The recipient entity's physical address:
           6555 Merrydale Avenue
Baton Rouge, la 70812

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           6555 Merrydale Avenue
Baton Rouge, la 70812

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3383

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

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:
           TREMAINE STERLING
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
440 NORTH FOSTER DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

NAKETA STERLING
TREASURER, DIRECTOR
440 NORTH FOSTER DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

ERION DAVISON
SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
440 NORTH FOSTER DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Will support youth and family services through mentorship, academic support, media/technology support life-skills training, and family engagement programs designed to strengthen underserved communities in Louisiana. Funds will also support the development of a youth center that provides a safe, resource-rich space for after-school programming, workforce readiness, and community connection.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $230,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $250,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $20,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The entity’s public purpose is to strengthen underserved communities by providing comprehensive youth and family services that promote academic success, personal development, and family stability. Through the use of state funds, the organization seeks to expand access to safe, supportive programming and develop a youth center that fosters long-term community growth, workforce readiness, and positive outcomes for young people and their families.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The primary goal of this initiative is to improve outcomes for youth and families in underserved communities by providing consistent access to high-quality programs, supportive services, and a safe, structured environment. This will be achieved through a combination of direct services and the development of a centralized youth center.

Key objectives include: (1) increasing youth participation in mentorship, academic support, and life-skills programs that promote educational achievement, leadership development, and positive decision-making; (2) expanding access to media and technology resources to equip youth with 21st-century skills and workforce readiness training; (3) strengthening families through engagement initiatives, parenting support, and connections to community-based resources that promote stability and long-term success; and (4) developing and operating a youth center that serves as a safe, accessible hub for after-school programming, career readiness, recreational activities, and community events.

Additional objectives include reducing risk factors such as juvenile delinquency and school disengagement, increasing graduation and post-secondary readiness rates, and fostering stronger relationships between youth, families, and the broader community. The organization will implement measurable benchmarks, track participation and outcomes, and continuously evaluate program effectiveness to ensure accountability and long-term impact.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 months

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:
                
    
     (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:
                

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

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

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: 
               

(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:
              

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

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The nature of this contract is to provide comprehensive youth and family services, along with the development and operation of a community-based youth center. Services to be provided include structured mentorship programs, academic support and tutoring, media and technology training, life-skills development, and workforce readiness programming for youth.

In addition, the organization will deliver family engagement services such as parenting workshops, support services, and resource coordination to strengthen family stability and involvement. A key component of this contract includes the planning, development, and equipping of a youth center that will serve as a safe, accessible space for after-school programming, recreational activities, educational enrichment, and community events.

All services will be delivered in a structured, outcome-driven environment designed to promote positive youth development, strengthen families, and create long-term community impact.


Contact Information
name:  Tremaine Sterling 
                                       address:  6555 Merrydale Avenue
                                       phone:  2252871344
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  tremaine@2911mentor.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President