New Orleans, LA (August 20, 2019) – At the beginning of this month, the Greater New Orleans Foundation joined Shell Norco and Community Leaders at the 2019 Grant Celebration Banquet of the Norco Economic Development Fund and Norco Community Fund. Both funds were created by Shell Norco to improve Norco and St. Charles Parish. The event, held at the Ormond Plantation, brought together the 2019 grant cycle recipients who were awarded grants totaling $227,905.
“The Greater New Orleans Foundation is proud to partner with Shell Norco to provide the best community investment options for their company,” said Andy Kopplin, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “Our foundation is in the business of helping generous donors, families, and corporations deliver impactful philanthropic investments based on their passion and strategic goals.”
“Congratulations to all grant recipients who are working diligently to make Norco a better place to live and work today while establishing a legacy for the future, and thank you to the Greater New Orleans Foundation for being a great steward for the NCF and NEDF,” said Norco External Relations Manager Rochelle Touchard. “Both funds were founded to reflect Shell values and our emphasis on continually improving the quality of life in an area where we live and work. Shell applauds our area non-profit organizations and the ongoing efforts to give back to the community. We recognize that Norco is truly a Main Street community; a really special place especially because of its concern for the community today and for the future.”
“It has been an honor to stand alongside Shell Norco and the amazing nonprofits in Norco and St. Charles Parish,” said Roy Williams, Program Officer of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “Together we have been able to support amazing local leaders over the past 8 years and look forward to make even greater impact in the years to come.”
The Norco Community Fund (NCF) is a Greater New Orleans Foundation Donor Advised Fund (DAF) that was started in 2001 by Shell to improve the quality of life of people in Norco and during that time has made 118 grants totaling $764,000. The 2019 cycle granted $57,598. The 2019 recipients included:
- American Legion Spillway Post 195 awarded $4,221
- First Baptist Church of Norco awarded $5,000
- Knights of Columbus Red Church Council 3634 awarded $10,000
- Norco Civic Association awarded $7,000
- Norco Elementary awarded $14,000
- River Region Ballet, Inc. awarded $3,000
- River Region Drama Guild, Inc. awarded $2,500
- River Road Historical Society awarded $2,377
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church awarded $5,000
- Special Olympics Louisiana, Inc. awarded $2,000
- Charles Public School Foundation awarded $2,500
The Norco Economic Development Foundation (NEDF) is a Greater New Orleans Foundation Donor Advised Fund (DAF) that was formed in 2003 as a result of a five million dollar gift to the Norco community by Shell Norco and Motiva. Its purpose is to maintain a community-based organization that supports the future community/economic development needs of Norco and St. Charles Parish. This fund’s mission is to address social and economic issues at the local level in a manner that increases the capacity of the community. The NEDF provides leadership and vision in identifying community needs and in creating sustainable solutions to meet those needs. NEDF, in total, has made 56 grants totaling $2.2 million. The 2019 cycle granted $170,307. The 2019 recipients included:
- Matthew 25:35 Ministries awarded $6,000
- Norco Civic Association awarded $60,940
- The River Parishes Community Development Corporation awarded $15,000
- River Road Historical Society awarded $78,367
- Charles Public School Foundation awarded $5,000
- Charles Senior Citizens Club awarded $5,000
About Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF):
For over 90 years, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has been connecting generous people to the causes that spark their passion. As one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership and action in our thirteen-parish region. In addition to grantmaking, we convene people, resources, and ideas to create intelligent strategies and solutions to meet our region’s greatest challenges. We are proud to serve as a vocal civic leader with our partners to ensure a vibrant, sustainable, and just region for all. Learn more at www.gnof.org.
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