Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A native New Orleanian, Mr. Pierce formed the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation to help the historic African American neighborhood where he grew up rebuild after Hurricance Katrina.

He told grant makers gathered in New Orleans that foundations and nonprofit organization have distinct roles to play in rebuilding.

'If you are that interested in telling us what to do, then by all means join us on this side of the fence,' said Mr. Pierce. 'Otherwise, help us do what we're doing.'"

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com: "s the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, philanthropists from around the country are gathered in New Orleans this week to determine where they succeeded and where they failed in responding to communities devastated by the storm."

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps: "As part of the Haiti Kids Kino Project, a two-man team are using a generator, makeshift screen and a selection of movies to bring entertainment to earthquake survivo"

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White: "Thanks to the efforts of one UA student, the University Community Service Center presented a $10,000 donation to the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross Tuesday.

The band Three Doors Down’s charity The Better Life Foundation gave the donation. The Better Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping children and young adults. The donation will go directly to supporting the crisis in Haiti."

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR: "And we're going to end this part of the program with a look at Haiti two months after the earthquake. NPR's Katia Riddle has the story of three Haitians who are trying to rebuild their lives."