The Louisiana Bucket Brigade, since its inception 25 years ago, has communities affected by industry in Louisiana. In the current political landscape, these communities are more vulnerable than ever. This year's GiveNOLA funds will support our new youth summer program with Rural Roots Louisiana to create hands-on, experiential learning opportunities grounded in the lived experiences of communities living along Cancer Alley. We will invest in young people by helping them build an expanded understanding of issues, advocacy, and electoral politics. Cultivating and developing an educated, empowered, engaged group of young people from the most impacted places in our region is an antidote to the dysfunction of the current political moment.

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade uses grassroots action to create an informed, healthy society that hastens the transition from fossil fuels. Our vision is to create a Louisiana that is a healthy, prosperous, pollution free, and just state where people and the environment are valued over profit. The Louisiana Bucket Brigade believes our state is worth saving. We also know Louisiana is a driver for climate change globally. For 25 years, we've helped residents and community leaders amplify their voices and protect their health, their homes, and their way of life.