The nation is nearing the four-year mark since hurricanes, floods, and levee breaches wreaked havoc on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

Since the devastation, PolicyLink has worked with others in the region to secure an equitable recovery. For example, we served as an advisor on housing policy to several governmental and philanthropic agencies and we helped create the Louisiana Housing Alliance, a coalition of over 100 local and statewide organizations collaborating to create affordable and equitable housing policy at the parish, state, and federal levels. As director of our Louisiana initiative, I see the fearless work that continues to happen in the face of adversity. And I’m extremely honored to be part of the battle for justice, fairness, and equity.

The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) has been on the front lines of funding organizations involved in recovery work. We know their good work first hand, and that’s why we’re asking you to support their Rebuild-a-Thon.

Indeed, the fight continues. That’s why I’m reaching out to you.

If you can’t make it down to New Orleans to paint a house or pound a few nails (which is what I’ll be doing), you can help me raise money so that LDRF can continue fulfilling their mission — from helping small businesses reopen their doors to building the capacity of organizations to advocate for real policy change.

Please visit my fundraising page, donate what you can, and tell others about it.

I believe in an equitable recovery for Louisiana, and I know you do, too.  Thank you for walking this road with us.

In solidarity,

Kalima

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