GNOICC Legislative and Policy Team MeetingSeptember 6, 2022 Vickie Boothe, MPHEpidemiologist, Environmental Engineer View the presentation slides
National media spotlights Together New Orleans’ Community Lighthouse Project
Together New Orleans’ Community Lighthouse Project — a network of solar- and battery-powered resilience hubs at churches and community centers across south Louisiana — is featured in a new national report by the Associated Press. The article, “Community Lighthouses powered
Petition: Lower New Orleans Electricity Prices to Slow Global Climate Change & Create Self Reliance
Your signature will help convince the New Orleans City Council to adopt CLEP, a.k.a., ProRate. Sign the petition
“Find a way to reconnect”
Writing for Medill Reports, a publication of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Diane Leane has an amazing profile of interfaith eco-action in our area. Many folks in our coalition are quoted, including Deacon Joseph M. Clavijo, Rev. Gregory Manning,
On the Brink
Climate change and industrial activity are shrinking Louisiana’s coast. What does this mean for local Indigenous communities? Features Theresa Dardar and Rev. Kristina Peterson, both of whom have been with us on the steering committee of Greater New Orleans Interfaith
Earth Day Celebration with ricRACK
Great fun and learning last evening at ricRACK Earth Day Celebration! The GNOICC table was across from our good friends Bucket Brigade! Thanks to Peter Digre for making this connection. See you all on Sunday for the GNOICC 3rd Annual
At the Afro-New Orleans Music Festival
It was a beautiful evening to listen to live music and good story telling by Big Chief Donald Harrison and the Harrison family. GNOICC was graciously thanked for their participation and support. Some of our partners from Camp Able and
Community Day in the Desire
We’re sharing a few pics from Pastor Lisa Williamson depicting Community Day in the Desire, of which GNOICC was a proud co-sponsor. Pastor Lisa writes, “We had fun filled Day at Sampson Park. We had games and activities that were
A Beautiful Day in the Swamp
It was a beautiful day in the swamp! Pastor Lisa Williamson made the connection with Ranger Kim for future outings at the park for GNOICC Youth and families. Special thanks to Dr. Glenn Butts for being super outreach with the
City Hall: Celebrating the successful passage of an amendment to the Ethics Code
The Ethics Code Ordinance was passed Thursday by New Orleans City Council. Here are a few of those who worked together for this milestone achievement.