October 6, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in SD215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Panelists Include:

The Honorable John W. Snow, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC

The Honorable Jack Kemp, Founder and Chairman, Kemp Partners, Washington, DC and Honorary Co-Chairman, Free Enterprise Fund, Washington, DC

The Honorable Tate Reeves, State Treasurer, State of Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Ms. Dianne Bolen, Executive Director, Mississippi Home Corporation, Jackson, MS

Mr. Harry Connick Jr., Honorary Chair, Operation Home Delivery, Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, GA

Dr. Jane Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Mr. James R. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Posted by Jennifer Lowe, 08:38:36 PM



New Study Shows Importance of Louisana Nonprofits
According to a new study by the Urban Institute, nonprofits in Louisiana and New Orleans, many of which were devastated by Hurricane Katrina, play a critical role in providing health and human services to residents.

"The Aftermath of Katrina: State of the Nonprofit Sector in Louisiana" analyzes the state of nonprofits in Louisiana. Louisiana is home to about 3,200 charities, which spend a total of $8.7 billion each year and report combined assets of $13.8 billion.

The damage to the infrastructure of the city is having terrible consequences in the LA's nonprofit sector. Louisiana nonprofits will need support if they are to continue providing critical services to citizens, especially in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, when needs are high.

Posted by Jennifer Lowe, 09:04:47 AM