Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations, foundations, and community initiatives making an impact across the Capital Region.

BRAC launches phase two of regional jobs portal BR Works

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today launched phase two of BR Works, a regional jobs portal for the Capital Region that features technology to match job seekers with local positions.

Surge of nonprofits paying college athletes raises questions 

The new world of college athletes getting paid for endorsements has created a rapidly...

Latest ‘225’ edition is all about the Baton Rouge arts scene 

Two new comedy spots. A literary festival making its post-pandemic comeback. A booming film...

State constitutional amendment would give governments more time to roll millages forward

Amendment 5 on November’s ballot would give local taxing authorities more time to decide if they want to “roll forward” millages that dictate property taxes for businesses and homeowners. 

Will Louisiana’s Senate candidates debate? 

Will Louisiana voters have a chance to see the frontrunners in the state's Nov. 8 U.S. Senate election on a debate stage this fall?

$6.9M federal grant will help alleviate Baton Rouge teacher shortage 

California-nonprofit Reach University, in partnership with the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators and New Schools for Baton Rouge,
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Capital Region living costs 4.6% below national average

The cost of living in the Baton Rouge metro area was 1% lower than the national average pre-pandemic but is 4.6% lower now

Kenilworth Science and Technology School will build new campus

Building Hope, the nonprofit organization behind charter school Kenilworth Science and Technology School,

Mary Bird Perkins plans to extend its reach under new CEO

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in the coming year will work to expand its reach into areas that don’t currently have access to high-quality cancer care,

Mary Bird Perkins transitioning to new CEO with Todd Stevens stepping away

Longtime Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center CEO Todd Stevens will step down to be replaced by the current COO in January, officials announced today. 
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