The recipient entity's physical address:
           15550 Old Hammond Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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:  8994

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,300,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           Amy Province
Board Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Andy Blumberg
Past Chair
2150 Donray Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Adonica Duggan
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Vic Weston
3556 S Lakeshore Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ricky Blanton
5014 S. Laurel Creek Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Kristy McKearn
2912 McIlhenny Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Paul Doulgas
1739 Great Oak Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Rowdy Gaudet
5825 Belle Grove Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Lauren Fitch
6432 Goodwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jenni Peters
2055 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Edmund Giering
2244 Cloverdale Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Christian Engle
President & CEO
1347 Notting Hill Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The YMCA is requesting assistance for the repair and renovation of the swimming pool at the C.B. Pennington Jr YMCA location located at 15550 Old Hammond Hwy. (70816) in Baton Rouge.

In Louisiana, drowning was the third leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 0-14 for the 2017-2019 period, according to the most recent Louisiana Child Death Review Report from the LDH. According to the CDC, formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning by 88%, and pool renovations are urgent to ensure the YMCA can continue offering lessons.

The YMCA works to address this urgent need by increasing access to life-saving water safety education and swimming lessons. YMCA pools are vital to the Baton Rouge community, as they offer the largest drowning prevention programs in the area. Teaching children how to swim and be safe in and around water is one of the most important life skills we can help children learn. It not only saves lives; it builds confidence. The Y is committed to identifying needs within underserved communities and developing programming to serve those needs is at the core of how the Y serves the community. In addition to swim lessons and water safety programs, the YMCA pool is home to many swim teams as well as lifeguard training certification programs.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $1,300,000
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The YMCA of the Capital Area has served the Baton Rouge community since 1917, focusing on youth development,healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA is requesting assistance for the repair and renovation of the swimming pool at the Paula G. Manship YMCA located at 15550 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

In Louisiana, drowning was the third leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 0-14 for the 2017-2019 period, according to the most recent Louisiana Child Death Review Report from the LDH. According to the CDC, formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning by 88%, and pool renovations are urgent to ensure the YMCA can continue offering lessons.

The YMCA works to secure funding to support financial assistance and provides access to swimming lessons to need-based participants, and community members living in 70816 need access to drowning prevention education. The pool renovation can help the Y expand access and deliver swimming lessons to future generations of community members.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives of the Y's drowning prevention work includes: increase awareness to educate the public about the risks and consequences of drowning, encouraging children and adults to learn how to swim since formal swimming lessons can significantly reduce the risk of drowning, offer lifeguard certifications to ensure safe rescue techniques, improve access to water safety resources, collaborate with local authorities and lifeguards, and support research and data collection to understanding the burden and to develop evidence-based prevention strategies to address this public health issue.

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:
                 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:  Christian Engle 
                                       address:  8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
                                       phone:  2252956679
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  cengle@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO