Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Commons For All, actress Keshia Knight Pulliam and Rashan Ali celebrate Earth Day at a community service event hosted by Green For All, April 21stin Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta, GA - Green For All, a national organization dedicated to improving lives through a fair economy, partnered with The Ludacris Foundation and special guests, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Rashan Ali to keep Earth Day.
The partners raised awareness about critical water issues through a community service event on Thursday, April 21st at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance in Atlanta.
Under the direction of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), students from Dobbs Elementary served together by planting a rain garden (aids in water treatment) and accomplished a frog and turtle pond. The service day also included an educational session on water treatment and water conservation from local Green For All Fellows and Ambassadors, that provided participants with kits and data to serve them save water at national and at school.
"Saving our planet`s water systems - saving our planet - doesn`t take to be difficult," said Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Commons For All. "Any community can develop innovative ways to address its local environmental needs. We`re thrilled to be capable to go with The Ludacris Foundation and schoolchildren in Atlanta to show that."
Access to clear water isn`t a future problem, it`s a current problem facing many - particularly inAmerica`s low-income communities and communities of color. Currently, only one percent of the earth`s freshwater is easily accessible. Thirty-six states bear to face water shortages within the following 5 years, and at least fourteen are presently experiencing crisis-level water shortages and contamination. Given Ludacris` green stance on the issues facing youth and his singular power to train young adults, both organizations saw an opportunity to bring together for change.
Roberta Shields, Executive Director of the Ludacris Foundation with Keshia Knight Pulliam, Rashan Ali and Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
"The Ludacris Foundation is activated to mate with Green For All, Keshia, Rashan and the students to honor Earth Day and reframe the side of environmentalism. Protecting our youth includes educating and empowering them around the promises and opportunities of a green economy - safer streets, cleaner communities, pathways out of poverty," stated Roberta Shields, Executive Director of The Ludacris Foundation.
About Green For All
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to up the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy. The system works in coaction with the business, government, labor, and grassroots communities to produce and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry - all while keeping the most vulnerable people at the center of its agenda. For more information, please see http://www.greenforall.org/.
The Ludacris Foundation
The Ludacris Foundationis a 501c3 non-profit organization, and this year marks the foundation`s tenyear anniversary. GRAMMY award winning artist and actor, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges established his foot in 2001, with the aim of inspiring youth through teaching and memorable experiences to be their dreams.The foundation`s program focus is in three key areas (3L`s): Leadership and Education; Living Healthy Lifestyles; and LudaCares. For more information, visit http://www.theludacrisfoundation.org/.
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