LHD 3, Groundwork NOLA team up

NEW ORLEANS – Some 100 Marines and sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) teamed with local volunteers from Groundwork New Orleans on April 20 as part of a community service project during Navy Week NOLA. The service project gave service members an opportunity to support the outdoor classroom focused on educating children and young adults on environmental conservation. Groundwork New Orleans runs a job-training program for high school students and work force development for young adults, according to Alicia Neil, executive director. "We focus on building resiliency through storm water management and addressing environmental hazards and conservation. We want to create more green space in underserved communities." Service members worked Groundwork NOLA to accomplish more than a week's worth of work in only a few hours, including clearing two blocks of trash and debris from the surrounding area. (Source: USS Kearsarge 04/23/18)