Category: Front Page Small Feature

Trailblazer of Pride Series: Marsha P. Johnson

The fight for equity for the LGBTQ community has had many queer icons who have worked tirelessly on the frontlines of progress for decades. As we wrap up Black History Month, we pay homage to one of the trailblazers in what we know now as “Pride:” Marsha P. Johnson. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. on August 24, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Celebration of Black Philanthropy 2022

LGBTQ Fund Grantee Spotlight: Covenant House NOLA

In launching the LGBTQ Fund in 2016, we were particularly moved by the Out in the South Report, which had been released by Funders for LGBTQ Issues a few years prior. The report shared that while the South had more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults than any other part of the country, the region received just 3-4% of domestic funding for LGBTQ issues. LGBTQ people in the South were also among the most likely to be experiencing poverty.

Greater New Orleans Foundation Activates Disaster Response & Restoration Fund for the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced the activation of its Disaster Response and Restoration Fund in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The outbreak of the COVID-19, now declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, is on everyone’s mind. With community transmission having occurred in the Greater New Orleans region, the time for action is now.

Greater New Orleans Foundation gets a technology boost from the Carnival Corporation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation recently received a $100,000 grant from the Corporation for state-of-the-art technological upgrades.

Greater New Orleans Foundation Activates Response & Restoration Fund for Earthquakes in Puerto Rico

Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced the activation of its Response and Restoration Fund in response to the series of earthquakes affecting the United States territory of Puerto Rico.

Greater New Orleans Foundation January 2020 IMPACT Newsletter

Our January 2020, IMPACT Newsletter is here! Learn about the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s accomplishments in 2019.

Greater New Orleans Foundation and Partners Release New Orleans School Partnership Study

The Greater New Orleans Foundation released New Orleans School Partnership Study: What Our Students Need and How We Can Help. In partnership with NOLA Public Schools and funding support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Baptist Community Ministries, the new report identifies some of our students’ most urgent needs and a roadmap for how schools and community partners can increase resources, coordination, partnership, and investments to improve student support and performance.

Water Fall Fest: A Climate Solutions Festival

Saturday, November 23rd, the Greater New Orleans Foundation held the second Water Fall Fest: A Climate Solutions Festival at Rosa Keller Library in the Broadmoor neighborhood in partnership with the Alliance for Affordable Energy, ThriveNOLA, Urban Conservancy, Water Collaborative, and Water Wise Gulf South

LGBTQ Fund: Over $600K Pledged Toward $2.5M Goal!

Wednesday, November 20, the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s endowed LGBTQ Fund took center stage at the home of fundholders Henry Lambert and Carey Bond. Over 100 people – donors, prospective donors, Greater New Orleans Foundation trustees, LGBTQ Advisory Committee members and friends, gathered together to hear from former trustee, Henry Lambert and current trustee, Arthur Roger.