[StBernard] Road Home News Release: The Road Home Program Closing Update

[Westley Annis]

The Road Home Program Closing Update

BATON ROUGE, La., February 28, 2007 - The Road Home program has closed 2,718 homeowner grants, including 470 closings held today, program officials announced.


This mark surpasses a milestone that was set for the program. Projections called for a cumulative goal of 2,690 closings by the end of February, which included 300 closings held in January and 2,300 in February. Actual closings totaled 450 by the end of January and 2,268 in February. 


"The February results confirm the strong momentum we projected as homeowners enter the final stage in increasing numbers," said Gentry Brann, spokeswoman for ICF International. "More importantly, we have the confidence that this strong effort will continue to ensure that all homeowners receive their awards as quickly as possible."


These numbers are unofficial and may increase as closings continue into the evening to accommodate applicant work schedules and those who missed previously scheduled appointments.


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