NEW ORLEANS – NAMI New Orleans, the local affiliate for the Alliance on Mental Illness, will celebrate the opening of its new home on March 31 at 4403 Canal Street (the former Ronald McDonald House). Festivities will take place from…
NEW ORLEANS – Boh Bros. Construction Co. announced that it has made a $100,000 contribution to the New Orleans Career Center in support of construction industry career preparation and technical training. The Boh Bros. funding is part of the NOLA…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana: Jackie Kellett was recently hired to fill the newly created position of assistant vice president of integrated and behavioral health. Prior to joining the team, she served as the behavioral…
NEW ORLEANS – The Idea Village has announced partnerships with Louisiana State University, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Nexus Louisiana to bring its IDEAinstitute program to Baton Rouge. “Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen repeatedly that lasting economic…
NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has announced three additions to its board of directors: Sophie Capella is a producer associate at Arthur J. Gallagher. A New Orleans native, she graduated magna cum laude from the University…
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Holy Cross has announced a new multiyear collaboration with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana designed to increase educational opportunities for the Hispanic population in southeast Louisiana. The new UHC-HCCL partnership is intended…
NEW ORLEANS - On March 15, I Am New Orleans joined an artist known as theartistjade to unveil a mural on the exterior of the Norman Mayer Library that is meant to inspire young boys and girls across the city…
NEW ORLEANS — CrescentCare, a nonprofit community health center, joined real estate developer Gulf Coast Housing Partnership at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new clinic at 2515 Canal Street. The facility will house programs for primary care, behavioral health, sexual…
NEW ORLEANS – Organizers of the 45th annual Adelphi Crescent City Classic have announced a goal of raising $1 million for local nonprofits at this year’s Easter weekend 10k race. The Crescent City Classic will begin at 8 a.m. on…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana: The CRCL is celebrating the success of its partnership with the EPA’s Communities Restoring Urban Swamp Habitat (CRUSH) project, which concludes this month after volunteers finish planting more than 11,000…
NEW ORLEANS — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to addressing coastal land loss in Louisiana, has named its board of directors and leadership for 2023. The organization, which belongs…
CHALMETTE, La. — The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation and the United Way of Southeast Louisiana have teamed up to provide up to $10,000 in relief funding for businesses affected by the 2022 Arabi tornadoes. Business owners with outstanding costs…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — As part of the aging process, people often experience loss of appetite, lack of taste and smell, and decreased socialization. All of these factors, along with chronic conditions and certain medications, can affect their nutritional…
NEW ORLEANS – Baptist Community Ministries has announced that it will invest $3 million in grant funding toward early childhood education over the next three years. “All of our city’s early learners deserve safe, supportive, educational environments, and that need…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Environmentally minded entrepreneurs will present their water companies to a panelist of water industry leaders and pitch their solutions to the most pressing water-related issues facing the community from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., March…
NEW ORLEANS — The Split Second Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for people living with disabilities, has announced a partnership with the National Association of State Treasurers to promote financial empowerment. Split Second Founder and CEO Mark Raymond Jr. has…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter has announced the election of two new board members: Richard Rodriguez, a VP and financial advisor at Captrust, and Jacqueline Pierre, manager of La Madeleine in Elmwood. “The New Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS — Camelback Ventures has announced the opening of its application for the 2023 Camelback Fellowship supporting BIPOC, women and non-binary entrepreneurs nationwide who are driving social innovations in the education and conscious tech industries. All Fellows will receive…
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Orleans Opera Association have announced the joint appointment of Mariah Forde to the new role of assistant director of communications. In this role, Forde will work with both organizations to…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Startup Fund has announced that entrepreneurs Damon Burns and Courtney Williams and attorneys G.F. Gay LeBreton and Sharonda Williams have joined its board of directors. “These new members joining the Startup Fund have distinguished…
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced the appointment of eight new members to its board of directors and the election of the board’s officers for the 2023 year. The board’s newly elected members, who will serve…
NEW ORLEANS — The American Cancer Society is seeking ambassador nominations for the 2023 Men Wear Pink campaign. “When communities unite to fight breast cancer, great things happen,” said an ACS spokesperson. “Since its inception, Men Wear Pink has raised…
NEW ORLEANS — Amelia Sherman has joined the board of Boys Town Louisiana. Sherman obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Southern Methodist University. She continued at Loyola University, where she received her master's degree in mental health counseling. She…
NEW ORLEANS — From Tulane University: Ongoing exposure to violence can leave children in a constant state of alarm. That state, which psychologists call “survival brain,” can result in poor grades, missed classes and disruptive behavior, often leading to suspensions…
NEW ORLEANS — Marques Colston, Daniel Schmitz and Jerell Thomas have joined the board of directors of Son of a Saint. “We are honored to welcome each of these talented leaders to our diverse board of directors,” said Son of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — On Feb. 14, The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children hosted a press conference releasing the results from the “Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll,” which surveyed Louisiana parents with children under five to better understand these…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is seeking nominations for its annual Coastal Stewardship Awards, which will be presented during this year’s State of the Coast conference in New Orleans. The awards have been given annually…
BATON ROUGE – On Feb. 14, Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital and Hogs for the Cause broke ground on the Family Support Home, which will serve as on-campus housing for families who have a child receiving ongoing healthcare…
NEW ORLEANS – PJ’s Coffee is partnering with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce to donate $10,000 in PJ’s gift cards to officers. “We’re thrilled to kick off this campaign of kindness and show gratitude to our local officers at…
NEW ORLEANS — Samuel Rottman, a longtime social services professional, has joined the staff of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans as the new director of institutional advancement. Rottman will be responsible for creating, executing and managing a comprehensive fund…
