To facilitate empowerment for the Gert Town community.
12/03/2021
Today at 11 a.m., Gov. Edwards will hold a will hold a media briefing on Louisiana's response to COVID-19, including an update on the Omicron variant.
⏰: 11 a.m.
🎥: Facebook.com/LouisianaGov
💻: gov.louisiana.gov
11/19/2021
Up to 14,000 eligible rental assistance applicants will have past due utility bills paid through the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
For more questions or to inquire about the status of individual accounts, contact Entergy’s Customer Service at 1-800-368-3749 or www.Entergy-NewOrleans.com
11/08/2021
The XULA Center will be assisting Gert Town residents with testing. Be on the lookout for XUCOC volunteers knocking on your door with soil sample kits soon.
11/03/2021
CORE is providing free COVID-19 vaccines and take home rapid tests this Saturday!
Come get your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shot.
Where: 1008 N Peters St
When: Saturday, 9am-12pm
11/03/2021
Following FDA & CDC authorization, and with LDH guidance, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for children ages 5-11. COVID vaccines slow the spread by reducing kids’ risk of infection, and minimize disruptions to in-person learning in school.
10/27/2021
Check out our latest newsletter! We have tons of resources and information about upcoming events.
10/02/2021
The City of New Orleans announced the launch of a new program to assist Orleans Parish residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Beginning today, applications will accepted for the Hurricane Ida Insurance Deductible Program.
More info & application at ready.nola.gov.
10/02/2021
Anyone affected by can now meet with FEMA specialists at a temporary disaster recovery center located at the New Orleans Public Library, 1st floor, 219 Loyola Ave. Hours of operation are Mon-Thurs, 10:30am to 5:30pm, Fri and Sat 10:30am to 4:30pm. Closed Sundays.
09/28/2021
Roof damaged by Hurricane in ? The deadline to apply for Operation is September 30, 2021. To learn more, or to apply, visit Blueroof.us or call 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).
09/28/2021
is hosting a public hearing on Wed. 9/29 and Thurs. 9/30 to discuss changes to the public transit system as recommended by network redesign.
Click the link to register. https://bit.ly/RTAZoomWed
To register for Thursday’s meeting, click here https://bit.ly/RTAZoomThurs
09/19/2021
The Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) has been approved for Orleans Parish. DSNAP provides food assistance to eligible households who need help buying groceries due to Hurricane Ida:
1) Learn more by texting LADSNAP to 898211 or visit dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.
2) Call 1-888-524-3578 to apply and interview with the State to receive DSNAP benefits (between 7:30am-6pm):
-Mon 9/20: residents with last names A-F
-Tue 9/21: last names G-M
-Wed 9/22: last names N-S
-Thu 9/23: last names T-Z
-Fri 9/24: all last names in Orleans Parish
-Sat 9/25: all last names in Orleans Parish
More info: dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP
09/18/2021
The deadline for Louisianans to apply to the Blue Roof Program is September 30.