Skål International New Orleans Raises $5,000 for Ukrainian Refugees

Skål International New Orleans held a raffle with 100% of the funds going to the Ukrainian Refugee Fund established by Skål International.

Skål International New Orleans, part of the only worldwide professional organization promoting global Tourism and friendship, uniting all sectors of the Tourism industry, has raised $5,000 for Ukrainian refugees.


During its March 21, 2022 meeting at the Jack Rose Restaurant in the Pontchartrain Hotel, the 100 member local organization held a raffle with 100% of the funds going to the Ukrainian Refugee Fund established by Skål International. 

This is the second fundraiser that the New Orleans chapter of Skål International has had in the past three months. At the December Holiday Auction Celebration, Skål International New Orleans raised $8,916 ($1,000 of that was contributed by Skål International Boston) with the funds going to the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.

Skål International New Orleans members have always put others first and have always stepped up to the plate to when asked”, commented Shelley Pigeon, Skål International New Orleans President.