“Our partnership with Son of a Saint is not only financial, but also an investment in the health, wellness, and future of the young men of New Orleans, and how we continue to impact more people and change and save more lives. It is our hope that even more boys will now have the opportunity to benefit from Son of a Saint’s guidance. Ochsner has a strong commitment to the diverse communities we serve, and building a healthier Louisiana has never been more important than it is now.”

“Stonepeak is proud to support Son of a Saint, an incredible organization bringing critical social services to the community of New Orleans. Sonny continues to build and expand his wonderful community, providing a supportive framework that changes lives in a profoundly positive way. We are honored to play a small part in the continued build out of the organization and its programming and are excited for all of the ways the team will no doubt increase their already significant impact in 2022 and beyond.”

“Our vision is for New Orleans to become a child-centered city in which all policies, programs and people are working to create conditions for children and families to thrive. We see partners like Son of Saint as a critical component to realizing that vision. Not only are they mentoring young men to give them the tools they need to succeed today, they are investing in the future leaders of tomorrow.”

“Chevron is proud to support Son of a Saint and its mission to provide mentorship, camaraderie, cultural enrichment, and education to young men in our community. With educational enrichment programs like Robotics and STEM Summer Camps, Son of a Saint enables mentors to engage their mentees in real-world learning. These hands-on educational experiences also provide students with the skills they need to help ensure their future success. We look forward to continuing to work with the Son of a Saint team as they enrich the lives of young men and help them reach their full potential.”

“Boeing is committed to helping students of all backgrounds achieve their full potential through innovative partnerships. Son of a Saint successfully connects young men to personal growth and development, as well as social and economic opportunities through effective mentorship. We are proud to sponsor the new Technology Center and believe this facility will work to inspire the next generation of innovators in New Orleans.” 

“Son of a Saint perfectly fits with our commitment to improve communities. The Allstate Foundation and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team partnered with Son of a Saint on a few initiatives over the years. For the past two years, we selected Son of a Saint to help organize Good Works Day, our annual community event in New Orleans. These events have focused on the importance of mentorship, recreation, and camaraderie through meaningful moments that inspire the mentees.” 

We are thrilled to support Son of a Saint as an innovative and impactful organization that aligns with the youth development pillar of our corporate giving framework. We were first introduced to Son of a Saint through its visionary founder, Sonny Lee, whose own story has resulted in life-changing opportunities and experiences for so many young men in New Orleans. In 2024, we were delighted to host five mentees in New York City, providing them with an opportunity to learn about career trajectories in finance and real estate from members of our team and experience the NYSE closing bell ceremony. We are encouraged by the impactful work of Son of a Saint in positively impacting the New Orleans community.

It is a privilege to collaborate with visionary organizations like Son of a Saint that are truly making an impact in the community. Everything Son of a Saint does is in service to their mission to enrich the lives of fatherless boys — the intention and passion are inspiring. Most of our community centered projects have a focus on supporting youth empowerment and the Son of a Saint vision aligned perfectly.

The collaborative venture between GNO, Inc. and Son of a Saint was designed to create a strong talent pipeline for underserved, minority young men to explore STEM career opportunities. We engaged in this partnership because we saw there was a mutually beneficial opportunity to support the work that was already being done. Son of a Saint has the reach, the proven track record of success, and most importantly, the desire, that allowed us to seamlessly integrate our respective goals to create transformative opportunities for young men.