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Fill the Needs Launches Pet Food & Supply Collection to Aid Families and Shelters Affected by Hurricane Francine

METAIRIE, La. – In response to the impact of Hurricane Francine, local nonprofit Fill the Needs is organizing a dog and cat food and...

Second Harvest Calls for Volunteers as New Program Tackles Senior Hunger Crisis in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – Second Harvest is appealing to service groups, community organizations, the business community, retirees, families, students, and others to help fill the...

Red Cross Honors Haynes Academy Student for Saving a Life

HARVEY, La. (press release) — Last October, a Haynes Academy of Advanced Studies student working at Chateau Country Club called on his American Red...

In Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, Company Cancels Plans for Grain Export Facility in Historic Black Town

WALLACE, La. (Associated Press) — Residents of a historic Black community in Louisiana who've spent years fighting against a massive grain export facility set...

Hispanic Chamber Expresses Concern About ‘Anti-Immigrant’ Laws

NEW ORLEANS – From the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL): The HCCL, advocating for Hispanic-owned businesses, expresses deep disappointment in the Louisiana state...

Louisiana Public Service Commission Votes for Independent Energy Efficiency Program

BATON ROUGE – On Jan. 24, the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to establish an independent, statewide energy efficiency program with commission oversight. Opposed...

EPA Grants Top $3M for Environmental Justice in Louisiana

DALLAS (press release) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3,149,999 million to fund five projects across Louisiana that advance environmental justice as part of...

Entergy Announces New Partnership to Address Racial Wealth Gap

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – At a Nov. 15 press conference, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership...

Junior League Commissions Study on Status of Women in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS – From the Junior League of New Orleans: As JLNO prepares to commemorate 100 years of engagement among women in greater New Orleans,...

Eden Centers for Hope & Healing Adds Board Members

NEW ORLEANS – Eden Centers for Hope & Healing (formerly Eden House) has named Manny Linares and Marcel Sorondo to its board of directors....

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