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Classmates:
 
Its October and the Saints have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, so that can mean only one thing…it’s time for the annual Project ’83 fund drive! I am unbelievably proud to write to you all as Captain of this year’s drive. When Stanley calls on you to serve, you cannot say no.
 
As you know, for years we called this event the Class of ’83 Thanksgiving Drive and used this effort as way to raise money for the thousands of turkeys we have provided to the less fortunate in our city. That effort generated enough surplus funding over time that our ability to provide turkeys in every food basket that JHS delivers at Thanksgiving will go on in perpetuity. Well done, friends!
 
As you also know, we launched Project ’83 a few years ago as the next iteration of our work: Focus on working with Jesuit High School students to support and foster growth in these young men through community service. We now take this time each November to raise the money needed to build the programs that will enable this ambitious goal to be realized.
 
As with many start-up efforts, we’ve needed a few years to workshop ideas and test a few to see how feasible they might be. Your leadership team (Varisco, Martin, Alvarez, Moises, Sudderth, Gelpi, Derbes, Ingles, and the lates Schwarzenbach and North) have done a ton of work to get us to this point. Project ’83 is now ready to launch more tangible programs, and you will be hearing LOTS more about that in Spring 2026.
 
For now, we need each of you to renew the energy we’ve counted on for more than 20 years, and give generously to this year’s drive. Yes, we will hunt you down by phone if we have to, but you can avoid an awkward call with Varisco by donating proactively, directly through the website or via the methods outlined below. Choose wisely!
 
As I said, I am so proud to be speaking for this year’s effort and to be a member of this class. We’ve always stepped up when our school and our community needed us, and I know we’ll do that now to support our students and help launch this amazing initiative. Thank you!!
 
Keith
2025 Chairman
Project '83 Fundraising Drive


A message from the Treasurer:

Our first Call Night will be after the upcoming Alumni Giving Drive (dates forthcoming). If you would like to donate before that, go to our old website (www.classof83turkeys.com) and click on the DONATE button. We accept PayPal and Venmo donations.

If you prefer to write a check, mail it to me at:

Project '83
306 Athania Parkway
Metairie, LA     70001

Another Proud Member of the Class of '83
Rene Alvarez

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