63 Foundations that have given Literacy and Libraries grants in Louisiana

TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL STUDIES FOR LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM; TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, APPROPRIATIONS, BEQUESTS AND FUNDS, INCLUDING PROPERTY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AND ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERENCE OF LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM.

THE LOUISIANA BAR FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PRESERVE, HONOR, AND IMPROVE OUR SYSTEM OF JUSTICE BY FUNDING, DEVELOPING OR OTHERWISE PROMOTING EFFORTS WHICH ENHANCE THE LEGAL PROFESSION, INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND ADVANCE THE REALITY OF EQUAL JUSTICE.AS THE LARGEST FUNDER OF CIVIL LEGAL AID, THE LBF SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR IN ALL 64 PARISHES OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. THE LBF ALSO SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC, ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE PROJECTS AND OTHER SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES. THE LBF HELPS WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILDREN WHO NEED A STABLE HOME OR SPECIAL EDUCATION, ELDERLY WHOSE ECONOMIC SECURITY OR HEALTH CARE IS IN JEOPARDY, CONSUMERS IMPACTED BY IMPROPER LENDING PRACTICES, WORKERS DENIED LAWFUL WAGES AND BENEFITS, DISABLED PEOPLE DENIED OPPORTUNITIES, IMMIGRANTS WHO WORK WITHOUT BENEFITS OR CONTRACTS, AND COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY NATURAL DISASTERS.

THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION1. MAJOR EXHIBITIONS - SEVEN MAJOR EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING: LAND OF DREAMS-A LOVE LETTER TO A NEW ORLEANS SUMMER;DANCING IN THE STREETS-N.O. SOCIAL AID and PLEASURE CLUBS;LOUISIANA SITES and CITIZENS-PERMANENT COLLECTION SELECTIONS2. VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS - TEN, INCLUDING: STORYVILLE MADAMS and MUSIC;CAJUN DOCUMENT-ACADIANA 1973-74YET SHE IS ADVANCING - NEW ORLEANS WOMEN AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE, 1878 - 19703. EXHIBITION PROGRAMS - PUBLIC LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, BOOK CLUBS AND FILM SCREENINGS WERE PRESENTED IN CONNECTION WITH EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE EXHIBITIONS CITED IN NUMBER 1.4. PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF EXHIBITIONS-25TH WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER SYMPOSIUM;17TH BILL RUSSELL LECTURE;FOOD FORUM-RESETTING THE TABLE;LPO SPRING and HOLIDAY CONCERTS;FRENCH SPEAKING CAJUNS OF WWII.5. PUBLICATIONS-PERIODICALS AND BOOKS.6. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH-38 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS,3 FAMILY SETS,3 LESSON PLANS,ESSAY CONTEST,INTERNS.7. VISITORS

THE GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION GRANTS MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AN ANNUAL VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS.

The objective and purpose of Threadhead Cultural Foundaiton is to preserve, promote, and disseminate the cultural heritage of New Orleans and the surrounding area of Louisiana through grants and assistance to musicians and culture beaers whose work is in this tradition.