Our Story

Below Sea Level Aid was established in 2023, driven by a deep commitment to addressing the pressing needs of vulnerable populations in the region. What began as a modest initiative—a monthly, street-based outreach day focused on distributing bagged lunches and essential clothing to the unhoused community—quickly grew into a more comprehensive effort. Since our start, Below Sea Level Aid has expanded its scope and impact, laying the groundwork for a sustainable, community-driven organization dedicated to supporting those most in need in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes.

In less than a year, our efforts have resulted in significant achievements. Through a combination of grants and donations, we have successfully raised over $43,000, enabling us to sustain and grow our initiatives. More importantly, we have been able to provide vital support to hundreds of individuals and families across the New Orleans area, addressing critical needs and fostering stronger community ties.

How We Take Care of Each Other

2024 was our first full year of operations, with four successful mutual aid fundraisers resulting in over $10,000 raised just from community members alone. With these funds, we were able to support a neighbor with abortion access, another with bond after an unlawful arrest, and two others with housing stability. These success stories are proof that New Orleans takes care of each other, we always have and we always will.

With this campaign, we hope to have a general fund solely dedicated to mutual aid in Louisiana. Being primarily grant funded means we are restricted to what we can spend money on. This fund will allow us to take care of our neighbors by direct, financial contributions supporting housing stability, health concerns, and basic needs.

Rising Above: 2025 Mutual Aid Fund

By Below Sea Level Aid

Rising Above: 2025 Mutual Aid Fund

We Take Care of Each Other

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