Programmatic Grants: Kellogg (NLE) Economic Opportunity & Workforce
The goal of the Kellogg (NLE) Economic Opportunity & Workforce Fund is to increase economic opportunities for low income job seekers and workers by supporting workforce development pathways in green infrastructure, healthcare, and information technology, and a community of practice for nonprofits providing wrap around supports for workers.
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| Kingsley House |
6/4/21 |
To provide capacity building assistance that will result in training and employment for local jobseekers |
$57,793 |
Programmatic Grants: McClure Fund
To support the emergency bricks & mortar projects (i.e., repairs, replacements, etc.) of eligible United Way partner agencies in Southeast Louisiana.
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| The Good Samaritan Ministry Good Neighbor Project |
6/4/21 |
Expansion of Behavioral Health Services |
$4,315 |
Programmatic Grants: Richard West Freeman Challenges
The purpose of The Richard West Freeman Endowment and Board-Restricted Cash Reserve Challenges (The Challenges) is to create endowment funds or board-restricted cash reserves for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater New Orleans thirteen-parish region. The Challenges are designed to assist nonprofit organizations in (1) establishing and/or building endowments or board-restricted cash reserves and (2) educating the nonprofit sector and the donor community on the importance of building financial independence to ensure long-term financial stability.
Board Restricted Reserve Grants: Organizations who were invited to and have completed the Board Restricted Reserve challenge.
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| Dancing Grounds |
6/4/21 |
Matching Board Reserve |
$15,000 |
| Youth Run NOLA |
6/25/21 |
Matching Board Reserve |
$15,000 |
Programmatic Grants: Plaquemines Community Foundation Endowed Fund
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| YMCA of Greater New Orleans |
6/11/21 |
Belle Chasse branch extension effort |
$30,000 |
Employee Assistance Funds: Louisiana Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Fund
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| June Totals |
|
|
$10,000 |
Scholarship: Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the family of Myer Epstein Bishop to one graduating senior from Ascension Parish on an annual basis.
Organization Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Type of Request
|
Amount Awarded
|
| Louisiana State University |
6/11/21 |
|
$500 |
| Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady |
6/11/21 |
|
$500 |