Kevin - Raising Money for LOWA Vans!

Hey family and friends, 

Most of you already know how important Live Oak Camp is to me.  Live Oak is a leadership development program for New Orleans kids, and it has been an honor to be on staff with them. 

What you might not know is that in the past two years I have started working with them on their Wilderness Adventure (LOWA).  LOWA is an adventure based camping trip where we take the most amazing kids and go backpacking all over America. I am absolutely living my dream.

The special thing about LOWA is that they are intentional. Their mission isn’t just about being in the woods, it is about creating a safe space for kids of all shapes, sizes, colors and backgrounds to have amazing adventures and grow as humans in some of the most beautiful places in our country. 

 LOWA has taken kids on trips to North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and even Big Bend, Texas. But there are a lot of programs that do that. The difference for LOWA is that they are creating diverse spaces and access for all kids so that anyone can go, regardless of their income, their experience, or race. Did you know that 80% of all people who visited a national park last year identified as white (non-hispanic)? Access to nature shouldn’t be a thing for just one race. It should be for all people, and that is why LOWA exists. 

Every year LOWA raises money to cover expenses so that they can offer full scholarships to about half of the kids. 

Last year we realized that if we didn’t spend so much money renting vans, we could use that money where it belongs, making sure every kid has access to go on these trips. So we are asking for your help to buy two new 15 passenger vans. 

It is going to cost about 100k in total for these vans, and so I am committing to raise $500 to help make this dream a reality. 

So I am asking for your support. Please consider donating towards this campaign because it isn’t just a donation that lasts today, these vans will make these trips accessible for campers for years and years to come. 

Thank you so much for your donation and thanks for making moments like the one below a possibility!