Leaders Abroad Urging Rights Equality and Non-violence (The LAUREN Project) is a 501(c)3 that has been making the world safer and more just since 2009.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Since Lauren's accidental death from the effects of this silent killer, we are fanatics about the need for every home that has any exposure to carbon monoxide be protected with detectors. Recently, the local fire chief emailed us that they had just been to a carbon monoxide emergency call at a million dollar home and you guessed it, no C.O. detectors. Luckily, they were not injured. The Lofgren family was not so fortunate. Just 6 weeks before Lauren's accidental death on January 5th, 2009, the Caroline and Parker Lofgren family and their 2 beautiful children, died in a multi-million dollar home in Aspen, Co. they had won for a few days at a silent auction. The death of these 5 gifted people led to legislative action in Colorado. In March of 2009, then Governor Bill Ritter, signed into law, the Lofgren Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act. (HB 1091) This law requires C.O. detectors within 15 feet of every sleeping space in all new homes, homes that are sold, and rentals. Since there are an average of 56,000 homes sold in Colorado every year, if half of those do not have C.O. detectors but this law now requires them, you can see that many homes are gaining protection in Colorado every year. However, not all homes will be protected for many years and that is the group The Lauren Project is focusing on with its Colorado projects.
Since our inception in 2009, the LAUREN Project has donated thousands of C.O. detectors to low-income neighborhoods throughout the United States.
Since our inception in 2009, the LAUREN Project has donated thousands of C.O. detectors to low-income neighborhoods throughout the United States.
An International Impact
Lauren’s goal in life was simple: to make a positive difference in the world. Her passion for justice for all and human rights and dignity for all consumed her energy, her talent, and her time. Her perpetual enthusiasm and focus on these issues motivated others to action while she was alive and it continues to motivate The Lauren Project since her death.
Since our beginning we have funded over 140 grant recipients to more than 35+ countries, totaling nearly $250,000.
Since our beginning we have funded over 140 grant recipients to more than 35+ countries, totaling nearly $250,000.
“This I believe: That every man, woman, and child has the right to opportunity: the opportunity for freedom, the opportunity for education, the opportunity for health care, and the opportunity to enjoy their lives peacefully.”
- Lauren Moilien Johnson | August 27, 2008