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A Call for Equity in Public Education Reform: Reflections from Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina reshaped life in New Orleans, Grantmakers In Health and the Greater New Orleans Funders Network convened a panel in June 2025 to reflect on what we’ve learned and what we must carry forward when it comes to public education in our region.
Mental Health After Disaster: Reflections from Hurricane Katrina
At the 2025 Grantmakers In Health conference, GNOFN joined partners to reflect on the long-term mental health impacts of Hurricane Katrina and how philanthropy can respond with care, equity, and intention.
Katrina@20 and GNOFN@10: A Moment to Remember and Recommit
As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN), we find ourselves in a moment of reflection, remembrance, and renewed commitment.
Elevating the Voices of Black Boys to Shape New Orleans’ Future
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) is proud to award a $20,000 grant from our Black Men & Boys Action Table to the New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB) to support their ongoing work engaging Black boys in the refinement of the Youth Master Plan. This bold, youth-led roadmap aims to transform outcomes for young people in New Orleans.
Member Highlight: Todd Battiste on Centering Youth Voice and Building Collective Power
As Senior Vice President for Education & Youth Initiatives at United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), Todd leads with a deep belief in collective action, sustained partnership, and staying close to the community. In this conversation, he shares why collaboration matters, how GNOFN is helping funders work collaboratively with the community, and how UWSELA supports local youth and families.