We had such a grand time at last week's October convening as members re-engaged after more than 2 years of virtual programming. Thank you to our speakers for centering our new strategic implementation plan and leading efforts to create shared power within our community. Special thank you to everyone who attended our first in-person convening. Hope to see you at the next event!
Can you imagine a more equitable food system for future generations? Join us and our partners at #IamNewOrleans for an in-person discussion on resources and solutions to combat today's food challenges in our communities. For more information and to register, visit iamneworleansvoices.com.
We are officially TWO WEEKS AWAY from our first in-person Convening since 2020! Members, we hope you can join us to reconnect with your incredible colleagues. Register now at the link in our bio.
Registrations for our Fall Convening are OPEN! Join us on Tuesday, October 18, to discuss how our network can support increased impact for equity and justice in Louisiana. Secure your spot at the link in our bio!
We are excited to announce that our Fall 2022 Convening will take place IN PERSON on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After years of distancing and virtual programming, we can't wait to meet face-to-face with our members and grantees. Mark your calendars, and please stay tuned for more information!
Let’s talk about environmental justice, the foundation of our children’s futures. Join our partners at @foundationforla for a virtual #IamNewOrleans event at 6 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Aug. 17. @Nolawater Executive Director Jessica Dandridge will talk with Rashida Ferdinand, founder and CEO of @sankofanola504 ; Andrea Chen, CEO of @gopropeller ; Beverly Wright, Executive Director of Deep South Center for Environmental Justice; and Jonshell Johnson, @NewOrleansYouthAlliance Fellow and @growdatyouthfarm Education Coordinator.
Register now at IamNewOrleansVoices.com and share your story using #IamNewOrleans.
We know our work is stronger when it's inclusive of diverse voices, experiences and identities. As #PrideMonth comes to a close, we're challenging our members and grantees to broaden their understanding of equity and identify ways they can prioritize it 🏳️🌈
📣 ICYMI: We'll be gathering virtually for our June Convening TOMORROW from 9 AM to 1 PM! We'll be updating members on our director search and strategic plan implementation. Plus, our "State of the State" discussion features a jam-packed panel that will unpack the 2022 Legislative Session.
Grantees are encouraged to tune in starting at 10:45 a.m. Register at the link in our bio!
HAPPENING TOMORROW! Don't forget to register for Entrepreneurship: The New American Dream on May 12 at 6PM via Zoom. Tune in to this special #IAmNewOrleans event to hear first-hand from successful business owners and industry experts how entrepreneurship has transformed their lives and communities for the better. Sign up for free via Eventbrite (link in bio)
Join our partners at @kelloggfoundation for another virtual #IamNewOrleans event at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 12, as panelists discuss how to use entrepreneurship as a pathway to making individuals, families, and communities economically secure and equitable. @ashe_cac Executive Director Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes will talk with Greg Tillery, owner of @wedats ; @jaredthedreamer , self-published children's book author and entrepreneur; Lindsey Navarro, executive director of @elcentrola ; and Cherie Lacour-Duckworth, vice president of workforce development for @ulla504 .
Register now at IamNewOrleansVoices.com and share your story using #IamNewOrleans.
During our convening last month, we discussed how philanthropy has the ability to reduce the severity and disproportionality of climate impacts 🌱🌎 Our panelists examined how our sector must grow and expand so we can fund grassroots and policy-focused efforts. In honor of Earth Day this week, check out the discussion at the link in our bio!
