A Major Community-Development Bank’s Closure—and Rebirth
ShoreBank failed late last week, causing alarm among community-development activists. Now, a consortium of big financial institutions and foundations has bought most of its assets.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofit Leader Picked for U.S. International-Aid Post
Shari Berenbach, chief executive of the Calvert Foundation, has been named to a leadership post at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
The Role of Social Media in Disaster: New Survey and Forthcoming Meeting
Government, nonprofit, and social-media leaders will meet on Thursday to discuss how to handle information coming in through the Web during crises.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
As American Spending Habits Change, Are Giving Patterns Also Shifting?
As Americans shun material goods in favor of travel, entertainment, and other experiences, what does that mean for charitable giving?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
5 Years After the Hurricanes, Gulf Coast Grapples With Recovery
Five years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged the Gulf Coast, charity leaders celebrate a new collaborative spirit -- and worry about all the work left undone. Listen to the views of LaTosha Brown, at left, and other nonprofit officials.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Charity Leader Emphasizes Self-Reliance to Gulf Coast Storm Victims
A Gulf Coast charity leader teaches local residents self-reliance as they seek to solve problems still lingering after the storms of 2005.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Hilton Foundation Gives Millions and Keeps Track of Region’s Needs
After spending $11-million to help the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Katrina, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation shares what it learned about responding to disasters.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Poor New Orleans Neighborhoods Still Overlooked by Katrina Recovery Efforts
Poor neighborhoods on the Gulf Coast are still struggling five years after Hurricane Katrina, say charity leaders.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Bad Economy Hampers Efforts to Improve Housing
The global financial crisis has hampered efforts to increase low-cost housing in the Gulf Coast region. Jim Kelly, who heads a housing group in New Orleans, says one of his group’s major projects is now at risk. Keep up with these issues and more in our Rebuilding the Gulf blog.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Voices From the Gulf: Joe Becker
An American Red Cross leader discusses his organization’s changing role in the Gulf Coast region.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor