Mardi Gras Safety Tips

Love Runs The CityThe Impact

equip children, youth, and families through social,

educational, and wellness programs.

Our goal is to positively impact our community

through love and positive social actions by

consistently developing innovative programs and

projects based on community needs.

Similarly, our vision is to empower and equip children,

youth, and families through positive experiences from

community-based programs that develops a sense of

personal and social responsibility.

Love Impact, Inc. (Impact) is non-profit

community based organization founded in

2009 by Lester Love. The organization was

established to improve social, educational,

and economic conditions for children, youth,

and families. Impact has a strong track record

of developing innovative methods necessary

to improve the quality of life.

Love Impact, Inc. (Impact) is a non-profit

agency whose mission is to empower and

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Calendar of EventsMARCH 17th: Impact Mentoring Program Launched

APRIL 16th: City Camp Registration Begins

28th: Board Meeting

MAY 26th: Love Runs the City Peace Walk

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Social MediaLove Runs the City sheds light on the issues most important to

our communities. Each year the 3 mile run/walk target social

issues with in the City of New Orleans. This year with the amount

of youth induced crime, Love Runs the City will walk in peace and

shed light on the importance for the value of life and community

involvement for youth development. The homicide rate in New

Orleans is unnatural and unacceptable. Consequently, homicide

reduction among New Orleans’ youth is the top priority of the

City of New Orleans. Proceeds from event will benefit Impact

Mentoring Program.

Alaina J. Fingal is an internal auditor responsible for both financial and operational audits at Stewart Enterprises, Inc. She graduated from Xavier University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration and Computer Science. She is currently a member of the

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, served on the local board of directors as the Treasurer for the American Society of Women Accountants, and in May 2006 she earned the certified Fraud Examiner designation.

Alaina is currently working towards her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Due to her knowledge and extensive training, Alaina was selected to serve as the treasurer of the Love Impact board of directors in November 2009.

Alaina Fingal and husband Torrey Fingal now welcome their first child Tori Michelle Fingal. Congratulations. Your life is going to enter its most beautiful stage - parenting! Enjoy every bit of it!

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Mardi GrasSafety Tips

Keep Your Stuff Safe!

Always check to make sure you are not parking on a parade route or in a no parking zone and do not block driveways, crosswalks, or fire hydrants. If you are parking in a parking lot ensure the person(s) collecting money are, in fact authorized to do so. If you are suspicious, park elsewhere. Lock your vehicle.

Never leave valuables visible inside of your vehicle. Secure any such items in the trunk.

Make a note of where you parked. In the event you are lost or need directions it makes it easier for the police to guide you back to your vehicle.

If you believe your vehicle has been towed call the Claiborne Auto Pound, located at 400 N.Claiborne Avenue @ (504) 565-7450 or (504) 565-7451.

Keep Your Children Safe:

Watch your children carefully and never leave them unattended. Make sure your child knows their name, phone number, and address. If they do not, write it down on a card or piece of paper, place it in their pocket and make sure they know to find a Police Officer and give them this information in the event they become separated from you or lost.

Do not let your children climb over or under the barricades. If your children are in ladders, remember they must be placed as many feet behind the street curb as the ladder is high.

Keep Yourself Safe: Avoid carrying/flashing large amounts of cash or wearing expensive or “flashy” jewelry. Both make you the target of professional thieves and pickpockets.

Never take drinks from someone you do not know. Be aware of your surroundings and have a plan in the event you are separated from others in your party/group. If you are visiting make sure you know the address and location of your hotel.

Drink alcohol responsibly.

Enjoy the Parade!

Remember the Neutral Ground (Median) is public property and it is illegal to “rope off” or barricade areas for private use.

Glass containers are prohibited on the Parade Route.

You may cross the street before and after the parade, at any break in the barricade, but remember to watch for traffic.

If you must cross the street during the parade, check with a Police Officer and they will tell you when or where it is safe to do so. Do not enter barricaded areas of the Parade route without checking with a Police Officer. Often these areas are barricaded for the safety of parade participants and attendees.

Do not place ladders, ice chests, chairs, or other items in intersections. These areas must be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles access to the parade route if needed.

Do not be offended if Police Officers assigned to the parade route are hesitant to retrieve beads or other items thrown from the floats. Doing so takes them away from their primary duty, which is to vigilantly monitor the crowd for potential problems and ensure your safety.

otherimpacts Assurance for Tomorrows’ Leaders (ATLs) Youth Foundation, Inc. is seeking parents, teachers, mentor, or friend of a 16 year old that Rocks? Is so, please submit a 50 word essasy “My 16 yr old rocks because…to events@atlsyouthfoundation.org for a chance to be an honoree fo the V.I.P. Event May 12, 2012 7p-11p

For more information regarding ATLs Youth Foundation, Inc. and its services, please visit our website @ www.atlsyouthfoundation.org or contact Annette Jones,M.A Executive Director/CEO @ ajones@atlsyouthfoundation or atlsyouthfoundation@yahoo.com or our Board President Kim Dilosa @ gkannie95@yahoo.com.

NOLA Youth Works: Job Opportunities

Visit: www.nola.gov/NOLAYouthWorks,

select Schedule Now!

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED:

March 3rd – April 14th Monday - Thursday 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (walk-ins Sat. Only)

APPLICATIONS CAN BE COMPLETED AT:

3400 Tulane Ave., NOLA 70119 (504) 658-4547

3520 General De Gaulle, Suite 1030, NOLA 70114 (504) 658-4580

HealthCare

Low-Cost/Free Health Services provided by Tulane Community Health Mobile. To receive services visit a location below:

Tues: 4600 Chef Menteur Hwy. (Winn-Dixie), Gentilly

Wed: 3710 Garden Oaks Dr. (Forest Park Apartments), Algiers

Thurs: 1300 Tanglewood Dr. (Tanglewood Apartments), Westwego

Fri: 2100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (Israelite Baptist Church), Central City

Sat (2nd of the month): 301 N. Broad St. (Broad Street Bazaar), Mid City 504-994-0054

Tues – Sat: 8:30 – 4:00 pm

Free HIV Testing

Faith In Action Network

3613 Hamburg St. NOLA

(504) 283-7376