The ever-commendable list of locals providing much-needed
relief for those disproportionately affected by COVID-19 increases again with
the addition of Kingsley House's new program. While this new program is not
unprecedented, due to their long-standing philanthropic nature, it is no less
welcome. All of their efforts during the quarantine and beyond have been
focused on relieving everyone in the surrounding area, but this particular
one-day event is providing stimuli to the ailing hospitality industry in our
area while also funding their own efforts. On October 22, Kingsley House will
work as a partner with certain bars and restaurants in the city who will donate
a portion of the proceeds received that day back to Kingsley House. This way,
interested parties are both helping to keep Kingsley House's respectable
pursuits funded, while also supporting establishments that desperately need
support from customers.
You may recognize a few of the
participating restaurants, as they have been known to participate in community
support events in the recent past. Copper Vine,
Cure, Turkey and the Wolf, Cavan, Sylvain, and The Commissary are all planning
to deliver a percentage of their proceeds to Kingsley House on October 22, so
make it a point to visit these establishments come Give Kingsley Day, to help
support a true staple of New Orleans philanthropy.
The Kingsley House
itself has been around for well over a century at this point, having served our
community since 1896 as the South's first settlement house. Though their endeavors
have never ceased through the years, the recent pandemic has forced them to
redouble their efforts to keep up with the amount of underserviced people in
our community. Whether delivering food or providing mental health support to the
community, Kingsley House is always attempting to serve those who were dealt a
bad hand, no matter what aid they might need. So, you can be assured that your
money will be donated to a more than reputable cause this October 22.
