The recipient entity's physical address:
           2308 South Liberty Street
New Orleans, LA 70113

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:  9922

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $7,750,000

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:
           YULONDA T GRIFFIN
Title: President
Address 1: 1831 MANHATTAN BLVD
Address 2: SUITE F224
City, State, Zip: HARVEY, LA 70058

RACHAEL JOHNSON
Title: Vice-President
Address 1: 5600 READ BLVD
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

SHAWN CHARLES
Title: Treasurer
Address 1: 5600 READ BLVD
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

MARJORIE MATTHEWS
Title: Secretary
Address 1: 5600 READ BLVD
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

DONNA WILLIAMS
Title: Director
Address 1: 5600 READ BLVD
City, State, Zip: NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Greater Works Life Family Center will be open to the general public for all functions. Greater Works Life
Family Center and Child Care Center will serve as the center for several functions that include, but not limited to, the following: -Fully operational and licensed child care center for up to 75 children -DHH licensed feeding center for the underserved This facility will also house the Greater Works Community Arts Center whose primary purpose is to offer multi-purpose arts programming and/or to provide arts services that may include, but not limited to, art classes, performing art classes, arts administration, and management of public arts festivals. Our facility will include performance spaces, rehearsal spaces, shared workspace for artists, exhibition/gallery spaces, classrooms and studio: -Community services that will include, but not limited to, organizing neighborhood clean-up projects, local government meetings, food drives, blood drives and other similar events/functions. -Staffed after and before school tutorial program: up to 150 participants -Marriage counseling center -Drug Counseling Center -Neighborhood General forum meetings to reduce crime and unemployment -Work study programs: includes resume writing, interviewing process and employer hiring work programs and events -Young Adults work study programs for up to 150 participants -Young Adults college preparation programs for up to 150 participants -Weekly medical screening programs by licensed
nurses in conjunction with various local rehab centers as required. -DHH licensed food drives, food bank and food give-a-way programs The Paul S Morton Scholarship Foundation, Inc., DBA Greater Works Life Family Center is totally committed to the Greater New Orleans population to provide quality and continued community center functions to help in the development and growth of its people and neighborhoods. The new Greater Works Life Family Center will be well positioned in the heart of New Orleans and positioned for positive growth and response for all people in New Orleans and the surrounding area for many years to come.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $800,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $6,950,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          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 entity's is seeking funding to complete the Greater Works Family Life Center.

The project consist of constructing a 27,000 sq. ft. community center in Uptown New Orleans. The
community center campus will feature two auditoriums, classrooms, offices, commercial grade kitchen, and a playground.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Greater Works Life Family Center will serve as the center for several programs that include, but not
limited to, child care center, feeding programs for homeless, skilled apprenticeship, after school tutoring, and activities for elderly.

The ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on the community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           18 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:
                 Rachel Johnson - Judge
Vic President
5600 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
    
     (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: 
               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:
              

          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:  Courtney E 
                                       address:  Post Office Box 871628
New Orleans, LA 70187-1628
                                       phone:  504-296-4144
                                       fax:  888-865-9565
                                       e-mail:  courtney@mcdsllc.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Program Manager