Preparedness is about more than assembling an emergency kit—it is about building the knowledge, confidence, and relationships that help communities withstand and recover from disasters. That spirit of resilience was on full display during Ready Together: Ready for Resilience, where community members, local organizations, and preparedness professionals came together to learn, connect, and strengthen theirContinue reading “Ready Together: Ready for Resilience”
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Building Hope in Jamaica: Leona’s Kings and Queens Partners with Imagine More to Support a Single Mother
Leona’s Kings and Queens is honored to highlight a powerful partnership with Imagine More, an organization dedicated to strengthening communities through service-driven action. Together, our teams united around a shared mission: to build a safe and stable home for a single mother in Jamaica who needed reliable housing for herself and her family. What beganContinue reading “Building Hope in Jamaica: Leona’s Kings and Queens Partners with Imagine More to Support a Single Mother”
Empowering Houstonians for Resilience
In partnership with the Coalition of Community Organizations (COCO), QB Consulting, and The Verizon Foundation, we hosted a series of resilience-focused workshops and events in the Houston Area. These activities offer accessible, tailored programming to help diverse Houston communities understand local climate challenges and empower them with practical solutions. Over the course of the initiative,Continue reading “Empowering Houstonians for Resilience”
DSCEJ-LKQ Media Internship
The DSCEJ-LKQ Media Interns Program is a dynamic internship initiative designed to provide 10 college students with hands-on experience in media production, communications, and advocacy. A collaboration between the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) and the Leona Kings and Queens Foundation (LKQ), this program empowers interns to develop critical skills while contributing toContinue reading “DSCEJ-LKQ Media Internship”
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