Louisiana Rebuilds - Recovery Assistance

211 Information and Referral provides a 24 hour, comprehensive community resource information and referral service. Counselors are available 24/7 and can provide referrals for food banks, utility assistance, medical care, job training, elder care, disability assistance, afterschool programs, tutoring, and more. 211 can also refer residents to organizations offering tax preparation assistance. Dial 2-1-1 from a land line or the 800 numbers listed below for the respective cities.

New Orleans
800-749-2673

Baton Rouge
877-923-2114

Lake Charles
866-310-4636

Lafayette
866-778-2618

Shreveport
866-823-9615

Monroe
800-644-9886 more

Louisiana Spirit’s directory of free and low-cost resources and services listed by parish

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=231&Detail=2468

Find information for recovery and urgent needs resources such as free food and clothing, healthcare, senior services, and shelters is available on the Louisiana Spirit website. Visit the website to choose a parish and access a list of resources in that area.

Louisiana Spirit also has a toll free number with crisis counselors that can make over-the-phone referrals for services and counseling help. Call 1-800-273-8255.

Modest Needs

http://www.modestneeds.org/

Modest Needs offers grants of up to $1,000 to help people meet unexpected and potentially catastrophic expenses such as an unexpected auto repair, unanticipated trip to the doctor, or an unusually large utility bill. For information or to apply, visit www.modestneeds.org.

Furnishing Our Neighbors

http://www.furnishnola.com/

Through its "Redefine 8/29" campaign, Furnishing Our Neighbors offers quality used furniture at discounted prices to residents and business returning to or re-establishing after disaster. furniture includes lamps, small tables, and headboards ALL for $8; mirrors, side chairs, computer chairs, nightstands, desks and upholstered chairs ALL for $29; larger items rarely cost over $208. The national goal of the "Redefine 8/29" campaign is to offer an entire two bedroom home of furnishings and décor (excluding mattress and frame) for only $829.

The warehouse is open to the public with no forms to fill out or proof of income, just show up with a truck and select what you need.The store is located at 731 South Solomon (behind the Nike Store) in Mid-City and is open Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. Visit the website or call 504-957-6071 or 504-208-4829 for more information.

Furnishing Our Neighbors is always in need of volunteers and donations. Call 504-208-4829 to help. more

Emergency Interiors' New Orleans Furniture Bank

Emergency Interiors offers struggling families the opportunity to purchase furniture at a discounted rate of $175 for 5 pieces and $35 for each additional piece. The warehouse - located at 3248 Chippewa in New Orleans - is open Saturdays from 9-5 or by appointment during the week. Call 504-330-8820 for more information. more

Louisiana Food Banks and Food Bank Distribution

http://www.no-hunger.org

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans sponsors a food banks in New Orleans three times a week in the Upper Ninth Ward. The program is available to low income residents that have a valid Louisiana state I.D. The distribution center gives boxes of food once a month to eligible residents according to size of the family. The free food packages include produce, dried foods, and meats.

Distribution Center
MON, WED, FRI from 1PM TO 3PM
1423 Pauline Street (504) 599-9499
Bishops Henry and Ella O'Neill – program directors

Total Community Action (TCA) coordinates a quarterly food give-away sponsored by Second Harvest. Residents must register with TCA and show a valid Louisiana state I.D. and proof of income (employment, social security, unemployment, etc…). Packages of dry and canned goods are distributed according to size of family. Call (504) 872-0337.

For information about food banks throughout Louisiana, download the most recent list of active food banks from Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana at http://www.no-hunger.org/AgencyInfo/agency_list.pdf or call (504) 734-1322. more

Free or Low-Cost Rebuilding Assistance

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Social Service Agencies can help you map out a recovery plan, access resources and financial assistance, and help you stabilize your life.

St. Paul's Homecoming Center / Beacon of Hope

St. Paul's Homecoming Center Beacon of Hope was originally established in Lakeview as a Katrina Disaster Response Center and is now re-locating to Gentilly. The Center serves as a hub for the residents of Gentilly providing numerous services such as computers with internet access, fax, free notary public, volunteer services, case management (helping residents find needed items or resources), and assistance finding contractors and other rebuilding needs. The Center is located at 1509 Filmore Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122

Rebuilding Services Provided: Volunteer services for non-skilled home tasks
Area Served: Gentilly
Eligibility: Case-by-case basis
Contact Info: 504-644-4125 more

Case Management for St. Bernard Residents

http://www.ccstb.org/support/index.html

BlueStone Ministries offers case management services and counseling to St. Bernard residents. BlueStone Ministries points individuals and families to specific resources available for recovery, and helps answer questions regarding options and services that meet individuals' needs. BlueStone Ministries also offers pastoral and crisis counseling to evaluate emotional and spiritual well-being. Services provided by BlueStone Ministries are available at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St. in Arabi, on Thursdays from 10AM – 1 PM. All services are free and no appointment is needed. For more information call 504-473-7092. more

Catholic Charities Case Management Services

http://www.ccano.org/community_centers.htm

Catholic Charities is currently offering case management services at 14 different community centers in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Visit the website to find the phone number for the community center serving your area. New clients for case management are taken on the 1st and 2nd of each month only, but you can call to find out about other services such as food distribution and counseling.

Hope House New Orleans

http://www.hopehouseneworleans.org/

Hope House offers a variety of programs for Orleans Parish residents including utility assistance for residents in the 70130 zip code with a disconnect notice, transitional housing for families with children, an emergency food bank, a GED program, and a resource center with free computer use. The Center is located at 916 St. Andrew St. in New Orleans. Visit the website or call (504) 525-2561 for more information. more

Sweet Home New Orleans

http://www.sweethomeneworleans.org/?page_id=11

Sweet Home New Orleans is a non-profit agency that offers social services, financial assistance, and relocation assistance to the city’s musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club members. Services include financial assistance to help pay for medical or utility bills, referrals for mental health care and legal assistance, rental assistance, and more. Sweet Home New Orleans is located at 831 Elysian Fields Ave. (between Dauphine and Burgundy). For more information, visit the website or call 504-596-4098. more

Families Helping Families of Jefferson

http://www.fhfjefferson.org/

FHF is an information and referral service for people with disabilities and their families, including information on educational services and other needs. Visit the website or call (504) 888-9111 or (800) 766-7736.

St. Bernard Project

http://www.stbernardproject.org

The St. Bernard Project offers rebuilding assistance to the elderly (over 62), disabled, or those who have school-age children who have a house in St. Bernard.

Services Provided: General rebuilding assistance
Area Served: St. Bernard
Eligibility: Elderly (over 62), disabled, or those who have school-age children
Contact Info: 504-277-6831
Services are dependent on available volunteers

Those interested in volunteering can register online or email volunteer@stbernardproject.org. more

Community Center of St Bernard

http://www.ccstb.org

The Community Center of St. Bernard provides various resources for residents of the greater New Orleans area including free computer and internet access, distribution of nonperishable food items, weekly community meals, free long distance phone calls, free legal aid, wireless internet access, and more.
1107 LeBeau Street
Arabi, LA 70032
Call (504) 281-2512 or email ccsb@ccsb.org.

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St. Anna’s Medical Mission

http://www.gnomobileunits.org/stannamed_sched.html

St. Anna’s Mobile Medical Unit travels to various areas in and around New Orleans to provide healthcare to vulnerable populations, with a focus on uninsured, homeless, and immigrant adults. The unit serves the Treme Neighborhood, the St. Roch area, the Lower 9th Ward, 7th Ward, Downtown, Metairie, and Arabi.

Click the link for locations and schedules. Call (504) 232.4403 for more information. more

Southern Mutual Help Association

http://www.southernmutualhelp.org/index.cfm

SMHA helps people develop strong, healthy, prosperous rural communities in Louisiana.

Services Provided: Volunteer labor for hurricane related rebuilding and home repairs
Area Served: South Louisiana, including Lafitte Parish, affected by Hurricanes Rita, Gustav and Ike
Eligibility: Homeowners must have their own funding for materials and required professional services
Contact Info: 337-367-3277 more

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