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There are 16 resources
About Mold and Moisture
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from HUD about problems with mold and moisture in your home.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Boat People SOS
(Separate Website)
Boat People SOS offers disaster relief services to the Vietnamese community, refugees, immigrants and displaced Gulf Coast Residents in need. Services include assistance with Health, Housing, and Legal Matters, and Family & Child Care Services. BPSOS also provides limited Emergency Assistance in the form of transportation tokens, clothing, supplies, and other goods as needed.
Common Ground Collective
(Separate Website)
Common Ground Collective provides short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area.
Four Directions Relief Project
(Separate Website)
Four Directions Solidarity Network provides short and long term disaster relief for indigenous communities, and resources for the preservation of their cultures. The Four Directions Relief Project provides meals, housing, medical, elder care, and other storm relief services.
Greater New Orleans Community Data Center
(Separate Website)
The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center website has been the most widely used source for information about New Orleans' 73 neighborhoods and the 10 surrounding parishes. The website has regularly updated information on post-Katrina community resources, population and housing estimates, and hurricane impact and recovery.
Gustav -- How to Call for Disaster Help
(Separate Website)
See this information about where to call to apply for help after a disaster.
By: Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Homeless Help - Providence House
(Separate Website)
Click the link to find out more about Shreveport's Providence House, a "residential development center for homeless families with children, providing comprehensive support services for improving the family structure and moving the family into independent living to break the homeless cycle."
By: Providence House
HUD -- National Housing Locator
(Separate Website)
Find the HUD office or public housing authority (PHA) nearest you. Just see the disaster "Resource Locator" then pick a state and parish or county.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hurricane Katrina/Rita Relief Portal
(Separate Website)
Web directory of resources for individuals impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Resource topics include: Missing Persons, Food & Shelter, Housing, Find Your Employer, Jobs, Missing Pets & Care, Health & Medical, Government Services, Education, Monetary Assistance, Insurance Claims, Business Assistance and more.
Katrina Help Center
(Separate Website)
The Katrina Help Center website gathers online resources and information for hurricane victims and makes them available in one central, accessible location.
Katrina Information
(Separate Website)
The State Of Louisiana's official website for the dissemination of information concerning relief and assistance resources for citizens impacted by hurricanes.
By: Katrina.louisiana.gov
Louisiana Rebuilds
(Separate Website)
Information you need to rebuild your life, your community and Louisiana.
By: larebuilds.info
National Low Income Housing Coalition
(Separate Website)
NLIHC is dedicated to ending America?s affordable housing crisis. NLIHC focuses its advocacy on those with the most serious housing problems, the lowest income households, by emphasizing preservation, production, public housing, vouchers and related services.
By: nlihc.org
Rebuild Healthy Homes -- Safe Rehabilitation of Hurricane-Damaged Homes
(Separate Website)
This guide has information about how to inspect, clean up, and fix your home after a hurricane.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
What's In My Backyard? Interactive Map on Road Home Site
(Separate Website)
See this interactive map to find information about the recovery in your neighborhood. You can search by zip code or address.
By: Road Home
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LawHelp/LA Home
Intake Workers: Referrals
(Separate Website)
