NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging

The recipient entity's physical address:
           106 N. Bay St.
Amite, LA 70422


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           106 N. Bay St.
Amite, LA 70422


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Joyce Forrest
Manley Youngblood
Nita Gorrell
Ray Naquin
Billy Burch
T.W. Lewis
Winfred A. Blades
Mae Ola Carter
C.C. Decoteau
Collins Bonicard


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3571

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

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:
           Jenel Secrease, Chairman, 240 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Ronald Peevy, Vice-Chairman, 55202 Hwy. 1062, Loranger, LA 70446
Colleen Ebarb, Sec-Treas., 11552 Alan Dr., Hammond, LA 70401
Terrilyn E. Dunn, Board Member, 45333 George Dr., Hammond, LA 70401
Chris Chappell, Board Member, 59503 Puleston Rd., Amite, LA 70422
Scott Perrilloux, Board Member, 110 N. Bay St., Amite, LA 70422
Derlean Butler, Board Member, 208 E. Factory St., Amite, LA 70422
Juiet Schillings, Board Member, 69075 Hwy.1061, Kentwood, LA 70444
Janet Dennis, Board Member, 1048 N. Haven Dr., Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Robin Degro, Board Member, 52288 Hwy. 1065, Independence, LA 70443
Elsa Blessey, Board Member, 105 Florence Dr., Hammond, LA 70401
Frank Fortenberry, Board Member, 17525 Alack Dr., Hammond, LA 70403
Celestin Harris, Jr., Board Member, 943 Hwy. 1047, Amite, LA 70422
Anthony Mercante, Board Member, 41196 N. Hoover Rd., Ponchatoula,LA 70454
Steve Pugh, Board Member, 114 N.E.RR Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Funding of this program helps purchase and distribute well-balanced meals to 225 homebound elderly residents of Tangipahoa Parish; purchase and serve well-balanced meals 250 days per year to 300 frail elderly individuals at five Senior Centers with activities, exercise and transportation. Other services such as light housekeeping and information and assistance are provided to approximately 1,600 individuals throughout the year.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          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?
          To provide services and assistance to residents of Tangipahoa Parish, age 60 and older to help them remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          36,000 hot meals; 55,000 home delivered meals, 22,000 trips to doctor appointments, grocery and drug stores, senior centers, etc.; 1,100 units of information and assistance; 2,100 hours of housekeeping; 5,400 telephone reassurance calls; 213 nutrition education sessions; exercise, art and computer classes, and other activities and services to help elderly individuals remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible.

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

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:
                 None
    
     (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:
                 None

     (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: 
               None

(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:
               None

          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:  Debi Fleming 
                                       address:  106 N. Bay St.
                                       phone:  985-323-9959
                                       fax:  985-748-3199
                                       e-mail:  debi@tvcoa.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director