About Us
Mission
The mission of the New Orleans Achievement Foundation is to transform lives and strengthen communities across generations. We invest in impactful programs that empower youth, support families, engage seniors, and combat food insecurity throughout our city. Through education, service, and strategic partnerships, we help individuals grow, thrive, and build a brighter, more unified future.
We are committed to action that uplifts. Every initiative we lead delivers meaningful results, whether mentoring young people, supporting families, honoring seniors, or ensuring access to essential resources and opportunities for all.
Vision
We envision a New Orleans where every young person has the opportunity to succeed, every family feels supported, and every elder is honored with dignity and respect. Our vision is a compassionate, connected city where opportunity is shared and each generation strengthens the next.
About the Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of the New Orleans (LA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the New Orleans Achievement Foundation is a trusted partner in service and a catalyst for progress. We address some of the city’s most pressing challenges education, food insecurity, youth development, and senior care through programs that create measurable impact and lasting change.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. By partnering with schools, nonprofits, businesses, faith-based organizations, and civic leaders, we combine resources and relationships to expand access and opportunity. Together, we uplift the spirit of New Orleans and create generational impact.
History
Founded in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the New Orleans Achievement Foundation was established to carry forward the legacy of Kappa men and their commitment to service. From the start, our focus has been on mentoring, outreach, and empowerment, continuing a proud tradition of uplifting the New Orleans community.
Leadership
The New Orleans Achievement Foundation is guided by a team of dedicated leaders: men of integrity, service, and purpose, committed to advancing the mission and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Theodore C. Sanders III
Christopher Newsome
Roger Wortham
Timothy Glaude
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides guidance, vision, and leadership to ensure the New Orleans Achievement Foundation fulfills its mission of service and community impact.
Alvin Barrington
John Fisher
Frank Joseph
Dr. Henderson Lewis
Tracy Madison
Mack McGinnis
Palmer Sullins
