Common Ground Relief has spent nearly two decades championing grassroots efforts for justice and resilience in New Orleans. We rely on optimism & imagination in the face of great challenges
Louisiana's wetlands provide essential hurricane protection for communities and ecosystems worldwide, vital landscape for seafood, fisheries, and migratory birds.
Our close knit community is built on sharing resources and knowledge — Common Ground is where your questions find answers, and your needs meet support.
In-kind contributions and unrestricted funding power our projects, programming, volunteer housing, maintenance, and direct aid efforts, providing the flexibility needed to adapt and grow.
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We provide rich educational opportunities to learn, live, and play with the swamp and wetlands that built New Orleans. Your support allows us to strengthen our impact, ensuring we can serve our community and sustain our mission with greater resilience and reach.