New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

November 11th 2008

NPN's Timolynn Sams Named one of "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World"

NPN’s Executive Director, Timolynn Sams, was recently named one of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World” by Utne Reader. Sams was featured in a section alongside Brahm Ahmadi, cofounder of People’s Grocery in West Oakload, California. Click here for the online version of the full article.
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GROWING THE GRASS ROOTS

The mendacious politician who belittles the role of community organizers should hoof it to People’s Grocery in West Oakland, California, where Brahm Ahmadi leads the crusade for food justice.

What started as a few people dissatisfied with their lack of access to fresh produce is now a model for how to integrate a sustainable local food system into an inner-city community. Ahmadi stresses the need to “build a set of choices first, and then enable individuals to make those choices for themselves.” He’ll soon take on a new role as CEO of the first community retail market when it rolls out over the next two years.

Elsewhere, another solution-oriented movement is making headway under the direction of native New Orleanian Timolynn Sams. After Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on her city, Sams wrote to the Neighborhoods Partnership Network, asking to be involved with the organization through AmeriCorps. Instead, they put her in charge.

Once leaders truly empathize with citizens, they can leverage the people’s frustrations and make change, says Sams, who faces the same struggles with overcrowded schools and power outages as do the people she serves.

She describes New Orleans as a “laboratory for the entire country.” While the challenges of natural disasters and institutional bungling are universal, what makes Louisiana special is its citizenry’s uncanny resilience and generations of community ties, which have linked to form an unbreakable bond.

Sams knows there will always be another storm but remains upbeat about the soul of her city. As for the rest of the country? She admits to being “a little concerned.”

October 27th 2008

Operation REACH's Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund Call for Nominations

Operation REACH’s Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Hamilton Simons-Jones
October 23, 2008
(504) 529-1722 ext. 110

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Operation REACH, Inc Seeks Outstanding Youth to Serve on Grant Awards Panel

New Orleans, LA—Operation REACH, Inc is pleased to announce a call for nominations for members of the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund Youth Advisory Board, a youth philanthropy program that awarded over $12,500 in grants last year to local youth-led and youth-driven organizations. Operation REACH is seeking energetic, community-oriented youth who are looking to make a difference in the community.

Thirty middle and high school students from around the Greater New Orleans area will be selected to serve on the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund Youth Advisory Board. The students, who are nominated by schools and local organizations, must complete an application and interview. The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2008.

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF) engages youth as leaders and empowers them with the resources to make strategic investments in their peers and communities. GYAF is a program of Operation REACH, Inc., a local community education organization that engages, empowers, and inspires children youth and families through informal learning. Operation REACH runs the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and supported by the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, the Foundation for the Mid South, Rebuilding Our Community, Inc., United Way of Greater New Orleans, the Metropolitan Human Services District, FedEx Corp., State Farm Insurance Companies, and Interfaith Works.

Youth participants will be trained in all aspects of philanthropy. They will facilitate training workshops for youth and adults, review proposals and serve on a panel that makes grant awards of $500 to $5000 to local youth-led and youth-serving organizations.

�The Advisory Board will have adult-level responsibilities and adult-level resources and assets to be actual policy shapers and decision makers, thus having a direct impact on this community�s recovery,� said Dr. Kyshun Webster, CEO of Operation REACH, Inc.

�They will learn and take responsibility for advocating for positive change in their schools, amongst their peers and in their communities.�

Youth Advisory Board members will be selected and begin training in October. The training sessions will be led by community leaders and mentors, including topics like fiscal management, community organization, public relations, and the art of reading and writing business proposals. Youth will also learn how philanthropy relates to economics, geography, government, history and civic engagement.

To request a nomination form for the Youth Advisory Board, visit http://www.thegyac.org.

Individuals and corporations interested in donating to the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund should call (504) 529-1922 × 110.

For more information on the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund, visit http://www.thgyac.org

October 24th 2008

Funding Opportunity for New Orleans Area Nonprofit

New Orleans Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Take Freeman Challenge to Build Endowments

Deadline: November 17, 2008

The Richard West Freeman Endowment Challenge through the Greater New Orleans Foundation (http://www.gnof.org/) is designed to assist nonprofit organizations within the Greater New Orleans area looking to create an endowment for the first time or build on an existing one.

An endowed fund is one where the principal is kept intact and invested, with only a certain portion of the investment income distributed back to nonprofits for their general use. Often, nonprofits will see their endowments grow by reinvesting earnings and by adding additional contributions from donors.

The Freeman Challenge will match one dollar for every two dollars raised by nonprofits up to $15,000. Nonprofits will have the opportunity to select a preference for one of three matching categories: 1) the nonprofit raises $10,000, the Freeman Challenge matches $5,000; 2) the nonprofit raises $20,000, the Freeman Challenge matches $10,000; and 3) the nonprofit raises $30,000, the Freeman Challenge matches $15,000.

Nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501©(3) organizations are eligible to apply, as are organizations that have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501©(3) nonprofit.

RFP Link

October 23rd 2008

Education, Community, and Health Funding Opportunity -- RGK Foundation

The following funding opportunity announcement is likely to be of interest to nearly all nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Sections 501c(3) or 170c of the Internal Revenue Code and/or classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, governmental institutions, and school districts meeting these requirements are eligible to apply:

EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, AND HEALTH

RGK Foundation

Application Deadline: There is no deadline for submitting an electronic letter of inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic letters of inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days, but asks that applicants allow up to two weeks for a response. The foundation will send an e-mail message either declining each applicant’s request or inviting the applicant to submit a formal application packet for further consideration.

Description: The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Community Improvement programs include those that enhance nonprofit management and promote philanthropy/volunteerism. Other programs considered include human services, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. The Foundation is also interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology.

Limitations: As a general practice, RGK Foundation refrains from funding capital campaigns/renovation projects, emergency or disaster relief efforts, and indirect/administrative costs. The Foundation prefers to provide programmatic support ~ including program salaries ~ for nonprofits. Reference website for a complete list of restrictions.

Who May Apply: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501©(3) or 170© of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a). There are no geographic restrictions (within the United States) on the Foundation’s grantmaking program.

Funding Amount: Although the foundation occasionally awards grants of more than $100,000, grants generally average $25,000.

For more information, go to:
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines

September 25th 2008

NPN GUSTAV ROUNDTABLE A SUCCESS

Neighborhoods Partnership Network hosted two roundtable discussions moderated by Executive Director Timolynn Sams and facilitated with board members LaToya Cantrell (Broadmoor) and Tillman Hardy (Leonidas/Pension Town) at noon and 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting was to voice neighborhood concerns and experiences about what was and was not successful during the Gustav evacuation and return as well as posit solutions for future hurricane preparedness.

Residents from all parts of the New Orleans area were represented at both discussions. A total of 83 sign-ins with 50 of the persons present being representatives from neighborhood organizations, and 32 city, state, and non-profit agencies were present for the conversation.

The discussion for the meeting included broad topics such as Travel, City Transportation, Shelters/Hotels, Expenses, Crime/ Safety, and Retuning Home. Citizens were asked to provide the good, the bad, and the ugly about their personal experiences during and after Gustav.

We are excited that the City Council will review the final document to consider the citizens and grassroots perspective on New Orleans hurricane preparedness and return procedures.

Download the Packet Here

September 24th 2008

Green Jobs Now! Rally at Lafayette Square September 27

SEPTEMBER 27 will be a national mobilization to say, “I’m ready for the green economy.” We are ready to tackle the climate crisis by building a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Come out to visit and tour green project sites around the city, sign up to volunteer for green community service projects, and learn where our candidates stand at a local political forum, or just come out and participate at Green Jobs Now rally!

See our events on the NPN Calendar for September 27th

Tentative Listing of Greater New Orleans 9.27.08 Events:

The Alliance for Affordable Energy at 1001 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70125 will host a sneak preview of our New Orleans BuildSmart learning center.

The Conservation Corps of Greater New Orleans will host a series of service projects focused on public lands and green jobs at different sites around the region. To learn more, contact the CCGNO office (504)267-7301

The Global Green House, 409 Andry Street, New Orleans. Open for public tours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. For more information, please call 504-525-2121, email , and visit http://globalgreen.org/neworleans/holycross/

Loyola University and the Gulf Restoration Network will host the Louisiana 2nd Congressional District Candidates’ forum from 7pm-9pm at Roussell Hall on Loyola’s campus.

NOLA100 Energy Efficient Home Renovation: 1441 St. Roch (corner of St. Roch and N. Robertson), NOLA 70117 or call (504)583-1214. Tours will take place from 10AM-1:30PM

September 12th 2008

NPN Awarded Grant for Capacity College

The Neighborhoods Partnership Network was awarded a grant from the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to develop Capacity College – a series of workshops, forums and partnerships designed by and for neighborhood organizations and residents.

The NPN Education Committee invite all NPN members to join the committee and help work on the program’s design and implementation. For more information contact

September 9th 2008

Neighborhood Roundtables: Debriefing on Gustav Evacuation, Return and Recovery

Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN) will hold a round table of neighborhood leaders to review the Gustav evacuation and return on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis to identify what worked, what did not, and make recommendations for improvements. Overall the evacuation went smoothly, but to avoid widespread evacuation fatigue, we must address those aspects of the process that did not work.

Key leaders from neighborhoods and some service providers will talk frankly during a “debriefing” for the first hour of two sessions, the first at noon, and the second at 6 p.m. During the second hour, solutions and recommendations will be developed for submission to public officials and provider agencies. A review of the issues discussed during the first hour will also be covered during the later session. Issues such as pick up points, transportation, shelter conditions, communications regarding evacuation and return, psychological issues, security, debris and trash removal, grocery and other supply availability will all be reviewed.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1st session: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2nd session: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE: 3500 Canal Street, 2nd Floor (NPN OFFICES)
WHO: ALL INVITED – neighborhood organizations, leaders and citizens to join them along with representatives from the Mayor’s office, city agencies, Entergy, City Council, New Orleans Police Department.

August 31st 2008

New Orleans "Emergency Operations Center" Update

Quoted from New Orleans “Emergency Operations Center”

The following is updated public information from the City of New Orleans Emergency Operations Center.

Media Briefing:

- The next media briefing will occur at 7:45 p.m. today in the City Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.

Emergency Operations Center:

- State of Emergency Declaration filed on August 29, 2008

- The City of New Orleans Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated to a level 2

- CAEP – CAEP began at 8:00am. Citizens are making their way to the 17 pick up locations. RTA is bringing citizens to the Union Passenger Terminal for processing. The lines are lengthening but are still being managed. Water and snacks are available for the citizens waiting to be processed. Trains and buses are being loaded as quickly as possible. The first Amtrak train departed New Orleans at noon.

- The Central City Senior City pick up location published is incorrect. 2020 Jackson Ave is the correct address, not 2020 Philip Street.

- New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are encouraging all citizens who need assistance evacuating to continue going to the 17 pick-up locations. Please do not wait until the last minute to evacuate.

- Tourists should continue to evacuate as well. Tourists with airline tickets need to proceed to the Sheraton Hotel on Canal or Harrah’s Hotel. These tourists will be routed to MSY.

- Over 100 busses have been loaded and are enroute to shelters. A second Amtrak train will be departi.

- As of 1:00pm 19,885 citizens have registered for the CAEP. Prior to the impending storm only 7,000 citizen registered. 12,885 have since the impending storm.

- Currently the only people who need to register with 311 are those who are confined to a bed or those who cannot make it to one of the 17 pick-up locations on their own.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Capt Terry Hardy, Public Affairs

- The New Orleans Fire Department has split its Incident Management Team to handle command, finance, logistics and planning.

- NOFD has agreed to work with city finance and purchasing to handle logistic and finance for the city.

- New Orleans Fire Department will check nursing home facilities at 12:00 noon and report the stats to Emergency Operation Center.

- New Orleans Fire Department will transport pet from the seventeen pick-up sites to the Union Passenger Terminal.

- New Orleans Fire Department will run full staff today and tomorrow. We will use operation activation to recall all uniform fire department personnel.

New Orleans EMS (NOEMS) Jeb Tate, Public Information Officer

- NOEMS has activated 80% of their staff with 100% of staff reporting Sunday morning at 6:00am

- NOEMS is not currently experiencing high call volume. NOEMS has answered over 40 calls for service since 6:00am today.

- No significant hurricane evacuation related responses

Clarifications

- Citizens are not being turned around at the Texas state line – Entergy is not going to disconnect power at large apartment complexes – Citizens with questionable citizenship will be allowed to evacuate in the CAEP safely without risk of deportation.

August 29th 2008

PSA From City: Citizens Urged to Sign Up for Assistance with Evacuation

Quoted from Mayor’s Press Office
Citizens Urged to Sign Up for Assistance with Evacuation

Buses will pick up people at 17 locations

NEW ORLEANS, LA (August 29, 2008) – Mayor C. Ray Nagin and Lt. Col. Jerry Sneed, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, are urging residents who will need assistance to evacuate from New Orleans to register for the City Assisted Evacuation Plan.

The City estimates that 30,000 people will need evacuation assistance because they do not have vehicles, cannot afford to evacuate on their own, or have special medical needs,

Below is key information about the program:

- Register by calling 311 or (504) 658-2299

- Citizens also may register in the Office of Public Advocacy,

- Citizens will board RTA buses at 17 pickup sites once the CAEP is initiated. Each site has special signage.

- Citizens should identify the closest pick-up site now.

- People who have not registered may still show up at one of the sites.

- ID will not be required in order to board a bus.

- Buses will transport citizens to the Union Passenger Terminal. From there, they will be transported to a shelter outside the New Orleans.

- Bring luggage similar to what would be taken as a carry-on for an airplane – one medium-sized bag and a personal bag, such as a purse or laptop bag.

- Maps are available online at http://www.cityofno.com

Citizens with special medical needs

- Residents with special needs are urged to evacuate with a family member or friend if possible.

- Registration is critical for those with special medical needs who may need to be transported by ambulance or who may require other special care.

- Residents with special medical needs who have been pre-identified will be transported from their homes.

- Citizens with special medical needs should plan to bring one attendant with them.

Pets

- Citizens may bring their pets with them.

- All pets should be in kennels

August 20th 2008

Web Workshop

Web Profile Training – Learn How To use Your Group Profile on NPNNOLA.com

WHEN: Wednesday, August 20th 6:00pm
WHERE: Gentilly Terrace Elementary, 4720 Painters Street.
Please RSVP 504-267-4669

Come for a hands-on workshop. Whether the profile is your group’s first website or part of your communications strategy, you will learn how to maximize its potential. Learn to:

• Share news and announcements with groups across New Orleans
• Improve your group’s exposure and outreach.
• Find partners and services that fit your group’s needs.
• And more……

August 13th 2008

Rebuilding Information Station

The Rebuilding Information Station provides information to assist homeowners in managing the various aspects of rebuilding hurricane-damaged homes. LSU AgCenter, UNO-CHART, Tulane City Center, and The Road Home will be supporting the stations mission.

The Station houses community educators with whom homeowners can participate in one-on-one conversations about rebuilding projects, as well as provides access to numerous resource-materials. A Road Home representative will be there to look up your records to say yes, they have your elevation grant application but haven’t distributed your money. They also deal with other issues with full access to your records.

Information will be provided to homeowners on how to:

1.Build a safer, more energy efficient home
2.Prepare financially for your restoration or rebuilding project
3.Better understand the construction process including changing building codes
4.Navigate the registry of licensed local contractors for homeowners’ particular needs
5.Obtain information on hazard mitigation
6.Manage your contractors and learn how to avoid contractor fraud

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10AM-6PM Wednesday & Friday 9AM-5PM

Where: UNO’s Research/Technology Park in the CERM Building, 2045 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 103.

UPDATE: Mini-seminars on Hurricane Resistant Home Improvement which will be offered this month at the new Rebuilding Information Station. There will be ample time for questions and discussion after each presentation.

When: Thursdays in August, 4:30-5:30 pm August 7, “Protecting Windows and Doors” August 14, “Storm Resistant Roofing Techniques” August 21, “Make Your House Stronger With Hurricane Straps” August 28, “Foundations For LA Homes”

August 5th 2008

Neighborhoods and Universities Come Together to Discuss Partnerships

On Wednesday, July 23rd, neighborhoods, nonprofits and local universities came together to discuss the possibilities within neighborhood-university partnerships. At the Developing University Partnerships Workshop, co-sponsored by NPN and the Tulane Center for Public Service, over 50 individuals listened to presentations, engaged in discussion and networked. Cheryl Diggins from Melia Subdivision and Audrey Browder from Pontilly Disaster Collaborative provided neighborhood perspectives on working with universities to design and implement projects. Key information on university partnership opportunities was presented by Warren Puneky, Director of Service Learning at Delgado Community College, Nick Harris, Director of the Dillard Community Development Corporation, and Michael Pizzolatto and Bridget Smith from Tulane Center for Public Service.

The presentations showed attendees the diversity of available options when looking to engage in neighborhood-university partnerships. During the reflection, several attendees expressed that they had learned about opportunities of which they were not previously aware. A networking session allowed both presenters and attendees to address specific questions, share ideas and exchange contact information. According to feedback provided to NPN, this event was a successful introduction to university-neighborhood partnerships and may have even sowed the seeds for future partnerships between participants.

Read the minutes from the Developing University Partnership Workshop
Download the handouts

August 5th 2008

Neighborhood Groups of NPN Elect New Board of Directors

On July 30th, twenty-two (22) neighborhood groups and seventeen (17) nonprofit organizations gathered for the 1st Annual Neighborhoods Partnership Membership Meeting. With a membership of 70+ neighborhood groups and nonprofits, NPN is committed to take its lead from the network. Accomplishments at the membership meeting included: Electing eight new Directors to the Board, Reviewing the year’s Annual Report, Establishing Committees such as“Advocacy and Outreach” and “The Trumpet Editorial Board.”

Resident and nonprofit leaders throughout the city of New Orleans had an opportunity to set the direction of NPN’s coming year of programs, workshops and committees. Board Members Phil Costa (former Board Chair), Deborah Langhoff, Amy Lafont, and Kim Henry served from Fall of 2006 through July 2008, giving their time and energy to establishing the foundation of the Neighborhoods Partnership Network.

Jessica Knox led a facilitated discussion inviting the membership to provide feedback on NPN programs and set the course for NPN’s 2008-2009 goals. Common suggestions throughout the meeting included having more opportunities for peer neighborhood groups to network with one another, what role NPN can have with regard to advocacy or issue education, and continuing the personalized support throughout NPN’s programs.

August 4th 2008

LRA Approves Funding for Jeremiah Group's Homeownership Strategy

The LRA Approves Funding for Jeremiah Group’s Project!

On Wednesday, July 30th, the LRA voted unanimously to support The Jeremiah Group’s Project Homeownership strategy, allocating $75 million for zero-interest soft-second that will make homeownership affordable for working families and restore thousands of blighted properties throughout the City. The allocation will create the largest homeownership strategy in the City’s history!

In addition to the funding approval, the board backed legislation calling upon federal housing officials to let the Road Home program pay grants based on the highest available property value and showed interest in reimbursing Road Home applicants up to $7,500 for the cost of adding storm-resistant house features.

The LRA’s endorsement must still approved by the Housing and Urban Development which has shown support for the subsidy. The program is set to begin in November if it is approved by HUD.

Get in touch if you want to be involved with the next phase of Project Homeownership — Making sure our local entities implement it quickly, effectively and fairly!

For more information can be found at this link http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1217482525154890.xml&coll=1&thispage=2

July 31st 2008

PATHWAYS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITES AND REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS

“From the Mayor’s Press Office”

(New Orleans, LA) July 31, 2008) —Today, The Finance Authority of New Orleans in cooperation with the Louisiana Recovery Authority, the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development and the City of New Orleans will launch the first phase of a global ‘Pathway to Homeownership’ Soft-Second Mortgage Loan Program designed to assist residents in purchasing homes, and those current homeowners who need help with renovating their homes.

The program will be open to properties located in the Housing Opportunity Zones in Orleans Parish, which were created in response to the two year citizen-driven Unified New Orleans Plan (UNOP) for recovery and redevelopment of New Orleans.

The initial phase of the program funded by the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) offers soft-second mortgage loans for up to $65,000 to first time homebuyers with household incomes of 80 percent or less of the metropolitan area median income (AMI). The loans will be available through participating lenders, and are offered at zero percent interest with payments on the loan deferred until the sale or refinance of the home. In addition, this phase of the program offers up to $10,000 in closing cost assistance for the homebuyer’s principal residence in any one of the Housing Opportunity Zones.

Homebuyers who have already received payments from the State under the “sell” or “relocate” options of the Road Home Program are not eligible to participate in this program.

The actual amount of the loan and closing cost grant received will be determined by need and annual household income, since the goal of this loan program is to cover the ‘gap’ between the highest affordable first mortgage loan for which the homebuyer would qualify, and the purchase price or value of the home. The LRA has approved $27.8 million to fund this portion of the program.

The City plans to expand the program to more of its citizens by matching the LRAs funds, increasing the income eligibility, and including soft-second mortgage loans for rehabilitation and renovation. The additional program funds will provide homebuyers with higher incomes an opportunity to utilize the program, and will help to fill the reconstruction gaps experienced by many citizens. The City has pledged $27 million to fund this portion of the program and anticipates the full approval by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by mid August.

“We anticipate the full approval of the expansion of this program within the first couple of weeks of August. By partnering with the State, the City will provide a $54 million dollar Soft-Second mortgage program that will reach almost 1000 homeowners, including those in the middle class who historically don’t qualify for these types of programs,” said Mayor C. Ray Nagin. “By focusing on the targeted Housing Opportunity Zones, this program will be a catalyst for the recovery and renewal of our neighborhoods by creating infill, clustering and rebuilding, and fighting the Jack-O-Lantern effect, just like the residents told us to do in the UNOP.”

Those approved for the loans must commit to remain the owner and/or occupant at the financed home for at least three years. Those borrowers who demonstrate continual occupancy for five years will receive loan forgiveness equal to 20 percent on the balance of their Loan.

For more information on Housing Opportunity Zones in Orleans Parish visit http://www.financeauthority.org . For more information qualifications visit

July 23rd 2008

Governor Jindal Vetos Millions to NGOs

Governor Jindal vetoed 258 budget earmarks intended to Non-Government Associations (NGOs) July 14. With much of the funds going to non-profits and NGO service providers in New Orleans and other Louisiana parishes, there is concern that the budget cuts will hurt the availability of services for residents. Setting a record with the most vetoes ever, Governor Jindal cites that the $16 million dollars cut from the budget did not comply with the letter to legislators outlining the criteria for NGO funding. According to Governor Jindal’s website the criteria are as follows:

• Must have statewide or substantial regional impact.
• Must have been presented/openly discussed during the legislative session.
• Must be a state agency priority.
• Must have the proper disclosure form published online prior to consideration for funding (consistent with information provided in the House disclosure form). Quoted from Governor Jindal’s web site.

Some local New Orleans non-profits are questioning how funding can be cut to parishes that so badly need funding due to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita and the federal levee failures. For a full list of the vetoes cut from House Bill 1 (HB 1) click on the following link http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=337 .

If you want to get involved with legislation about non-profits, Louisiana Association of Non-Profits (LANO) located at 1812 Orethat Castle Haley Blvd provides updates on policy concerning NGOs, non-profits and service providers.