The Equity and Inclusion Campaign is a nonpartisan coalition of local, regional and national activists, organizations and community members advocating for structural solutions to confront persistent poverty and inequity across the three Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.   The vision for the Equity and Inclusion Campaign is to establish sustainable Gulf Coast communities characterized by economic, social and environmental fairness.  The Campaign is working to effect systemic change so that all people are included, valued and empowered. 

Activities
The Equity and Inclusion Campaign's primary activity is coordinated policy advocacy at the federal level to ensure an appropriate level of resources and attention for an equitable and inclusive Gulf Coast recovery.  The Campaign provides Gulf Coast advocates with regular action alerts and legislative updates to help them keep up with federal legislative activity affecting the Gulf Coast.  The Campaign has sponsored multiple legislative trips to Washington, D.C. where scores of community members and advocates have met with Members of Congress, Administration officials and their staff. 

The Campaign has also been successful in attracting new co-sponsors to Gulf Coast-focused legislation.  These congressional champions have made sure that Gulf Coast priorities are addressed in federal budget and appropriations bills.  The Campaign has been keeping Members of Congress informed about regional needs and priorities and calling attention to policy issues related to recovery in the region.  The Campaign also serves as a vital resource for federal policymakers who continue to fight for Gulf Coast priorities. 

Inclusion:   The Campaign supports policies that enable everyone (especially those most marginalized before the storm and those still displaced) to shape the public decisions that affect their lives and communities, to influence redevelopment policies, and to retain control over the decisions that will impact their lives and recovery.