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New Orleans, LA (November 18, 2021)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Impact 100, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, announced that its $100,000 transformative grant\u00a0will\u00a0be awarded this year to\u202fHotel Hope<\/strong>. Impact 100, a giving circle now in its ninth\u00a0year, is a group of\u00a0over\u00a0one hundred local women who committed to giving $1,100\u00a0for the purpose of\u00a0making a single transformative grant to a local nonprofit. Recipient nonprofits will use the grant to deepen their impact and grow their network of supporters. Since its inaugural year, Impact 100 has granted out more than\u202f$1 million to nonprofits across our region.<\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/strong>It is both a thrill and a privilege to see the extraordinary commitment of the Impact 100 membership every year,\u201d said\u00a0Andy Kopplin, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThrough their dedication and generosity, these women leaders have distributed over $1 million to support our community, ultimately helping 41 nonprofits. We can\u2019t thank each of you enough for all that you do.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, November 10, members heard presentations from the selected nonprofits. The women of Impact 100 voted this year to hear pitches from the categories of\u00a0Education<\/strong>,\u00a0Social Services<\/strong>,\u00a0Workforce<\/strong>, and\u00a0Youth Development<\/strong>. The membership heard pitches from College Beyond, Bastion, Hotel Hope, and Silverback Society. Each of the runners up received a $5,000 grant as well as pitch training and a profile video created by our nonprofit partner NOVAC \u2013 which can be viewed, along with each nonprofit\u2019s pitch,\u00a0on\u00a0our YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Monday, November 15, staff members of the Greater New Orleans Foundation went to Hotel Hope New Orleans\u2019 headquarters to notify the nonprofit that they were the 2021 Impact 100 $100,000 grant winner!\u00a0\u00a0View the winner notification video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I’m incredibly proud to represent the women of Impact 100 in presenting the winning organization with their award,\u201d said\u00a0Geneva -Longlois Marney, Impact 100 Advisory Chair<\/strong>. \u201cTo witness the work of Hotel Hope is remarkable. The staff care deeply for the women impacted by homelessness and provide them with wrap-around service to not only give them shelter but to provide them with a path forward. Thank you to the women of Impact 100 for making this transformational gift possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The Board of Directors and staff of Hotel Hope are honored to receive the Impact 100 grant,\u201c said\u00a0Sister Mary Lou Specha, PBVM, Executive Director of Hotel Hope<\/strong>. \u201cWe are committed to serve the most vulnerable in the New Orleans community\u2014women with children\u2014and this grant will allow us to provide emergency shelter for the many in our community struggling to find affordable housing. GNOF is a beacon of light in our community and has provided support to many over the years. New Orleans has experienced many challenges these past years but the generosity of so many is a true blessing. Thanks to all who supported Impact 100!\u201d<\/p>\n

Impact 100 2021\u00a0was generously sponsored by\u00a0Villere & Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation by sponsoring Impact 100 again this year. Congratulations to Hotel Hope for winning this year\u2019s award! We wish you well in the important work you do, and the care and support you provide to families so they can move from homelessness to self-sufficiency,\u201d said\u00a0Lamar Villere, Partner & Portfolio Manager at Villere & Co. \u201cVillere & Co<\/strong>. has been providing investment solutions in our region for over 100 years, and we are honored to work with the families, individuals, and institutions in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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About the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

With roots extending over 90 years, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has been connecting generous people to the causes that spark their passion.<\/em>\u202f<\/em>As one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in our thirteen-parish region.<\/em>\u202f<\/em>In addition to grantmaking, we convene people, resources, and ideas to create intelligent strategies and solutions to meet our region<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s greatest challenges.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>We are proud to serve as a vocal civic leader with our partners to ensure a vibrant, sustainable, and just region for all. Learn more at\u00a0<\/em>www.gnof.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Orleans, LA (November 18, 2021)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Impact 100, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, announced that its $100,000 transformative grant\u00a0will\u00a0be awarded this year to\u202fHotel Hope. 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