On August 25, CitizenGulf will host a series of events to benefit fishing families in Louisiana's southern parishes. The effort is a 501c3 effort in response to the oll spill. http://citizengulf.org.

1. August 25, 2010

2. What Is CitizenGulf? Open volunteer-created Citizen Effect program to help fishing families Centers around belief that BP & Obama won’t do enough Offers small actions so anyone can help Provides a better future via education

3. Why Should We Help?

4. Oil Spill Ending, Damage Remains Gulf was devastated five years ago by Katrina BP oil spill has put tens of thousands of fishermen out of work Waters still toxified with oil AND dispersant Mass marine deaths and toxins have entered food chain BP payouts to end after 6 months, many of the affected families don’t “qualify” END RESULT: Fishing in the Gulf will never be the same, with no new opportunities

5. Need for New Futures Next opportunity for a fishers: Oil platform Generations taught to fish; that’s their life Many fishers drop out of schools in their teens Children in school now have best opportunity for a new life

6. Fact Finding Mission: Catholic Charities doing most with fishing families

7. After School Assembly Program Cath. Charities offering since Katrina CitizenGulf providing teacher salaries, special events & school supplies, games, math, reading & science curricula All monies go to program san credit card transaction fees

8. How You Can Help: Host or Attend Meet-ups across the county Fun night in your city NOLA themed music Hurricanes & Gulf themed food, etc. Hang out with like minded individuals

9. Other Actions Donate Vote in a Sloane’s Pepsi Refresh Contest Build your own CitizenGulf program w/ Citizen Effect

10. Thank You!(http://citizengulf.org)