NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

January 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS CSBG CARES EMERGENCY MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE OUTREACH EVENTS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19

JEFFERSON, LA - The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) will be hosting two CSBG Cares Emergency Mortgage Assistance outreach events for those affected by COVID-19. This program will assist with past, current and future mortgage payments (not to exceed six months).

The first event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dorothy B. Watson Community Center (1300 S. Myrtle St., Metairie, LA 70003). The second event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Marrero Community Center (1861 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072).

See below for a list of required documentation needed to process applications:

1. Current Louisiana Driver’s License, Louisiana State Picture I.D. or Passport for ALL household members over 18 years
2. Social Security Cards for all household members
3. Mortgage Statement (showing past due balance)
4. Current bills for active utility accounts for electricity, gas and/or water
5. Proof of COVID-19 related impact:
   • Unemployed/furloughed due to COVID-19
   • Reduction in hours due to COVID-19
   • Applicant/household member had COVID-19
   • Medical bills due to COVID-19
   • COVID-19 school closure forced applicant/household member to stop working
6. Proof of income for ALL household members. Income may consist of one or more of the following:
   • Four (4) recent consecutive check stubs containing year-to-date (YTD) information
   • W-2s for 2019 and 2020
   • Current copies of unemployment benefits, workers compensation benefits, alimony, railroad retirement, veterans’ benefits, or etc.
   • Copies of tax returns with all schedules for 2019 and 2020 for self-employed
   • Current social security and/or SSI Award Letters (2022 ALL PAGES)
   • Current private pensions or government employee pensions (must show gross amount)
   • Zero income form for anyone 18 years and older in household without income

Please note, this outreach event is open only to Jefferson Parish residents and has a limited amount of space. Please have ALL documentation on hand or your application will not be processed.

For more information, visit CSBG Supportive Services and/or call the JeffCAP department at 504-736-6900.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov).

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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