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 backyard. In their 18th year, the Foundation has touched over $80 million dollars in philanthropic fuel, focusing on simplifying, organizing, and magnifying philanthropy at every turn. The Foundation has reached those remarkable numbers through 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: Relief in Action

In response to the devastating tornadoes that struck the East side of St. Tammany Parish on April 10, the Foundation activated the Northshore Weather Relief Fund. With generous contributions from Boeing, Amazon, various corporations, nonprofits, and individuals, the Foundation swiftly mobilized essential resources to support those most affected. To date, $150,000 has been distributed to frontline nonprofits engaged in recovery efforts, providing crucial aid to impacted communities. When disasters strike, community foundations across the nation remain nimble and ready to respond.

Fund Management: Empowering the Future

The Foundation proudly highlights the impact of its 12 scholarship funds, attracting 73 applications this year. Through a meticulous process, 16 outstanding students have been awarded $262,800 in scholarships. Each scholarship, supported by dedicated fundholders, reflects diverse criteria such as high school location, commitment to in-state universities, fields of study, and community involvement. Are you interested in impacting the lives of our students by supporting their future education? Reach out to NCF on how to open a scholarship fund.

Engaged Philanthropy: Time for Opportunities

Management Coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick, delivered an insightful "Be the Visionary" time management training, at Ampirical Solution’s YOUniversity center to the Foundation's members and partners emphasizing effective strategies for balancing work and life. Participants were able to walk away prepared to implement their time management skills. Do you know a nonprofit organization that could benefit from exclusive trainings and other opportunities? Contact the Foundation to learn how to become a nonprofit member.

Everyone is a Philanthropist. To learn how you can do more in your own backyard, reach out to the foundation at NorthshoreFoundation.org