Last week marked four years since the launch of The NOLA Coalition, the largest and most diverse civic alliance in New Orleans history. The NOLA Coalition was founded in the summer of 2022 by GNO, Inc. and partners, in response to a wave of violence in New Orleans. The NOLA Coalition was founded on a simple yet … Read more
Big Check ceremony marks public-private investment in youth workforce development, STEM education, and community revitalization Heroes of New Orleans held a Big Check Presentation Ceremony yesterday, marking $1 million raised through the INVEST in Algiers Campaign. The NOLA Coalition, led by GNO, Inc., emceed the event, which brought together elected officials, corporate and philanthropic funders, … Read more
Funding supports Youth Empowerment Project and 18th Ward in delivering impactful programming for young people across New Orleans NEW ORLEANS The NOLA Coalition today announced $65,000 in new investments from four regional donors to support youth services programming across New Orleans. The Rusovich Foundation and Venture Global each contributed $25,000, with additional gifts of $5,000 … Read more
Violent crime falls to historic lows as coordinated policing and civic action drive crime rate drop New Orleans ended 2025 with 122 murders, the second fewest since 1970. Excluding the 14 victims of the 1/1/25 terror attack, that number would be 108, the lowest in over 50 years. Furthermore, New Orleans recorded only 290 shootings … Read more
Now over 600 organizations, group recognizes two-thirds reduction in violent crime and over $11M raised for youth services Today, The NOLA Coalition, a diverse group of over 600 nonprofits, civic organizations, and businesses, provided a three-year update to the public on its progress toward improving public safety and expanding investment in youth services across New … Read more
Innovative public-private model to deliver high-impact programming to New Orleans youth NEW ORLEANS – Today, civic leaders, state officials, philanthropists, and community organizations gathered at the University of New Orleans (UNO) to celebrate the official launch of the Recreation for Youth Partnership. The $1.95 million public-private initiative will provide year-round youth programming for approximately 7,000 … Read more
Public safety progress to be applauded, but OJC escape and potential rollbackof constitutional technology are major concerns From its founding in the summer of 2022, the NOLA Coalition has grown to be one of the largest and most diverse civic-action groups in New Orleans history. Now with 600 nonprofit and business members, the NOLA Coalition … Read more
Effective NORD essential for our children and our community; partnerships are key We are all grateful for the remarkable improvement in public safety in New Orleans over the past two years; New Orleans has seen one of the steepest declines in violence in the nation. Great credit is due to our men and women who … Read more
Shootings serve as stark reminder that efforts to ensure public safety must continue From its founding in the summer of 2022, the NOLA Coalition has grown to be one of the largest and most diverse civic-action groups in New Orleans history. Now with over 575 nonprofit and business members, the NOLA Coalition is united by … Read more
Now over 570 organizations, group recognizes 55% decrease in crime and over $8M raised for kids Today, The NOLA Coalition, a diverse group of over 570 nonprofits, civic organizations, and businesses, provided an update to the public on its first two years of progress. The event featured a Progress Update on Public Safety, a Progress Update … Read more