A Message From Prospect New Orleans
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that touched the New Orleans community on January 1. On behalf of our team, artistic directors, and artists, we offer our heartfelt condolences to all those impacted, including the families, friends, and loved ones who are grieving unimaginable losses.
Prospect is committed to fostering connection, healing, and hope through creative expression. We continue to honor the spirit of this community, especially in this moment of collective sorrow. The safety and well-being of our artists, visitors, and staff remain an utmost priority.
If you are interested in finding ways to support those impacted by this tragedy, please visit the list below.
With heartfelt solidarity,
Prospect New Orleans
Ways to Support
The Greater New Orleans Foundation has set up a special fund to support the families of victims of the New Year's Day terror attack. The fund has already begun taking donations — including a $25,000 gift from Saints defensive end Cam Jordan. To donate or find more information, go to linktr.ee/gnofoundation.
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance Division and other local partners host a victims's hub at the New Orleans Family Justice Center at 701 Loyola Avenue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Victims may access resources, including financial support, by visiting in person or calling (504) 355-0846. More info is available via Crime Survivors NOLA.
GoFundMe has set up a special hub for verified fundraisers for individual families. As of press time, the site had listed three fundraisers for Matthew Tenedorio of Slidell, Reggie Hunter of Roseland and Ryan Quigley of Pittsburgh, Pa. According to GoFundMe, the site will continue to update the hub with new fundraisers as their Trust and Safety team verify the accounts.
To donate to these fundraisers, check gofundme.com/c/act/how-to-help-attack-in-new-orleans.
The Times-Picayune also reported that a GoFundMe has been set up for the family of Nicole Perez of Metairie. The fund appears to have been set up by Kimberly Usher, the owner of Kimmy’s Deli where Perez worked. The fund can be found at gofundme.com/f/help-cover-burial-costs-for-bourbon-st-victim.
A GoFundMe has been establsihed for Adam Coste, one of the survivors of the attack who also works at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, according to the account.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana has also set up a relief fund which supports victims, families and organizations providing critical assistance. 100% of funds raised will go toward those impacted and help offset medical costs, funeral expenses and mental health help. Check unitedwaysela.org/UnitedforNOLA for details.
Southern Smoke, a Texas-based nonprofit that helps service industry workers during times of crisis is also accepting donations that will go toward financial and mental health support for Bourbon Street workers who were impacted by the tragedy. Service industry workers can apply for assistance here southernsmoke.org/emergency-relief.
