Generous Hearts

Generous Hearts

Highlighting Philanthropy on the Northshore

Our partners at the Northshore Community Foundation exist to make it easy for each of us to make a difference in our own back yard. Now beginning their 17th year, the Foundation has touched nearly $80 million dollars in philanthropic fuel, focusing on simplifying, organizing and magnifying philanthropy at every turn.

The Foundation has reached those remarkable numbers in three primary ways. First, they engage hundreds of individuals, families, companies and nonprofits in a membership model that promotes active connections and charitable work. Secondly, they take the paperwork out of “doing good” by administering funds that act as charitable checkbooks for any purpose. Lastly, they step into big roles when the need is great – especially in times of disaster.

Through these three unique and critical roles, the Northshore Community Foundation uses its expertise and resources to magnify the incredible charitable work so prevalent in our region. Below is a sample of the good people and projects that are changing lives every day on the Northshore.

The Northshore Community Foundation celebrated its “Together We…” Annual Meeting with 200 guests at the Southern Hotel in Covington. Stakeholders were presented with the important work of partner nonprofits and were particularly impressed that the Foundation has facilitated nearly $80 million dollars in philanthropic fuel since opening in 2007. The Foundation’s dedicated Board of Directors also attended, generously serving the Northshore.

Susan Bonnett Bourgeois announces she would begin transitioning away from her role and announced Leslie Landry as the future CEO of the Foundation. Susan has served as president and CEO since founding the organization in 2007. Through her tenure, the Foundation has evolved into a formidable force for good and a thought leader in the region. Current VP Leslie Landry will become CEO on July 1, and Susan will remain engaged as needed.

Included in the Annual Meeting was special participation of 30 nonprofit members promoting their missions in compelling ways. Instead of traditionally handing out brochures, they were challenged to draw attention to their missions, and a particular hit of the evening were our four-legged friends. The Foundation’s stakeholders appreciated the ability to interact with our nonprofit members as they formed meaningful relationships.

Everyone is a philanthropist. To learn how you can do more in your own back yard, reach out to the foundation at northshorefoundation.org.