Until a vaccine is developed for COVID-19, staying safer at home will be one of the best things we can do for the health of our families and our communities But for far too many families, a safe and stable place to call home is out of reach.
Housing insecurity was a problem before the novel coronavirus made its way to New Orleans.
Last week, the New Orleans City Council unanimously passed a resolution to urge the courts to halt evictions until August.
That is why we need the city and state leaders to allocate funds from all available sources, including the CARES Act Supplemental Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Services Grants, for immediate rental assistance so landlords can continue to provide housing for renters.
Now is the time for us to unite across our differences and make policy choices that help every-day people in pursuit of a safe and thriving New Orleans, Louisiana.
