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Calling all New Orleans kids! 📣💚 No matter your skill level or background, there’s a place for you to play, learn, and have fun with The 18th Ward!

We’re excited for a great Winter 2026 season! Registration opens Monday, October 19, at 10:00 AM. Check our stories for programs and details! 🏀⚽🏈🤸🏊 by @the18thward

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These spaces are better with them. 💚

At our Trinity Community Center and through our partnership with @nordcommission , our kids and coaches bring every court, field, and room to life.

Together, we’re building community through sports and creating spaces where every kid, no matter their race, income, or neighborhood, can learn, have fun, stay active, and belong.

#community #neworleans #nonprofit #youthsports by @the18thward

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Meet the next generation of leaders. 💚

We’re proud to spotlight The 18th Ward participants in the Devoted Dreamers Leadership Seminar Series, a partnership with Demario and Tamela Davis’ Devoted Dreamers Foundation.

Through conversations with leaders from sports, healthcare, business, and ministry, participants will explore the five T’s of stewardship: Time, Talent, Treasure, Temple, and Testimony, learning to live with purpose, develop their gifts, manage their finances, care for their well-being, and use their stories to inspire others.

These young people already make a difference as coaches, teammates, and role models. This series gives them space to invest in themselves, explore their potential, and build skills they can carry into their careers and communities.

Join us in cheering them on as they take this next step! 🙌

#youthleadership #beyondthegame #neworleans by @the18thward

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8 days ago

14,563 youth opportunities. 1,176 part-time jobs created. 28 locations across New Orleans. 💚

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report is here! We came together with our community to celebrate another year of growth, impact and creating more opportunities for young people across New Orleans.

Thank you to our donors, sponsors, board members, partners and community who continue to make this work possible.

And that’s only part of the story. Check out the full 2025–2026 Annual Report on our website (link in bio) by @the18thward

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Fall programs are happening at The CORE at @cloverneworleans. From tutoring and STEM programs to adult education, family support, health resources, youth activities, and more, there are opportunities for children, adults, and families this fall. The CORE brings trusted community organizations together to make it easier to find the programs and support you need.

Explore fall programs and sign up today at clovernola.org/core. by @the18thward

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You signed them up for more than youth sports. You signed them up to be part of The 18th Ward family. 💚

Because every kid deserves the opportunity to play, grow, and find community.

#neworleans #youthsports #nonprofit #community #afterschoolprograms by @the18thward

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New Orleans will always be part of the heartbeat of our work, and even from afar, we remain committed to investing in its people, strengthening partnerships, and building lasting impact.

Week 1 has officially set the tone for what’s ahead.

For the second year, we’re excited to partner with @the18thward for a 7-week leadership development cohort designed to invest in and equip the next generation of leaders.

Throughout the program, students will hear from inspiring leaders and role models who will share their experiences, lessons, and practical insight through interactive sessions centered around the 5 T’s of Stewardship: Time, Talent, Treasure, Temple, and Trust.

Together, we’re helping young leaders discover what they’ve been given, develop their gifts, and learn how to steward them well.

Year two. Deeper roots. Continued investment. Lasting impact. 💫

#DevotedDreamers #DreamBig #DevoteEverything taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @the18thward

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Okay, maybe gymnastics IS all sunshine and rainbows. 🌈🤸‍♀️

Our gymnasts are spending the fall learning new skills, building confidence and testing out what they can do, with their coaches right there to cheer them on, celebrate every win and give plenty of high fives along the way.

And our gymnasts are pretty adorable.💚 by @the18thward

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One week in and fall season is officially in full swing! 💚

Our core sports are back for another season of learning, staying active, building community and, of course, having FUN.🏀🏈⚽️🏊🤸

We can’t wait to watch our players learn, grow and make progress week after week. Here’s to a great fall season! 🙌

#neworleans #youthsports #nonprofit #afterschoolprograms by @the18thward

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25 days ago

The 504th is for the children. Kicking the night off with a special guest appearance from @the18thward. 7pm at 3933 Jumonville St.

#AlwaysGoOut by @the18thward

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All great coaches practice too. 💚

Ahead of our fall season, we brought our new and returning coaches together for Coach Training Day to learn, refresh, and get on the same page before welcoming our athletes back.

Fall season starts next week. Let’s get to it! 🏈⚽️🏀🤸

#neworleans #youthsports #trainingday #nonprofit by @the18thward

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A little help from our friends as we get ready for fall! 💚

Thank you to @raisingcanes for keeping our coaches fueled and hydrated during Coach Training Day with cool-down drinks and gear for the day!

And a special thank you to @kippneworleans and @bayou_district_foundation for providing us with the space to bring our coaches together, learn, train, and prepare for the season ahead.

We’re grateful for everyone who helps us get ready to give our athletes a great fall season. 💚

#youthsports #nonprofit #community #donations taken in Columbia Parc by @the18thward

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