August 1, 2008
- Workskills Essentials Class
[ August 7, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Location: 1718 Betty St.
- Evening Computer Classes in August
[ August 7, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 14, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 21, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 28, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Location: Community Center, 1718 Betty St.
- Elderly and Disabled Persons Weekly Conclaves in August
[ August 7, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. August 14, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. August 21, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. August 28, 2008; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Location: Community Center, 1718 Betty St.
May 8, 2008
- 901 FSS/Homeownership Partnership Kickoff Meeting
[ May 20, 2008; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] The Section 901 FSS/Homeownership Partnership Kickoff Meeting will be held on May 20, 2008 at the Holiday Inn (Westbank & Lafayette) from 10:30-12:00, lunch to be provided.
March 20, 2008
- Family Self-Sufficiency Report from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program: HUD's Best Kept Secret for Promoting Employment and Asset Growth (Adobe Reader required) is a 2001 report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities that describes the FSS program, how it benefits tenants and PHAs, and how it could be more effective.
March 12, 2008
- Youth Violence Prevention Week 2008
High Voltage Youth Camp is part of this year's "Youth Violence Prevention Week" (March 28-April 4, 2008). The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and to educate students, teachers, school administrators, counselors, school resource officers, school staff, parents, and the public on effective ways to prevent or reduce youth violence. Schools and community [...]
March 6, 2008
- Free Tax Filing at Catholic Charities
Free tax filing for low and moderate income households. Help with filing and Earned Income Tax Credits. Call one of the following Community Centers for an appointment:Hope Haven (Westbank)
1131 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: 371-7747 (Ask for Andronica Edgerson)
St. Jude (Eastbank)
411 North Rampart
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 522-8290 (Ask for Sharon Peterson)
March 5, 2008
- Free Construction Training Program Starting March 10
Operation Reconstruct is a free work-readiness and pre-apprenticeship certificate training (PACT) program developed by Home Builders Institute (HBI) and The Paxen Group. Program participants will receive classroom and worksite instruction and training in employability and life skills, worksite safety and proper tool use, basic residential carpentry, electrical, and plumbing, and construction math. Find out more [...]
January 17, 2008
- Recovery Corps Suspends Household Establishment Funds
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Family Recovery Corps has suspended its Community-Based Household Establishment Funds, or HEF, program after the funds allocated for the program were fully expended and the nonprofit served more than 4,000 families, 74 percent more than originally expected.After receiving an appropriation from the Louisiana Legislature in 2007, the Recovery Corps [...]
October 18, 2007
- New Program Offers One-time Assistance for Rent, Furniture and Appliances
The Recovery Corps' Household Establishment Fund (HEF) program offers residents who were impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita currently living in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson or Orleans parish one-time assistance for rental deposits and payments, utility deposits and the purchase of furniture or appliances such as a bed, stove, washer, dryer and/or refrigerator. Beginning October 15, [...]
August 1, 2007
- Even Start Bayou Consortium GED Classes with Daycare
Would you like to get your GED but you need daycare for your young children in order to attend classes?
If so, the Even Start Bayou Consortium may be able to help you.
The Even Start Bayou Consortium is a comprehensive, four-component family literacy program, which services families with children between six weeks and seven years of [...]
July 27, 2007
- Searching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout
Table of contents for Free Computer Classes at LibraryIntro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish LibraryBasic Computer Skills Class & HandoutMicrosoft Word Computer Class & HandoutInternet Basics Computer Class & HandoutSearching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout The Jefferson Parish Library computer classes are designed to assist you in acquiring practical skills [...]
July 25, 2007
- Internet Basics Computer Class & Handout
Table of contents for Free Computer Classes at LibraryIntro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish LibraryBasic Computer Skills Class & HandoutMicrosoft Word Computer Class & HandoutInternet Basics Computer Class & HandoutSearching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout The Jefferson Parish Library computer classes are designed to assist you in acquiring practical skills [...]
July 23, 2007
- Microsoft Word Computer Class & Handout
Table of contents for Free Computer Classes at LibraryIntro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish LibraryBasic Computer Skills Class & HandoutMicrosoft Word Computer Class & HandoutInternet Basics Computer Class & HandoutSearching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout The Jefferson Parish Library computer classes are designed to assist you in acquiring practical skills [...]
July 19, 2007
- Basic Computer Skills Class & Handout
Table of contents for Free Computer Classes at LibraryIntro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish LibraryBasic Computer Skills Class & HandoutMicrosoft Word Computer Class & HandoutInternet Basics Computer Class & HandoutSearching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout The Jefferson Parish Library computer classes are designed to assist you in acquiring practical skills [...]
July 17, 2007
- Intro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish Library
Table of contents for Free Computer Classes at LibraryIntro to Free Computer Classes at Jefferson Parish LibraryBasic Computer Skills Class & HandoutMicrosoft Word Computer Class & HandoutInternet Basics Computer Class & HandoutSearching the Public Library Catalog Computer Class & Handout The Jefferson Parish Library computer classes are designed to assist you in acquiring practical skills [...]
July 11, 2007
- Individual Development Accounts to Support Homeownership and Savings
Individual Development Accounts are savings accounts that give low income individuals and families the opportunity save and build assets. Those who open an IDA will receive matching funds towards purchasing a house or car or opening a childcare center. Every dollar saved earns a $4 match. Savings of up to $2000 towards purchasing a home [...]
May 14, 2005
- HUD PRESENTS $42,000 GRANT TO JEFFERSON PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY
FSS Grant Encourages Economic Independence and Self-sufficiency
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded a $42,000 grant to the Jefferson Parish Housing Authority today. HUD Assistant Secretary Michael Liu presented the funding that will be used to help local public housing residents find employment.
"This funding will open the door for [...]
