Unlocking Hearts 8th Annual Depaul Nola Gala

Join us to celebrate human life and dignity for our most vulnerable community members and support our work ending homelessness and building self-worth💜

The 8th Annual Depaul USA New Orleans 2026 Gala: Unlocking Hearts serves as both a celebration of our community's impact and an opportunity to raise critical funds that support our mission of ending homelessness and transforming lives. Our dedicated team walks alongside the people we serve, recognizing that every person's journey is different. We strive to meet their unique needs with compassion, creativity, and practical support. Through our programs, we help people secure stable housing, improve their well-being, and build pathways toward long-term stability and independence. This year's event will be especially meaningful as it will be held at the Rebuild Center, located at 1803 Gravier St., the space that serves as the heart of our commitment to minister through collaboration and community. It serves as a hub for three different organizations working together to support individuals experiencing homelessness and to create opportunities for healing, growth, and belonging.

What does your donation support?

Keys to Heart ~ $10,000 ~ (16 tickets, two reserved tables)

• Supports housing case management to assist folks with the transition from street to apartment including the essential transportation costs associated with the housing process and other move-in costs

Keys to Home ~ $5000 ~ (8 tickets, one reserved table)

• Supports wrap-around services and essential resources that assist participants’ basic needs including cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, and groceries during periods of food instability

Keys to Health ~ $2500 ~ (6 tickets, reserved seating)

• Supports intensive medical case management services including mental health to help improve participants overall well-being and management of chronic issues

Keys to Community ~ $1000 ~ (4 Tickets)

• Supports the Wellness program operations including ongoing sessions, materials for special projects, field trips, and bus passes to help with transportation to and from classes

Keys to Spirit ~ $500 ~ (2 Tickets)

• Supports Depaul USA New Orleans ability to celebrate life milestones and successes such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays with community

THANK YOU🫶🏠🪴

✨ A big Thank You to our incredible sponsors! ✨

Keys to Heart

Keys to Health

A Friend who holds a Key to Our Heart

Keys to Home

A Friend who holds a Key to Our Heart

Keys to Community

A Friend who holds a Key to Our Heart

Keys to Spirit

The Depaul USA New Orleans Unlocking Hearts Gala would not be possible without the generosity, partnership, and commitment of our sponsors.

Because of your support, we are able to bring together community leaders, advocates, and friends who share our vision of ending homelessness and creating pathways to stability, dignity, and hope. Your investment helps provide housing, wellness services, and life-changing support to individuals and families in our community.

Every sponsorship, donation, and act of generosity helps unlock opportunities for those we serve and reminds them that they are valued, supported, and not alone.

On behalf of the Depaul USA New Orleans team, our Board of Directors, and the countless lives impacted by your kindness, thank you for helping us Unlock Hearts and open doors to brighter futures.

Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate New Orleans.

💙 Thank you for being champions of hope and partners in our mission.

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Other Supporters

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A big thank you to our sponsors!

Keys to Health

Keys to Home

Robert Mistretta

Keys to Community

Magnolia Property Management