Benson Gives $250,000 for Bourbon Street Memorial
Saints owner Gayle Benson presented the donation to The Fourteens Foundation at the United Way Resiliency Center.
New Orleans Business Philanthropy News
Across New Orleans, coverage here takes in nonprofit support, charitable giving, fundraising campaigns and benefit events. This page follows the activity of organizations and the community generosity that sustains them.
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October 30, 2026
New Orleans Saints, Venture Global Support Coastal ProjectsThe Catch for the Coast program has raised over $100,000 for local restoration efforts since 2024.
October 28, 2026
University Medical Center New Orleans Honors SurvivorsThe hospital hosted a celebratory second line event featuring a special donation in memory of breast cancer patients.
October 22, 2026
New Orleans to Host Tunnel to Towers 5k RunThe charity event on November 1, 2026, supports families of fallen first responders through a 5k race.
October 16, 2026
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Acquires Headquarters LandThe New Orleans organization purchased a new site on the Westbank to serve as a hub for its growing operations.
October 9, 2026
Shapiro Family Foundation Awarded New Orleans GrantsThe foundation distributed $85,000 to various local nonprofits to support urgent community needs.
October 6, 2026
GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Detroit BrooksThe New Orleans musician remains hospitalized as the community rallies to support his medical and living expenses.
October 2, 2026
American Cancer Society Launched Men Wear PinkThe New Orleans campaign held a premiere party to kick off efforts to raise funds for breast cancer research.
September 30, 2026
Shapiro Family Foundation Awarded New Orleans GrantsThe foundation distributed over $85,000 to local nonprofits to support hunger relief and community services.
September 28, 2026
LCMC Health Partnered for Food and Diaper DriveThe local health system collaborated with two community organizations to support families in New Orleans.
September 28, 2026
Anonymous Donor Gifted Concert Tickets to Cancer SurvivorA Louisiana college athlete received VIP concert tickets after completing months of cancer treatment.
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Reporting here centers on donation drives, corporate giving, fundraising events and the operation of charitable organizations. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local fundraising often accelerates in response to weather events and the recovery efforts that follow them. The reliance of the city on nonprofits to address public needs remains the primary constant in the sector.