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- EIN 58-1687098
- (985) 879-3966
- Po Box 165 Houma LA 70361-0165 USA
- www.startcorp.org
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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: Start corporation offers individuals with mental, physical, and emotional challenges an opportunity for independence and self-reliance through community services and connections. Start develops and manages housing for low-income and disabled persons. Start also provides services to disabled members of the community specifically related to independent living skills,case management,pre-employment training, and homeownership. Start is experienced in providing social services,housing assistance,is a leading nonprofit developer of specialized rental housing,and is a service provider to persons with physical and/or mental disabilities and low income residents of region iii in southeast louisiana.
Programs: Providing rehabilitation services, training, placement, and employment for the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and mentally and/or physically handicapped individuals in terrebonne, lafourche, st. John, st. James, st. Mary, assumption, orleans, and st. Charles parishes. Services provided include skills training, locating housing, financial support, personal care assistance, domestic violence counseling, legal services, and other services necessary in maintaining permanent housing and an increased quality of life. Many participants have recently been discharged from state institutions and are referrals from other agencies.