Over the years, one thing has become very clear: I love creating experiences that bring people together. Whether it’s helping families connect, building community, celebrating milestones, or creating opportunities for growth, the part I enjoy most is taking an idea and turning it into something meaningful. This month, Derrick and I will wrap up a convention that we have been working on for the past two years. It has been a labor of love—filled with planning, collaboration, at

Give NOLA Day is more than a day of giving. It’s an opportunity to teach our families about generosity, community, and the impact of supporting organizations that are doing meaningful work right here at home. One of the best parts of Give NOLA Day is that it can become a family discovery project. Instead of just choosing a nonprofit at random or because you see their commercials, families can take time to research organizations together, learn what each one does, and decide w

Time to Play isn’t just a night of fun and connection — it’s also a space for meaningful networking, collaboration, and community building. We’ve added networking events for nonprofits, businesses, and community partners who believe in the power of purpose-driven work. With more than 8,000 nonprofits in the New Orleans metro area, it is impossible to know them all, but we can do our part to connect with as many as possible and create more opportunities for partnership, suppor