The recipient entity's physical address:
           5600 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           5600 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127

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:  4232

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $4,950,000

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:
           Dwight Jarrett, President, 5600 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, La 70127
Anita Jefferson, Treasurer, 5600 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, La 70127
Rico Beasley, Director, 5600 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, La 70127

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Eljeannette White Helping Hand Parent Childcare Center will be a multi-purpose community development center located in New Orleans East. It will serve as a nucleus for the community providing an array of programs, including but not limited to adult learning and apprenticeship training, after school tutoring, arts and theater training, activities for the elderly, small business incubator, and counseling assistance. The Eljeannette White Helping Hand Parent Childcare will be accessible to the general public and will improve the local economy, increase property value, and serve as a catalyst to reduce criminal activity, revitalizing the area.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000
          Professional Services. . . $275,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $3,500,000
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $750,000

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 entity's public purpose is to design, construct, and implement a multi-use, state-of-the-art community center open to the public for various programs and efforts. The project is currently in planning and the use of the state monies will allow completion of the construction and implementation of the facility.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The Goals And Objectives To Accomplish Our Efforts:

(1) Provide a Safe and Functional Facility to Meet the Needs of our Community
-Advertise For Construction Fall 2025
-Construct New Facility by Summer 2026

(2) Provide Adequate and Effective Resources to The Community
-Hire And Train Staff To Effectively Implement Programs
-Seek Partnerships And Participation In Local, State, And Federal Community Based Programs

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2years

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:
                 Not Applicable
    
     (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:
                 Not Applicable

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 Not Applicable

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Not Applicable

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: 
               Not Applicable

(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:
               Not Applicable

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                Not Applicable

          What is the nature of the relationship?  Not Applicable

(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:
                 Not Applicable

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Not Applicable


Contact Information
name:  Courtney Elzey 
                                       address:  330 Oak Harbor Blvd STE B
Slidell, LA 70458
                                       phone:  9853155751
                                       fax:  8888659565
                                       e-mail:  courtney@mcdsllc.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Senior Project Manager