Get Lit Stay Lit
When the Lights Go Out, We Stay Lit.
Storms may knock out the grid — but they don’t knock out our commitment to each other.
Get Lit Stay Lit transforms local restaurants into solar-powered resilience hubs — trusted spaces that keep food cold, doors open, and neighbors connected when everything else shuts down.
We’re empowering restaurants to lead — to become anchors in their neighborhoods, the lights that never go out. These community strongholds turn into cooling centers, phone charging stations, places to grab a hot meal, and spaces of comfort in times of crisis.
But this is more than emergency response.
It’s about protecting culture, making sure our people have what they need, and building a safety net rooted in love, leadership, and community — block by block.
Whether you're a restaurant ready to lead, a neighbor looking to get involved, or someone who believes in community-rooted resilience — this is how we build a stronger, more resilient New Orleans.
Our Community Resilience Network
“This can be a little hub of support, and that’s what I want to provide..”
Ways to create resilient restaurants for the future of New Orleans
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Strengthening Communities, Block by Block
In a city where power outages can stretch for days, every Stay Lit site is a frontline defense. These locations anchor their neighborhoods, offering safety, light, and leadership when everything else goes dark. They remind us that resilience isn’t just about power—it’s about people. When trusted community spaces stay open, culture and care stay alive.
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Workforce Development
Through our partnership with LA Green Corps, culture keepers gain hands-on training in solar and battery installation—building green energy skills while strengthening community resilience. This effort is part of our Supportive Pathways program, creating income and long-term support for those who carry New Orleans culture forward.
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Empowering Resilience
Investing in solar and battery systems for local restaurants is about more than technology—it’s about protecting people, preserving culture, and building real community power. These systems keep businesses open during outages, prevent food loss, create green jobs, and turn trusted spots into hubs of safety and support. This is resilience, powered by people.
Stay Lit Sites
Our current Get Lit Stay Lit resilience hubs are as follows:
