Most people heading into retirement do so with the intent to focus on themselves. To slow down and take it easy after their years of work. Mr. Jim and Ms. Faye have flipped that view of retirement on its head. Rather than focusing on themselves in retirement, their...
Growing up today is hard in New Orleans.Children are coming up in broken homes, sometimes with neither of their parents present or alive. Fourteen-year-olds are forced to cope with losing their friends to violence.The negatives feel so big. The pit feels too deep. The...
“Why do I do this…I like to see the kids have opportunity; to be successful, and to be productive in society.”. Coach Norwood Sports can be one of the most unifying forces in the world; bringing together billions to watch, play, and compete. And for many of us,...
When most people think about giving back to their community, the first thing that comes to mind is donating money or participating in volunteer work. These modes of graciousness are very much appreciated, but when we approach giving back with an open mind and open...
Leaving a Legacy of Care This past year Emily Brocato has been serving New Orleans entrepreneurs as the Launch New Orleans Program Coordinator. During her career as program coordinator, she has devoted her time to organizing Launch’s Business Academy, connecting...
Shirley Howard is a 9th Ward native who has been serving her community for almost 50 years! She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1968 and attended Southern University before returning to George Washington Carver High School to teach in 1973. “I...
