LJRN’s mission is to support our descendant communities of Southern LA as they repair, recover, and thrive from climate disaster and environmental injustice.

Our network shares a uniting long-term vision of climate and environmental justice that prioritizes just and equitable investments in economic diversification and a just transition, renewable energy, critical infrastructure, waste reduction and communities of care. This vision supports safe, well-paying jobs, reduction of post-disaster waste, resilient and fortified construction, and ultimately strengthens community and economic resilience on the frontlines of climate disaster and environmental injustice.

We work under the guidance of grassroots climate and faith leaders in Southern Louisiana, and understand our work as part of the long lineage of the southern environmental justice movement. Our relationships predate Ida, and our local climate and environmental justice community has grown stronger through connecting and caring for one another.

We have received funding, in-kind donations, and in-kind support from a number of individuals, grassroots organizations, local and national non-profits, including Greater NOLA Climate Reality, 350 Nola, XR Nola, SBP, Gulf South for a Green New Deal, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Rebuilding Together NOLA, Power Coalition, Orphan Grain Train, CORE, Rebuilding Hope In New Orleans, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, The Descendants Project, Inclusive LA, Foundation for LA, Urgent Action Feminist 2.0 Fund, Black Economic Solidarity Fund, CIEL Petrochemical Fund., Toolbank New Orleans

Healthy Gulf is our fiscal sponsor.

We are also proudly members of a grassroots Mutual Aid Roundup and the Permian Gulf Coast Coalition.

Our approach to recovery and climate and environmental justice centers those most impacted. We also know that we will continue to be on the frontlines of climate disaster in Southern Louisiana.

We see it as vital that impacted, frontline communities are equipped with the knowledge for how to recover from disasters, and receive the trainings, skills, and resources necessary to thrive. In 2022 and 2023, we were able to use grant funds to employ people most impacted by climate disaster. We are proud of the diversity and experience shared amongst those 12+ crew members who contributed their time, energy, and experience to the founding years of LJRN, and we are proud of the knowledge we were able to generate and share.

We continue to prioritize hiring local, black owned businesses for rebuild work and support start up businesses with young black entrepreneurs.

We see mutual aid, service, mission work, volunteerism, sharing and giving as ALL essential to recovery and to building longterm communities of care. We have worked with over 1000 individuals since September 2021. We have also worked with 300+ visiting volunteers, who chose to come and dedicate their time to working in Cancer alley.

When you work with us, you are not only supporting homeowners as they rebuild after storms. You are also joining a network of individuals, grassroots community groups, faith-based groups, and non-profit organizations who believe in the right to recover from climate disaster and repair from environmental injustice.

We deeply honor those who step into this work with us. We see you and appreciate you.

We know our coastal region will continue to be impacted by climate disasters. We also know the enduring impacts of environmental racism on housing, health, and economic security will require ALL of our creativity and dedication.

We see job training for sustainable, green and FORTIFIED rebuilds and new builds as critical to resilient communities in Southern Louisiana.