In the News

  • 2010 Midterm Elections

    On November 15, Congress will return for a lame duck session to resolve the 2011 federal appropriations bills, which includes funding for the 21st…

  • NORD Reform Support

    From youth that have put together a wonderful video focusing on the need for a better New Orleans Recreation Department, to local concerned citizens…

  • NORD Reform 10/2 Vote

    The NORD-CAP has put together a FAQ and ‘Fact vs Myth’ sheet about the proposed amendment that citizens will be asked to vote on…

  • NORD City Charter

    On October 2, 2010, citizens of New Orleans are being asked to consider a change in the City Charter that would create the New…

  • Youth Leadership Fellowship

    Applications for the New Orleans Youth Leadership Fellowship are now being considered. The Fellowship will involve youth ages 16-21, who are passionate about finding…

  • WWNO Community Impact

    Afterschool Partnership ‎’s Lauren Bierbaum was on WWNO last week talking about our work and the state of youth development programming in New Orleans.…

  • Welcome New Staff

    We are proud to announce two new staff members, Nadiyah Coleman and Bebe Ryan who will enhance the mission of Afterschool Partnership with their…

  • Summer Programs Information

    Afterschool Partnership is proud to announce that information on Summer Programs is now available on the neworleans.ilivehere.info website. To find summer specific details click…

  • City Youth Budget

    Our New Orleans Youth Budget Policy Brief is now available in the Resource section of the website. This brief provides an overview of the…

  • Transition New Orleans
    The Youth and Families Transition Task Force report is now available in the Funding & Advocacy section of our Resources.
    On 4/22/2010 Transition New …
  • Task Force Meeting

    Please join us as the Youth & Families Transition Task Force, along with Mayor-Elect Mitch Landrieu, seeks feedback from the afterschool community and the…

  • Transition Task Force

    Please join us as the Youth & Families Transition Task Force, along with Mayor-Elect Mitch Landrieu, seeks feedback from the afterschool community and the…

  • Mayoral Forum Survey

    Thank you to everyone who participated and attended our Youth Forum for Mayoral Candidates on 1/5! We are incredible proud to be a part…

  • Youth Forum Coverage

    Our Mayoral Youth Forum received notice in the local media including a feature article in today’s Times-Picayune. Great work from our partner organizations and…

  • Community Impact Grant

    Afterschool Partnership is a proud recipient of Greater New Orleans Foundation Community Grant award. The grants are a wonderful support to non-profits around the…

  • Community Center Reopens!

    On December 1, 2009, Katy Reckdahl was able to report that the Iberville Community Center has reopened with community support. Afterschool Partnership is proud…

  • Closing Community Center

    On November 22, 2009, Katy Reckdahl featured Iberville’s Community Center that was closing due to budget shortfalls. Afterschool Partnership’s Lauren Bierbaum and Gina Warner…

  • Youth Voice on New Orleans Afterschool

    On November27, 2009, Afterschool Partnership’s Youth Liaison Cornelle Carney was featured in the Times-Picayune as a guest Op-Ed columnist writing on the need for…

  • Candidates' Responses

    At November’s Candidates’ Panel we had the pleasure of hosting Mayoral and City Council Candidates. After the meeting we provided each campaign with a…

  • Mayoral Forum

    For Immediate Release
    New Orleans –
    Youth Advocacy Coalition Announces Mayoral Forum
    A coalition of local non-profit youth advocacy organizations led by the Afterschool…