A few years ago Pamela McKay began preparing meals for those in our area in need – poor, homebound, homeless, disabled and / or
Category: Non Profit Spotlight
Spotlights on local non-profit organizations
YSB Crossroads & The Louisiana Bar Foundation: Tackling Juvenile Delinquency Together
Helping non-violent juvenile offenders turn their lives around is one of Youth Service Bureau’s main missions. YSB carries out this important work through Crossroads, our juvenile delinquency intervention program.
Northshore Food Bank Shares Impacts from 2020 Pandemic
Last week, Northshore Food Bank shared some of the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on the organization and the community.
“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.
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.
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.
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
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
Northshore Humane Society in Need of Donations
From Northshore Humane Society: BATH TOWELS, PUPPY PADS & CANNED FOOD NEEDED! With over 200 animals in our care and a full veterinary and
NHS Reunites 11-year-old Pitbull with Original Owners
After a year at a shelter, an 11-year-old Pitbull is reunited with her family from Facebook! Covington, LA – On Monday, September 7th at 10:30 AM,
NHS Rescues Homeless Animals in Hurricane’s Path
On Wednesday, August 26th Northshore Humane Society’s disaster response team is rescuing approximately 20 animals from the possible path of Hurricane Laura’s 100 +
NFB Resale Shop Moving to New Location
The Northshore Food Bank’s Resale Shop will be moving this week to a new location. Information about the Northshore Food Bank’s Resale Shop from
24 New Badges Prepare Girl Scouts to Be Ambitious and Decisive Leaders
Girl Scouts Louisiana East and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in
NAMI Offers Free Mental Health Programs Online
NAMI St. Tammany’s 2020 Fall Education programs have gone virtual to ensure safety and convenience for all participants. Offering a unique learning experience for
Non-Profit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club Continues Community Aid Programs
Since 1965, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana has been a leading provider of both after-school and summer enrichment programs focused on