NEW ORLEANS — The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has announced its participating restaurants and chefs for Boudin, Bourbon & Beer “Back-to-the-Table.” In response to the impact the pandemic had on the hospitality industry, the organization has chosen to forego its traditional…
NEW ORLEANS — Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans has hired Melissa Tyler to be its associate director of institutional advancement. Tyler's career spans several health, human services and education roles at local organizations, including Touro Infirmary, the University of…
NEW ORLEANS – On Friday, Nov. 12, the New Orleans Museum of Art will host Odyssey 2021 presented by IberiaBank | First Horizon. Now in its 55th year, the gala event raises funds to support NOMA’s exhibitions and educational programs. Event…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center recently hosted the Specialty Coffee Association’s Specialty Coffee Expo, which attracts exhibitors and attendees from around the world. “Our city has endured a lot of challenges over the past 19 months…
NEW ORLEANS – The Split Second Foundation will host its annual fundraising event, the Show of Love Gala, on Nov. 4 at Generations Hall. “When you first experience a catastrophic spinal cord injury,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — For the fourth year in a row, Hancock Whitney, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is offering competitive grant opportunities to help nonprofits broaden community development efforts across the five Gulf Coast states…
NEW ORLEANS – From the United Way of Southeast Louisiana: On the one-month anniversary of Hurricane Ida's landfall, United Way of Southeast Louisiana announced Wednesday a $1-million investment in local rebuilding efforts via long-term recovery groups serving Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines,…
NEW ORLEANS — Plush Appeal, the parent company of the Mardi Gras Spot, has announced it is partnering with the Junior League of New Orleans to host a diaper drive during National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Starting Monday, Sept. 27,…
NEW ORLEANS - Turn Services, a maritime company headquartered in Bywater, will host its 11th Annual Glen Otero Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Lakewood Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. For the…
NEW ORLEANS - The following companies have pledged funds to help communities affected by Hurricane Ida: Louisiana First Horizon Foundation announced a pledge of $1 million. The funds will be distributed through nonprofit partners to address the needs of affected…
NEW ORLEANS - Made in New Orleans Foundation is bringing direct relief to hospitality workers. BIPOC Hospitality workers whose income has been affected by Hurricane Ida are eligible to apply for a limited number of $500 direct relief grants. Additionally,…
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Bywater American Bistro chef Nina Compton will host a one-night-only prix fixe dinner to raise funds for those in southeastern Louisiana’s bayou parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida. The three-course menu will showcase ingredients…
NEW ORLEANS - Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP announced it is donating $50,000 to Hurricane Ida relief. The firm is making the donation through the Greater New Orleans Foundation Hurricane Ida Relief Fund, which will distribute those funds to relief…
NEW ORLEANS – DePaul Community Health Centers is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute free groceries through a mobile food pantry at DCHC’s Carrollton warehouse, 3201 Short Street (located behind the Carrollton health center). The event will start…
SAN RAMON, Calif. – From Chevron: Chevron Corporation announced it is making a commitment of $3 million to support relief and recovery efforts underway in the communities affected by Hurricane Ida. “As a major employer and longtime partner in several…
NEW ORLEANS - At what point does pivoting become spinning in circles until you fall down? That’s a fair question for New Orleans business leaders to ask after they have endured four COVID-19 spikes and two hurricanes in the last…
METAIRIE - From the Jefferson Community Foundation: In response to the hurricane, the Jefferson Community Foundation is accepting donations to its Hurricane Ida Recovery Fund. The fund is intended to get resources into the hands of nonprofit partners and organizations…
NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Foundation announced that Jeff Schiffman will join the organization as vice president for communications and public affairs. Schiffman most recently served as the director of admission for Tulane University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.…
NEW ORLEANS - Alicia Oliver been named education grants program director by Baptist Community Ministries. She has 28 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors in greater New Orleans. Much of her career had been with the Dryades…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter has received a $3,500 donation from Latter & Blum to sponsor a bedroom in the home for the upcoming year that can sleep up to six individuals. The funds will…
NEW ORLEANS – Cox Communications announced today that it would award more than $85,000 to nonprofits in its southeast region through Cox Charities, an employee-led, funded and guided giving program. Cox is accepting applications for Community Investment Grants at www.CoxCharitiesSER.org…
NEW ORLEANS – From Dillard University: Dillard University’s Center for Racial Justice has received a $1 million grant over two years from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the center’s mission of bringing “systemic change to the way policing is done…
NEW ORLEANS — From the City of New Orleans: The City of New Orleans and the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families announced a new youth vaccination initiative in partnership with CrescentCare and NOLA-PS with financial support from United Way…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has announced that it will bring Boudin, Bourbon & Beer “Back to the Table” in 2021. In response to the devastating impact the pandemic had on the hospitality industry, the organization…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Shipbuilding magnate Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger has pledged $3 million to the University of New Orleans School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, the only such program in the region and one of the few…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Copeland’s of New Orleans will donate 10% from every family meal ordered to Son of a Saint organization during their “Back-To-School” giveback from August 9th until August 20th. The family meals feed 4-6 and includes…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - The Alliance for Early Success has announced that Louisiana is among the five states that have been selected for Child Care NEXT, an initiative to support in-state coalitions that are ready to mount long-term campaigns…
NEW ORLEANS - For the first time since COVID-19 shut down its volunteer program in March of 2020, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is welcoming general construction volunteers to build sites. Registration is now open to volunteer on Friday,…
NEW ORLEANS – The LSU Health Foundation has announced plans to build a $150 million multi-use living and retirement community on 29 acres of land in Mandeville. The property, valued at $7 million, was donated by the family of late…
NEW ORLEANS - Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Society for Science has awarded a $4,000 STEM "action grant" to New Orleans nonprofit Be Loud Studios, which operates a student-run radio station and digital media production program. The funds will support the Be…
