The recipient entity's physical address:
           1013 E Whatley Road
Oakdale, La 71463

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO BOX 602
Oakdale, LA 71463

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1091

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $660,500

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:
           Gregory Willis
1013 E Whatley Rd
PO Box 602
Oakdale, LA 71463

Tammy Rogers
1013 E Whatley Rd
Oakdale, LA 71463

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Crossties Program is a subsidiary of Freedom Ministries of Christ Church, and wishes to adopt an aftercare program to help recovering addicts transition back into the community as whole, productive members of society. This Crossties Aftercare Program or C.A.P., would be a 6-month, faith-driven, recovery program that will provide housing and help with gaining employment and transportation for said individuals. There are currently 2 functioning chapters of Crossties (1) in DeRidder, LA and (1) Oakdale, LA and a 3rd chapter currently being establish in Leesville, LA. The proposed project consists of: $61,000.00 for a 15-passenger van, in addition to approximately $5500.00 for general maintenance, operation, and gender-specific required driver compensation (when transporting inmates); $90,000.00 for the building being used to facilitate Crossties meetings at the DeRidder, LA location; Construction plans for (1) 2400 Sq. Ft. building @ approximately $105 per Sq. Ft. @ $252,000.00 to house male persons in DeRidder, LA; (1) 2400 Sq. Ft. building @ approximately $105 per Sq. Ft. @ $252,000.00 to house female persons (and children) in Oakdale, LA.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $504,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $151,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $5,500
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The public purpose of the Crossties Aftercare Program is to increase soundness and safety in our communities, by providing a safe place of healing and rehabilitation for such individuals that are marked/repeat offenders and/or needy persons that are fighting all manner of substance abuse issues. This program would re-introduce these individuals back into society as the whole, productive members of society they once were and are meant to be.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          For the Crossties Aftercare Program to achieve it's goals, mandatory activities have been outlined for residents, including:
6am Wake-up
7am morning inspection
Devotionals
GED
Job Placement
Recreation
Bible Study
Weekly Support Groups
Church
10:30pm Quit Time

Additionally, specific rules and regulations have been established, consisting of:
No profanity
No gossiping
No obscene gestures
No discussion of previous crimes, drug activity or criminal intentions
No fighting
Must be consistently respectful
Must pick up and clean up after self
No drugs or alcohol
Must have random drug screens
Visitation on Sundays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           No less duration of 6 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:
               


Contact Information
name:  Gregory WIllis 
                                       address:  1013 E Whatley Rd
Oakdale, LA 71463
                                       phone:  3187150994
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  willis.greg@rocketmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  incorporator