Footprints Foundation

Footprints Foundation creates a diverse and inclusive environment through free and affordable CPR/First Aid, fitness + wellness programming throughout the New Orleans metro area & Louisiana. We're here to celebrate the true essence of New Orleans culture by honoring our city's music, people, cuisine, and more in a balanced way through health + wellness education. You can have your "beignet" and eat it too! Just hold the extra powdered sugar!

Footprints Foundation is the nonprofit dream of Footprints To Fitness, bringing more high quality fitness + wellness educational programming to our community, especially. We create programming, events, and trainings from early childhood groups to seniors that are fun and accessible for all ages, while celebrating the culture of New Orleans. We're all about moving to the beat our our own brass band!

Testimonials

"Footprints has changed the way I live my life. I thought living a healthier lifestyle was impossible for me as a single working mom, but changing my habits after being supported by them has changed my life." - Auntea M. (37 yrs old)

"It's the Footprints way or no way. This is a community and a huge part of my life. I'm happier and more balanced from being a Footprinter." - Lillie D. (58 yrs old)

Having lost loved ones to heart attacks in the past in front o my eyes, taking Footprints CPR classes have made me feel more comfortable with being able to save a life. I never want to feel hopeless like I did before knowing these life saving skills. - Delores T. (65 yrs old)

"As a mom of twins with a demanding work schedule, my 'me time' wouldn't be the same without the Footprints krewe. They meet you where you are and support you to reach your goals while educating you on how to have sustainable change in your life. Any place that helps me in this way AND I'm still able to eat my favorite hometown meals is a win for me." - Jiarra J. (39 yrs old)

"Ms. Ashley is my favorite part of my day. She teaches me to be calm, share my feelings, dance around, and use my words to say how I
m feeling." - Aliyah J. (10 yrs old)

"I was unhealthy and not happy most of my life working long hours, eating poorly, and barely getting sleep until I found the Footprints community. They hold me accountable and I really like being a part of a family that's diverse. No matter how hard my day is I know I'll feel better when I take class with my people." Damon H. (61 yrs old)

"I never thought as a mother and grandmother that I could do the things I'm doing at my age. I'm proud of the changes I've made to at this point in my life. My granddaughter and I take classes together, meditate, and are excited about cooking healthy meals. The Footprints krewe has helped me to spend time with my family in a way that I never thought was possible at my age." Shiela G. - (78 yrs old)

"I'm an early childhood teacher and also have family members that suffer from heart issues. I've taken Footprints' CPR trainings and they are the best I've ever had. I've been certified for over 20 years and this is the first time I've really felt prepared to save a life if I need to. The class was free because of the grant funding the organization gave my school so that was a blessing." Monique S. - (49 yrs old)