The recipient entity's physical address:
           3848 Irwin Kuntz Drive
Harvey, LA 70058

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3848 Irwin Kuntz Drive
Harvey, LA 70058

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:  5349

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $500,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           Deidra B. Decay, President
Keishelle Jones, Secretary
Faith Joseph, Treasurer
Rodney Jessie, Board of Directors
Anita Tillman, Board of Directors

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Woodmere Community Youth Center is designed to serve as a model, multi-purpose complex dedicated to the growth, development, and empowerment of youth and youth-serving organizations in the Woodmere community. The center was created in response to a growing need for safe, structured, and developmentally rich environments where young people can learn, explore, and build the skills necessary to impact their futures, families, and society. Many youth-based organizations in the area currently lack consistent access to safe, reliable spaces to host programs, events, and services. The Woodmere Community Youth Center provides an innovative, community-centered solution to this challenge.

The mission of the center is to provide safe, innovative, and growth-centered environments that prepare youth to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The facility will operate as a hub for youth development, offering flexible spaces for tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, recreation, arts, technology, and community engagement. By bringing multiple youth-serving groups under one roof, the center strengthens collaboration, reduces barriers to participation, and expands opportunities for young people across the Westbank.

The center’s multi-purpose design allows it to support a wide range of programs, including after-school enrichment, summer learning, workforce readiness, health and wellness activities, and family engagement events.

Youth organizations will be able to reserve space to run their own programs, ensuring that the center functions not only as a provider of services but also as an anchor institution that amplifies the work of existing community partners. This approach promotes sustainability, shared ownership, and a unified vision for youth success.
The Woodmere Community Youth Center aims to create an environment where young people feel safe, supported, and inspired. Through intentional programming, caring adults, and strong community partnerships, the center will help youth build confidence, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging. The long-term goal is to strengthen the social fabric of the Woodmere community by investing in its youngest members and ensuring they have the resources, relationships, and opportunities needed to reach their full potential.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Professional Services. . . $50,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $10,000
          Operating Services. . . . $120,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $20,000

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 Woodmere Community Youth Center seeks to advance the public good by providing a safe, innovative, and developmentally rich environment that supports the growth and long-term success of youth across the Westbank. State funds will be used to expand access to high-quality youth development programs, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure that young people—particularly those in underserved neighborhoods—have consistent access to safe spaces, caring adults, and opportunities that promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and positive life outcomes.
The center addresses a critical public need: many youth-serving organizations in the Woodmere area lack reliable, affordable, and secure facilities to host programs, events, and services. This gap limits the availability of after-school enrichment, mentoring, leadership development, recreation, and family engagement opportunities. By establishing a multi-purpose complex designed specifically for youth development, the center provides an innovative solution that benefits not only individual young people but the broader community.
The public purpose of this project is grounded in three core goals. First, the center will promote public safety by offering structured, supervised environments that reduce youth exposure to unsafe conditions and provide positive alternatives during high-risk hours. Second, it will support educational advancement by offering tutoring, academic enrichment, technology access, and partnerships with schools and community organizations. Third, it will strengthen community well-being by serving as a hub where families, youth organizations, and local partners can collaborate to meet shared needs.
State funds will enable the center to acquire essential resources—such as equipment, technology, furnishings, and program materials—that ensure the facility can operate at a high standard and serve a wide range of youth. These investments will directly support programming that builds leadership skills, fosters creativity, promotes physical and mental wellness, and prepares young people for future careers. By supporting youth development, the center contributes to long-term economic stability, reduced crime, stronger family engagement, and a more connected community.
Ultimately, the Woodmere Community Youth Center exists to create equitable access to opportunities that help young people thrive. The use of state funds will advance a clear public purpose: strengthening Louisiana’s future by investing in its youth today. The center will serve as a model for how community-based facilities can uplift young people, support local organizations, and contribute to a safer, healthier, and more vibrant community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals and Objectives for Achieving the Public Purpose
The Woodmere Community Youth Center is committed to advancing youth development, public safety, and community well-being through a comprehensive set of goals and measurable objectives. These goals guide the center’s operations and ensure that state funds are used to create meaningful, long-term impact for young people and families across the Westbank.
Goal 1: Expand Access to Safe, High-Quality Youth Development Spaces
•Provide a secure, supervised environment where youth can participate in positive activities during after-school hours, weekends, and summer months.
•Maintain flexible, multi-purpose spaces that can be used for tutoring, mentoring, recreation, arts, technology, and leadership programs.
•Offer affordable and reliable facility access to youth-serving organizations that lack adequate space to operate their programs.
Goal 2: Improve Academic Achievement and Enrichment Opportunities
•Deliver tutoring, homework support, literacy development, and STEM enrichment to help youth strengthen academic skills.
•Partner with local schools and educators to align programming with student needs and district priorities.
•Provide technology access, digital literacy training, and quiet study areas to support academic success.
Goal 3: Promote Social-Emotional Growth and Positive Youth Development
•Implement programs that build confidence, resilience, communication skills, and leadership capacity.
•Connect youth with caring adults through mentoring, coaching, and community partnerships.
•Offer wellness, recreation, and arts programs that support mental health, creativity, and healthy identity development.
Goal 4: Strengthen Community Partnerships and Organizational Capacity
•Establish a shared-use model that allows youth-serving organizations to host programs, events, and services within the center.
•Facilitate collaboration among schools, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and local agencies to coordinate resources and reduce duplication of services.
•Provide training, meeting space, and operational support to strengthen the capacity of partner organizations.
Goal 5: Increase Family and Community Engagement
•Host family workshops, community events, and resource fairs that connect families to educational, health, and social-service supports.
•Create opportunities for parents and caregivers to participate in youth programming and leadership activities.
•Serve as a central hub where community members can gather, volunteer, and contribute to youth success.
Goal 6: Support Workforce Readiness and Long-Term Economic Stability
•Offer career exploration, job-readiness training, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs for older youth.
•Build partnerships with local businesses and workforce agencies to provide internships, job shadowing, and employment pathways.
•Equip youth with the skills, habits, and experiences needed to transition successfully into adulthood.
Goal 7: Ensure Sustainable, High-Quality Operations
•Acquire and maintain the equipment, technology, furnishings, and materials necessary for safe and effective programming.
•Recruit and train qualified staff who are committed to youth development and community engagement.
•Use data, feedback, and evaluation tools to monitor progress, improve programs, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and funders.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The Woodmere Community Youth Center anticipates a phased implementation timeline of three to five years to fully accomplish the public purpose supported by state funds. This timeline reflects the scope of work required to establish a high-quality, multi-purpose youth development facility; build strong community partnerships; and deliver sustainable programming that produces measurable outcomes for young people and families.

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:
                 No
    
     (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:
                 No

     (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:
                  None

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: 
               No

(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:
               No

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                No

          What is the nature of the relationship?  None

(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:
                 None

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               None


Contact Information
name:  Deidra B Decay 
                                       address:  3848 Irwin Kuntz Dr
                                       phone:  5044197786
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  woodmereyouthctr@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President