UNITY of Greater New Orleans is a nonprofit organization leading a collaborative of over 60 agencies providing housing and services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Their mission is to coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness. Joe Heeren- Mueller will be speaking to us on the history of UNITY. He will touch on the growth and accomplishments over the years and will give a brief summary of their [...]

"Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. We would like to add that experience to NOSHA! From the book 'The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break': "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with [...]

Come by and sign a postcard to let our Senators know that you do not support the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He has dissented from a ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act which provides healthcare for millions and he has shown hostility to the separation of church-state issues among other valid concerns. ** Your postcards will be hand-delivered to the Senator's offices by Louisiana Courts Matter this coming weekend. There is area parking in the [...]

Dine with the deniers! This month takes us to Cafe Equator in Metairie for delicious Thai food. Located near Lakeside Mall, this location is easy to get to and a comfortable spot to relax. You can check out the menu here: http://cafeequator.com/flashsite/index.html • Important to knowPlease keep us up to date on your ability to make the dinner by using the RSVP function as soon as your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are [...]

Our film discussion this year will be about the issue of climate science and how it is impacting our lives. "Climate of Doubt" describes the individuals and groups behind an organized effort to attack science by undermining scientists, and to unseat politicians who say they believe there is current climate change caused by human activity. It's important to remember how this all started and how we got to where we are. And if you would like to contribute, please bring [...]

"Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. We would like to add that experience to NOSHA! From the book 'The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break': "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with [...]

It’s time to volunteer again! One of our most popular and well-attended activities as a group has been working with the Second Harvest organization where we sort and box donated food for families in need in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. We are thankful for the efforts of NOSHA board member Glenn Pearl who has been our contact person, setting up our volunteer shifts and keeping us involved. √ The warehouse is not climate controlled so please dress accordingly. [...]

This has become an annual event for NOSHA fans, and who can't use a good walk now and then with friends, right? NOSHA member and local activist Dave Thomas will be our dependable captain this year. The money goes to a very good cause and we have a team page to make it official, so you can register ahead of time. You can sign up as a member of the team and/or donate here: https://tinyurl.com/y9nlhe6h The walk officially begins at [...]

We're heading west, but not as far as Texas! Traditional Mexican cuisine is always enjoyable and fun and El Paso is really affordable and tasty to boot. Here's the menu: https://elpasorestaurant.net/mexican-food-menu/ • ImportantPlease keep us up to date on your ability to attend by using the RSVP function as soon as your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are joining us, not just for the restaurant seating, but for the folks on the waiting [...]

Our guest speaker will be Noelle George, Executive Director with the nationally known organization, Foundation Beyond Belief, a humanist charity that promotes secular volunteering and responsible charitable giving. Guided by the principles of secular humanism, their mission is to: * Unite the humanist community in volunteering and charitable efforts. * Advocate for compassionate action throughout the world. They further their mission through these ongoing programs: Grants, Disaster Recovery, Service Corps, and Volunteer Network. Come and learn more how the secular [...]