Rooted in Community. Gathering at a Shared Table.
Twenty years ago, in the wake of disaster, Foundation for Louisiana chose more than recovery.
We chose long-term investment.
We chose community leadership.
We chose to build power.
For two decades, we’ve backed grassroots leaders, strengthened nonprofits, and helped shape policies that move Louisiana forward.
This is more than an anniversary.
It’s a declaration.
We are still here.
We are still building.
And we are not done.
Join us in Baton Rouge and New Orleans as we celebrate 20 years — and set the table for what’s next.
Our Story
Foundation for Louisiana was founded in 2005 following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita — a moment that revealed both deep vulnerability and deep strength across our state.
What began as disaster recovery became something larger.
For 20 years, we have invested in people closest to the challenges, built leadership across Louisiana, and strengthened the infrastructure communities need to shape their own futures.
We have:
- Invested millions in grassroots organizations
- Built leadership pipelines statewide
- Supported resident-led policy change
- Advanced climate resilience and housing stability
- Strengthened community wellbeing and civic power
Sankofa teaches us that we must look back to move forward.
Looking back reminds us how far we’ve come.
Looking forward reminds us the work is not finished.
We gather now at a shared table — rooted in community and committed to what comes next.
Join Us at the Table.
This anniversary is not a gala.
It is a gathering of the people who built this work.
We will come together in:
Baton Rouge
Saturday, March 28, 2026
New Orleans
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Each celebration will feature:
- Community storytelling from leaders across Louisiana
- Recognition of partners and changemakers
- Cultural expression rooted in place
- Real conversation about what the next decade demands
If you’ve been part of this journey — in any way — your seat is waiting.
Visibility. Alignment. Leadership.
Foundation for Louisiana’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations convene community leaders, grassroots partners, funders, and changemakers from across the state.
Sponsorship is more than support — it is visible alignment with Louisiana’s future.
As a sponsor, your organization will:
- Demonstrate leadership in community investment
- Engage directly with Louisianians driving change
- Strengthen brand visibility among nonprofit and civic leaders
- Align publicly with a trusted statewide intermediary
Who You’ll Reach
Our anniversary gatherings bring together:
- Nonprofit executives and emerging leaders
- Grassroots organizers and movement builders
- Philanthropic partners and institutional funders
- Civic and policy influencers
- Business and community stakeholders
Now is the time to secure your placement in event materials, digital promotions, and on-site recognition.
Cash and in-kind opportunities are available. Questions? Contact Akilah Wallace at awallace@foundationforlouisiana.org
$20 for 20 Years.
Power is not built overnight.
It is sustained.
Freedom Fighters are monthly donors who believe Louisiana’s future depends on long-term, community-led investment.
Your recurring gift fuels the work behind the headlines — leadership development, organizing, and infrastructure that make lasting change possible.
This is how we build forward.
Become a Freedom Fighter and invest in the next 20 years.
Help Us Tell the Full Story.
Twenty years of impact cannot be told from one perspective.
It lives in the voices of organizers.
In the courage of partners.
In the resilience of communities.
In the quiet wins and the public victories.
If Foundation for Louisiana has touched your work or your life, we want to hear from you.
We are building a story bank to document this legacy — not just for reflection, but for direction.
Your story belongs at this table.
And this table is still being built.
Share your story and help shape the next chapter.
Rooted in Community. Building Forward.
Twenty years ago, we responded to crisis.
Today, we celebrate resilience.
Tomorrow, we build what Louisiana deserves.
The work continues.
The table is set.
The next chapter begins now.
Join us.
Thank You, Anniversary Sponsors!
