Gumbo Bowl 2026
ADDING THE MISSING INGREDIENTS
GUMBO BOWL EXIHIBITION EVENT
Support the S.M.C.L. Foundation Gumbo Fundraiser
Every bowl served represents more than a delicious meal—it represents hope, opportunity, inclusion, and a brighter future for individuals living with disabilities throughout the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region.
When you support the S.M.C.L. Foundation Gumbo Fundraiser, you’re investing in the Foundation’s ongoing mission to develop, create, and expand year-round therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports programs that improve the lives of economically challenged individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are blind or visually impaired.
Your donation directly helps provide weekly programs and services for children, adults, seniors, disabled veterans, military service members, and families throughout our community. These life-changing opportunities promote improved health and fitness, increased independence, stronger social connections, greater self-confidence, and a higher overall quality of life.
The S.M.C.L. Foundation believes everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, compete, learn, and belong—regardless of physical ability or financial circumstances. Through inclusive programming and community partnerships, we continue removing barriers and creating opportunities that empower people to discover new abilities and reach their full potential.
Your generosity helps support programs including:
- Therapeutic Recreation Programs
- Adaptive Sports & Recreation
- Wheelchair Football
- Adaptive Skateboarding (WCMX)
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Inclusive Outdoor Recreation
- Youth Empowerment & Leadership Programs
- Community Outreach & Wellness Initiatives
- Programs for Blind & Visually Impaired Participants
- Disabled Veteran & Military Service Member Programs
- Family Engagement & Support Services
- Mobility & Accessibility Assistance
- Athlete Scholarships
- Inclusive Community Events
Adaptive equipment, sports wheelchairs, specialized instruction, accessibility resources, transportation assistance, and program operations are often costly, making participation impossible for many families. Your support helps ensure that financial hardship is never the reason someone is left on the sidelines.
Whether you give $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or more, every contribution directly supports the Foundation’s continuing efforts to grow sustainable, year-round programs that strengthen our community through inclusion, recreation, health, and opportunity.
By supporting the S.M.C.L. Foundation Gumbo Fundraiser, you’re doing far more than purchasing a bowl of gumbo or making a donation—you are helping build healthier lives, stronger families, and a more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Your Donation Helps Fund
- Weekly Therapeutic Recreation Programs
- Adaptive & Wheelchair Football
- Adaptive Skateboarding (WCMX)
- Wheelchair Basketball & Adaptive Sports
- Inclusive Outdoor Recreation
- Youth, Adult & Family Empowerment Programs
- Community Outreach & Wellness Services
- Blind & Visually Impaired Recreation Programs
- Disabled Veteran & Military Service Member Programs
- Mobility & Accessibility Assistance
- Athlete Scholarships
- Inclusive Community Events Throughout the Greater New Orleans Region
Every Bowl Serves More Than a Meal
Every bowl serves hope.
Every donation creates opportunity.
Every gift strengthens our community.
Together, we are building a future where people of all abilities can live healthier, more active, more independent, and more connected lives.
Donate today and become part of the movement to create lasting change through therapeutic recreation, adaptive sports, inclusion, and community. Thank you for supporting the S.M.C.L. Foundation and helping us change lives—one bowl, one program, and one person at a time.