Every day, people throughout Louisiana are working hard, yet they continue to struggle to make ends meet.

People are doing everything right — and still falling behind.

This is not a motivation problem.

This is not a work ethic problem.

This is a system problem.

When someone works full-time, they should be able to:

• Pay rent

• Afford groceries

• Maintain transportation

• Take care of their health

• Support their children

Right now, that is not reality for many people.

Low wages don’t just hurt individuals — they affect entire communities:

• Families fall behind

• Stress increases

• Health declines

• Systems like healthcare, courts, and social services become overwhelmed

When people are paid fairly, everything improves:

• More stability

• More spending in local businesses

• More tax revenue

• Stronger communities

This is why we are advocating for a $25/hour livable wage.

Not as a luxury — but as a foundation for stability.

Community Voices Matter

We are gathering real experiences from people across Louisiana.

If you’ve had challenges with:

• Low wages

• Government systems (DCFS, courts, law enforcement)

• Healthcare access

• Nonprofit or disaster assistance

Please take a moment to share your experience:

Take The Survey Here

Your voice helps identify patterns, expose gaps, and create real solutions.

We cannot fix what we refuse to see.

And we cannot build stronger communities without listening to the people living in them.