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Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) is now accepting applications for its 2021 Giving Circle Program, a six-month curriculum designed to engage community members of New Orleans in philanthropy. The 50-member class will award grants of up to $10,000 to organizations in the focus areas of Arts & Culture, Health, Environment, Human Rights & Justice,…

The Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) 2020 class awarded more than $20K to local non-profit organizations in the areas of Arts & Culture, Environment, Healthcare, and Human Rights & Justice. Due to the in-person nature of EPNO’s traditional program, the organization enlisted alumni to take part in a virtual program this year in consideration…

The Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) announces its new Board of Directors as well as plans to address critical needs in the greater New Orleans community during the COVID-19 crisis. “There is no better time to introduce a new group of energetic leaders to guide EPNO through this challenging time,” says Board Chair Bradford…

EPNO Alumni and Friends, It is an understatement to say that this has been a difficult couple of months for us. The loss of Sharree Walls, our friend and first EPNO Executive Director, was sudden, tragic, and heartbreaking. The impact of this loss is yet unfolding for each of us. As a Board, we are...

It is with great sadness that EPNO announces the death of our executive director, Sharree Walls. While details are still unclear, we learned that she was killed by a drunk driver, Saturday, March 2nd. In addition, EPNO board member, Harry Vorhoff, and his wife, Sophie, were among those injured. We pray for their swift and...

For Immediate Release Contact: Beth Shapiro Lavin, Advisory Board Chair info@emergingphilanthropists.org   Celebrating its 5th Year, Emerging Philanthropists of  New Orleans has Distributed over $160,000 in Grants  to the Greater New Orleans Area November 7, 2013 | New Orleans, LA – Since launching its pilot class of 18 participants in 2009, Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO)…

OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2012 CONTACT: Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans, info@emergingphilanthropists.org; Beth Shapiro Lavin, Advisory Board Chair, bethshapirolavin@gmail.com Local young professionals grant $40,000 to eight local nonprofits Four-year-old philanthropic organization has experienced rapid growth and will surpass $120,000 in grants since its inception NEW ORLEANS – In May 2012, 40 young leaders became the newest members of a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2012 CONTACT: mailto:info@emergingphilanthropists.org NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, the advisory board of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) welcomed four new members, elected new board officers and appointed five liaisons for the 2012 program. Beth Shapiro Lavin was named EPNO’s new advisory board Chair. She will be taking over from Lauren…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2011 CONTACT: Lauren Benjamin, lauren.jacobs.benjamin@gmail.com Local young professionals grant $35,000 to 8 local nonprofits Three-year-old philanthropic organization has experienced rapid growth and huge success NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this year, 35 young leaders became the newest members of a unique philanthropic experience in the Greater New Orleans area.  Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO),…