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With the continuing COVID-19 crisis revealing racial disparities in patient health outcomes across Louisiana, officials are hoping that the efforts of a state task force established by Gov. John Bel Edwards can dovetail with the work of several local New Orleans organizations that will receive grants from the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF).
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In the News: GNOF awards $700,000 in grants to address why racial health disparities exist in Louisiana
With the continuing COVID-19 crisis revealing racial disparities in patient health outcomes across Louisiana, officials are hoping that the efforts of a state task force established by Gov. John Bel Edwards can dovetail with the work of several local New Orleans organizations that will receive grants from the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF).
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Greater New Orleans Foundation April 2020 Grants
We’re proud to provide grants that create real impact. That’s why we’re the steward of more than 900 donor-advised and donor-designated funds. Our donors make between $20 million and $30 million in grants to diverse nonprofits throughout the Greater New Orleans region, based on their specific areas of interest. View our most up-to-date list of current and upcoming grant opportunities here.
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GNOF, Gayle Benson, McIlhenny Company Announce $160K in New Grants from the Louisiana Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program
Greater New Orleans Foundation, Gayle Benson, McIlhenny Company Announce $160,000 in New Grants from the Louisiana Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program. $573,000 Awarded to Date to Service and Hospitality Workers and Round III Application Opens Friday, May 1st.
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Greater New Orleans Foundation Awards $700,000 in Grants to Combat Health Disparities in Southeast Louisiana Magnified by COVID-19
Greater New Orleans Foundation Awards $700,000 in Grants to Combat Health Disparities in Southeast Louisiana Magnified by COVID-19. Round III Grants made possible from gifts to GNOF’s Disaster Response and Restoration Fund.
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In the News: Here’s how Gayle Benson, Greater New Orleans Foundation are helping service, hospitality industry
The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced $413,000 in grants from its Louisiana Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program, an initiative to support low-income restaurant, hotel, and bar employees who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are working hard to support their dependent children and elderly parents.
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Protecting Homeless Population: GNOF, Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation Donate 1,600 Personal Protection Equipment
Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced the donation of 1,600 Personal Protection Equipment (N95 and Surgical Masks) to UNITY of Greater New Orleans in their work to provide support to the homeless in our area in partnership with the Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation, a family foundation partnering with GNOF.
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GNOF, Gayle Benson, McIlhenny Company Announce $413K in Round I of Louisiana Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program Grants
Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced $413,000 in grants from its Louisiana Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program, an initiative to support low-income restaurant, hotel, and bar employees who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are working hard to support their dependent children and elderly parents.
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Protecting Medical Staff & First Responders: GNOF, Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation Donate 11,000 Personal Protection Equipment
Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced the donation of 11,000 Personal Protection Equipment (N95 and Surgical Masks) to New Orleans medical staff and first responders in partnership with the Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation, a family foundation partnering with GNOF.
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Nonprofit Essentials for Preparing for the COVID-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), now declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, is on everyone’s mind. With local transmission having occurred in the Greater New Orleans region, the time for action is now.
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Greater New Orleans Foundation Hosts 2020 Census Nonprofit Convening
The Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted a 2020 Census Nonprofit Convening at the Center for Philanthropy featuring a presentation by Ashley Herad, Partnership Specialist from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and a panel discussion with Arthur C. Walton, Director of Intergovernmental Relations for the Office of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO for the Urban League of Louisiana, and Janea C. Jamison, MPA, Program Manager and Census 2020 Director for The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice.
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