The recipient entity's physical address:
           220 Hospital Blvd
Pineville, LA 71360

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           220 Hospital Blvd
Pineville, LA 71360

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0521

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $750,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Board of Directors:
Kay Michiels, Chair, City of Alexandria,(Alexandria, La)
Ann Masden, Vice Chair, Retired, (Alexandria La)
Kristi Garcia, Secretary/Treasurer, Cleco (Pineville, La)
Charles Riddle, 12th JDC (Avoyelles, La)
Martha Crenshaw, Attorney, Roy O Martin (Alexandria, La)
Lisa Harris, City of Alexandria (Alexandria, La)
Steven McCain, Sheriff (Grant, La)

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Executive Director: Wendi Powell, 220 Hospital Blvd. Pineville, La 71360
Assistant Director: Emma Givens, 220 Hospital Blvd. Pineville, La 71360
Emily Bertholl, Part-Time Attorney, Rapides, Avoyelles, LaSalle, Grant
Elizabeth Williams, Part-Time Attorney, Catahoula, Concordia, Vernon, Winn
Alexis Riva, Paralegal/Legal Administrator, all Parishes
Sarah Flue, Legal Administrator, all Parishes
Madelyn Humphries, Mental Health Professional, all Parishes
Kourtney Busby, Victim Support Specialist, Rapides
Madison Firmin, Licensed Social Worker/Counselor, Avoyelles
Emily White, Office Service Coordinator, Rapides
Lauren St. Romaine, Avoyelles Office Service Coordinator

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $381,325
          Professional Services. . . $109,200
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $75,000
          Operating Services. . . . $156,020
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $28,456

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana (FJC) proposes to utilize the funding appropriation to enhance and expand comprehensive services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our program’s overarching goal is to provide a coordinated, multi-disciplinary response that ensures safety, justice, and support for victims in Central Louisiana.

Specifically, the funding will enable us to sustain and grow our core services, including civil and legal counsel, support counseling, and case management, by continuing employment of dedicated attorneys, mental health professionals, and support staff, as well as establishing an additional office location to better serve underserved populations. This will facilitate easier access to vital services such as legal assistance for divorce and custody, trauma counseling, and crisis intervention.

Additionally, the funds will support the provision of emergency shelter, housing assistance, transportation, and victim supplies, addressing immediate safety and basic needs through emergency hotel stays, transportation, clothing, food, and hygiene items. We will also assist victims with court filing fees and other civil legal needs to promote their independence and stability.

Furthermore, the project will enhance awareness and coordination by providing 24-hour on-call resources for law enforcement and community partners across all parishes served, including Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, Catahoula, Concordia, LaSalle, Vernon, Allen, and Winn. This will be achieved through training sessions, distribution of domestic violence awareness materials, and ongoing community outreach to strengthen partnerships and resource networks.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our program’s specific objectives are to deliver targeted resources and services to rural and underserved victims, increase safety by consolidating access in a single safe location, and foster collaborative partnerships with law enforcement and community organizations. The expected outcomes include increased access to legal and support services, improved safety and security for victims, and strengthened community awareness and response capacity. Overall, this funding will significantly advance our mission to stop family violence, empower survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable throughout Central Louisiana.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           3-5 Years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  0

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Wendi M Powell 
                                       address:  220 Hospital Blvd
Pineville, LA 71360
                                       phone:  3183082109
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  wendi@fjccenla.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director