- Lusher Charter School
 - Lusher Charter School is a K-12 New Orleans public school that focuses on a high-academic curriculum, with early college credit classes, Advanced Placement courses, and challenges in every classroom. Additionally, the school has award-winning performing arts programs and a strong athletic program. Damage caused by Katrina left many of the school’s facilities in need of major repair, including the athletic field, which funds from Operation Kids and the Brees Dream Foundation will help restore.
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- Science and Math HS
 - New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School focuses on rigorous, lab-based education in science, math, and technology. The school has three projects that Operation Kids will support: The Outdoor Sports Area which is insufficient for P.E. programs; a Professional Electives Program that gives students exposure to experts in scientific, mathematical, and technological fields; and Summer Science Internships giving an opportunity for students to intern in scientific and research settings.
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- Beacon of Hope Resource Center
 - The Beacon of Hope Resource Center provides information, resources, and support for Katrina-affected residents in an effort to accelerate rebuilding and their eventual return to home. As the rebuilding process accelerates, a domino effect happens, and the battle to save a neighborhood is won. Operation Kids and the Brees Dream Foundation are funding the expansion of this program so that more families can benefit from its concept.
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- The Edible Schoolyard
 - The goal of The Edible Schoolyard at Green Charter School is to create and sustain an organic garden for students in grades K-8 to participate in gardening and cooking lessons relative to coursework. Students who develop an appreciation for local food and culture and learn gardening and cooking skills understand teamwork and community membership at a new level, are healthier, have better grades, and show improved behavior.
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- New Orleans Outreach
 - New Orleans Outreach improves the quality of public education in N.O. by providing much needed resources to several local schools. Operation Kids and the Brees Dream Foundation will support : A comprehensive evaluation of community involvement in schools, and an enhancement of programs by providing funding for teachers, sports and arts professionals, increased transportation, and high-quality summer programs. Over 1100 children will be engaged and learning in a safe environment.
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- NORD
 - Before Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) managed over 130 parks in the city with facilities of all kinds. Katrina impacted nearly every park, rendering many unusable for most or all programs and services. Today, many New Orleanians, especially children, have no place to go to learn, compete, relax and play. Operation Kids will help restore electrical ststems in the consessions as well as lighting systems for Milne Playground and Pontchartrain Park.
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- Rebuild Chilcare Collaborative
 - Hurricane Katrina created a serious shortage of child-care services that has prevented many families from returning to New Orleans. The Greater N.O. Rebuild Child Care Collaborative, through the United Way is an effort to rebuild facilities and upgrade the quality of child care. We will begin by funding the Royal Castle Development Center. Royal Castle is making an effort to become one of the few nationally accredited child care centers in N.O. over the next year.
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- Best Buddies Louisiana
 - Best Buddies®, an OK-Approved Charity, enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Its program in New Orleans was seriously disrupted by Katrina. Operation Kids and the Brees Dream Foundation will fund its development and expansion to establish 10 new chapters.Each chapter will have at least 20 ‘matches’ of buddies and peer buddies at middle school and high school levels, resulting in at least 200 new volunteers.
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