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Building Hope Foundation

Louisiana Storm Relief Grant Program

Insurance alone
isn't enough.

When the storm passes, the real fight begins. The Building Hope Foundation — the charitable arm of Godbey Giardina Law Group — is helping Louisiana and Mississippi families cover the one cost standing between them and getting their home back: the insurance deductible.

  • Selected by demonstrated need — not a lottery
  • No donation or purchase required to apply
  • Grants paid to you or your insurer
Apply for a grant See how it works

What's being awarded

$10,000
in Deductible Assistance
4
Families
$2,500
Each
+1
Storage container per family

Every grant goes directly toward your insurance deductible.

Recipients are chosen based on storm impact and demonstrated need — this is a charitable assistance program, not a sweepstakes.

Applications are open now.

Building Hope Foundation

Built for moments like this.

We're attorneys who live in this state. We built this foundation to step in when Louisiana and Mississippi families need it most — when the storm has passed, the belongings are gone, and a deductible is all that stands between a family and their home.

How to apply

Four steps. Under ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Start your application

    Complete the secure form below — no account needed.

  2. 2

    Tell us about your loss

    Your property, your carrier, and your deductible amount.

  3. 3

    Upload your documents

    Proof of loss + proof of your deductible.

  4. 4

    Submit before the deadline

    Applications close [DEADLINE DATE]. Recipients are contacted directly.

No donation or purchase required to apply.Grants are awarded based on demonstrated need.

Who qualifies

If the storm hit your home,
this is for you.

  • Homeowners impacted by recent weather events — tornadoes, tropical storms, and severe weather — in southeast Louisiana or southwest Mississippi.
  • You can provide proof of loss and proof of your deductible amount.
  • Applications are reviewed based on storm impact and financial hardship.

The application

Apply for a Deductible Assistance Grant

Everything is reviewed by the Foundation. Your information is used only to evaluate your application.

Please enter your name.
Please enter a valid email.
Please enter a phone number.
Please select an option.
Please enter the property address.
Please enter your city.
Please select your area.
Please enter your ZIP.
Please enter your deductible.
Please enter the date of loss.
Please tell us briefly what happened.
↑Upload a photo or PDF — claim letter, damage photos, adjuster report
Please upload proof of loss.
↑Upload a photo or PDF — declarations page showing your deductible
Please upload proof of your deductible.

Submitting takes less than 10 minutes · Your documents are used only to review your application.

✓

Your application has been received.

Thank you for trusting us with this. A member of the Building Hope Foundation will review your application and reach out directly with next steps — including how to send in your proof-of-loss and deductible documents. If your situation is urgent, please mention it in any reply.

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We show up when it matters.

We built the Building Hope Foundation because we know the insurance system. We know how slow it moves. And we know that a $2,500 deductible is standing between a family and getting their home back.

No gimmick. No lottery. Just families who need it most.

Questions

Before you apply.

Is there any cost to apply?+

None. No donation or purchase is required, and applying does not obligate you to anything. This is a charitable assistance program run by the Building Hope Foundation.

How are recipients chosen?+

Applications are reviewed based on storm impact and demonstrated financial need — not a random drawing. Four families will be selected to receive a $2,500 grant and a storage container.

What documents do I need?+

Proof of loss (such as a claim letter, adjuster report, or damage photos) and proof of your deductible amount (typically your insurance declarations page). You can upload photos or PDFs directly in the form.

How is the grant paid?+

Grants are paid directly to the recipient or to their insurer, applied toward the insurance deductible.

Who is the Building Hope Foundation?+

It's the charitable arm of Godbey Giardina Law Group, created to help Louisiana and Mississippi families recover after severe weather. Donations may be tax-deductible — see the tax-exempt details in the footer or consult your advisor. [501(c)(3) info / EIN]

What's the deadline?+

Applications close [DEADLINE DATE]. The window doesn't stay open long, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you're able.

Building Hope Foundation

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This is a charitable assistance program, not a sweepstakes or lottery. No donation or purchase is required to apply. Grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and paid directly to the recipient or their insurer. Tax-exempt status / EIN: [501(c)(3) info]. Coverage area: [CONFIRM PARISHES & COUNTIES].