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Eviction Assistance
A Community Service Provided By Constable Lambert C. Boissiere, Jr. A Message from the Constable: The Constable's Office recognizes that some tenants faced with eviction often have temporary problems. These tenants might benefit from temporary assistance. This is the reason why we created the Eviction Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is a community service project sponsored by the Constable's Office. This program is designed to help individuals and families faced with the unfortunate situation of eviction. Basically, our goal is to connect people in need with agencies that provide resources to the New Orleans community. There are no guarantees that you will qualify for assistance. Remember, the Constable's EAP does not slow the eviction process. Only your landlord can stop the eviction process. For information about the potential resources, whom to contact, and selection criteria, please refer to the community resource listings below. Best Wishes, Lambert C. Boissiere, Jr. Constable First City Court -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agencies: Armstrong, Inc: Emergency Assistance/Transitional Housing for families with boys eight (8) years and older. M-F 8A-8P Phone: 899-2995 Incarnate Word Center: Rental Assistance/Food Bank/Senior's Program M-F 9A-5P Phone: 866-8918 New Orleans Council on Aging: Information on housing resources for elderly & disabled M-F 9A-5P Phone: 821-4121 NO AIDS Task Force Case Management & Housing services for HIV positive clients. M-F 8:30A-4:30P Phone: 821-2601 Salvation Army: Emergency Assistance Program: Assistance with food, cloathing, medical prescriptions, & household Items Transitional Housing Program: Case management for families in need. M-F 9A-5P Phone: 866-8918 Men's Shelter: emergency overnight shelter with meals. Intake: 3-7P Phone: 899-2332 For more information about the Eviction Assistance Program, call 504.523.3258 x250. A member of the Constable's staff will return your call. Reserve Deputy Constable's Association The First City Court Constable's Office is the law enforcement branch for the First City Court of New Orleans. The Constable's Office provides a variety of enforcement and clerical support for the judges of First City Court. Deputy Constables serve court and eviction notices, execute eviction warrants, enforce garnishments, seize movable and immovable property, make financial seizures, and execute arrest warrants. The Reserve Deputy Constable's Association accepts applications from qualified individuals who are interested in performing civic volunteer work with an emphasis on law enforcement. From providing security at school fairs to assisting Deputy Constables with their official duties, RDCA Deputies play an integral role in helping to fulfill the Constable’s commitment to community outreach and involvement. RDCA Deputies come from a variety of professions including law, engineering, and private business. Some RDCA Deputies are students, while others may want to test a career in law enforcement before pursuing full-time employment. Many will choose to maintain their present career while volunteering time to assist the community. When joining our organization, RDCA Deputies make a commitment to volunteer a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours per year. The RDCA meets quarterly in addition to the mandatory training meetings. Depending on your reserve category, training will range from full POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) to basic gun safety and annual range qualification. The RDCA director, who is appointed by the Constable, oversees the RDCA Deputies. The RDCA Director is the administrative and operational commander of the RDCA and reports directly to the Constable. Any orders or directives that affect the RDCA are made directly through the Director, Michael Gelder. Please feel free to call the Reserve Division at 523-3258 ext. 500. TRIAD TRIAD is a partnership of agencies working together to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens, enhance the delivery of law enforcement services and improve the quality of life for seniors. TRIAD is tailored to meet the needs of each community and is guided by a senior advisory council (SALT). Major polls indicate that crime and the fear of crime severely impact older Americans. Recognizing the challenging situation presented by a rapidly increasing number of older persons in the parish, the TRIAD Cooperative desires to identify and offer ways of dealing more effectively with many of the problems faced by older citizens. "By working together and sharing resources, we can more effectively identify available help for seniors in need," states Julia Tillie, director of Elderly Protective Services for Volunteers of America. The TRIAD Program:
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