The recipient entity's physical address:
           410 N. Michaud St.
Carencro, LA 70520

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 130
Carencro, LA 70520

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Religious Corp.

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard, Secretary/Treasurer
410 N. Michaud St.
Carencro, LA 70520

Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, President
1408 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501

Very Reverend Monsignor W. Curtis Mallet, Vice President
1408 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8664

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $70,000

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:
           Monsignor Ronald Broussard, Secretary/Treasurer
410 N. Michaud St.
Carencro, LA 70520

Mr. Nolton Senegal, Parish Deacon
410 N. Michaud St.
Carencro, LA 70520

Mrs. Marie Angelle Anderson, Alumni Project Manager
P.O. Box 28
Leonville, LA 70551

Phyllis Angelle Roy, Historian
214 St. Esprit Rd.
Carencro, LA 70520

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The project largely involves proposed renovations of the area known as “The Old Cafeteria” of Our Lady of the Assumption School Building. The building is one of four that encompass the entire historic complex. The School was the primary reason that the complex was designated as a historic site and the significance and value of these buildings are still a vital part of the history of this community and the American chronology of the education of African American children.

In the early 1970’s the Federal Government ordered the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette to integrate their schools or risk losing federal funding. In an attempt to integrate the schools, Our Lady of the Assumption School merged with St. Pierre’s Catholic School thus becoming the east and west campuses respectively. The initial plan stated that the eighth grades students would be moved to St. Pierre, a plan that none of the African American families supported and they respectfully exhibited their non-support by not sending any of their children to the newly divided campuses. During this period, there were many heated and “hated” debates at Carencro town hall meetings attempting to block the African American children from entering the school. They did not want African American children entering their schools with their white children. These town hall meetings are referenced in the book “Sharing the Bread”. Three to four years later the Diocese moved another higher grade from Assumption School to St. Pierre’s School. The African American parents feared for the safety of their children and again did not allow their children to attend St. Pierre school. The schools were not integrated until years later when a younger generation matured and were open to integration.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $70,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The mission Our Lady of the Assumption School is to restore and complete Phase I of renovating the part known as “The Cafeteria” into a Museum and Cultural Hall. The building facility is in a Cultural District and to this day it is a segregated part of City of Carencro. It will return to a place of prominence in the community, and to recommit the building to the founder of the school, “Saint Katharine Drexel” making it a center for educational, economic, health, social, cultural and spiritual development. The first step in working toward meeting our mission is renovating the old cafeteria.

The deterioration of the building is a direct result of lack of funds combined with improper maintenance by a community with very limited resources. The community has always been considered a majority low income African American. Because the school was such a source of pride for the community, many of the men in the community tried their hands, unsuccessfully, at plumbing, and carpentry. However, this only added to the deterioration of the building due to the unskilled craftsmanship that is necessary to maintain the integrity and historic value of the buildings. If funds were available and if the building had been properly maintained it would have made an excellent museum and/or multi-use cultural center.

The funding from this grant would allow the much needed repairs to be made in order to preserve the building as a Native and African American Museum. Its resurrection would serve as a catalyst of hope in the revitalization of a once thriving and vibrant historic monument. Although the amount requested may seem minimal, it is a modest sum in comparison to the overall cost of repairs for the entire project. For this reason, we have chosen to make the repairs in phases – one building at a time.

We are requesting funding from the state in order to return Our Lady of the Assumption School to a place of celebration and representative of a culture, language and music of this region.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our Lady of the Assumption School building is located within the 70520 zip code, and consists of the most underserved population in the City of Carencro. The public schools in the City of Carencro have the highest percentage rate of free lunch recipients. As this project moves forward there exists opportunity to grow and utilize educational resources, social services, and green space for gardening and meditation. The hope is that this site can serve as a Historic Preservation Center to document and share our Heritage, Music, Art, Food and Culture. It will also be a socio-economic catalyst in an underserved community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           16 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:  Phyllis Angelle Roy 
                                       address:  214 St. Esprit Rd
Carencro, LA 70520
                                       phone:  3372578750
                                       fax:  337-896-0903
                                       e-mail:  mscreole1@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Volunteer - Church & Assumption School Alumni