TOTALimpact magazine

Details about how love

will run the city.

Mardi Gras Safety Tips that

every family should know.

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A total highlight of a board

of director member.

make an impact through love.

About Impact Love Impact, Inc. (Impact) is non-profit community based organization founded in 2009 by Lester Love. The organization was established to improve social, educational, and economic conditions for children, youth, and families. Impact has a strong track record of developing innovative methods necessary to improve the quality of life.

Love Impact, Inc. (Impact) is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower and equip children, youth, and families through social, educational, and wellness programs.

Our goal is to positively impact our community through love and positive social actions by consistently developing innovative programs and projects based on community needs. Similarly, our vision is to empower and equip children, youth, and families through positive experiences from community-based programs that develops a sense of personal and social responsibility.

Calendar of Events

Love Runs The City

Highlights

Mardi Gras Safety Tips

Other Impacts

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Here are the upcomming events with IMPACT:

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MARCH 17th: Impact Mentoring Program Launched

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APRIL 16th: City Camp Registration Begins

28th: Board Meeting

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MAY 26th: Love Runs the City Peace Walk

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May 26, 2012

Love Runs the City sheds light on the issues most

important to our communities. Each year the 3 mile run/

walk target social issues with in the City of New Orleans.

This year with the amount of youth induced crime, Love

Runs the City will walk in peace and shed light on the

importance for the value of life and community involvement

for youth development. The homicide rate in New Orleans

is unnatural and unacceptable. Consequently, homicide

reduction among New Orleans’ youth is the top priority of

the City of New Orleans. Proceeds from event will benefit

Impact Mentoring Program.

Alaina J. Fingal is an internal auditor responsible for both financial and operational audits at Stewart Enterprises, Inc. She graduated from Xavier University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration and Computer Science. She is currently a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, served on the local board of directors as the Treasurer for the American Society of Women Accountants, and in May 2006 she earned the certified Fraud Examiner designation.

Alaina is currently working towards her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Due to her knowledge and extensive training, Alaina was selected to serve as the treasurer of the Love Impact board of directors in November 2009.

Alaina Fingal and husband Torrey Fingal now welcome their first child Tori Michelle Fingal. Congratulations. Your life is going to enter its most beautiful stage - parenting! Enjoy every bit of it!

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Keep Your Stuff Safe!

Always check to make sure you are not parking on a parade route or in a no parking zone and do not block driveways, crosswalks, or fire hydrants. If you are parking in a parking lot ensure the person(s) collecting money are, in fact authorized to do so. If you are suspicious, park elsewhere. Lock your vehicle.

Never leave valuables visible inside of your vehicle. Secure any such items in the trunk.

Make a note of where you parked. In the event you are lost or need directions it makes it easier for the police to guide you back to your vehicle.

If you believe your vehicle has been towed call the Claiborne Auto Pound, located at 400 N.Claiborne Avenue @ (504) 565-7450 or (504) 565-7451.

Keep Your Children Safe:

Watch your children carefully and never leave them unattended. Make sure your child knows their name, phone number, and address. If they do not, write it down on a card or piece of paper, place it in their pocket and make sure they know to find a Police Officer and give them this information in the event they become separated from you or lost.

Do not let your children climb over or under the barricades. If your children are in ladders, remember they must be placed as many feet behind the street curb as the ladder is high.

Keep Yourself Safe: Avoid carrying/flashing large amounts of cash or wearing expensive or “flashy” jewelry. Both make you the target of professional thieves and pickpockets.

Never take drinks from someone you do not know. Be aware of your surroundings and have a plan in the event you are separated from others in your party/group. If you are visiting make sure you know the address and location of your hotel.

Drink alcohol responsibly.

Enjoy the Parade!

Remember the Neutral Ground (Median) is public property and it is illegal to “rope off” or barricade areas for private use.

Glass containers are prohibited on the Parade Route.

You may cross the street before and after the parade, at any break in the barricade, but remember to watch for traffic.

If you must cross the street during the parade, check with a Police Officer and they will tell you when or where it is safe to do so. Do not enter barricaded areas of the Parade route without checking with a Police Officer. Often these areas are barricaded for the safety of parade participants and attendees.

Do not place ladders, ice chests, chairs, or other items in intersections. These areas must be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles access to the parade route if needed.

Do not be offended if Police Officers assigned to the parade route are hesitant to retrieve beads or other items thrown from the floats. Doing so takes them away from their primary duty, which is to vigilantly monitor the crowd for potential problems and ensure your safety.

otherimpacts Assurance for Tomorrowsʼ Leaders (ATLs) Youth Foundation, Inc. is seeking parents, teachers, mentor, or friend of a 16 year old that Rocks? Is so, please submit a 50 word essasy “My 16 yr old rocks because…to events@atlsyouthfoundation.org for a chance to be an honoree fo the V.I.P. Event May 12, 2012 7p-11p

For more information regarding ATLs Youth Foundation, Inc. and its services, please visit our website @ www.atlsyouthfoundation.org or contact Annette Jones,M.A Executive Director/CEO @ ajones@atlsyouthfoundation or atlsyouthfoundation@yahoo.com or our Board President Kim Dilosa @ gkannie95@yahoo.com.

Free HIV Testing

Faith In Action Network

3613 Hamburg St. NOLA

(504) 283-7376

NOLA Youth Works: Job Opportunities

Visit: www.nola.gov/NOLAYouthWorks, select Schedule Now!

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED:

March 3rd – April 14th Monday - Thursday 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (walk-ins Sat. Only)

APPLICATIONS CAN BE COMPLETED AT:

3400 Tulane Ave., NOLA 70119 (504) 658-4547

3520 General De Gaulle, Suite 1030, NOLA 70114 (504) 658-4580

HealthCare

Low-Cost/Free Health Services provided by Tulane Community Health Mobile. To receive services visit a location below:

Tues: 4600 Chef Menteur Hwy. (Winn-Dixie), Gentilly

Wed: 3710 Garden Oaks Dr. (Forest Park Apartments), Algiers

Thurs: 1300 Tanglewood Dr. (Tanglewood Apartments), Westwego

Fri: 2100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (Israelite Baptist Church), Central City

Sat (2nd of the month): 301 N. Broad St. (Broad Street Bazaar), Mid City 504-994-0054

Tues – Sat: 8:30 – 4:00 pm

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