Oct 30, 2013 | New Orleans, News
By Kari Reinhart; On October 17, 2013 I went to New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, like I have many Thursdays since Hurricane Katrina. This time was different, however. We have been facilitating and hosting therapeutic drumming circles for the children of the Ninth Ward area...
Oct 29, 2013 | New Orleans, News
This month KARE11 recognized Headwaters Relief Organization and founder Dr. Rebecca Thomley as an “Eleven Who Care” honoree. Since its inception in 1983, Eleven Who Care has introduced more than 300 initiatives and individuals making a difference in their...
Aug 29, 2013 | New Orleans, News
Although the 8th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hasn’t created a lot of media attention, for us, the storm and the events in the days and weeks afterward changed our lives forever. More than 50 levees and flood walls broke when Katrina hit, flooding 80% of New...
May 7, 2013 | New Orleans, News
Debra O’Connor of the Pioneer Press regularly checks out charities for her readers to make sure they’re legitimate. She interviewed Cheryl Vennerstrom, Headwaters Relief COO, last week and provided a great summary of our organization. To read Ms....
Mar 6, 2013 | New Orleans, News
We are very pleased to announce that Orion CEO Rebecca Thomley has been announced as the recipient of an Eleven Who Care award. Dr. Thomley is being recognized for her work with the Headwaters Relief Organization, a non-profit she founded in 2006 to help victims of...
Feb 27, 2013 | New Orleans, News
We announced a new project last week via the popular fundraising website Kickstarter for a drumming circle CD. The project will raise funds to create a CD of the 9th Ward children performing in therapeutic drumming circles. Funds raised will help the children create...
