With a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Louisiana Workforce Commission is launching additional efforts to support jobs and recovery services after Hurricane Ida by employing people in areas impacted by the disaster to rebuild. The $5 million awarded to LWC is the first part of...
Deadline to Register to Vote by Mail or In-Person Approaching
Residents that want to vote in the upcoming Nov. 13 election have until next Wednesday (Oct. 13) to register by mail or in person. While the deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Oct. 13, the deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration...
City Launched Hurricane Ida Deductible Program to Assist Homeowners
The City of New Orleans today ( Sept. 29) announced the launch of a new program to assist Orleans Parish residents impacted by Hurricane Ida. Beginning Sept. 30, the Mayor’s Office of Housing Policy and Community Development will accept applications for the Hurricane Ida Insurance Deductible Program. The City expects to spend up to $2 million in Neighborhood Housing Improvement Funds (NHIF) that will provide financial assistance to households earning up to 140 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), estimated...
City to Provide Direct Relief to Landlords
The City of New Orleans will begin providing direct payments to utility providers, and rapid relief to landlords to stop tenants from being displaced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 25, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued new guidance that allows the City to provide direct and bulk payments...
City of New Orleans Continues Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
As the City of New Orleans updated residents on Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts and Entergy restores more power across the city, community resources, such as citywide cooling sites, are reducing this weekend. With about 4,000 customers without power as of the end of the day Sept. 9, Entergy...
Fall Elections Postponed in Aftermath of Ida
Today (Sept. 8), Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced that Governor John Bel Edwards has agreed with his recommendation to reschedule the fall 2021 elections in light of the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ida. “I am thankful that the Governor has recognized the importance of our recommendation to...
City of New Orleans Offers Transportation Assistance to State Shelters After Hurricane Ida
With continued power outages and service interruptions in New Orleans after Hurricane Ida, the City of New Orleans will begin offering daily transportation assistance to state-run public shelters for residents who want to temporarily leave the impacted area. Entergy New Orleans estimates power will be fully restored to Orleans Parish...
City Council Set to Move Forward with Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
Advocates say the move will allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime Earlier this week, New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno announced that the local cannabis decriminalization legislation will moving forward for final approval the Council’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5. The legislation pardons thousands of summonses issued by NOPD...
Office of Workforce Development Partners with NOTCF to Provide Technical Assistance to Culture Bearers, Industries Seeking Grant Resources
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) recently announced a partnership with the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to provide grant assistance at the JOB1 Career Center. NOTCF and the Office of Workforce Development will utilize office space at the JOB1 Career Center and provide technical assistance to cultural...
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education
The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work has been awarded accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years. The School of Social Work, founded and named after Millie M. Charles, houses both the BSW and MSW in social work programs, both accredited. The Council...