OPDEC Candidate
Kimberly Lavon Burbank on Branding of District E

A downtown, non-profit organization with older, handsome, African American male members shared with me a need for an approximate $600,000 revolving line of credit to float the organization’s operations.  A segment of their plan necessitated a need for warehouse space.  They were open to locating in Orleans or Jefferson Parish.  Their investment would be directed at the least expensive lease rate available for a warehouse operation.

Kimberly Lavon Burbank 

 In the middle of the discussion, the spokesman for the group said, “We’re going to Elmwood.”  I asked, “You’re opening in Elmwood?”  Read more.

Residents

Food Assistance, Legal Assistance, Unemployment Insurance, Utilities, Mental Health Support

 https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/resources/

Small Businesses

Good Work Network is working in partnership with the City of New Orleans to maximize the resources available to business owners in the wake of COVID-19. Advisors are available for individual consultations (in person, by phone, and by video conference) to entrepreneurs wanting to discuss their business continuity strategies. Contact Greg Duffer in New Orleans at greg@goodworknetwork.org or Stacie Williams in Baton Rouge at stacie@goodworknetwork.org, to schedule an appointment. Email info@goodworknetwork.org.

 
School Meal Programs
 

New Orleans Public Schools, charter schools and local agencies are working together to help feed school students during the prolonged school closure because of coronavirus concerns.

The efforts have resulted in a city-wide child nutrition program starting March 23, but some school locations will become Community Feeding Locations open to anyone younger than18 beginning Monday.

Schools in New Orleans East that will be Community Feeding Centers beginning Monday, including their addresses and hours of operation.

• ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron — 10200 Curran Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127 — will be serving food from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• ReNEW Schaumburg —  9501 Grant St
  New Orleans, LA 70127 — will be serving food 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday

KIPP Morial — 7701 Grant St New Orleans, LA 70126 — will serve food from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For a full list of schools visit https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition

Louisiana's presidential primary election to be delayed because of coronavirus

The presidential primary elections, initially scheduled for April 4th, will now be held June 20th.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_722335ec-6538-11ea-aee1-134efb851a7e.html

NORD

NORD recreation centers and facilities will be closed for recreational use effective ‪Monday, March 16‬, until further notice. This includes swimming pools. Health clinics will remain open at the relevant facilities. Playgrounds and other open spaces will remain available for residents.

Stay Informed

Text COVIDNOLA to 888777 to receive alerts or visit nola.ready.gov‬.

 

Audubon Operation Changes
 

Audubon closed admission facilities to the public effective Saturday, March 14, through at least March 28, pending any further guidance or directives from the City or State. 

The Nature Center's trails, Audubon Park and Riverview, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, the Audubon Park Clubhouse and Golf Course, and Audubon Tennis will remain open and operate as usual. 

Council President Announces Suspension of Public Meeting Schedule, Closure of Council Chambers Through March

New Orleans Council President Helena Moreno announced the suspension of all public Council meetings through at least the end of March, including the Council's regular meeting next week on March 19th. President Moreno also closed City Council chambers for the same period and advised all boards and commissions to suspend their in-chamber meetings during the month of March.

More information can be found at  www.nola.gov/ready and at council.nola.gov. During the Chamber closure, Council offices will remain open to serve constituents preferably via phone and email. 

New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Policy Luncheon Rescheduled

From Friday, March 27, 2020 | 11 am to
Friday, July 31, 2020 | 11 am

Networking 10 am - 11 am | Lunch 12 pm

Hyatt Regency Ballroom

Empire Ballroom (2nd Floor)

601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, La 70113

www.NORBCHAMBER.org

Unemployment

Please click the link to be directed to the unemployment guidelines for Louisiana. 

 https://eligibility.com/unemployment/louisiana-la-unemployment-benefits

How to Be a Good Neighbor Right Now

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pkevwm/how-to-help-neighbors-during-coronavirus-social-distancing

Keep in touch

Check on neighbors

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If your organization needs to meet, don’t let Coronavirus slow your progress.
 

Practice social distancing and let NOELA Services coordinate your virtual meeting.