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Tropical Storm Arthur Update: Disaster Relief Centers Open
FEMA Disaster Relief Centers are now open for Tropical Storm Arthur. At a FEMA Disaster Relief Center, you can: Apply for FEMA Submit Documents to FEMA Talk with FEMA Representatives Apply for a SBA Loan Submit SBA documents and speak with SBA Representatives Connect...
FEMA Applications Open for Tropical Storm Arthur
FEMA registration is now open for the following parishes: Avoyelles Parish Point Coupee Parish Lafourche Parish St. Tammany Parish St. Landry Parish Terrebonne Parish You can apply: By Phone: 1-800-621-3362 In-person with Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams or by...
If You Did Not Receive Pandemic Stimulus Funds in 2020 and 2021 You May Still Have Time to Request These Funds!
Blog, COVID-19, Low-Income Taxpayer, Taxpayers
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Claims in Washington D.C. has re-opened the filing period to receive any stimulus funds that still have not been paid out. The decision is called Kwong v. United States. The federal government issued “Economic Income Payments”...
Loss of Unused Benefits After 9 Months (SNAP, FITAP and KCSP)
Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Beginning June 27, 2026, unused SNAP, FITAP, and KCSP money will be removed from your EBT card 9 months (274 days) after the benefits were issued, even if the card has been used to make a purchase within the last 9 months!! Benefits that are removed cannot be added...
Louisiana ABLE Accounts
Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
"ABLE" stands for the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014." This law allows ABLE accounts to help people save money for things related to a disability. Who can have an ABLE account? Anyone who meets the Social Security disability standard by age 46. OR If...
Government Shutdown Could Impact Food Stamps (SNAP) for November 2025
Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Food Stamps (Louisiana Purchase) may be delayed for November 2025. The Food Stamp Program (SNAP) relies on federal funding. There are over 800,000 SNAP recipients in Louisiana. If SNAP (Louisiana Purchase) is not available on November 1, 2025, local food banks may...
June 30th Deadline To Complete a Survey for Help From Restore LA
Blog, Disaster Survivors, News
Restore Assistance for Hurricane Francine is now available! You must complete a survey to get Restore assistance. Act Now! The Deadline is June 30, 2025. Not sure? We recommend still completing the survey. If you are denied but believe your home should qualify, you...
New Orleans Limited Time Ticket Amnesty Program June 1 to August 31, 2025
Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
New Orleans will run a limited-time ticket amnesty program from June 1 to August 31, 2025. New Orleans will give drivers with eligible parking and traffic camera tickets the chance to pay past-due tickets without incurring late fees. Benefits: No late fees!...
New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox Have Reopened to Visitors
Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
The New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox have reopened to visitors. You still cannot just walk in. You still must make an appointment. Please call 1-855-257-0984 to make an appointment for the New Orleans Social Security Office. If you have papers for SSA, send...
Online Self-Help Tools and Legal Information
Louisiana Law Help
Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator
The Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator can help you get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more. Now available for Divorce, Child Custody, Employment Law, and private Landlord-Tenant Law.
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center provides legal resources and critical information for legal aid professionals, pro bono volunteers, and the disaster survivors they assist.