The recipient entity's physical address:
           249 Field Street
New Iberia, LA. 70560

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1230 Angie St
New Iberia, LA. 70560

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0703

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $271,000

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:
           Raymond Lewis 1230 Angie St. New Iberia, LA. 70560
Tytiana McWhorter 15107 Silhouette Ridge Humble, Tx. 77396
Roxy Lewis 530 Park Ave. New Iberia, LA. 70560

Tyra McWhorter 1231 Gail St. New Iberia, LA. 70560

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Garon Paul Atkinson Lewis Foundation seeks to change the community we serve. Our mission is to serve youth and families by providing counseling, mentoring, skill building and educational services in a safe environment to support the development of their future. Our vision is to improve the lives of youth, families, and communities suffering from oppression, poverty, and violence.
New Iberia Teen Court serves as a diversion program for youth offenders. Teen Court accepts real cases of juvenile delinquency to be heard in a court of their peers. Offenders will have the opportunity to receive a trial of their peers, have a voice and to have the offense removed from their record. Youth Volunteers act as court officials during a real sentencing trial for first time misdemeanor offenders. Students will serve as attorneys, bailiffs, clerks, jurors, and judges and work together to determine a sentence for the defendant. Through Teen Court we hope to expose our student volunteers to the processes of the judicial system giving them a better understanding of the process. We also hope to inspire all youth involved to take pride and find joy in participating in government at all levels. Through Teen Court volunteers and participants will be exposed to a variety of programs and opportunities to support their educational and social growth. These programs include mentoring, counseling and rehabilitation services, technology, educational services, college tours and scholarships. We want to expose the juveniles to a positive environment so they can build resilience and continue stability for a promising future. The program structure and focus on peer justice has proven effective among juvenile delinquents. Teen Court overall success is decreasing the amount of juveniles that become repeat offenders.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $208,000
          Professional Services. . . $8,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $52,500
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Our purpose is ensuring that no child, family, or community is starved from the resources needed to properly function and be successful in this world. We will improve public safety and reduce the harms caused by juvenile crime.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          *Keep youth from becoming repeat offenders;
*Keep you from entering into juvenile facilities;
*Expose youth to inner works of justice system;
*Give youth a better understanding and appreciation of governmental functions, especially in judicial system;
*Encourage a career in government;
*Forming a better relationship with government
*Encourage youth to be better citizens
*Reduce recidivism.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           18 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:
                 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:
                  N/A

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:
               Financial Audit


Contact Information
name:  Tyra McWhorter 
                                       address:  1231 Gail St.
New Iberia, LA. 70560
                                       phone:  7138575124
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  tyram@gpalfoundation.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Associate