Support the #ItTakesAVillageNOLA campaign
We all have a responsibility to our city’s children. Together, we can shape New Orleans’ future by supporting New Orleans youth.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic flooding and destruction, the question–“Should New Orleans rebuild?” arose in response. Many across the country said no–that New Orleans was ‘a lost cause’ and ‘unsustainable city’ due to its position below sea level and vulnerability to environmental threats and societal issues. Locally, some even questioned whether certain neighborhoods should have the opportunity to rebuild and offered proposals to ‘shrink the footprint’ of the city.
We rebuilt anyway. New Orleans decided that even after our tragedy, we were worth redemption. We decided that our vulnerability did not make us disposable–it meant that we just needed additional protection. 20 years later, New Orleans’ children are worthy of the same grace, healing, and investment to carry the city into the future.
The African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Looking towards the next 20 years, we have an opportunity and obligation to restore the fabric of our communities, wrap our arms around the next generation, and support humane solutions to their challenges.
Your support of this campaign will expand its reach and grow The Village—community members who are responding to the call to affirm their commitment and societal responsibility to New Orleans youth.
Your contribution will support our storytelling efforts, marketing, community partnership, engagement opportunities, resource-sharing, and the overall reach of our narrative campaign.