Sideline Pass Field Trip: Bringing Joy, Pizza, and Surprises to Local Families!

Sometimes, the best days happen when you step away from the everyday routine and just focus on having fun. Recently, the Sideline Pass team had the absolute privilege of taking families from the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter out for an unforgettable field trip to Westside Bowling Lanes!

From the moment we rolled into the bowling alley, the energy was electric. The parents and kids laced up their bowling shoes, traded tips on the best ways to roll a strike, and cheered each other on. There’s something truly magical about seeing kids completely lost in the joy of the game and watching parents take a well deserved breather to share in the fun.

Of course, no epic bowling day is complete without food. We made sure everyone was fueled up with plenty of pizza and cold drinks to keep the energy high.

Just when the kids thought the day couldn't get any better. Jen Hale surprised the families with more FUN by treating the entire group to an early dinner and an afternoon in the arcade! Watching the kids' faces light up when they realized they were headed to the arcade!. The arcade games and extra treats were the ultimate cherry on top of an already amazing day.

Why We Do It

At Sideline Pass, our mission goes beyond sports, scholarships and community events, it’s about creating moments of pure connection and normalcy for families who might be going through a tough time. Seeing these families smile and create happy memories together is why we do what we do.

A huge thank you to wonderful staff at Westside Bowling Lanes, New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter and to everyone who continues to support our community outreach efforts. Together, we're making an impact, one smile at a time!

It's that time of year again! Our 10th Annual Sideline Pass Toy & Gift Drive!

Get ready to celebrate a decade of giving at our 10th Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive! Ten incredible years—and this one promises to be the most exciting yet! We’re thrilled to partner with Gayle Benson and our presenting sponsor, Krewe of Iris, to make this event unforgettable.

Join us at the newly renovated Saints Practice Facility, featuring a stunning viewing deck for our amazing sponsors. Tickets are just $10, and don’t forget to bring a toy donation to help spread holiday joy to children and teens in group and foster homes.

Mark your calendar for December 6th at 6 PM sharp—this is one holiday event you won’t want to miss. And guess what? Santa’s bringing his entire crew for the festivities!

Let’s make this the brightest Christmas morning yet for these children and teens. Click here for tickets and see you all there!

Super Bowl LIX Community Champions: Tyrann Mathieu, Demario Davis, Cam Jordan, & Jen Hale

Recap from the Super Bowl LIX press conference as New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu, linebacker Demario Davis, defensive end Cam Jordan and television journalist/television sideline reporter Jen Hale were honored with their new roles as Community Champions for the Super Bowl LIX host committee. Community Champions will help promote messages of positivity and volunteer through the Host Committee Ambassador Program ahead of the game, which will be played Feb. 9, 2025, in the Caesars Superdome.

Sideline Pass Back To School Shopping Trip 2021: Sponsored by Canal Place!

Our girls are armed with homecoming, ring ceremony and graduation dresses, thanks to the generosity of Canal Place! Shout out to the New Orleans Pelicans for providing back packs and team swag. We loved having our Sideline Pass Schoalarship Recipients, our little sisters from Rain Tree and our partners from the PLEASE Scholarship Foundation with us. Here’s to a fabulous school year everyone!