Galatoire Foundation Raises Record $156,000 for Local Nonprofits
NEW ORLEANS – Dec. 3, 2024 – Galatoire Foundation raised a record $156,200 at its annual Christmas Table Auction, held Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Galatoire’s famed first floor main dining room. The event featured a lively evening of competitive bidding for the chance to win a table for the Friday lunch before Christmas on Dec. 20. The highest bid of the night was $18,000 for an 8-person table.
“We are incredibly thankful for the generosity of our loyal patrons and the outpouring of support for this year’s auction beneficiaries,” said Melvin Rodrigue, Galatoire Foundation president. “We are so grateful that we can continue to leverage our patrons’ love of Galatoire’s to give back to the community year after year through our table auctions.”
Money raised during this year’s auctions benefit Galatoire Foundation and eight other local non-profits — including two table partners: STEM NOLA and Volunteers of America of Southeast Louisiana and six micro grant recipients: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, Ignatian Volunteer Corps, New Orleans, NOCHI, Son of a Saint, The Big Easy Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and The Bright School.
Since 2006, Galatoire Foundation has organized annual Christmas and Mardi Gras table auctions to assist in aiding local nonprofit organizations. The auctions have now successfully generated over $4 million for various charitable causes in the New Orleans area. The funds have made a positive impact on numerous initiatives, ranging from neighborhood rebuilding and crime prevention to supporting youth programs and fostering entrepreneurship efforts. Past recipients include Bayou District Foundation, NAMI New Orleans, Covenant House, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, Kingsley House, Dress for Success, Audubon Nature Institute, Liberty’s Kitchen, The Idea Village, The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation and more.
Galatoire Foundation’s community involvement extends across south Louisiana, working through Galatoire’s, Galatoire’s “33” and Galerie de Galatoire.
The Mardi Gras table auction will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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About Galatoire Foundation
Galatoire Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to giving back to the New Orleans community and region that has patronized Galatoire’s for generations, allowing us to secure generations to come and remain a cornerstone in representing Louisiana and its authentic culture. More information can be found here.
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