United Way Celebrates the Saints and Raises Money for Oil Spill Relief

Friday, August 27^th, New Orleans locals and Superbowl Champions alike came together to celebrate the Saints, the city and a good cause.  Whiskey Blue presented the United Way Game Night After Party hosted by none other than Darren Sharper and Roman Harper. The party helped raise awareness about the importance of the community working together and helping those affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.  Helping to celebrate the cause, players such as Jeremy Shockey, Pierre Thomas, Jonathan Vilma were on hand to show their love for this city and importance of community building and advocacy.

 More than $10,000 was raised for United Way of Greater New Orleans, which will go to continuing help for those affected by the oil spill and provide access to information and resources.

United Way of Greater New Orleans works to deliver programs and services that target community needs and provide building blocks for a good life, which include education, sufficient income, sound mental and physical health and a safety net in time of crises. United Way for the Greater New Orleans area serves Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. To get involve, check out http://www.unitedwaynola.org/.