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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Algiers school renamed honoring NOLA philanthropist Gayle Benson
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Businesswoman and owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, Gayle Benson will have a school named in her honor. Officials with the Algiers Charter Board of trustees voted on April 24 to rename Martin Behrman Charter School as Gayle Benson Academy. Celebrating Goodwill Week with good work being done Benson who was born and raised in Old Algiers, graduated from Martin Behrman in 1966 and has since gone on to become a business leader and philanthropist. The honor will highlight her contributions to the City of New Orleans. 'This is a moment of pride and purpose for our entire organization,' said Dr. Tammi Griffin-Major, CEO of Algiers Charter. 'Mrs. Benson's extraordinary commitment to our city and its future aligns beautifully with our mission to empower students through education. We are honored to carry her name into the next generation of leadership and learning.' School board officials said the school has served as a hub for educational achievement and student development on the Westbank. Robert Prevost becomes first American pope of the Catholic Church: What to know 'I am deeply humbled by this recognition. Education is the foundation of a strong community, and I firmly believe in investing in the success of young people. As a Martin Behrman graduate, this recognition holds special meaning for me. I am proud to support a school that is transforming lives and shaping the future of New Orleans.' Mrs. Gayle Benson Officials stated that this new chapter will reaffirm the schools commitment to quality education, equity and opportunity. Her late husband and former owner of the Saints also has a school named in his honor in Kenner, Tom Benson administration proposes cuts to SNAP benefits Wi-Fi hotspots may disappear at schools across the country Judge orders Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk to be released Algiers school renamed honoring NOLA philanthropist Gayle Benson What to know for race weekend at Kansas Speedway Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Goodwill to host free Document Shredding event May 6
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — If you have any confidential or sensitive documents you want to get rid of in a safe and secure manner, Goodwill is hosting an event on May 6 offering exactly that. Goodwill's GoodShred event allows people to get rid of any sensitive documents without worry that they may fall into the hands of the wrong person. 11th annual Pete Goede ALS Benefit Concert this weekend The event will be taking place as part of Goodwill Week on May 6 at their location at 3100 W. 4th Street in Sioux City. Goodwill Week lasts from May 4 through the 10. The GoodShred event will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 2 p.m. During the event, a local food truck, T&J Fire, LLC, will be serving burgers starting at 11 a.m. According to a release from Goodwill, through their GoodShred events, more than 900,000 pounds of paper and electronics were able to be kept out of landfills. GoodShred is a free event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
