GIVING TUESDAY is TOMORROW☃️

Dear Raintree Supporter,

As the year draws to a close and we gather with loved ones, we are reminded that not every child has a place where they feel safe, seen, or supported. At Raintree Children & Family Services, we work every day to be that place; and we cannot do it without you.

This Giving Tuesday - December 2 - we begin our End-of-Year Appeal with open hearts and a simple hope: that together, we can brighten the lives of the children and teens who need us most. Many of the young people we serve are navigating challenges no child should ever face: instability, trauma, uncertainty, and loss. Yet with your compassion, they find comfort, guidance, and the chance to imagine a different future.

This year, Giving Tuesday carries special meaning. As we look ahead to 2026 and the celebration of Raintree’s 100th year, your support becomes part of a legacy, a century of protecting, nurturing, and empowering children across our community. Your gift today doesn’t just help us close out the year strong; it ensures that Raintree enters its next century with the stability, resources, and vision needed to continue showing up for children who rely on us.

This season, we invite you to make a meaningful impact in one of two powerful ways:

1. End-of-Year Monetary Donations

A gift today helps a child feel safe tonight. It provides a warm bed, trusted adults, tutoring, therapy, and moments of joy that every child deserves. Your generosity fuels the everyday work that changes lives in real and lasting ways.

2. In-Kind Donations: Gift Cards & Holiday Gifts

The holidays can be especially tender for children in our care. A gift card or holiday present may seem small; but to a young person without family to celebrate with, it can mean everything. These gifts remind them that they are valued, remembered, and worthy of joy.

Your kindness has the power to transform a difficult year into one filled with possibility. With your support, a child can feel the warmth of a community that refuses to give up on them. Thank you for standing with Raintree’s children and for opening your heart during this season of giving. We are endlessly grateful for you.

With warmth and gratitude,

LaShawna Schofield

Executive Director

Donate Today

Or, Mail / Drop-Off Donations to:

Raintree Children & Family Services

1233 Eighth Street

New Orleans, LA 70115

Want to Make an Even Bigger Impact?

Raintree is embarking on a once-in-a-generation transformation - The Raintree Legacy Project - a major renovation designed to ensure that every young person who enters our doors experiences dignity, stability, and a true sense of home.

By contributing to Raintree’s capital campaign, your gift does more than meet today’s needs. It becomes part of a lasting foundation that will support, protect, and uplift children for decades to come. Join us in shaping the future of care at Raintree and building a space worthy of the young people we serve.

Learn More About Raintree's Capital Campaign