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City-wide crime rally to be held Friday; events to honor 580 killed since Katrina01/08/2009
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St. Paul's Homecoming Center / Beacon of Hope
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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 will serve as a hub for the residents of Gentilly providing numerous services such as computers with internet access, fax, free notary public, volunteer services (for non-skilled home tasks on a case-by-case basis), 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. Call 504-644-4125 for more information.
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Contractor Fraud Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6fQ9Q10l3_2fC2vGz5BmJIYA_3d_3d%20.
Contractor fraud has become a major challenge to our community's recovery from disaster.
LouisianaRebuilds.Info and the LSU Sociology Department in Baton Rouge have created a survey that will help us understand how widespread contractor fraud is and more importantly, what we can do to stop it. Whether or not you've been a victim of contractor fraud, please take this important survey. Getting information from all residents will give us better insight on how to fight this issue. The survey takes an average of 5 minutes to complete and is fully confidential. With your help, we can work together to help fix this devastating problem. more
Free Computer Classes at the Community Center of St. Bernard
http://www.ccstb.org/medialab/index.html
The Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, is currently offering free 5-week computer classes for local residents beginning January 27, 2009.
Participants can choose between Tuesday evening or Thursday morning sessions. The Tuesday classes will be held from 5-6PM on January 27 and February 3, 10, 17, 24 while the Thursday classes will meet from 10-11AM on January 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26.
The classes last for 1 hour each week, and no computer experience is needed. Topics covered include an introduction to Windows XP, Word Processing, and an introduction to the Internet. Each class is limited to 10 students and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, please phone the Community Center at 504-281-2512. more
Free or Low-Cost Rebuilding Assistance
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Several organizations are helping homeowners who have limited or depleted rebuilding monies to rehabilitate their homes with the help of volunteer labor and free construction materials. Click for a list of organizations offering assistance.
LouisianaRebuilds.info Contractor Education Videos
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1519720188
These videos present valuable information about hiring a contractor, creating a contract with a contractor, and avoiding a property lien.
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