Katrina @ 5
Transforming the Gulf Coast, Inspiring AmericaPresented by: Assocation for Small Foundations, National Center for Family Philanthropy, and 29 other partners
Contact Information: http://katrinaatfive.org, (888) 212-9922 or email hanh@smallfoundations.org.
Date/Time: , 22nd March, 2010, 10:00 AM -, 24th March, 2010, 2:00 PM EST
Location: New Orelans, LA
Nearly five years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, learn how commitment, collaboration, and creativity are transforming the Gulf Coast—and how these strategies can be used around the country.
Explore philanthropy’s role as a partner in recovery and transformation—together with hundreds of fellow funders:
- Tap into critical conversations brought to the forefront by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; housing and homelessness; workforce development; education; community involvement; and more.
- Celebrate and be inspired by progress made in the Gulf Coast. You’ll find a window onto the hard work that donors, nonprofits and many others are doing to address issues of local, regional, and national significance.
- Gain up-close insight into the significant work that remains in the Gulf—issues being faced on the ground, the areas of unmet need, and the opportunities for action.
- Affirm your support for the Gulf through your presence, your attention, and your action.
Katrina @ 5 is a collaborative effort of the Association of Small Foundations and more than 30 partner organizations representing national, regional and local funders and funder networks, including the National Center for Family Philanthropy.