A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THAT CREATES PROGRAMS FOR UNDER-SERVED YOUTH IN THE CITY OF GONZALES, HAS BEEN AWARDED A 15 THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT. OFFICIALS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SAY ONE OF THE THINGS THEY DO IS CREATE EVENTS THAT HELP 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADERS CONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS. THE GRANT COMES FROM THE FOUNDATION OF YOUTH INVESTMENT.