Harry Says Thank You: Celebrating 25 Years of Service

March 9, 2024 @ 4:00PM — 7:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Academy of the Sacred Heart NIMS Fine Arts Center: 4301 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70115 Get Directions

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Celebrate 25 Years of Service with Harry Tompson Center

Come celebrate 25 years of compassionate care and service to our unhoused neighbors

We are excited to announce our return to the Academy of Sacred Heart NIMS Fine Arts Center!

Join us for an early evening of fun and philanthropy as we take a look back at all that we've accomplished since Father Harry Tompson, S.J. founded our mission all those years ago.

Enjoy a buffet of local favorites as well as beer, wine, and champagne at our open bar, a selectively curated silent auction with new and unique items! Our Big 3 Giveaway continues with the chance to win 1 of 3 amazing prizes, including our big trip giveaway with new destinations!

Sponsor today to claim your seat for this special event! Know that your contribution directly funds positive outcomes for more than 4,000 unhoused individuals who rely on our life-changing services each year.

  • Gracias: $350 | 2 Tickets | Open Seating
    • Supports crucial hospitality services such as local and long distance phone line access, free WIFI, charging stations, & resource referral
  • Danke Schön: $1,000 | 4 Tickets | Reserved Seating
    • Supports HTC's efforts to improve health outcomes for guests by supplying o-t-c medication, cough drops, wound care, and more through basic health clinic operated by volunteer physicians and nurses
  • Merci: $2,500 | 8 Tickets | 1 Reserved Table
    • Supports HTC's flagship hygiene services including showers, restrooms, sinks, and personal care items for ~100 individuals/day
  • Thank You: $5,000 | 16 Tickets | 2 Reserved Tables
    • Supports HTC case management efforts to provide individualized housing navigation services

Individual admission tickets are on sale for $100/each beginning February 1, 2024. We do offer discounted tickets for folks under the age of 35. Please reach out to pkelley@harrytompsoncenter.org for assistance if needed.


What to Expect at Harry Says Thank You

  • Intermingling with fellow HTC supporters, staff, volunteers, and guests
  • Presentation of our Honorary Chaircouple Donald & Cathy Espenan
  • Presentation of our Legatus Christi Award
  • Live music featuring The Medics
  • A selectively curated silent auction
  • A chance to enter to win one of our Big 3 Giveaway Prizes
  • Small plates from Antoine's, Acme Oyster House, Cafe Reconcile, and many more!
  • Open bar with beer, wine, & champagne to celebrate 25 years!
  • An espresso bar
  • Secure parking in lot adjacent to NIMS

Big 3 Giveaway

Don’t miss your chance to win a shot at 1 of 3 Amazing Giveaway Prizes. Tickets for entry are $100/each and only 150 tickets will be sold!

$3,000 Travel Package to 1 of 3 NEW Destinations

Shrimp Boil for 25 Hosted at Your House or Destination of Your Choosing

Dine Around Town $500+ in Gift Cards to Amazing Local Restaurants

Destinations in Big 3 Giveaway Travel Package:

ROUND TRIP AIRFARE FROM NEW ORLEANS
3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
ONE SIGHTSEEING TOUR
OR
A 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE ON CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES IN AN OUTSIDE STATEROOM

SAN DIEGO

Located on the Pacific Ocean, San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see such as Old Town San Diego, considered the birthplace of California and the historic Hotel Coronado. The San Diego Scenic Tour will give you a taste of all this city has to offer.

  • Round trip air fare between New Orleans and San Diego
  • Three nights accommodations at the Marriot Marquis San Diego Marina (or similar)
  • Half day San Diego Scenic Tour
NASHVILLE

Known as “Music City USA”, Nashville is home to the world-famous Ryman auditorium where the The Grand Ole Opry was broadcast on WSM radio from 1924 to 1974 and is still being broadcast today. Although Nashville is known for country music, there is much more to experience, such as historical sites, dining, and shopping.

  • Round trip air fare between New Orleans and Nashville
  • Three nights accommodations at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel (or similar)
  • Two hour guided city tour

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

Sail from New OrleansGet ready to enjoy a relaxing five night cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Valor. Your adventure awaits you on shore or take time to visit the spa, have a drink on the Lido deck, bask by the pool – your choice.

  • Five night cruise in an outside stateroom
  • Two ports of call – Costa Maya or Progreso, Mexico and Cozumel,Mexico
  • Included are taxes, all meals (except those in premium dining venues), non-alcoholic beverages (except premium non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic drinks and beer)
  • U.S. Citizens need a passport (valid for 6 months beyond date of return) or a certified copy of their birth certificate and a government issued photo I.D.
  • Not included are gratuities or Travel Protection
*TRAVEL MUST BE BOOKED BY DECEMBER 31, 2024
*Travel voucher is valid for travel and has no cash value
*Prices are subject to availability
*Other travel destinations may be substituted subject to the restrictions of the choices shown. *Note, anyone traveling by air on/after May 7, 2025 must have a Real ID driver’s license orID in order to board any domestic flight.

THANK YOU to all of our vendors for making Harry Says Thank You so special!

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Acme Oyster House

Antoine's Restaurant

Cafe Reconcile

Covington Country Club

Event Espresso Catering

Fat Cat Flowers

The Medics

George Wilson Trucking & Transportation

Cecilia Sbisa

Spitale's Deli & Catering

Special Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors!

We are so grateful for the support of our amazing sponsors. As a small non-profit, we rely on this annual event to generate nearly 1/5 of our annual operating budget. Our generous sponsors make it possible to continue our work of helping individuals access the daily services they need to be successful and rebuild their lives.


Thank You

Ronnie & Gwen Briggs

Donald & Cathy Espenan

Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC

The Hammer Family


Merci
Dr. Moises & Rosemary Arriaga

Matt & Donna Colosino, Colosino Regalo Foundation

Mickey & Christine Parenton

Dr. Fred & Susan Rodriguez

St. Joseph Church

Tesson Foundation

Richard & Anna Tompson

Danke Schön
The Azby Fund

Billy & Leigh Blakeman, Wells Fargo Advisors

Drs. Clay & Bonnie Boyd

Ciolino & Onstott, LLC

Deek & Leisa DeBlieux

Dr. Peter & Karen DeBlieux

Lewis & Sheila Derbes

George Wilson Trucking & Transportation

Dr. Daniel & Jean Jens

Mark & Jane Landry

Sheldon Lykes
St. Catherine of Siena Church

The Reiling Family Foundation

Terri Romano

Stephen & Keenan Romig

Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC

Rosemary Ryan

Joseph Sampognaro, M.D.

Jim & Mary Temple Thomas

Dr. Mack & Victoria Thomas

Margaret Tonti

Loretta Whyte


Gracias

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Avin

Bank of Louisiana

Dwight Barnes, Crescent Crown Distributing

Mary Baudouin

Bill & Elise Brundige

Paul & Karen Buras

Andree & David Code

Denise & Jack Currault

The Forshag Family

Pat & Elaine Gootee

Anne D. Guste

Sr. Melanie Guste

Sharon & Curt Hearn

George Hebbler, Jr.

Denise & Bill Hoffman

Charles & Susan Ives

Alistair Johnson & Mark Douce

Vicki Judice & John Koeferl

Tom & Geri Kolwe

Charles & Jean LaCour

Patricia Mathes

Mike & Carolyn Nee

Jim & Claudia Nelson

Marie Louise Guste Nix

Sherry Palermo

Pel Hughes Printing

Stephen Perrien

George & Mary Jo Relle

Paul Schaetzle

Sylvia Schully

Bill & Elaine Schwartz

Hon. Raymond & Tish Steib, Jr.

Dr. Lydia Voigt

Dianne & Taylor Walet

Wade & Charlene Walk

Dr. Sue Weishar & Brad Dude

Mike & Carmie Winters

Chris Wiseman & Dana Pellegrin

Cathy Zetzmann

$96,225 raised by 153 people

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