Community Calendar

Join us for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's® - New Orleans at the University of New Orleans - Earl K Long Library Lawn, 2000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, Louisiana 70148.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

On Walk Day, walkers are welcome at 9 a.m., the event ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will begin immediately after at 10 a.m. For further details, contact Shannon Vicari at 985 788 5202 or smvicari@alz.org and Barbara Clinton at 504 813 8820 or bclinton@alz.org.

Join us for a delightful evening of dancing and dining at Mercy Family Center’s Hope Gala on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., hosted at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

This special evening brings together dedicated supporters to champion a vital cause: providing critical mental health care in our clinics and funding essential school- and community-based mental health programs like Project Fleur-de-lis.

The Hope Gala will feature a lively musical performance by The New Orleans Mystics and a delicious buffet by American Sector Catering as well as a silent auction and raffle.

Mercy Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with clinics in Metairie and Mandeville. As an outpatient behavioral health provider, it is dedicated to the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults across the Greater New Orleans area. And 65% of the care that is provided is covered by Medicaid, fee-assisted, or free. Your support for this event provides funding for charity care in their clinics and mental health services in schools/community groups. In short, Mercy Family Center helps so many people who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to receive care. Join us!