, water, and transportation to reunite with loved ones in a permanent home. The “Going Home Program” began in New Orleans and the need it served and its success in doing so spurred expansion to several major metropolitan areas across the nation. Grace’s aim is to expand the program still more so that the Nation’s homeless can enjoy the care of loved ones and the joy and dignity of a permanent home.
THE FUNKY UNCLE
FunkyUncle.live began broadcasting livestream music shows in April 2021, raising money for musicians, entertainers, and gig-workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. These broadcasts originated from the Funky Uncle Lounge, a one-of-a-kind mobile music-hall and Mardi Gras float with a state-of-the-art sound system. Patterned on Soul Train and Midnight Special TV programs, they combined musician interviews, fundraising and outreach, and complete musical performances — broadcast on the FunkyUncle.live website, Facebook Live, YouTube, and Twitch. Funds were raised through online donations and sales of paintings and giclées of the Funky Uncle Live performances which the noted New Orleans artist, Frenchy, graciously donates after each show. Those contributions financed The Funk Fund, which is provides necessary financial support for housing, medical, or other basic needs of musicians, entertainers, and gig-workers effected by COVID-19.
NOLA FUNK FEST
NOLA Funk Fest is an annual three-day music festival held in the heart of New Orleans, celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage and vibrant culture. Featuring a stellar lineup of iconic performers, from funk and blues legends to rising local talent, the festival showcases the sounds that define Louisiana. With live performances, educational symposiums, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for young musicians, NOLA Funk Fest blends entertainment with cultural preservation, all while supporting artists with above-market wages and fostering a deeper appreciation for the music and traditions of New Orleans.
LOUISIANA MUSIC & HERITAGE EXPERIENCE
The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience is developing museum of grand scale dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and educating the world about Louisiana’s unparalleled musical legacy. Through immersive exhibits, engaging digital experiences, and interactive programs, LMHE will explore the rich cultural roots of genres like jazz, blues, zydeco, and funk while spotlighting the legendary artists who shaped them. With plans for a world-class brick-and-mortar museum, LMHE aims to inspire future generations by honoring Louisiana’s vibrant history and fostering a deeper understanding of its global cultural impact.