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The 2023 Jefferson Community Foundation Gala Celebration presented by The Feil Family Foundation was held on Friday, November 3 at Chateau Country Club in Kenner.
Over 250 guests experienced a joyful evening that included a Patron Party, music, an open bar, and a buffet dinner.
The evening's program included speakers from the Jefferson Community Youth Leadership program, video highlights, and the presentation of the 2023 Jefferson First Philanthropy Award, recognizing Paula Polito, Ph.D. for her many contributions to early care and education in Jefferson Parish. Read more here
Net proceeds from the event will benefit community programs and projects in Jefferson Parish.
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Learn more about your gift's impact here and view more Gala photos | |
Some of the Jefferson Community Youth Leadership students representing public, private, and parochial schools with facilitator Diane Jackson of The Slone Group | |
next 100 year challenge winner | |
Community Oasis at Ree Alario Special Needs Center & Miley Playground
Congrats to our Jefferson Parish team for being recipients of the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Next 100 Years Challenge for the pilot project: “Mike Miley...More than a Playground...A Community Oasis"
The $100,000 Challenge funds will provide seed money to Mike Miley Playground for resilient cooling and charging stations for residents, particularly after a major storm or on days of extreme heat. It will also help fund smartly-designed green infrastructure under ball fields, parking lots, and low-lying areas to better handle stormwater.
JCF is the nonprofit partner on this project, Thank you to the Greater New Orleans Foundation for recognizing our team’s work and being a partner with us to inspire and attract plans for community-centered and cost-effective infrastructure improvements in Jefferson Parish.
For more information, visit Next100yearsChallenge.org
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national philanthropy day | |
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Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to put that word into action and recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.
The AFP Greater New Orleans Chapter will be honoring our community's most outstanding philanthropists, fundraisers, and volunteers at the annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 16 at the Audubon Tea Room.
Congratulations to all the recipients being honored!
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Congratulations to Dr. James Gray on being named 2024 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year by the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents (LASS).
“I am humbled and grateful for this honor, but this work was not done alone. This recognition is as much for our students, teachers, support staff, administrators, district staff, families, community partners, and School Board. This award is our award. I am proud of the work we’re doing in Jefferson Parish Schools, and I know that we will continue to move forward together because our kids and our community deserve our best.” - Dr. James Gray, Superintendent
Over the course of Dr. Gray’s tenure, the Jefferson Parish district has collectively accomplished...Read More
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American Heart Association
Heart Walk
November 18
The Shrine on Airline
6000 Airline Drive, Metairie
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Jean Lafitte Wine Walk
November 18
Lafitte's Barataria Museum and Wetland Trace
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society
Looped
Through November 19
Westwego Cultural Center
177 Sala Avenue, Westwego
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Wego Winter Wonderland Lighting
December 3
909 Avenue C, Westwego
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JCF Board of Directors
Jim Garvey, Chairman, Dr. Shondra Williams, Vice Chairman, John K. Roberts III, Secretary, Meghan Donelon, Treasurer, Philip W. Rebowe, Immediate Past Chairman. Mickal Adler, JoLena Broussard, Oscar Chimal, Tim Coulon, Steve Dwyer, Joe Ewell, Jr., Jim Hudson, Brian Lade, Louis Lauricella, Patricia LeBlanc, Claudia Shabetai, Henry Shane, Ronnie Slone, Lynda Nugent Smith, Scott Sternberg, Gordon Wadge, Darryl Ward, Pamela Watson.
Executive Director: Christine T. Briede, CFRE
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JCF focus areas: education ⦁ health & wellness ⦁ neighborhood support & revitalization ⦁ race equity ⦁ senior initiatives ⦁ transit | |
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