Northshore Community Foundation

Earlier this week, we celebrated the graduation of our Chevron Community Fellows—a class of doers, connectors, and individuals passionate about making a difference in the community. Congratulations to these incredible fellows! It's bittersweet to see this cohort wrap up, as each month was filled with emotion—whether laughter from inside jokes or tears sparked by powerful guest speakers. A huge thank you to Chevron for their unwavering support over the past four years. The impact this program brings to both the fellows and our organization is invaluable, and we are grateful for the journey we’ve shared together.

The Pat Brister Leadership Award honors the legacy of a trailblazing woman who dedicated her life to making a difference. Whether advocating for mental health or leading her community, Pat Brister believed in lifting others up. Now, this $2,500 award offers a woman in St. Tammany Parish the chance to follow in her footsteps—empowering dreams and creating lasting impact. Apply by November 15th and be a part of her powerful legacy! https://lnkd.in/gxMq_UqU

During our latest Chevron Fellows session, we took a deep dive into the pressing issue of food insecurity. We kicked things off with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana by learning some eye-opening realities about the struggles faced by our state, region, and parishes. Next, we participated in an online simulation that gave us a firsthand experience of the tough choices individuals facing food insecurity have to make. It only takes 10 minutes – try it for yourself here https://lnkd.in/gGxihUhE To wrap up, we visited the Northshore Food Bank to hear about the impactful work they’re doing in our community and got hands-on by helping out with some warehouse needs. 

DFC's 4th Annual Driving FORE Charity Golf Tournament! A few sponsorship opportunities still available. Date: October 24, 2024 Location: Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington Team Registration: Almost sold out! Sponsorships: Still a few left! #DrivingFORECharity #GolfForGood #DonahueFavretContractors

A huge thank you to the incredible experts who led our recent financial planning training for our nonprofit partners! Layne McDaniel and Dr. Sinella Aghasi, DMA shared their invaluable knowledge and insights, helping us all take steps toward stronger financial futures. We appreciate your dedication to empowering our community and helping our nonprofits thrive!

Just this week, representatives from Goldman Sachs joined us for a special event with our fundholders. Goldman Sachs manages the Foundation's investment pool, and through their partnership, donors and nonprofit organizations are able to access the world-class investment expertise our advisors provide. While here, the Goldman Sachs team shared insights into new portfolio investment options and provided donors with other tools to empower their philanthropic decisions and help nonprofits thrive. If you're interested in opening your own charitable fund at the Foundation, discover more information at https://lnkd.in/gCerXYm8 Thank you to LOPA for hosting our Investing for Impact event!

"The Northshore Community Foundation is proud to support this initiative, knowing it will help shape a more vibrant and resilient future for us all." - Leslie Landry, President & CEO 👏 Marty Mayer and Bradley Cook, MS, CCIM 👏

Through Cleco's partnership with the Adopt a Charger program, two electric vehicle charging stations were installed this month by GSE Integrated at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville, La. Over the course of the partnership, up to 30 new, Level 2 EV chargers will be installed across St. Tammany Parish. Adopt a Charger is a nonprofit program established to accelerate the use of plug-in EVs by installing free public charging stations at popular locations.

The ultimate comeback - Pine View Middle School has overcome significant challenges and has made substantial improvements over the past few years. Our Chevron Fellows group met with faculty, students, members of the school board and Superintendent Jabbia to highlight the resilience and determination of the school’s students, staff and community. Pineview Middle School is a shining star in our community. St. Tammany Parish Public School System We teamed up with Fidelity Bank LA, The Home Depot and Gilsbar to add a splash of color with a new mural and beautified the beloved “blue line”. Thank you to Chevron for your support of our communtiy! #hereforgood #BeAChampiomSTPPS

Thank you Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services for hosting the our Chevron Fellow’s session. The Fellows received insights on the realities of foster care in our state and region through a discussion with State Representative Kim Carver. Special thanks to Kayana Bradley, President of the Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force, for exemplifying the impact of promoting positive change within Louisiana’s foster care system. Foster Care Facts. 631 children are cared for monthly by the foster care system in our region. Over 4,000 foster care children in Louisiana.