Stop by this Saturday February 27th from 9 am – 4 pm for the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Category: Non Profit Spotlight
Spotlights on local non-profit organizations
Rescues from Alleged Dogfighting Ring in Need of Foster at Northshore Humane
On Friday, February 12th the pitbulls confiscated from an alleged dogfighting ring in Hammond were transported to no-kill animal rescue, Northshore Humane Society, for a second chance after living chained or secured to trees in a backyard for years.
“Fine Wine for Canines” a Success for Northshore Humane Society
On Monday, January 25th Gallagher’s 527 in Mandeville hosted Fine Wines for Canines, a charity dinner and wine pairing to benefit the homeless animals of Northshore Humane Society. The limited capacity and socially distant evening included a five-course dinner, each course with an exquisite wine pairing.
Friends of the Library Valentine’s Book Sale this Saturday
The Friends of the Library West St. Tammany announces a book sale on Saturday, January 30th, 2021, from 9 am to 4 pm. They are hosting the event at their new location, 1301 N Florida St. in Covington, near the fairgrounds.
KCB’s Arbor Day 2021 Celebration: Tree Seedling Give-Away January 23rd at the Farmers’ Market
Keep Covington Beautiful will celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day with the annual seedling tree give-away at the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday, January 23, 2021,
Keep Covington Beautiful Arbor Day Tree Seedling Give-Away
Keep Covington Beautiful will celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day with the annual seedling tree give-away at the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or until the seedlings are all given away.
Home for the Holidays Mega Adoption Event a Big Success
This year was a huge success for homeless animals in our community. Over 30 dogs and cats from Northshore Humane Society and multiple agencies found their forever families and will now spend this holiday season in the warmth and comfort of a home!
Give the Gift of Hope – Donate to Children’s Advocacy Center Hope House
The COVID-19 crisis has only amplified our national and local child abuse epidemic. As a united community, we can heal those emotional wounds, get justice for children, and restore faith in families, communities, and institutions.
NAMI St. Tammany Collects Gifts for Psychiatric Hospitals
While Christmas is embraced as one of the happiest holidays of the year, hundreds of St. Tammany Parish residents will spend their Christmas holiday at in-patient psychiatric facilities, away from the warmth of family and friends. You can be a Christmas Angel this year through your contribution to our annual gift-giving campaign.
How to Host a Food Drive for Northshore Food Bank
Each year, the Northshore Food Bank distributes over 1 million pounds of food to the residents of St. Tammany and Washington parishes. This year the Food Bank saw an increase of more than 110% in the number of individuals and families they serve due to COVID.
Thanksgiving Donations at Northshore Humane Society
For the price of a movie ticket, $13.90, you can provide food to an animal in need for an entire month. Together we can make Thanksgiving Day special for a homeless dog or cat. Your special gift will give an innocent animal the second chance and loving family they have always deserved.
Local Beer & Bites Crawl Supports Covington Boys & Girls Club – Tickets SOLD OUT
Tickets are SOLD OUT for the inaugural Beer & Bites Stroll! If you didn’t get a chance to get them, you can still donate to the Covington Boys & Girls Club or learn how you can volunteer here.
Volunteers Needed – Replanting Downtown Planters with Keep Covington Beautiful
This Saturday join Keep Covington Beautiful in re-planting the downtown planters! Please bring your own gloves, water and trowel. Meeting at the Covington Trailhead at 9:30.
Donation Opportunities for the Covington Community
November is traditionally the month of giving, and many in our community have suffered hardships this year. Thankfully there are a number of organizations in our area designed to help our local neighbors.
“A Partial View: Drawings by Mary Jane Parker” Exhibit at St. Tammany Art Association
This body of work, “A Partial View”, is based on artist Mary Jane Parker’s interest in hysteria, a disease that many women were diagnosed with in the early 1900’s.
Friends of the Library to Open New Location – Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany ( FOTL) hope to re-open for business mid-November at their new location at 1301 North
Northshore Humane Society Offers Low Cost Vaccines for Pets in BOO-steron Event
November 30th, Northshore Humane Society’s community veterinary clinic is offering low cost vaccines through their BOO-sterthon packages! Canine and feline annual vaccinations can be purchased for only $75!
Last Weekend to Catch Playmakers’ “The Odd Couple”
Playmakers Inc Community Theater presents Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in
NHS “Empty the Shelters” 3-Day Adoption Event
For three days only, the Northshore Humane Society adoption fees will be reduced to $25 on eligible dogs and cats at their facility in
Northshore Food Bank’s Resale Shop Has New Location
Resale Shop sells gently-used furniture, appliances, clothing and more, benefits the Northshore Food Bank The Northshore Food Bank Resale Shop has moved to a