Nonprofit

THE ARC OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS


  • Mission

    At the Mardi gras recycling center we firmly believe in the power of collaboration and community engagement to create positive change. We are reaching out to local businesses like yours to join us in this mission and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Volunteering with us not only benefits the individuals with intellectual disabilities that we support, but it also provides your employees with a rewarding and fulfilling experience. By participating in our volunteer program, your team will have the opportunity to:

    About Us

    ArcGNO is a grass roots non-profit organization founded in 1953 and dedicated to promoting the independence and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities. We currently assist nearly 600 individuals in the five-parish metro New Orleans region. Our support services include in-home assistance, job coaching and placement, daytime community integration, and coordination of infant care and therapies. Central to our mission are social enterprises that provide work and real incomes to individuals who might otherwise be unemployed. The Mardi Gras Recycle Center is one of these enterprises. It funds over 80 market-wage year-round jobs while at the same time making Carnival a little more eco-friendly.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Economic Development
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Seniors & Retirement

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