Raising Community Awareness in St. James Parish

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

For the Department of Human Resources in St. James Parish, our motto is “One Department, Many Services,” helping to better the community through the various programs offered. In a collaborative effort, the Parish Government teamed up with local businesses, faith based organizations, members of the community and area officials to explore options to further mold St. James Parish into a wonderful place to live, work, grow and play. The first of many community meetings was held on October 17 with an attendance of approximately 300 members of the community and interested parties. The St. James Parish Government Community Awareness Meeting proved to be an informative way to educate the public about the many programs available as well as offer one on one time to residents with specific questions. The two hour event represented a time to break away from normal routines and discuss the future needs of St. James Parish on business, community and government perspectives.