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NEW ORLEANS<\/b> \u2014 Yesterday, the Greater New Orleans foundation joined the City of New Orleans and the Mayor\u2019s Office of Youth and Families to announce a new youth vaccination initiative in partnership with CrescentCare and NOLA-PS. Financial support came from the Greater New Orleans Foundation, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Collectively, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans each donated $30,000 to provide a $90,000 investment that will enable CrescentC<\/span>are to vaccinate thousands of students over the next few months. Th<\/span>is initiative will build upon the success of recent mobile vaccination events hosted by NOLA-PS and CrescentCare, that have focused on high school athletic teams and extracurricular groups. Funding will enable partners to scale this model citywide and will be critical to protecting young people and our community from COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Greater New Orleans Foundation is thrilled to once again partner with the City of New Orleans, NOLA Public Schools, Entergy New Orleans, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and Crescent Care, <\/span>said<\/b> Andy Kopplin, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation<\/b>. \u201cAt the beginning of the pandemic we made sure that crescent Care had the resources that they needed to get people tested. And now, it is fitting that we partner again to ensure that they have the resources to provide vaccinations to youth and families. Their critical work makes our city safer and helps our communities thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are grateful to United Way, Greater New Orleans Foundation and Entergy New Orleans for teaming up to invest in this important initiative, and to CrescentCare and NOLA-PS for carrying out this work. This innovative partnership is an example of how we are meeting people where they are and working tirelessly to protect our youth and our community from COVID-19,\u201d <\/span>said Mayor LaToya Cantrell<\/b>. \u201cAs the Delta variant spreads throughout New Orleans, it is critical that our young people and their families get vaccinated.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Currently, only 13 percent of youth ages 12-17 in Louisiana have been fully vaccinated, and an additional 10% have received the first dose. These rates are significantly lower than the national average of vaccinations for youth, ages 12 and up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With hospital systems overstretched and responding to the recent surge in COVID cases due to the Delta variant, healthcare providers such as CrescentCare have stepped up and been able to fill in the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve seen what low vaccination rates in our community have done and how they have fueled the rise of a variant in our state and locally. It\u2019s more important than ever to focus on rapidly increasing vaccinations to help protect those who are most vulnerable. We\u2019re grateful to United Way, New Orleans Public Schools, the Mayor and the City, for their unwavering support in protecting our city\u2019s young people so we can help keep them as safe as possible,\u201d <\/span>said Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, Chief Medical Officer CrescentCare.<\/b> \u201cThree weeks ago, 175 students and their family members got their first doses of the COVID vaccine at Frederick A. Douglass High School. As we prepare to administer their second doses and reach out to more schools, we commend them for being champions in the fight against COVID and ambassadors in their schools, families and neighborhoods about the importance of getting vaccinated.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cUnited Way believes increasing access to quality, expert health care is essential to a thriving community, and we\u2019re grateful the city is taking a collaborative approach to addressing both the alarmingly high positivity rate and lack of vaccinations among our community\u2019s youth,\u201d <\/span>said Michael Williamson, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southeast Louisiana.<\/b> \u201cWe\u2019re calling on the region\u2019s philanthropic community to join us in this effort to ensure equitable access to reliable information and proven vaccines as our young people are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than ever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cProtecting some of the youngest members of our community is critical in helping to reduce the spread of COVID 19,\u201d <\/span>said Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans<\/b>. \u201cWe\u2019re all in this together. That\u2019s why Entergy New Orleans has committed $30,000 in support of NOLA Public Schools and the Mayor\u2019s office initiative to provide high school students with parental consent the opportunity to receive vaccinations on campus. We will continue to work together with the City, our local non-profits and our employees to support the health and safety of the communities we serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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With school back in session, Mayor Cantrell and Superintendent Henderson Lewis have jointly emphasized the role that vaccines will continue to play in keeping our children safe and connected to in-person learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOur medical advisors and the science around this pandemic agree vaccinations are the best defense against COVID-19 and the best protection for our students,\u201d <\/span>said Tiffany Delcour, Chief Operating Officer for NOLA-PS<\/b>. \u201cIn-person learning is proven to be the best way to educate our students, and we are committed to taking every precaution to preserve it. We urge everyone who is eligible to get their shots. You\u2019re not only protecting yourself, but also your loved ones.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information about this initiative, contact the Mayor\u2019s Office of Youth and Families at youthandfamilies@nola.gov or by calling 504-658-4926.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>About Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF)<\/b><\/p>\n

With roots extending over 90 years, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has been connecting generous people to the causes that spark their passion.\u202fAs one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership and action in our thirteen-parish region.\u202fIn addition to grantmaking, we convene people, resources, and ideas to create intelligent strategies and solutions to meet our region\u2019s greatest challenges. We are proud to serve as a vocal civic leader with our partners to ensure a vibrant, sustainable, and just region for all. Learn more at www.gnof.org.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About CrescentCare<\/b><\/p>\n

At CrescentCare, we bring caregivers and the community together as partners, building on over 35 years of impact through our founding organization, NO\/AIDS Task Force. We offer comprehensive health and wellness services to the Greater New Orleans region, while advocating for empowerment and safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals to build a stronger, healthier, and more equitable community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS)<\/b><\/p>\n

NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district\u2019s administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 77 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About United Way of Southeast Louisiana<\/b><\/p>\n

For more than 95 years, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has been a leader and trusted partner in improving lives and making a lasting difference. We fight to eradicate poverty by preparing people for quality jobs, growing incomes, and affording better health and education opportunities throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes. We have a bold vision of equitable communities where all individuals are healthy, educated, and financially stable \u2013 and we have a plan. United Way of Southeast Louisiana\u2019s Blueprint for Prosperity guides all strategic investments in programs, initiatives, collaborations, volunteerism, and advocacy aimed at tackling poverty. For more information, please visit UnitedWaySELA.org. Find us on social: @UnitedWaySELA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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