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LDRF HOSTS RECEPTION; ANNOUNCES LT. GENERAL HONORÉ AS BOARD MEMBER
At the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation's (LDRF) "Evening with the Stars" reception at the Ritz Carlton, Danny Glover, Lt. General Russel Honoré, and local community organization leaders, were applauded for their work in the Gulf Coast as the region continues on a path toward a social and economic rebirth. In addition, LDRF announced that Honoré agreed to join the Foundation's board of directors. MORE >>
ENSURING PROSPEROUS FUTURES FOR CITIZENS AFFECTED BY 2005 HURRICANES
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation: Louisiana’s Fund for Louisiana’s People (LDRF) approved at a January 23 board meeting 12 grants totaling over $2.5 million to support non-profit organizations working to rebuild Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. MORE >>
LOUISIANA DISASTER RECOVERY FOUNDATION AWARDS OVER $3.5 MILLION
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) approved over $3.5 million in grant awards to non-profit organizations to shape the state’s recovery and betterment following the destruction of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. As Louisiana’s Fund for Louisiana’s People, the LDRF board of directors strategically chose grants that provide the greatest sustainable impact for all of its citizens. MORE >>
New Orleans Urban League Chairman Assumes Louisiana Recovery Post
Former Ambassador James Joseph, Chairman of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF), today announced the selection of Flozell Daniels, Jr. as the Foundation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2007. The appointment was approved at the October 25, 2007 LDRF board meeting. Daniels replaces interim CEO Kermit “KC” Burton, a loaned executive from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. MORE >>
Leaders Urged To Sustain Recovery And Betterment
Working together as a Gulf Coast collaborative for recovery and renewal, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) and a diverse group of national and community leaders marked the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today by discussing the opportunities and challenges faced by Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi in the aftermath of the storms. The region-wide commemoration, including people hardest hit by the disaster, was designed to put a human face on recovery efforts and to elevate lingering issues essential for betterment in the region. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Brings Equity And Inclusion Campaign to D.C.
While Katrina fatigue and Rita memory loss set in and many attempt to close the book on the national tragedy of the 2005 hurricane season, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation’s (LDRF) Equity and Inclusion Campaign made its debut in Washington today to remind the country of the needs of all of its citizens and Gulf Coast residents’ need to return to communities of opportunity. LDRF Board members, staff, grantees and aligned organizations met to discuss and develop an action agenda to create an equitable recovery for those affected by the 2005 hurricane season at an event hosted by The Brookings Institution. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Hosts Reception for National Conference of Black Mayors
Civil rights activist Adam Clayton Powell IV, will speak this evening at a National Conference of Black Mayor’s (NCBM) reception hosted by the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) in Baton Rouge, LA. The event is the most recent expression of the Foundation’s Policy and Advocacy agenda and follows in the wake of the Congressional Black Caucus Forum, which the Foundation hosted to discuss the policies needed for Louisiana’s recovery and testimony by CEO Dr. Sherece West before a Congressional Committee investigating the housing crisis along the Gulf Coast. MORE >>
LDRF Announces Interim CEO; New Grants Awarded
Kermit “KC” Burton is set to join the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) as acting Chief Executive Officer on May 14, 2007, replacing Dr. Sherece West. The motion to name Burton as acting CEO was approved at LDRF’s Board Meeting on May 8th in Baton Rouge. The Board also released new grants for recovery and reform for beneficiaries throughout the state. MORE >>
Hyogo Prefectural Assembly Member Hiroyuki Kada Visits LDRF
The Honorable Kada Hiroyuki, Member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly, Japan, met today with the staff of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) in Baton Rouge. The visit was part of a tour around the state to study the response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and share best practices on disaster recovery. The goals of Kada’s meeting with the Foundation included learning how LDRF utilizes donations, better understanding the role LDRF played throughout the recovery process, and sharing recovery stories from his region. MORE >>
LDRF CEO Recipient of THE EYES HAVE IT! INC Person of Vision Award
Sherece Y. West, Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF), has been selected to receive one of the four “PERSON OF VISION” awards. This award is given to individuals who have been integral in the removal of barriers to better eye care for children. THE EYES HAVE IT!, INC Board of Directors, CEO Lynn Hobbs and the Event Steering Committee have the pleasure each year of choosing the recipients of this award. MORE >>
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Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Chief Tells Congressional Committee How Private Funds Have Made Difference
Sherece West, Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) testified today in front of a hearing entitled, “Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis in the Gulf Coast Region Post Katrina: Why No Progress and What are the Obstacles to Success?” The hearing is part of an ongoing investigation into the housing crunch in the Hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast by Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, respectively. MORE >>
The Time for Philanthropy: Now and the Next 10+ Years
CEO Sherece Y. West, Ph.D. discusses the roles of philanthropy and charities in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita that is needed now in the present and will be needed in the future in the efforts to rebuild a stronger, better Louisiana. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Starts New Year With Additional Grants
Ambassador James Joseph, chairman of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF), announced today that the LDRF has awarded additional funds to contribute to the Foundation’s recovery efforts. “As we begin the new year, it is important to remember that the people of Louisiana are still facing many hurdles resulting from the destruction caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and continue our mission of long-term recovery through strategic grant-making.” Since inception, the Fund has awarded $14,677,650 to nonprofit organizations throughout Louisiana that provide services and supports to individuals in hurricane-impacted areas.” MORE >>
High-Tech Firm Encourages Aid for Hurricane Recovery
Isilon Systems, a technology company that specializes in clustered storage systems and software for digital content, recently donated $2,500 to Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation in support of hurricane recovery. On October 27, David Feldman, a Baton Rouge native and the Western Area Sales Director of Isilon Systems, presented the donation to representatives of the Foundation on behalf of Isilon and highlighted the need for continued support for rebuilding in the shadow of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. MORE >>
Alliance For Justice Interview With Sherece West, CEO Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
Sherece West speaks out on what is necessary to bring together advocacy and support for nonprofit groups in post-Katrina Louisiana in a spotlight interview by the Alliance For Justice. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Awards Bush-Clinton Funds for Louisiana's People Awards Grants for Small Business and Housing
Ambassador James Joseph, chairman of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation LDRF), announced today that as a result of the successful disbursement of an initial grant of $10 million from the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund (BCKF), LDRF has been awarded an additional $14.4 million to expand its focus on small business recovery and housing. MORE >>
Alliance For Justice Interview With Sherece West, CEO Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
Sherece West speaks out on what is necessary to bring together advocacy and support for nonprofit groups in post-Katrina Louisiana in a spotlight interview by the Alliance For Justice. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Announces Louisiana Organizers Renewal Award Receipents
As a way of acknowledging the countless hours and sacrifices Louisiana-based community organizers have spent in the relief and recovery effort since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) will honor 17 local community organizers with a Louisiana Organizers Renewal Award (LORA). The LORA honorees, who be known as LORA Fellows, will each receive a stipend of up to $3,000, with the only stipulation that the money be used for rest, recuperation, and renewal. MORE >>
Speech On Hope And Renewal Given At Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation's First Annual Commemoration by Ambassador Joseph, Chairman of LDRF
A conversation about the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita should not be allowed to conclude without a consideration of how best to restore hope, how best to provide for healing and how best to promote reconciliation. MORE >>
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Hosts First Annual Conference on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Louisiana’s Fund for Louisiana’s People, held its first annual conference today entitled, “Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita: Remembrance. Recognition. Recovery.” to honor the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Foundation following last year’s devastating storms. MORE >>
Tavis Smiley Hosts National Broadcast Panel with the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Louisiana's Fund for Louisiana's People, today sponsored a special town hall conversation with popular television and radio personality Tavis Smiley and a panel of prominent community leaders. The event, taped before a live audience, discussed Katrina, One Year Later: Remembrance. Recognition. Recovery. MORE >>
Speech to the NY Regional Association of Grantmakers by Ambassador Joseph, Chairman of LDRF Board
As a native of Louisiana and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, I want to thank the members of the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG) for your efforts to keep the continuing impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the radar screen of your foundations. MORE >>
Foundation News and Commentary Interview with Dr. Sherece West
Sherece Y. West is chief executive officer of the Baton Rouge–based Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF)—established by Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. MORE >>
LA Fund Gives out Millions in Aid
The hurricane relief fund created by Gov. Kathleen Blanco has raised nearly $40 million since the storms and given about $7.3 million to private organizations. MORE >>
E-Opinion: Blanco’s storm relief fund is successful
Baton Rouge, LA - Gov. Kathleen Blanco was harshly criticized for state government’s early response to Hurricane Katrina. While she may have done some things wrong in the wake of the storm, it is now apparent that some essential things have been done very well. MORE >>
National Leaders Step up to Head Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA - Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today announced that the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation has elected Ambassador James A. Joseph as its new Chair and Sherece West as a loaned executive managing director. MORE >>Recovery Foundation Fuels Effort of Family Recovery Corps
Ambassador James Joseph, chairman of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF), today announced a first round of funding aimed at providing support to individuals in need through the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps, which was recently established by Governor Blanco in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and community foundations across the state.MORE >>
