Sabiha Çimen
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Sulpher, LA, Year
Cindy Robertson talks with Ronnie, an unhoused local, as he waits for free lunch at noon on the side of Sulphur Tabernacle Church.
Unhoused locals are hanging out and picking food in front of the church.
Jerry De Witt—currently unhoused and living in his minivan—receives free food at Open Door Biker Church, delivered by Lyke.
CITGO refinery near Sulphur, Louisiana emits sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and high levels of PM2.5. Long-term exposure links to blood disorders, cardiovascular stress, and elevated cancer risks.
Burning gas flare.
CITGO refinery near Sulphur, Louisiana.
Brett Romero (47) and his daughter Nashota Willis (8) attend the Village Coffee House monthly party. Cindy led an educational talk on environmental awareness and healing for unhoused community members and those struggling with addiction in the Sulphur area. Attendees enjoyed free snacks and drinks throughout the event.
Unhoused man with a stuffed tiger toy.
Brenda Jones (64), left, and Fran Carrier (73), right, attend the Village Coffee House monthly party.
Alice Fanta (90) volunteers at Westlake United Methodist Church, where she teaches an adult study class once a week. She also helps organize and distribute food donations.
Bonnie Thornton (75) volunteers at Westlake Volunteer Church. She relies on portable oxygen and cannot leave home without a car.
Bonnie Thornton lives 2 miles from the Sasol plant near the Lake Charles area.
Unhoused and low-income community members line up in front of Open Door Biker Church for a free lunch.
Young Sulphur locals at Olympic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Young Sulphur locals at Olympic Brazilian jiu Jitsu .
Lyke Guidry's grandsons: Blayzin Terro (left) and Charlie Terro (right). They started hunting at age 4, taught by Lyke.
Cindy Robertson's neighbors: Twin mothers Kaitlyn & Marlana Oquin (32).
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Micah 6:8 Mission, founded in Southwest Louisiana, is an environmental justice organization dedicated to strengthening communities through education, outreach, and disaster preparedness. Rooted in a commitment to civic and environmental awareness, the organization provides essential resources and programs that address food insecurity, climate resilience, community health, and homelessness. With more than 1,500 people sleeping outside across the state, and only 59% of unhoused individuals receiving emergency shelter coverage, Micah 6:8 Mission empowers communities through outreach, educational programs, and environmental justice advocacy. Sabiha Çimen is a self-taught photographer from Istanbul whose work focuses on women, Islamic culture, and portraiture. A Magnum Photos member since 2024, she is the award-winning author of Hafiz and has received honors from World Press Photo, the W. Eugene Smith Fund, and Paris Photo/Aperture.