NEW ORLEANS–In partnership with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, Keesler FCU said it has launched the Kicks for Kids program, benefitting Covenant House New Orleans. For every Saints field goal made during the regular season, Keesler Federal Credit Union will donate $1,000 to Covenant House.
The $4-billion, Biloxi, Miss.-based Keesler FCU is the Official Credit Union of the team, as well as of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
Covenant House New Orleans is a non-profit that provides immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
"We selected Covenant House New Orleans as the beneficiary of Kicks for Kids because of the organization's extraordinary efforts to help vulnerable children and youth overcome homelessness and trafficking," said KFCU President and CEO Andrew Swoger said in a statement. "Their commitment and track record of success are second to none, and we are proud to support the real-world impact they have in our community."
About the Kicker
The organizations noted that Saints kicker Blake Grupe made 30 field goals on 37 attempts during the 2023 season.
In the past 10 years, the number of youth in Covenant House shelters has grown from 45 to over 170 per night and over 700 young people receive care at Covenant House each year.