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.

Civic Leadership: Buddies for Life

“A collaborative project birthed through the Foundation’s Chevron Fellows Community Program has taken off in full swing as this initiative brings together vulnerable, at-risk individuals with local volunteers and encourages companionship through beautification projects across the community.”

Fund Management: Scholarships

“The St. Tammany Cancer Fund is committed to meeting the needs of cancer patients and survivors in the Northshore region through awarding scholarships to youth diagnosed with cancer. Two of the recipients have received their degrees this past graduating season, Emily Clarke and Damion Restivo, as they are a testament to the benefit of supporting all of the next generation with their higher education.”

Engaged Philanthropy: Sharron Newton Award

“The 2023 recipient of the Rotary International Service Above Self Award is former board member Sharron Newton. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional contributions to our community, region and the world around us. Newton demonstrates unwavering commitment to serving our community, and her support for the Northshore Community Foundation is commendable.”

EVERYONE IS A PHILANTHROPIST. TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN DO MORE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD, REACH OUT TO THE FOUNDATION AT NORTHSHOREFOUNDATION.ORG