Culture. Community. Climate Resiliency.

Uplifting Culture Bearers. Strengthening Our Future

Cultural Preservation

Our non-profit preserves New Orleans culture by creating paid opportunities for Masking Indians, Baby Dolls, musicians, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club members to lead events and share their traditions.

Through gig work, sponsorship, and material support, we help culture bearers educate, celebrate, and sustain the traditions that make our city unique.

Safety-Net

We provide direct support to culture bearers during challenging times—offering relief when it's needed most.

Our safety net also includes disaster preparedness, which equips restaurants with solar powered panels and battery systems to serve as Community Resilience Sites during outages.

By centering culture and community in our response, we’re helping make New Orleans more connected, prepared, and a little more sustainable—one neighborhood at a time.

Supportive Pathways

Our team establishes programs and partnerships that help culture bearers and the next generation grow, heal, and lead. Through our community connections, we link culture and community members to green workforce opportunities and other pathways toward economic stability.

We also work with trusted partners to offer access to mental health resources, financial education, wellness support, and vital community resources.

Because just like a second line, no one should have to move forward alone. It's about strengthening lives, not just moments—so culture and community can thrive together.

Become A Part

of the Second Line

Keep the beat going—join the second line. Together, we can support the people who make New Orleans’ culture!

Our Promise to New Orleans

As we grow, our commitment remains steadfast: uplifting the voices of culture creators and offering youth a space to connect, learn, and lead. Together, we build a community where everyone—supporters, culture bearers, community members, visitors, and future generations—finds a place in the story of New Orleans. By centering our programs on the needs and experiences of those who keep our culture alive, we ensure that New Orleans’ stories, history, and legacy are passed down authentically, maintaining a shared tradition that connects us all.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners

We couldn’t do this without you!

Your support helps us do more than just run programs, it allows us to create jobs for culture bearers, build community power, and carrying on the spirit of New Orleans for generations to come. Whether you’re a funder, a partner, or a member of our tribe, your belief in our mission fuels everything we do.

Together, we’re keeping the culture alive and lit.

How You Can Support

  • By offering your time, you can assist with organizing events, helping with workshops, documenting oral histories, or even simply spreading awareness about their work. Volunteering not only strengthens cultural traditions but also fosters intergenerational connections and a deeper appreciation for diverse histories. Your time and effort can ensure that these invaluable traditions continue to thrive for future generations.

  • Financial contributions can provide culture bearers, such as musicians, storytellers, artisans, and elders, with the resources they need to continue their work, whether it’s funding materials, supporting performances, or ensuring their knowledge is passed down to future generations.

  • Our participation helps sustain their work by providing ongoing financial and community backing, ensuring that their knowledge and skills are passed down to future generations. By becoming a member, you are not just supporting cultural traditions, you are becoming a vital part of keeping them alive and thriving.