Thanks to the best fans in the NFL, the Seahawks were able to raise more than $67,000 for Ms. Gibbs, surpassing the $53,000 needed to move her back into her home.
The Seattle Seahawks announced today the campaign to rebuild Ms. Aniece Gibbs’ home in New Orleans raised more than $67,000.
“Thanks to the generosity of our fans, corporate partners and 710 KIRO, Ms. Gibbs and her family will be able to move back home.” said Seahawks COO John Rizzardini.
Aniece Gibbs, 88, lost her home of 50 years in Hurricane Katrina and continues to be without permanent housing.
The permitting process will begin immediately with construction slated to begin in early December.
For more information and details to make a donation to rebuilding together visit: www.prcno.org/programs/rebuildingtogether
About the Cause
The Seattle Seahawks are partnering with News Talk 710 KIRO and Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, to help one family move back into their home in New Orleans.
“We all compete against each other on the field, but the effort to rebuild New Orleans extends far beyond football,” said Seahawks President of Football Operations and General Manager Tim Ruskell. “Many of our coaches, players, staff and fans have been moved by the strength of character and perseverance shown in the Crescent City. We want the Saints fans to know they are not alone.”
All funds raised will benefit Rebuilding Together whose charge is to repair the houses of the city’s low-income elderly, disabled homeowners and first responders.
Aniece Gibbs, 88, lost her home of 50 years in Hurricane Katrina and continues to be without permanent housing. The Seahawks hope to raise a minimum of $53,000 to rebuild Ms. Gibbs’ home and move her out of the FEMA trailer where she resides today.
“We wanted to provide a unique avenue for fans to help our neighbors in New Orleans,” said Seahawks COO John Rizzardini. “Fans can bid on a variety of exclusive Seahawks merchandise and one-of-a-kind collectibles in addition to purchasing Mardi Gras beads prior to our game next week against the Saints.”
For more information and details to make a donation log onto www.seahawks.com
How You Can Help
There are a variety of ways that Seahawks fans can assist Ms. Gibbs.
- Donations By Mail
Simply make your check payable to "Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation" and and mail to:Attn: Seahawks Charitable Foundation; 11220 NE 53rd Street Kirkland, WA 98033. All donations will go towards rebuilding Ms. Gibbs' home.
- Online Donation
Fans can also donate online to the Rebuilding Together project here on Seahawks.com. Click here to donate online now.
- Seahawks Charity Auction
Bid on a wide array of exclsuvie Seahawks merchandise including exciting fantasy experiences and one of a kind collectibles. Click here to bid now
- Purchase Mardi Gras Beads
 Fans can also purchase Seahawks Mardi Gras beads for $1 prior to the Seahawks game against the Saints on October 14. Locations include: 710 KIRO booth, NW Marshalling, B93.7 booth, NW Plaza West corner, Wells Fargo Club Level NW Lounge, Upper Concourse adjacent to section 327.
Volunteers wearing Rebuilding Together T-Shirts will be collecting donations on Occidental and outside the gates as well.
- Travelin' Tailgate with Ron & Don
Ron and Don from 710 KIRO will be taking their Travelin' Tailgate out on the road to a different Applebee's location from Monday 10/8-Friday 10/12 (click here to view the list of locations at the bottom of the page).
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Due to the damage to her home, Ms. Gibbs lives in this FEMA trailer.
Since Hurricane Katrina Ms. Gibbs' home has not had a solid foundation
With help of the best fans in the NFL, the Seahawks can move Ms. Gibbs back into her home.
Ms. Gibbs once charming house has suffered major damage and has yet to be repaired.
The entire foundation of Ms. Gibbs house was washed away due to the water level during Hurricane Katrina.
Massive plumbing problems have caused for unbearable condtions for Ms. Gibbs.
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88-year-old Aniece Gibbs lost her home of 50 years to Hurricane Katrina and continues to be without permanent housing today.
Ms. Gibbs lives in a FEMA trailer alongside her home anxiously awaiting help to rebuild.
Even though she has bilateral knee arthritis, her independence remains. She takes pride in continuing to do her own laundry and often provides breakfast for her Hollygrove neighbors.
News Talk 710 KIRO and the Seattle Seahawks are teaming up to help rebuild Ms. Gibbs home located at 9034 Fig Street in the Hollygrove neighborhood, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Click here to view Ms. Gibbs house via Google Maps
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Aniece's family admire's her spirit and independence.
Despite the damage to her home, Ms. Gibbs remains positive and optimistic.
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