The purpose of the RHA Mardi Gras bead drive is to give residents the opportunity to make sustainable choices with their Mardi Gras Beads as the parade season comes to a close. By partnering with the ARC of Greater New Orleans, RHA is able to connect residents with entities off campus that are geared at making a difference in the life of all who call the city home. The drive will start on February 19th and end on March 7th when ARc comes to collect the beads.