February is designated as Black History month and the following article was written to highlight and celebrate our local Black History
Low-income residents of St. James Parish may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay utility bills, through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP program is a federally funded program administered by St. James Parish Government, Department of Human Resources, CAA made available to St. James Parish through the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Applicants applying for assistance must provide the necessary documentation below to complete a LIHEAP application:
Dr. Charles Oatis, Sr., and the Highway Baptist Church, 1185 Magnolia Heights, Vacherie, LA family will be traveling to New York and Washington, DC on May 22, 2026 and will return on May 29, 2026. Places to tour: U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian, White House, Monuments, Arlington Cemetery, World Clock, U.S. Treasury Department, Howard University, Old City of Alexandria, African American Museum and many more sites.
Commodities will be distributed via drive through on a first come, first served basis to all registered applicants. Identification will be required to pick up commodities. To be eligible to receive commodities, an individual must be a resident of St. James Parish and meet the income guidelines below.
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