9/8/2005
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City, United Way, Red Cross to hold next planning session on housing, services for hurricane victims TODAY
INDIANAPOLIS - Mayor Bart Peterson’s office, the United Way of Central Indiana, the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, Center Township Trustee Carl Drummer and a host of community, faith-based and social service agencies will meet today to discuss short- and long-term housing options and other basic services for victims of Hurricane Katrina who are relocated in Indianapolis.
WHEN: TODAY - Thursday, September 8; 2 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Central Indiana, 3901 N. Meridian St.
Since last week, the city has been cataloging housing options for relocated victims who want to live in Indianapolis for the short-term or settle permanently. So far, at least 600 housing units have been identified. The city has submitted this catalogue to the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
The Mayor and city officials met with United Way, the Red Cross, Trustee Drummer and others on Tuesday to begin implementation of this effort. The city also has been meeting with the Red Cross to determine the specific housing needs of the victims.
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