Houma, LA – A coalition of local business and industry organizations lead by the Terrebonne
Economic Development Foundation launched on Tuesday, November 3, 2021, a privately
funded initiative to provide short -term temporary housing to local residents and workers
displaced by Hurricane Ida.
“With the support of business and industry in our region and charitable investments from
private donors, we are excited to launch this housing initiative for Terrebonne and Lafourche to
get individuals and families into safe and stable housing. We believe that the private sector can
play a critical role providing housing solutions that supplement the public programs for
emergency housing,” said, Dr. Michael Garcia, Chair of Terrebonne Economic Development
Foundation Board.
Other local business groups participating in the housing initiative include Houma-Terrebonne
Chamber of Commerce, Lafourche Chamber of Commerce, Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce,
South Louisiana Economic Council, South Central Industrial Association, and Bayou Industrial
Group. Additionally, the program will enhance the efforts of many community nonprofits which
have been working on the ground to provide housing assistance to impacted residents of
Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.