Rep. Troy Carter Highlights Federal Investment that Brought Cooling Centers to Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“I’m deeply honored to see the cooling-center initiative featured, underscoring a vital commitment to the safety of our community during extreme heat. What started as a seed of an idea has grown—through strong federal backing and local partnership—into a model for the nation.

“This program was first made possible by my federal earmark, delivering an initial $3.9 million—the largest earmarked investment in solar infrastructure—to bring this vision to life. In those early stages, I was proud to collaborate closely with faith and community leaders, including Broadmoor Community Church; First Grace UMC and Cornerstone UMC; Household of Faith; Level Ground Church; the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association; and a host of others. The Mayor and City Council also joined in, adding critical financial support to strengthen and sustain this effort. Together, we turned that federal and local investment into real-world impact—powering cooling centers and resilience hubs that protect our most vulnerable neighbors.

“I’m humbled to have worked side by side with these dedicated partners—to make this project a reality. This initiative stands as proof that community spirit, faith-based leadership, and federal-local collaboration can build sustainable solutions that serve our citizens well into the future.”

Find an updated list of where to access cooling centers this summer in this article.

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