World of Wonder

The fund’s mission is to provide educational enrichment opportunities to spark and embrace an appreciation of our world, oneself, and most importantly each other.

The WOW Legacy Garden Project was established with the vision to connect children to their food, promote healthy nutrition, and nurture, embrace, and respect the environment. Any school or nonprofit organization is eligible to start or expand their vegetable garden. The WOW Fund will donate $250 in “seed money” to establish a garden. The expansion of gardens, tree projects, or purchase of edible landscaping requests are funded on a case-by-case basis.

Check out the Legacy Garden Brochure HERE

WOW Fund supports the Girls on the Run programs, which are designed to focus on the physical, social, and emotional development of girls in a fun, inclusive setting. Through this support, many 3rd – 5th grade girls receive program scholarships, and on top of that, WOW will match donations towards more scholarship funds. This national organization is an evidence-based program that inspires all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills.

Camp WOW provides a summer program for under privileged children, ages 3 to 5, in St. Tammany Parish. The program offers educational enrichment activities and a safe environment for the children. Adopt a child for $150 a week, and I will match it!

Partnering local camps, the WOW Scholarship Program offers grants to low-income families for their children to attend a summer camp that provides outdoor, nature-based education in an enriching and safe environment.

WOW is matching all donors up to $5,000 to support the delivery of free books to the homes most in need within St. Tammany’s pre-school children.

Coastal Restoration has taken place to plant native trees along our Northshore coast. Local junior high students have planted over 400 trees and 500 wild Iris plants in local areas to curtail the effects of coastal erosion.

Developing practical life skills is the focus for teenagers of this program. From caulking to cooking, the emphasis is placed on how to navigate the basics of life.