Step Up for Action

Policy Advocacy: Step Up for Action is committed to advancing meaningful change through our Policy Advocacy program. We actively engage with our members, policymakers, stakeholders, and the broader community to advocate for policies that promote education, climate, and economic justice. Our advocacy efforts encompass a wide range of issues, including workers rights, sustainable community schools, clean air and water, criminal justice reform, and local democracy. We engage in strategic advocacy, which may involve actions, coalition-building, and public awareness campaigns, to educate decision-makers and drive policy reforms that align with our mission and the best interests of the communities we serve.

Integrated Voter Engagement: Step Up for Action is dedicated to fostering civic engagement and knowledge through our Integrated Voter Engagement program. We engage with individuals to promote voter participation and education around our issues. Our approach integrates comprehensive civic engagement strategies which include voter mobilization and year-round membership-led advocacy efforts to strengthen our organization to win good jobs and good schools and a healthy environment . We empower individuals to exercise their democratic rights by providing them with essential information about the electoral process, candidates, and issues. By doing so, we contribute to informed and active community, strengthening the foundations of our democratic system.

Education, Economic, and Climate Justice: Step Up for Action's Education, Economic, and Climate Justice program is dedicated to creating an economy, environment, and public education system in Louisiana that serves all our residents. We organize with our members who are directly impacted by the issues they are trying to change for improved educational outcomes, clean air and water, and improved working conditions for all Louisianans. Our efforts involve collaborating with parents, educators, and community leaders to push for educational policy change. We also focus on initiatives that aim to enhance economic well-being by advocating for fair wages, workers' rights, and economic policies that uplift formerly incarcerated workers. We research and tell the stories of the front lines of the climate crisis. By addressing these intersectional issues, we strive to create a more just society that benefits all members of our community to thrive.