Mayor Tommy Eschete, City Of Houma | City Of Houma website
Mayor Tommy Eschete, City Of Houma | City Of Houma website
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides flexible funding to states and local governments for various community development activities. Since becoming a CDBG entitlement community in 1984, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has improved the quality of life for numerous Terrebonne Parish residents through CDBG-funded public improvement projects, public services, and affordable housing programs.
The Beautiful Beginnings Center, a homeless shelter for families with children, has been funded in part by the CDBG Program for more than 25 years. In August 2021, the center was substantially damaged by Hurricane Ida, resulting in its closure. Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government announced that Beautiful Beginnings Center reopened its doors and began providing homeless services to families on August 8, 2024. The reopening of this facility would not have been possible without operational funding provided by the Community Development Block Grant.
Learn more about CDBG here.
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