What Drives Us
Our Mission
The 54 Cares Foundation aims to help young men and women become leaders within their communities. The Foundation focuses on helping youth overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, drugs, poverty, or any other impediment to their mental and physical well being. You are not alone. We care, 54 Cares.
Get involved
Be A Part of Our Team
Participate
54 Cares participates in events and activities that benefit various groups of young people in the New Orleans area and beyond. We strive to grow our team of supporters so we can reach further, give more and make a bigger difference.
Make a Donation
While we’d love to have you join us at all of our events we know that may not be possible. If you would like to support 54 Cares via a monetary donation or other contribution we’d love to talk. Your donations help us take part in even more great causes.
54's Story
54 Cares Foundation was founded to honor Jonathan Lanza, who passed away in 2020. Jonathan’s football number was 54. He actively lived life as a devoted dad, husband, businessman, and community leader, giving it everything he had just like on the football field. He routinely helped others by giving his time, money, or listening ear to those who needed help. He also, however, struggled with anxiety and depression from everyday life pressures. This Foundation was started to continue Jonathan’s good works and also help those like him who may be struggling with life pressures they feel they cannot overcome. 54 Cares.
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