Build Back The Block

Build Back The Block is United Way Southwest Louisiana's neighborhood revitalization Initiative for the ALICE population in portions of Southwest Louisiana damaged by Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Winter Storm Uri or May flooding of 2021. 

This Initiative is NOT open for applications. Homeowners must be employed and the homes are identified through funders process.

United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been given a grant with requirements established by the funder. Property owners are being identified by caseworkers.

  • Property owner must be employed
  • Property owner cannot transfer the opportunity
  • United Way of Southwest Louisiana will coordinate and fund the repairs
  • Homeowner must be the current resident at the property (cannot be a rental property)