Ian's Baton Rouge flood relief fund

Hello Friends,

By now I'm sure you have heard about the horrific flooding in that has occured in Baton Rouge, LA in the last week. More than 100,000 people in the state have registered for federal emergency aid, and countless people have lost everything, and lives have been turned upside down.

I am here to talk about just one of those people. He is a man, who s not only a groomsman in my wedding next week, but is one of the best people I get to call a friend. He has lost everything; his house, car, clothes and possessions.

I have recently left Baton Rouge and now live in Virginia, and he doesn't know that I have started this for him. I plan to present him with the proceeds from this GOFUNDME this Friday at the rehearsal dinner.

It doesn't matter how small or large the donation is. It 100% goes to Ian to get his life back together.

Every little bit matters. Thank you for your support, and I encourage you to donate to other victims as well at:

• Catholic Charities

Accepting: Donations to aid families in immediate and longterm needs. Accepting donations online.

• Save the Children's Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund

Accepting: Donations to help protect children and support immediate needs of families affected by flooding. They can be sent online.

• NOLA Pay It Forward

Accepting: Greater New Orleans Foundation collecting donations to aid neighboring parishes in early relief and rebuilding efforts. Access the site here. 
• United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Accepting: Donations online by going through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana's website. Checks can also be mailed to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, ATTN: Flood Relief, 2515 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

• United Way of Acadiana

Accepting: Donations can be made online by going through United Way of Acadiana's website. 

• Capital Area United Way

Accepting: Donations can be made online by going to the Capital Area United Way's website.

• Denham Springs Animal Shelter, which was devastated by the floods

Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account, which PetCo is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The shelter also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter. 

• Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana

Accepting: Donations, 100 percent of which will be turned over to teachers who have lost classroom materials in the floods. They can be made online through APEL's website. Teachers can also apply for the financial aid through the same link. 

• Assess the Need

Accepting: Donations for Livingston Parish schools, 15 of which flooded. Donations can be made online by going to Assess the Need's website. They can also be emailed to Assess the Need, PO Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA, 70727

• Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Accepting: Donations for its Louisiana Flood Relief fund. They can be made online.

• 232-HELP

Accepting: Donations to help purchase emergency medications, medical equipment, appliances and transportation for flood victims in 10 parishes across Acadiana. Donations can be made online.

• Foundation for Louisiana

Accepting: Donations for its Strategic Flood Response Fund. They can be made online through Paypal.

• SBP

Accepting: Donations to assist in cleaning, gutting and rebuilding homes for those affected by the floods. They can be made online. 
• Lighthouse Louisiana

Accepting: Donations to clean up its Baton Rouge facility and repair and replace damaged items. They can be made online. 
Northshore Weather Relief Fund

Accepting: Donations to help those affected in Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Helena and Tammany parishes. They can be made online.
Foundation EBR

Accepting: Donations to assist with cleaning and resupplying flooded East Baton Rouge Parish schools. They can be made online.    
IN-PERSON DONATION DROP-OFFS

 
NEW ORLEANS, METAIRIE and KENNER

• Second Harvest Food Bank

Accepting: Nonperishable food items such as canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, soups, stews, beans, chili, peanut butter, pasta, rice, breakfast cereal and shelf-stable milk. Cleaning supplies such as bleach, disinfectants, sponges, gloves, trash bags and scrub brushes. 
Where to donate: Second Harvest Food Bank at 700 Edwards Ave., Elmwood
When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

• United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to donate: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, or weekdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 411 West Coleman Ave., Hammond

• Zeus' Rescues, which is hosting more than 60 animals that have been evacuated from flooded areas. 

Accepting: Cat carriers, clay littler, square litter boxes, canned cat  and kitten food.
Where to donate: 4601 Freret Street
When: Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

• Various New Orleans businesses

Accepting: Blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, pet food, pet crates and pet bedding. 
Where to donate: 
Church Alley Coffee Shop & The Good Shop, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 
Dashing Bicycles, 1234 N. Broad St.
Balance Yoga, 120 S. Cortez St.
Solo Espresso, 1301 Poland Ave.
Dirty Coast, 5631 Magazine St. and 2121 Chartres St. 
Dancing Grounds, 3705 St. Claude Ave.
Rouler, 601 Baronne St. 
The Stacks, inside the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.
Buff Beauty Bar, 720 Carondelet St. 
Electric Expressions, 2317 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #3
When: Business hours until noon Thursday (Aug. 18)

• New Orleans restaurants

Accepting: Bulk food items and water to help feed volunteers and those in the shelter at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Also accepting clothing and shoes in various sizes, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, toiletries, diapers, garbage bags, coloring books and children's toys. The group is also working with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 
Where to donate: 
Langlois, 1710 Pauger St. 
Sylvain, 626 Chartres St. 
Meauxbar, 942 N. Rampart St.
Barrel Proof, 1201 Magazine St. 
Cavan, 3607 Magazine St. 
When: Business hours

• Junior League of New Orleans

Accepting: Diapers in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and gift cards in $20 amounts for Target and Wal-Mart
Where: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

• Caroline Fayard for US Senate New Orleans Office

Accepting: Nonperishable food items, blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, cleaning supplies and pet food 
Where to donate: 4327 Canal St.
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Crescent City Farmers Market

Accepting: Canned food, water, cleaning supplies and toiletries.