March 7, 2008
- Say Goodbye to the Blues: sponsored by Red Cross
[ March 8, 2008; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] A community journey to emotional wellness, sponsored by the Red Cross.
The purpose of the event is to help demystify mental health treatment for the residents of New Orleans and encourage them to seek help for post-Katrina emotional challenges.
Participants will be able to take part in discussions on: "Dealing with the Blues," "Parenting Children with Post-Katrina [...]
July 24, 2007
- HUD Extends DVP Housing Assistance for 11,400 Families Displaced by 2005 Hurricanes
Eligible families must register for temporary program by September 1st to get housing help
HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has extended its temporary disaster housing assistance program for 11,400 families who were displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who are currently registered in the program. HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson made the [...]
February 20, 2006
- Summary of HUD Disaster Voucher Program (DVP) Guidelines
The Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Payment Program (KDHAP), which was funded by FEMA and operated by HUD, expired on January 31, 2006. KDHAP was replaced by the Disaster Voucher Program (DVP). DVP is available for persons who were displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and were previously assisted by HUD.
