Announcing CitizenGulf’s National Day of Action on August 25th, promoted by Gulf Coast Benefit, celebrating the 5th anniversary of Katrina with benefits nationwide to help provide educational resources for the children of fishing families impacted by the Gulf Oil Spill.

In today’s NOLAlicious newsletter:

It seemed like the cap would never happen. 87 days into the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, it seems BP has finally stopped oil from spewing into the Gulf. But we know the end is nowhere close. So we encourage everyone to push forward and find ways to help this region that we all hold so close to our hearts.

It seems like a long time ago I first thought about how we’ll respond to the Gulf Oil Spill. And as saddened as I’ve been by the realities of the long-term impact of the disaster, the uncertain economic impact, and the sad stories of the individuals and families impacted by the spill, I’ve been lifted by the continued response by organizations and individuals nationwide.

The latest: Geoff Livingston, August 25 – CitizenGulf’s National Day of Action:

Citizen Effect’s CitizenGulf project will become a National Day of Action on August 25th, in alignment with the week of the fifth anniversary of Katrina. The benefit — to be promoted by Gulf Coast Benefit — seeks to help fishing families find a new, more sustainable future by providing education resources for their children.

Three ways you can help:

• Attend or host your local event. Email gulf@citizeneffect.org to host.
• Donate Now.
• Support Gulf Coast Benefit’s Pepsi Refresh project (more on August 2nd).



Read Geoff’s announcement to learn more about how to get involved, host an event, donate, and vote for Gulf Coast Benefit’s Pepsi Refresh Project (more on that August 2nd).

I’m stoked to be joining Andy Sternberg, el-studio.com, Live Your Talk, Sloane Berrent and Zoetica as promotional partners for the events, but the real “thank you” will go to each one of you, giving back in your own way, the best you can.

Thank you.