The NOLA Hurricane Fund (NHF) was founded by four Tulane University students in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Seeking to address both short and long term problems that faced the city of New Orleans, the organization created a three pronged mission: Rescue, Relief and Rebuild.

To facilitate rescue efforts, NHF funded the purchase of necessary supplies for student Emergency Medical Technicians serving immediately after the storm. Next, the organization financially sponsored five families whose homes were destroyed and whose children attended the New Orleans public schools. Finally, NHF helped to remodel two schools that were re-opening, utilizing over 400 volunteers during a 5 month period.

Having observed the lack of technology access in New Orleans through their work with the sponsored families and schools, NHF began its long term rebuilding efforts in the Spring of 2006.  Changing its name to the NOLA Fund to represent a new, forward looking outlook, the organization seeks to increase the opportunities afforded to returning New Orleans students by providing free, after school technology classes.  To create a comprehensive program that ensures the continued success of its students, the NOLA Fund actually gives every graduate of its class a computer to take home and keep.