Philanthropy

Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union prides itself on giving back to communities it serves, but those philanthropic events are just a little sweeter when they result in a trophy.

Community volunteers and Chalmette Refining employees came together recently to plant 500 bald cypress trees near Braithwaite and the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion. This project was completed with the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) and will help restore 2.5 acres.

The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.

FHF NOLA hosted its annual Wade Verges Champion Awards reception on Wednesday, April 3, at Jones Walker. The organization honored Amy and Sherwood Collins and Patricia Ventura for their continued service to children with special challenges.

FHF NOLA is delighted to honor Amy Boyle Collins, Sherwood Collins and Patricia Ventura with its annual award, which recognizes individuals and corporations that have distinguished themselves through advocacy, leadership or philanthropy.

As an entrepreneur, I understand the importance of giving back to my community, especially in areas that are vital to New Orleans. For me, that area is science, specifically STEM. I’m proud that the gift my wife and I gave to our children’s school was able to create the Rupa and Tarun Jolly Science and Technology Building.

Isidore Newman School recently received the largest gift in its history, $3 million from Drs. Rupa and Tarun Jolly, parents of four Newman students. A health care entrepreneur and former teacher, TJ is a first-generation New Orleanian, son of immigrants and alumnus of public schools.

The Jefferson Council on Aging (JCOA) is the premier front-line resource, meeting the needs of Jefferson Parish’s senior population. As advocates for the elderly, JCOA’s services and programs provide a vital safety net.

In the 13 years since Hurricane Katrina, Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO) has grown from a committed group of high schoolers seeking to rebuild NOLA into an established job training organization offering a premier volunteer opportunity for youths and adults around the world.

Christmas in November? It’s never too early to make someone smile this Christmas. Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana serves more than 1,500 vulnerable people in southeast Louisiana who would not receive a gift this holiday season without your generosity.

A team of veteran volunteers with The Mission Continues lead change in New Orleans. The Mission Continues is a national nonprofit that empowers veterans to find growth, purpose and connection through community impact.

Nola4Women’s Summit on Women and Girls shines a spotlight on women and children and their need for equal access to health, education and personal and economic security.

Crimestoppers GNO’s emphasis on youth safety continues to expand with the launch of the Safe School app. A free resource for schools, students can report tips anonymously to Crimestoppers, and Crimestoppers will pass them on for further investigation.

Faith-based, legacy of service, healing … this mission has made Baptist Community Ministries a foundational cornerstone within greater New Orleans.

Did you know Children’s Hospital New Orleans is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana? The doctors, nurses and everyone in between work tirelessly to heal their patients and improve their lives.

Giving back is an essential part of Gambel Communications’ code of culture. The #GambelGirls bring a cornucopia of traditions to the (Thanksgiving) table when it comes to showing gratitude around the holiday season.

Kick off the charitable season on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27, with #iGiveCatholic – a community-wide online giving event that inspires the Catholic community to unite and give back to the organizations that shape our souls: Parishes, schools and nonprofit ministries.

Everyone wins with a good cause marketing program. Nonprofits receive needed resources. Corporations benefit from exposure and alignment with a charitable cause that engages their stakeholders.

Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:

Gambel Communications participated in Gulf Coast Bank’s 11th annual Auctions in August, a silent auction open to bank employees, customers and the general public.

Did you that know more than 2,000 Louisianians are waiting for an organ donation? And did you know that one donor can save up to nine lives?

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Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) employs 13 professionally trained chaplains that work in community settings, primarily hospitals and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

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Serving on VOA’s board has opened my eyes to its many programs. VOA serves more than 50,000 individuals and 1,000 will not receive a Christmas gift. Let’s make wishes come true by participating in VOA’s Christmas Wish Program.

To celebrate National Philanthropy Month, Greater New Orleans Foundation presented its annual Spark Plug Award to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which is guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive. Working with communities so vulnerable children can realize their full potential, WKK has invested over $100 million to the Greater New Orleans area since Hurricane Katrina.

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) has been serving the Greater New Orleans Region for more than 22 years. But our service to the community actually began in 1926 with the opening of Southern Baptist Hospital. The hospital, a leading regional medical center, was located in the heart of Uptown New Orleans.

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