Let’s Give ‘Em a Hand
Our city’s musicians, artists and service industry workers are what make New Orleans, well, New Orleans. If you need a helping hand or want to give one, click on the links below and learn more.
Directs aid to culture and hospitality workers
Culturalyst
A free artists directory and livestreaming platform with direct tipping capabilities
Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund
Funds awarded to nonprofits that support service and hospitality workers and other nonprofits
Hospitality Cares Pandemic Response Fund
Offers one-time emergency grants for hospitality workers up to $500
Jazz Foundation of America Musicians’ Emergency Fund
Helps musicians with housing and emergency assistance, medical care and disaster relief.
Offers food vouchers for musicians with curbside pickup at Howlin’ Wolf
Provides support for elderly Southern musicians in chronic poverty and emergency aid for artists in crisis siutations
New Orleans Business Alliance relief fund for gig workers
Raises funds for musicians, festival production staff, arena workers, ride-healing drivers and others
Accepts donations that go directly to area service industry workers
Other Ways To Help: