The subject matter: displacement and the climate crisis

The film: Lowland Kids

LOWLAND KIDS follows the story of the last two teenagers living on the once thriving Isle de Jean Charles, LA, their strikingly beautiful ancestral home that is now being swallowed by the sea. Surrounded by lush, crumbling landscapes, Howard & Juliette along with their Uncle Chris, navigate the emotional journey of growing up in a place that is soon to be lost forever. Howard and Juliette share an inextricable bond, which has strengthened after the tragic deaths of their parents. The trio, described as an unbreakable triangle by Howard, are part of the community deemed America’s First Climate Refugees. Along with other indigenous members of their community, they are being offered a new place to call home, as part of the first federally funded mass relocation in the USA.

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The nonprofit: TBC

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions addresses gun violence as a public health emergency. The Center conducts rigorous, objective research and drives evidence-based solutions that save lives and advance health equity. With a legacy of over 30 years of advancing policy, research, and advocacy, the Center continues to be the nation’s most trusted source of solutions grounded in data, compassion, and justice. Subject Matter’s grant will help the Center use research to drive solutions to save lives with advocacy efforts in states across the country. 

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Lowland Kids received a $20,000 grant to reach more audiences and support their impact and outreach efforts. TBD received a $20,000 grant to support their TBD TBD TBD TBD.



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