Headwaters Relief Launches Organization Fundraiser

Headwaters Relief Organization, in cooperation with the “New Orleans Thanks You” artists, offers items designed to express the appreciation of the people of New Orleans to all those who offered their support in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, including the Headwaters Relief Organization, through their River of Hope Project.

All profits received from the sale of these items will be donated to Headwaters Relief Organization to support the group’s ongoing volunteer relief work in Louisiana, as well as Minnesota, Iowa, and elsewhere.

The gift collection includes handmade silver jewelry, handpainted scarves, and museum quailty prints.  All of these items are available online - New Orleans Thanks You Fundraiser.

All orders inclulde a flat rate shipping charge of $7.00 per order. Orders are processed via PayPal. Charges are billed via Headwaters Relief Organization.

 

The Merci Collection, Jewelry by Gerald Haessig:

The Fleur De Lis, long a symbol of France, has taken on a new role since Hurricane Katrina. It is the rallying cry for rebuilding, recovery, and pride for our beloved city, New Orleans. The focal point of the designs, the fleur de lis, is placed in front of a Roman column. The Roman column symbolizes the strength of our people, stately mansions, and historic plantations. A banner reads, “Merci” – honoring our French heritage. The Merci Collection is designed as a way for locals to say thank you to a volunteer or someone special.

The small pendant comes on a black cord, while the medium pendant comes on a black wire necklace. Each piece of jewelry is .999FS, meaning it is pure silver.

Each piece is individually hand made. There is no mass produced casting involved in the process. There will be slight differences in each piece, making each one unique. Each is signed on the back. All are made in New Orleans.

All of these items are available online - New Orleans Thanks You Fundraiser.

 

The Builder Collection, Jewelry by Gerald Haessig:

Designed for those who are helping rebuild the city and Gulf South region, the fleur de lis is also placed in front of a column, symbolizing the corner stone of our rebuilding efforts. The Builder Collection is created for people who want to show their support for the rebuilding efforts, or as a cherished keepsake to commemorate their volunteer work.

The small pendant comes on a black cord, while the medium pendant comes on a black wire necklace. Each piece of jewelry is .999FS, meaning it is pure silver.

Each piece is individually hand made. There is no mass produced casting involved in the process. There will be slight differences in each piece, making each one unique. Each is signed on the back. All are made in New Orleans.

All of these items are available online - New Orleans Thanks You Fundraiser. 

Handpainted Silk Scarf, by Helen Reese:

Handpainted dyes on silk with the word "Merci" and a Fleur De Lis. Each scarf is "one of a kind" and cannot be exactly reproduced, although they will be similar in color or design. Helen's scarf was specifically created to benefit Headwaters' River of Hope project during the Prospect 1 Art Biannial satellite show at the Dutch Alley Artist Co-op in New Orleans.

All of these items are available online - New Orleans Thanks You Fundraiser. 

 

Heart and Fleur De Lis Prints, by Terry Schwall:

These prints are a reproduction of Terry Schwall’s original oil painting, specifically created to benefit Headwaters' River of Hope project, during the Prospect 1 Art Biannial satellite show at the Dutch Alley Artist Co-op in New Orleans. These Giclee prints are reproduced on museum quality acid free paper, and are available in blue or green.

All of these items are available online - New Orleans Thanks You Fundraiser.