As New Orleans prepares for a mid-year budget adjustment and potential cuts, concerns about protecting youth programs remain relevant. We know that investments in prevention, opportunity, and support are critical to community safety. ⁠ ⁠ Programs like Opportunity Pass help remove barriers to transportation, employment, education, and opportunity for young people. When budgets tighten, investments that help kids thrive should not be treated as expendable.⁠ ⁠ Budgets are ultimately reflections of our priorities, and our children should be at the top of the list.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article written by our communications manager, Anjanae, about our previous efforts at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #YouthJustice #NOLA #InvestInYouth #CityPlanning #CommunitySafety