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Confetti Kids is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the children of Algiers Point. OUR STORY When Confetti Kids was organized in 2000 by a group of neighborhood families, the original mandate was to renovate our area’s public playgrounds. We strongly believe that renovating and equipping our neighborhood playgrounds is a commitment to our children’s future as productive members of an inclusive neighborhood community. During the next three years, we worked to completely overhaul Confetti Park for the 2-5 year olds. We also worked in partnership with the Algiers Point Association, Art Council of New Orleans, Friends of NORD, Old Algiers Mainstreet Corp., and NORD to achieve the renovation of Delcazal Playground for the 6-12 year olds. Upon the successful completion of the parks projects in 2003, we have refocused our efforts on fostering a sense of community in bringing neighbors together as well as hosting child-centered programming. All events are open to the public. PROFILE • Organized in 2000. • Incorporated in 2002. • Run by a volunteer board of 15, made up of parents, educators, and business professionals. • Membership includes more than 100 families. • Membership does not pay dues. • Funded entirely by the support of friends and neighbors of the Point. ON-GOING PROGRAMS • Maintenance and improvement of Confetti and Delcazal Parks. • Thanksgiving food drive to benefit neighborhood families. • Christmas Toy Drive to benefit neighborhood families. • Art Projects with community artists. • Weekly playgroups. Most importantly, we are working with all our fellow neighborhood organizations to make Algiers Point a safe, welcoming and happy place to grow up. NEED MORE INFORMATION? If you would like to become a member of Confetti Kids or need more information, please contact Confetti Kids president, Jennifer McNamara, at 504-366-1004. Ornament Making Fundraiser at Tout de Suite to Help Needy Families (12/05)		UPCOMING EVENTS Confetti Kids’ Spring for Swings Art Sale & Silent Auction Click for more info 2008 Confetti Kids Officers Executive Board Jennifer McNamara, President Heather Szapary, Vice President Liz King, Secretary Melissa DeRussy, Treasurer Board of Directors Jeanie Jones Jennifer McNamara Mike Molaison Jennifer Blake Laura Tuley Renee Culotta Tracey McDade Ian Falshaw The Annual Easter Egg Hunt (04/06)