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Written by Charles Busby
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Jan 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM |
NDRI launches 2009 with update
NDRI Director Dale Kimball gave an update on the organization's activities to launch the new year. Here are the highlights:
25 houses in reconstruction in St. Tammany parish 6 new builds
15 pending construction cases
Most clientele we have left are high-end worse case scenario or have been hiding from us for 3 years
Still lending a lot of assistance to Washington Parish
Breaking ground on house in Franklinton – 12 kids, 4 bedroom home
50 projects seeking funding
Continue to aggressively seek funding.
NDRI’s goal is to get as much done as we can by the end of the year.
Probably by end of summer, NDRI will start downscaling transition.
We are not going away – we just need to adjust.
If you would like to be a player in that transition, please let us know.
Approaching the 1000th rebuild.
Volunteer – we still continue to get massive numbers of volunteers, especially during the month of March.
LFRC grant in the works – came through us, 60 houses worked on by contractors.
Community centers – closed the 190 center but kept open the I-59 center where VOAD/LA Spirit operates.
"If anyone has a client that they don’t know what to do with,
please bring it to the table," Kimball told NDRI's membership. "It’s a new year with new options – keep them on the forefront so we can all work together to serve our clients."
Asked about preparations for a future disaster, Kimball cited the benefit of NDRI's relationship with the parish government.
"We have two positions in the emergency operations center – one for the west side and one for the east side of the parish. These two are NDRI direct contacts during a storm," he said. "We are currently putting the other steps in place as far as who is providing what. If we want to meet and be a part of solidifying this plan, please contact us."
Among other announcements Kimball mentioned:
Project NOAH will be commencing again this year late June-early August. If you would like to know more about the project – call Wybra or Ashlie. Youngest age requirement is 14
If anyone has housing available for the Spring Break/Summer times please let Ashlie know ASAP.
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Last Updated ( Feb 02, 2009 at 03:48 PM )
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