Impact
Improving early childhood outcomes in Louisiana
TrainingGrounds is made possible through the generous support of individuals and corporate institutions who believe all children should have access to quality learning experiences. We are truly grateful for all your support!
Impact Archives
Here’s how we have been at work improving early childhood outcomes in the Greater New Orleans Area.
2024 Impact
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Children’s educational play center to open at New Orleans East library - Children's educational play center to open at New Orleans East library | WGNO.com
'It's Truly Something Special:' We PLAY Center Opens at East New Orleans Regional Library - 'Truly Something Special:' We PLAY Center Opens at East New Orleans Regional Library – New Orleans Public Library (nolalibrary.org)
New Orleans-based Nonprofit to Open Second Location - New Orleans-based nonprofit to open second learning center at East New Orleans Regional Library | New Orleans CityBusiness
2023 Impact
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Nigell Moses, VERITE - TrainingGrounds: A safe space for parents to learn and grow with their children
TrainingGrounds Expands to New Orleans East - TrainingGrounds Expands to New Orleans East at New Orleans Public Library's Read Branch - The New Orleans Tribune
The We Play Center Play, Coach, and Connect - People of Louisiana – Community – We Play Center – Louisiana First Foundation
New We PLAY Center Opening in New Orleans East - New We PLAY Center Opening in New Orleans East | Macaroni KID New Orleans
2022 Impact Report
Published February 2022
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PLAY Benefits Black Kids - These 8 Places Give Them More Access to It
Every Child Thrives - Models of excellence in New Orleans: Early childhood education centers
Training Grounds wins Impact 100 grant! - Impact 100 2022 | Greater New Orleans Foundation (gnof.org)
2016-2021 Impact
Published February 2021
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Joan Ganz Cooney Center - Announcing the ‘21 Promising Ventures Cohort
Voqal.org - Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: TrainingGrounds
2020 Impact
Published February 2021
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2019 Impact Report
Published February 2021
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2018 Impact Report
Published February 2021
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NOLA.com: If New Orleans Leaders Care about Children, They Will Invest in Preschool
NOLA.com: New Orleans Needs to Make a Bigger Investment in Early Childhood Education
WDSU: Seventh Ward Free Play, Learn Space for Parents and Children Back Open
Louisiana Weekly : The We PLAY Center expands at Sojourner Truth
New Orleans City Business: Startup Closeup: TrainingGrounds
2016 Impact
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Our mission
We exist to assist families, educators, and communities in strengthening the foundation on which children can succeed.