Over $1M awarded to New Orleans Housing Authority to improve economic mobility

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Louisiana is among 12 states to receive funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Public Housing Agency.

Officials with the New Orleans Housing Authority announced on Thursday, July 11, that they had been awarded $1,422,850 out of $30 million to help families increase their income to improve their economic mobility through the Jobs Plus program.

“Improving the employment outlook for residents is the first step in helping people find and keep jobs, ultimately helping families thrive and bridging the wealth gap,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman.

HUD officials say the Jobs Plus program helps families get and keep jobs through work readiness connecting public housing residents with employment, education and financial empowerment services.

“This Administration believes in the power of investing in people and economic opportunities in addition to their housing and neighborhoods,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard J. Monocchio.

Other states to receive funds include Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Virginia.

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