NEW ORLEANS - The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced a virtual presentation of its 2021 annual luncheon, which will feature Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, a $13 billion international social justice philanthropy. Walker will discuss “Philanthropy as…
NEW ORLEANS - LifeCity and the Regional Sustainability Committee will host the virtual Love Your City Awards gala, honoring local businesses and organizations for their environmental and social impact achievements, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. Click here for the…
NEW ORLEANS – Charles Beasley has retired from Baptist Community Ministries after 25 years of service. Charles joined BCM, a faith-based Christian foundation providing philanthropic services in the greater New Orleans area,…
BATON ROUGE — Foundation for Louisiana has announced a round of grant making in support of Louisiana arts and culture. FFL will provide unrestricted cash grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to 30-40 Louisiana-based individual artists or collectives whose artistic…
NEW ORLEANS - Eight Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Chapter Alumni Members have signed an agreement with Xavier University of Louisiana to donate $112,500 to the university. The inaugural endowment donors include Dr. Otis Gowdy, Jr., Dr. Trevonne Thompson,…
NEW ORLEANS – The Crescent City Auction Gallery is hosting an "important winter estates auction" featuring items from the estate of John C. McNeese and deaccessioned art from the private collection of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. The event will be a fundraiser…
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University has received a $1 million gift and an additional matching challenge grant of up to $1 million from the TAWANI Foundation, led by investor and philanthropist Jennifer N. Pritzker. The gift will establish the Audrey…
NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana Bar Foundation announces the establishment of the Kendall Vick Public Law Fund valued at $3 million. To provide a path for continuing its mission, specifically with respect to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program, the Kendall…
NEW ORLEANS — Ozanam Inn - a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and aid to the homeless - said it has purchased a new facility at 2239 Poydras St. to be its new base of operations. The building near University…
NEW ORLEANS - Biz New Orleans magazine – the national award-winning monthly business publication – will publish the inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500, a book profiling the most influential leaders in greater New Orleans, in the fourth quarter of 2021. Click…
NEW ORLEANS – The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announced it has awarded more than $240,000 to 11 nonprofit organizations. The grants will support projects and initiatives aligned with the foundation’s mission to create opportunities to inspire, mentor and enable youth to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the number of COVID-19 cases surges across the country, Shell Oil Company has announced it will contribute more than one million pieces of PPE to communities and medical care facilities from coast to coast. Extra face…
BATON ROUGE – While it’s been a rough year for a lot of people, 2020 has been especially tough in southwest Louisiana. On top of the pandemic and recession the rest of the world has been dealing with, the region…
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Entergy said it has worked throughout 2020 to support Louisiana communities beyond keeping the lights on and the gas safely flowing. The utility company said thousands of Louisiana families will have access to nutritious food and…
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today a gift in…
NEW ORLEANS – The Salvation Army is making it easier for donors to give back during the Christmas season by making a gift with Apple Pay or Google Pay at its iconic red kettles. The Salvation Army has placed smart…
NEW ORLEANS – Since 2003, Young Leadership Council has annually hosted its Leadership Development Series, a 10-week program where participants learn the basics of running a nonprofit organization through a series of seminars, workshops and final projects with a nonprofit…
NEW ORLEANS — United Way of Southeast Louisiana announced a $10 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Scott’s contribution is the single largest gift to UWSELA in its 96-year history. Dillard…
NEW ORLEANS – Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana announced the promotion of three staff members and the additional hire of another. Earlier this year, longtime president and chief executive officer James M. LeBlanc announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2020.…
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NEW ORLEANS – At a virtual meeting, members of the Young Leadership Council (YLC) formally voted to approve the proposed slate of 2021 YLC board candidates. These board members will work together to support YLC’s mission of developing young professional…
NEW ORLEANS – Despite the uncertainty of Mardi Gras 2021, the Arc of Greater New Orleans Mardi Gras Recycle Center is open for business as usual. “We are calling 2021 a DIY Mardi Gras where the saying is, ‘Throw yourself…
NEW ORLEANS – The Catholic Community Foundation announced that its #iGiveCatholic campaign raised $1.2 million for 153 participating ministries, parishes, schools and nonprofits in New Orleans during a Dec. 1 online giving event. Nationally, $12.7 million was collected for more…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has announced a 30-day extension of the City of New Orleans COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program, which delivers twice-daily, restaurant-made meals to residents in need. Funding from the…
NEW ORLEANS - HandsOn New Orleans announced the appointment of Chris Cameron, HandsOn’s executive director, to the Points of Light Global Affiliate Assembly Committee on Disaster Response. Cameron will chair the worldwide leadership team to develop disaster response best practices…
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Corporation said its Entergy Charitable Foundation has contributed more than $5.4 million to nearly 500 nonprofit organizations in the state from July through September of this year. The local funds are part of Entergy Corporation’s total…
NEW YORK (AP) - If you’re fortunate enough to be able to donate money this year, plenty of causes need your attention. In a year like 2020, choosing where to direct your dollars is like picking your favorite child. Should…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is one of the many local nonprofits that will participate in GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity and philanthropy, on Tuesday, Dec. 1. GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana-based delivery company Waitr is teaming with local restaurant partners to collect non-perishable food donations at select New Orleans-area restaurant locations. Waitr has partnered with these New Orleans-area restaurants and markets for the month-long drive: Breakfast Club…
COVINGTON, La. – Chevron has contributed $75,000 to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana to support those affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The donation will fund Catholic Charities’ Thanksgiving and Christmas meal programs, as well as extend the organization’s weekly…
