Grant Request Northlake Homeless Coalition
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Northlake Homeless Coalition
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 116 Village Street, Ste 2
City: Slidell
State: LA
Postal Code: 70458
Main Phone: 985-503-0056
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.northlakehomeless.org/
Employer ID Number: 27-0870858
Organization Tax Status: 501c3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 03/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000
Project Title: Rehousing Homeless Families
Project Description:
NHC’s Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program is a child-centered intervention designed to stabilize children and youth (ages 0–21) experiencing homelessness by quickly reconnecting their families to safe, permanent housing. Homelessness is a childhood disruption with lifelong consequences—impacting education, health, and future economic stability. RRH addresses this critical period by minimizing the duration of homelessness and restoring stability when it matters most.
Through rapid stabilization, RRH reduces children’s exposure to unsafe environments and restores routine and predictability. By rehousing families quickly, NHC helps children remain in their school of origin, promoting school stability, and improving attendance and academic performance. Stable housing also contributes to reduced trauma and toxic stress, leading to stronger behavioral and mental health outcomes and increasing the likelihood of long-term self-sufficiency.
NHC’s approach meets the developmental needs of children and youth at every stage. For children ages 0–5, the program supports early childhood stability and healthy development during formative years. For youth ages 6–17, RRH prioritizes school continuity and reduced absenteeism to support academic success. For young adults ages 18–21, the program focuses on preventing youth homelessness and supporting transitions to independence.
By stabilizing families, NHC addresses the root of child and youth homelessness. Preventing family homelessness is the most effective way to ensure children can thrive. RRH not only provides housing—it creates the foundation for lifelong stability, educational attainment, and well-being.
Funding for NHC’s Rapid Rehousing program is critical to ensuring that children and youth experiencing homelessness can quickly regain stability during one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. Without sufficient resources, families face prolonged homelessness, increasing children’s exposure to trauma, school disruption, and long-term developmental harm. As demand continues to outpace available resources, additional funding is essential to reach more families before short-term crises become lifelong barriers.
Total Project Budget: 225,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Federal: HUD $105,000; State: HOME ARP $70,000
Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Region IX Louisiana consisting of Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes.
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 0–21 experiencing homelessness, served as part of family households enrolled in NHC’s Rapid Rehousing program.
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Corey
Contact Last Name: Bordelon
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 985-326-8312
Contact Email: cbordelon@northlakehomeless.org