Social Causes
As President of both the Fertel Foundation and the Ruth U. Fertel Foundation, Randy Fertel supports a number of causes dedicated to the arts, education, New Orleans, and the environment.

The Ridenhour Prizes

Edible Schoolyard
New Orleans

Artist Corps
New Orleans

YAYA
Young Artists, Young Aspirations

Dutch Dialogues
Workshop

Bistro Ruth
at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

Ruth Fertel Edible Garden
Louisiana Children’s Museum
Documentary Films
Randy Fertel has served as Executive Producer on the following documentaries exploring New Orleans’ rich legacy and culture.

Tootie’s Last Suit
the film

Katrina’s Children
Told entirely from the children's point of view