The recipient entity's physical address:
           5420 Franklin Ave.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           5420 Franklin Ave.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

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:  3946

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $75,000

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:
           Agent: CHERYL MENDY
Address 1: 5420 FRANKLIN AVENUE
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122
Appointment Date: 3/18/2019

Officer: LOUIS LAURICELLA
Title: Director
Address 1: 1200 S. CLEARVIEW PKWY, SUITE 1166
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123

Officer: ERNEST PRICE
Title: President, Director
Address 1: 639 LOYOLA AVENUE, L-ENT-17F
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113


Officer: MICHAEL HECHT
Title: Director
Address 1: 1100 POYDRAS STREET
Address 2: SUITE 3475
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130


Officer: KAREN DEBLIEUX
Title: Director
Address 1: 201 ST. CHARLES AVENUE
Address 2: 29TH FLOOR
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70170


Officer: KELISHA GARRETT
Title: Director
Address 1: 900 CAMP STREET
Address 2: #451
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The thirteen-member public-private partnership New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) was created in October 2010, after years of seesawing public funding and the 2005 hurricanes decimated what was then the public recreation system. The private 503(c)(3) NORD Foundation was established to provide equity access to quality recreational opportunities for all New Orleans citizens. It supports NORD’s mission to advance the physical, mental and social well-being of New Orleanians by providing safe and welcoming environments for recreational, athletic and cultural experiences. Such experiences advance greater health and wellness and pro-social community connections, particularly for youth.

NORD is a comprehensive organization, offering an expansive variety of cultural, recreational, educational, and athletic programs for all ages, ability levels, races, and interests. The vast majority of our programming is free to the public, and the majority of our patrons are at low- or moderate- income levels. We partner with a multitude of organizations, community members, and program providers to ensure we are working collaboratively and providing the best quality of programs to be accessible to all New Orleanians.

This proposal is to request funding for our Holiday in the Park Celebration. Located in New Orleans East, Joe W. Brown is a hidden Jewel for the city. This 64 Acreage Park houses a recreation center, natatorium, Football, Baseball and Track stadiums, several picnic shelters, a lagoon, Tennis Center, and several areas of green space for families.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $150,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          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 New Orleans Recreation Development Commission's (NORD) mission to advance the physical, mental and social well-being of New Orleanians by providing safe and welcoming environments for recreational, athletic and cultural experiences. Such experiences advance greater health and wellness and pro-social community connections, particularly for youth.

NORD is a comprehensive organization, offering an expansive variety of cultural, recreational, educational, and athletic programs for all ages, ability levels, races, and interests. The vast majority of our programming is free to the public, and the majority of our patrons are at low- or moderate- income levels. We partner with a multitude of organizations, community members, and program providers to ensure we are working collaboratively and providing the best quality of programs to be accessible to all New Orleanians.

This proposal is to request funding for our Holiday in the Park Celebration. Located in New Orleans East, Joe W. Brown is a hidden Jewel for the city. This 64 Acreage Park houses a recreation center, natatorium, Football, Baseball and Track stadiums, several picnic shelters, a lagoon, Tennis Center, and several areas of green space for families.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal is to provide a Holiday Light show experience for the residents of New Orleans East. This light show is the first of this kind in the area, and it is comparable to the other shows within the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. that charge hefty admission prices.

The New Orleans East community continuously communicates the dissatisfaction with its economic growth since Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 20 years later, a once thriving community faces one of the highest blight and crime rates that are disproportionately higher than other areas of the city.

This month ling uplift unifies communities and allow families to enjoy a great event within their neighborhoods.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 month

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:
                 N/A

     (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:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Cheryl Mendy 
                                       address:  5420 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, Louiiana 70122
                                       phone:  504-919-6059
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  cherylm@nordfoundation.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Administrator