What We Do

Through a variety of outreach programs, the Robert Pack Organization seeks to make a positive impact on the social, cultural and educational outlook of youth in underserved New Orleans neighborhoods.

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A few examples of our activities include:

• Mentoring programs and educational field trips for at-risk youth
• Achievement awards for motivated students
• Back-to-school events and school supply giveaways
• Basketball camps that use sports as a path to important life skills
• Celebrity fundraisers to support the Foundation’s ongoing work

Additionally, we sponsor and participate in the following programs: 

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College Scholarship Awards

Each year, the Foundation awards college scholarships for high school students who demonstrate a strong desire to achieve excellence in education and their future careers.

Applicants submit an essay explaining their aspirations, along with a resume detailing their educational and civic activities, to be reviewed by our board of directors.

Each scholarship will have a minimum value of $1,000, and the number of scholarships awarded will be based on available funding each year.

Career Training Program

The organization sponsors two training sessions per month to teach and improve general career-oriented skills for high school students.

In these workshops, students learn skills that are essential to success in the professional world, such as dressing appropriately, resume building, interviewing, ethics training, interpersonal communications and interacting with authority figures.

Working with local businesses and educational institutions, we help to provide a qualified talent pool for local growth industries.

College Readiness Program

We help at-risk high school students better understand the route to higher education, through a program called “A Different World (All About College).” The program includes ACT prep classes, an annual seminar on applying for college and seeking financial aid, as well as a two-day bus trip to visit college campuses and stay overnight in on-campus dorm rooms.