Planning post-evacuation and sheltering is needed in Louisiana
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009
We are better prepared, but we are certainly not ready. Not for another catastrophic disaster. That is a harrowing thought more than four years after the landfall of Hurricane Katrina in southeastern Louisiana. (continue)

From hurricane recovery to prosperity: A vision for a better Louisiana
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009
Rarely in Louisiana is there an issue that galvanizes all of its people, that brings together farmers in the north and fishermen in the south, and that unifies all of the many political, religious, ethnic, and social classes into one spirit. (continue)

Flawed programs will force Louisiana into another humanitarian crisis
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
Once again, Louisiana residents impacted by disaster stand to be the losers in an ongoing stalemate between the state and the federal government. (continue)

State should focus on recovery preparedness when spending stimulus dollars
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
With President Barack Obama slated to sign the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Tuesday, the state of Louisiana is expected to receive approximately $3.8 billion in stimulus funding, according to Federal Funds Information. (continue)

Extension or not, meaningful changes must be adopted
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
As the state of Louisiana, our Congressional delegation, Louisiana’s non-profit sector, and others continue to lobby hard for an extension of the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP), the window of hope continues to diminish for thousands of Louisiana families who face homelessness should the program close as scheduled on February 28, 2009. (continue)

Open letter to President Barack Obama
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009
What a wonderful moment it must have been to place your hand on the Lincoln Bible and take the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States. Just as exhilarating must have been the feeling in your heart as you looked across the National Mall toward the Lincoln Memorial and took in the mass of humanity proudly looking back at you. (continue)

Louisiana faces many critical crossroads
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
With the nation sliding into a recession and headlines warning of a new round of forced budget cuts by the Jindal Administration, families across the state of Louisiana see fear overshadowing holiday cheer. (continue)

State learning lessons from previous recovery missteps
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008
In the coming weeks, the Louisiana Recovery Authority will present its plan to disburse Louisiana’s initial allocation of $438 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funds related to recovery from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. (continue)

Recovery Corps response to Louisiana Recovery Authority's proposed use of Gustav/Ike GDBG funds
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
The following is a response from the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps to the Louisiana Recovery Authority's request for public comments relative to its recent report entitled State of Louisiana Plan for Utilization of CDBG Funds in Response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike: (continue)

A holiday message from the Recovery Corps
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008
With the holidays upon us, we are all provided a moment from our hectic lives to pause and reflect on the many blessings that we have been provided. This is especially true after another year in which our state has been ravaged by a pair of devastating hurricanes. (continue)