First Grace Community Alliance

Communities In Schools of the Gulf South is dedicated to empowering students by surrounding them with a supportive community, enabling them to stay in school and achieve success in life. The organization provides Integrated Student Supports to children and families across Louisiana, ensuring that over 85% of their annual budget is allocated directly to programs and services for public school students. In the 2022-2023 school year, Communities In Schools case-managed students demonstrated significant progress in attendance, behavior, and overall retention, with many expressing appreciation for the personal support and guidance from their Site Coordinators. This collaborative effort with schools, communities, and families highlights their commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for student success. Generated from the website

The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) is a leading organization in the movement to undo racism, with over 40 years of experience in community organizing and developing anti-racist leaders. They offer workshops and consulting services aimed at helping individuals and communities understand and dismantle structural racism. PISAB's Undoing Racism workshops are recognized as the gold standard for educating participants on the dehumanizing effects of racism and fostering a network of anti-racist community organizers. The organization honors the legacy of its co-founder, Dr. Jim Dunn, and continues to engage diverse communities in the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Generated from the website