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St. Bakhita Opens in Marrero
One Hundred Green, Affordable Townhomes for Rent on the Westbank. New Orleans, LA - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Providence Community Housing, Enterprise Community Investment (Enterprise) and CLB Porter LLC today joined residents and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of St. Bakhita Apartments in Marrero, La, the first green and affordable rental property in Jefferson Parish. Named after the Sudanese native, kidnapped into slavery, canonized as a saint, “Bakhita” means “fortunate one,” and for the Westbank community that surrounds the apartments, these energy-efficient homes offer much needed post-Katrina housing opportunities and affordable rental options.