Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

🌿 Big news! Our Green Leaf Communities Initiative progress journal is now LIVE!

📖 Read the full journal here: https://gnoicc.org/green-leaf/

Our Green Leaf Communities Initiative (GLCI) equips faith communities in vulnerable parishes to design and implement localized green infrastructure projects that reduce climate footprint, improve water quality, and build community capacity.

Dive into everything you need to know — what the initiative is, how it works, who's involved, where we stand, and what's coming next.

05/20/2026

Dear Senator:

The Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition is an organization of people of multiple faiths committed to the care of the earth and its people. We strongly oppose HB 804 and ask for your NO vote. Our reasons are straightforward.

Louisiana and its people are profoundly impacted by the continuing warming of the earth, air and oceans. We are experiencing progressive land loss due to continuing sea level rise, more powerful hurricanes due to an ever-warmer gulf, excessive heat due to rising temperatures, increasing insurance rates due to increased risks, and multiple health problems due to heat and polluted air and water.

HB 804 leaves our people with no means of redress. As such, HB 804 undermines the Constitutional principles of equal protection and access to the courts, a terrible backwards step for our democracy.

Scripture teaches that we are called to be stewards of God’s creation—to care for it, not to allow harm without accountability. This bill risks taking away the ability of communities, especially the most vulnerable, to seek justice when their land, water, and health are damaged. The Bible calls us to ‘speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves’ and to act justly. Limiting access to the courts does the opposite.

Faith also teaches that we are responsible for our actions. When harm is done, there must be accountability. Without it, justice is weakened.

Finally, we have a moral obligation to future generations. The decisions we make today will shape the world our children inherit.

For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to oppose HB 804.

Thank you.

Louisiana Against False SolutionsInclusive Louisiana The Descendants Project Louisiana Water Works Sierra Club - Delta Chapter (Louisiana) Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families Louisiana Bucket Brigade Louisiana Environmental Action Network RISE ST. JAMES Louisiana Lost Lands Environmental Tours Louisiana CCS Caucus PAC Louisiana CO2 Information Hub Wynne August Green ARMY Calcasieu Parish News Russel Honore Republican Party of Louisiana (LAGOP) Louisiana Democratic Party Save Our Water Baton Rouge

05/05/2026

🎉 TODAY IS GIVE NOLA DAY, NOLA!
⏰ Today, May 5th, is the LAST DAY to donate — don't miss your chance to make an impact! Every dollar given today goes directly toward building a more just and resilient New Orleans

🌿 Who We Are:
The Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition (GNOICC) supports underserved Louisiana faith communities most impacted by environmental racism through education, advocacy, and technical assistance to confront rising environmental challenges.

🌊 Our Work:
Louisiana's flooding and pollution crises demand solutions led by those most affected. Our inaugural Green Leaf Communities Initiative (GLCI) equips faith communities in vulnerable parishes to design and implement localized, small-scale, high-impact green infrastructure projects that:
✅ Reduce their climate footprint
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Reduce water use
✅ Build community capacity

⚡ Don't wait — TODAY is the last day!
👇 Donate now & help us lead the change:
🔗 https://www.givenola.org/organization/GNOICC

05/04/2026

🎉 Happy Early Giving, NOLA!
Give NOLA is officially underway! Early Giving runs April 28th – May 4th, leading up to the BIG day — Give NOLA Day on May 5th! 🙌

You have an entire week to make your donation count. Every dollar makes a difference right here in our community! ❤️

👇 Donate now & help us lead the change:
🔗 https://www.givenola.org/organization/GNOICC

🌿 Who We Are:
The Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition (GNOICC) supports underserved Louisiana faith communities most impacted by environmental racism through education, advocacy, and technical assistance to confront rising environmental challenges.

🌊 Our Work:
Louisiana's flooding and pollution crises demand solutions led by those most affected. Our inaugural Green Leaf Communities Initiative (GLCI) equips faith communities in vulnerable parishes to design and implement localized, small-scale, high-impact green infrastructure projects that:
✅ Reduce their climate footprint
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Reduce water use
✅ Build community capacity

05/01/2026

Join us on May 7 for a virtual Light & Gas Bill Workshop + Tell Your Story Training! Learn what's going on with your utility bills, who’s in charge at the PSC, and how to make your voice heard. RSVP at 👉 bit.ly/may7training

As part of the workshop, we're offering a letter to the editor and social media storytelling training. $150 gift cards will be provided to folks who complete the training on a first-come first-served basis.

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate Earth Day, a reminder of how connected we all are to the natural world around us.

Louisiana’s wetlands, forests, rivers, and wildlife are part of what makes our state special. Protecting these places ensures clean water, healthy ecosystems, and thriving habitats for generations to come.

Every action matters. Whether it’s planting native plants, reducing waste, supporting conservation efforts, or simply spending time outdoors, we can all play a role in caring for the Earth.

04/22/2026

🌿 Faith in action for our Earth. The Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition is showing up in our communities, and in sacred spaces, because our land and our communities are worth caring for. 💚

Miss our special Prayers for the Earth event? You can still catch the recording on our website! 🎥
👉 gnoicc.org/2026/04/19/catch-prayers-for-the-earth-live/

04/16/2026