Project Lazarus

Party Hosts are the creators of Bon Appétit! Without their assistance and support, we cannot celebrate and spread the word of all the good things taking place at Project Lazarus. Host a Dinner Party between now and September 14 -- anytime, any day of the week. Our residents count on us to make a difference in their lives!

At present, we thank, Nick Daigle, Kenny Oubre and Jay Huffstatler, Thomas Bouterie, Charles Terrebonne, Mark McKeown, Jerry Quinton Fredieu, Stephanie McNeely, Stanton McNeely.

Want to see you name in that number? Contact Rodney Thoulion or Gary Schiro for more information or to sign up!

Act Swiftly before these tickets are teardrops on this guitar and you’ll be wishing on that wishing star! 1 in 1000 chance of winning. Better odds with more chances. bit.ly/3Y4XfSW

Share this with 10 friends and ask those friends to share with 10 friends! We want all 1000 tickets sold!

We also thank our community partners who have allowed us to put flyers in their businesses: Bourbon Pride Jack Dempsey's Restaurant & Bar Mag’s 940 Bar Bourbon Pub and Parade American Townhouse Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown (LPK - Uptown) GrandPre's Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop, Rawhide New Orleans Good Friends Bar & Queens Head Pub cafe Lafitte in exile

At Project Lazarus, we cannot express our gratitude enough! We give thanks to our friends at Gilead Sciences for giving back to us while holding its summer sales meeting in New Orleans. They have sent $15,000 of bedding for our current and future residents. Boxes upon boxes continue to arrive every single day! We are fortunate to have friends like you. Many thanks to local rep, Lisa Flair, for making this happen.

Do you have something you would like to donate to the Bon Appétit Silent Auction? We are not just limited to art. We love tickets to events, household items such as lamps or decorative pieces or something unique like a piece of Waterford Crystal. All of these and more make great auction items. Upload them today at the link and we will let you know if we are interested! bit.ly/46xbpy9

Desserts are at the heart of our Dessert and Champagne Party. Thanks to Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery for their second year of support!

Desserts are at the heart of our Dessert and Champagne Party. Thanks to Nonna Randazzo's Bakery for their second year of support!

Thank you to our sponsors! We are especially grateful to Vincent Saia and Glynn Stephens for their ongoing and continued support of Project Lazarus and our residents.

Don't let there be any Tear Drops on This Guitar! Take a chance on a Taylor Swift Signed Guitar to benefit Bon Appétit and the programs of Project Lazarus for people living with HIV.

The guitar was given to Project Lazarus by B97, Misti Gaither Catherine Gaither(Winter Wonderland) and Republic Records.

It's $25 a chance and the winner will be chosen on September 14 at Bon Appétit. If you would like to host a part send a message to Project Lazarus or Gary Schiro

Click here to bid on the guitar or purchase a ticket to Bon Appétit: bit.ly/3Y4XfSW

(PS. You do not have to attend a dinner party to attend Bon Appétit.)

Don't let there be any Tear Drops on This Guitar! Bid on a Taylor Swift Signed Guitar to benefit Bon Appétit and the programs of Project Lazarus for people living with HIV. The guitar was given to Project Lazarus by B97, Misti Gaither Catherine Gaither(Winter Wonderland) and Republic Records. It's $25 a chance and the winner will be chosen on September 14 at Bon Appétit. If you would like to host a part send a message to Project Lazarus or Gary Schiro

Click here to bid on the guitar or purchase a ticket to Bon Appétit: bit.ly/3Y4XfSW

(PS. You do not have to attend a dinner party to attend Bon Appétit.)

It was 43 years ago in early July 1981 when The Bay Area Reporter, a weekly newspaper for the gay and le***an community in San Francisco, publishes its first mention of “Gay Men’s Pneumonia.” The short item encourages gay men who are experiencing progressive shortness of breath to see their physicians.

The CDC also released another Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report, “ Kaposi's Sarcoma and Pneumocystis Pneumonia Among Homosexual Men — New York City and California,” with information on KS (Kaposi Sarcoma) and P*P (pneumocystis pneumonia) among 26 gay men (25 white and one black). On the same day, the New York Times publishes an article entitled “Rare Cancer Seen in 41 HomosexualsExit Disclaimer.”

At this point, the term “gay cancer” enters the public lexicon.

Save the date for Bon Appétit! It's going to be mega star fun. Prize reveal and raffle coming soon!

Happy Independence Day from all of us at PL!

Thank you to Carla Bringier-Mason and the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary for sharing $200 in gift cards with our residents. These will come in handy for everyday use or hurricane season. Y'all are the best!

Save the date for Bon Appétit! It's going to be a blast. Raffle tickets and prize reveal coming soon!

A donor who recently lost his partner came by today and donated lightly used shoes and clothing for our residents. Our residents are so appreciative of all they receive. Thank you so much! This made their day.

Our Guardian Angel Gala this past May was a grand celebration of volunteerism with the mission of Project Lazarus on full display. Michele Campisi and Lily Hannigan Theresa were honored for their contributions! Read more in Nell Nolan’s column.

https://www.nola.com/entertainment life/nell-nolan-project-lazarus-karen-stall---breast-cancer-louisiana-colonials-luncheon/article_ef5c8fb0-2deb-11ef-bb6b-f37a86b2df14.html

Nell Nolan: Project Lazarus, Karen Stall - Breast Cancer, Louisiana Colonials Luncheon Project Lazarus

Nothing pumps up your Monday more than finding out you've been awarded a grant. Thanks Arthur Roger and the LGBTQ Fund of Greater New Orleans Foundation for providing much needed assistance to the many organizations that serve the LGBTQ community. Project Lazarus is over the moon to be one of the many grantees!

For every ride you take in the month of June, Blue Bikes is giving Project Lazarus $1 up to $10,000 for every ride. Grab those bikes and be a part of the Pride community this weekend. . New Orleans Black Gay Pride Weekend New Orleans Pridefest Gay New Orleans

Here we GROW again! Please welcome our latest monthly supporters of Raising Lazarus Warren Backer and David Cortez-Backer. The Backers are longtime supporters of Project Lazarus dating back to the 90s. We appreciate your longtime support of our residents and the organization. Thanks for all that you continue to do to Raise Lazarus!

You can join Raising Lazarus by following the link: projectlazarus.net/donate

Ain't nothing like community support!

At Project Lazarus we always get by with the help from our friends. Thank you to the donors who recently purchased us new washing machines and detergent. You rock! projectlazarus.net/donate

Join Project Lazarus's Monthly Giving Program. Your donation of as little as $10 a month gives Project Lazarus a predictable revenue stream. Thank you to Andrew Albritton and Robert Chaisson for becoming our latest monthly givers. Join today and become a part of this group of dedicated monthly Lazarus supporters. projectlazarus.net/donate

The month of June is Ride For Pride! For every Blue Bike ride in the month of June, Blue Cross is donating $1 to Project Lazarus up to $10,000. Get riding New Orleans! Get healthy and support Project Lazarus.

The 2024 Guardian Angel Gala was truly one for the books! From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful to everyone involved for helping “Raise Lazarus” to new heights!

Congratulations to our newest Guardian Angels, Michele Campisi and Lily Hannigan! We are so appreciative for all you do for Project Lazarus and our community.

Project Lazarus is the organization it is today because of friends and supporters such as yourselves, who consistently live out the mission of “Living in the Positive.”

The beautiful Ile de France Grand Ballroom at the JW Marriott New Orleans was filled with love, acceptance, and the inspiration in finding hope in dark times and seeing that it can raise us all to a new light within.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, committee members, our wonderful co-chairs, Maryam Bahman and Jerry Quinton Fredieu, and all of our guests for making the night a magnificent success for the residents of Project Lazarus!

We are forever grateful for your love, your generosity, and your support. We love you. We thank you!

The Project Lazarus Guardian Angel Awards Gala 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Honoring Michele Campisi and Lily Hannigan

Event Album V
Photography by Carlos Gonzalez

The Project Lazarus Guardian Angel Awards Gala 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Honoring Michele Campisi and Lily Hannigan

Event Album IV
Photography by Carlos Gonzalez