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Free and low-cost summer activities that help children thrive outside the classroom

Discover free and affordable summer activities that keep children learning, active and supported while helping families stay engaged without overspending.

By Every Child ThrivesJune 6, 20250

Community Engagement

The farm changes you

Youth at Grow Dat Youth Farm grow food—and futures—through leadership, sustainability, and equity. Hear their stories.

By Every Child ThrivesJune 3, 20250

Community Engagement

Young voices, bold visions: What we’ve heard so far on Voices of I Am New Orleans

Discover Voices of I Am New Orleans, a powerful audio series spotlighting young changemakers and the community organizations fueling their leadership—from tech and ...

By Every Child ThrivesMay 30, 20250

Community Engagement

Lifting up voices leading positive change

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationMay 28, 20250

Health

Expanding opportunities, improving health care

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationMay 14, 20250

Community Engagement

Tech Futures: How New Orleans youth are coding their way forward

Meet the next-gen coders shaping their futures with Operation Spark—unlocking tech careers and creativity across Louisiana.

By Every Child ThrivesApril 24, 20250

Impact Investing

Creating stronger communities and connections

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationApril 16, 20250

Community Engagement

New Orleans youth take the mic in powerful new audio series

Voices of I Am New Orleans is a new audio series from the I Am New Orleans initiative that puts youth front and ...

By Every Child ThrivesApril 11, 20250

Community Engagement

Carrying the Work Forward: A Look Back at NOLABA and the Road Ahead

In the nearly two decades since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has been a testament to hope, ingenuity and perseverance—rebuilding not just infrastructure, but ...

By Christy Wallace SlaterFebruary 11, 20250

Community Engagement

The power of racial healing and community engagement

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationJanuary 24, 20250

Racial Equity

Five National Day of Racial Healing events to attend in the Gulf Coast

The National Day of Racial Healing, observed on Jan. 21, 2025 encourages Americans to reflect on shared values and work toward racial equity ...

By Every Child ThrivesJanuary 16, 20250

Community Engagement

Partnering to strengthen communities and opportunities

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationJanuary 8, 20250

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Free and low-cost summer activities that help children thrive outside the classroom

The farm changes you

Young voices, bold visions: What we’ve heard so far on Voices of I Am New Orleans

Lifting up voices leading positive change

Expanding opportunities, improving health care

Tech Futures: How New Orleans youth are coding their way forward

Creating stronger communities and connections

New Orleans youth take the mic in powerful new audio series

Carrying the Work Forward: A Look Back at NOLABA and the Road Ahead

The power of racial healing and community engagement

Five National Day of Racial Healing events to attend in the Gulf Coast

Partnering to strengthen communities and opportunities

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