Community Works

Happy first day of summer! That’s right, summer is already here at Community Works ☀️ After a fun and impactful week of professional development we’re headed into our summer extended learning programs and we couldn’t be more excited.

We’d also like to give a HUGE shout out to .nola and for being our first partners in our Team Culture and Excellence Recognition program. With their generous contributions we’ll be celebrating and recognizing the amazing work of our teams all summer long!

As we like to say here: Community Works When Community WORKS!

We smashed our goal and we couldn't have done it without our COMMUNITY! Every donation will directly support our programming to continue bringing quality Arts, STEAM, and Entrepreneurship education to the youth of Greater New Orleans. As we like to say around here: Community Works When Community WORKS!

WOW!!!! We appreciate the outpouring of community to support the work we're doing serving young people across New Orleans. To each and every one of you, thank you! There is still time to join us if you haven't already! Help get us across the finish line. https://www.givenola.org/organization/communityworks-gnola

Thanks to an amazing member of the CW family and former board member every donation will matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 until 6:00 PM TODAY! We're on a mission to raise $10,000 for our community, and we need YOU! Don’t wait—your support goes TWICE as far. Let’s make waves together and amplify our youth! https://www.givenola.org/organization/communityworks-gnola Give now 🙌

🎉 We’d like to thank for their investment into the work we’re doing with the Wonderful Room— a space created to promote the development and wellness of 0-4 aged young people and their caregivers.

You can join us for a celebration this evening at the Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center (where the Wonder Room is housed) from 5-8 pm!

Today is the day! Don't miss your chance to make a difference. Huge thanks to all who have given early—your generosity is inspiring! But there's still time to show your support on ! https://www.givenola.org/organization/communityworks-gnola Join us and be a part of something amazing. Let’s create impact together!

Only one more day to go! Huge thanks to everyone who’s already donated—your generosity is fueling big changes. Our Entrepreneurship Works program is expanding, and the Wonder Room is now open for little ones and their families! Don’t miss the mural reveal tomorrow night, 5-8 PM at The Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center. See you there!

GiveNOLA Day is just one week away—but you don’t have to wait to make a difference! Early Giving starts today, so you can help empower New Orleans youth right now. Every early gift supports Community Works’ mission to provide creative, enriching programs for our community’s young people. Ready to spark change? Donate today and be part of something bigger! 💙✨

GiveNOLA Day is right around the corner! Early Giving opens this Tuesday, April 28—so you can start making an impact even sooner. Every donation helps Community Works bring creative and healthy programs to young people across New Orleans. Share this post, tag a friend, and help us inspire the next generation! 💙🌟

It’s National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!! We’re so thankful for all of our amazing team members💙💚🤍 From Admin, to our Community Leader, Paraprofessionals, and a host of over 60+ culture bearers and teaching artists that make our programming possible everyday, THANK YOU!

Millions of young people are enriched everyday throughout the country from folks just like these smiling faces here. These programs and the professionals who make them possible are ESSENTIAL parts of our community! If you participate in a program or know folks that do this work, show them an EXTRA special gesture of gratitude this week🫶

We 💙 Afterschool Professionals!

Nearly 10 million young people are learning, exploring, growing, and thriving in afterschool programs — and that wouldn't be possible without the dedicated professionals behind every program!

Whether they're helping with a tough homework assignment, designing activities that make learning feel relevant and fun, fostering safe and caring environments, or simply being the trusted adult a student needs, these professionals play a vital role in shaping the future!

Thank you for being the . 💙 Show some love to a program staff member at pick-up today or tag a program with an all-star crew below!