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Hello!
Sincere thanks for reading Out All Day: New Orleans, we’ve been online almost every week for two years this month, and your support honestly means such a lot. So: thank you. It’s mainly a one-person show (outside of our talented freelance writers) and though it’s a lot of unpaid work, I love putting it together. But, I need your help.
Do you have $5 to help us continue? The twist? EVERYONE WINS A PRIZE.
This time last year, we ran a fundraising drive - our readers generously donated $3,000. We used it all to pay local writers and promote arts and culture in New Orleans, from theatre to comedy to dance to music, plus we’re supporting the local hospitality industry by covering restaurants, hotels and small, independent business as well. We want to do more. With as few adverts as possible.
I don’t get too personal in the newsletter, but sadly my parents aren’t doing too well and I’m regularly flying to the UK to support and spend time with them. This isn’t what I’m asking for help with, though! What I would like is $3,000 or more to commission local writers to cover New Orleans culture every week for the next 12 months. I’m not able to be around to cover stories as much as I’d like, and it’s much better for everyone the more writers we have - different voices, areas of expertise, and perspectives.
This year we’re running a raffle, with over $2,500 worth of prizes: $1,000 artworks, $500 electronics, the world’s most luxurious bathrobe, an Apple Pencil, some great cocktail books, home security systems, more art…there’s something for everyone. The more you buy, the cheaper the tickets ($5 = 1 ticket, $20 = 5, $50 = 15, $100 = 40) and you can choose which prize you’d like to be in the pot for (ticket sales updated daily so you can evaluate your chances). PLUS, even if you don’t win a big ticket prize, we’ll send you a reward to say thank you: it could be artwork, a book, a travel amenities kit, general swag…everyone will win something.
All the info and a pledge form can be found here - draw on June 30th.
I promise that all money raised will once again go to paying writers in New Orleans. Legacy media is struggling. I believe we fill a niche, and with your help, we can expand and report on more of the stuff you love. If each subscriber bought just one ticket, we’d be golden for a year, easily. We’ll spend every dollar you give us on writers.
I’d be so honored if you’d consider helping us run for another year, either by buying tickets or sharing this fundraiser. Again, my sincerest thanks, and as always, much love to you and yours.
Paul O
All the info and a pledge form can be found here - draw on June 30th.