The recipient entity's physical address:
           2600 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2600 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Carleen Castille, John Indest, Neil Morein, Michael Blanchard, Jim Bob Crawford, Flo Jones, Adrien Stewart, Ted Hoyt

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6610

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $150,000

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:
           Joseph C. Giglio, Jr. President
308 Keeney Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70501

Laura Ann Edwards, Treasurer
124 Acacia Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70508

Christopher C. Arsement
P.O. Box 53646
Lafayette, LA 70505

Nancy Mounce Cochrane
317 Thibodeaux Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70503

Joseph C Moss
329 W. Farrell Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70508

Rev. Gary Schexnayder
P.O. Box 90806
Lafayette, LA 70505

Paul J Hebert
P.O. Drawer 52606
Lafayette, LA 70503

Angela Morrison
621 Webb St.
Lafayette, LA 70501

Cathi Pavy
500 E. University Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70503

Kacee Thompson, Executive Director
111 Western Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Monies being requested are to help fund the ongoing free services provided by Hospice of Acadiana Foundation and Hospice of Acadiana's Center for Loss & Transition. Covid 19 has caused an increased need for grief and transition counseling -- for hospice patients, but even more so for our community clients. Given the nature of care provided - grief and transition counseling - and that as a nonprofit we are a community resource, it would not be appropriate or acceptable to schedule patients 3 weeks out, or turn anyone in need of counseling away. This funding will ensure we have the resources necessary to help those most in need during this time.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $150,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          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?
          It is imperative to present compassionate, accessible options to deal with the social and emotional stressors of grief that are experienced by people of all ages, all races, and all socio-economic levels. The mental health services are offered in various formats - individual, group, workshops, education, play therapy, yoga, etc. to ensure there is an option that will be of benefit to each and every individual based on how they deal with, and process, grief and loss.

These services are a valuable resource to our community; by offering a variety of support services via outreach programs and partnerships to schools, churches, nonprofits, social service agencies, and corporations (for-profit companies, nursing homes, mental health centers, etc.), we thereby help to extend their reach within our community, as well.

All services are offered at no cost to the recipient or partnering organization/group, thereby alleviating any additional burden they would otherwise be facing (i.e financial, social, and emotional burdens associated with death).

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          By helping patients process emotions early and effectively, we mitigate the likelihood of added complications of grief such as family conflict, work struggles, self-harm, or further mental decline, etc. With COVID, we have seen an increase in grief stressors that need to be addressed, particularly: Isolation for those experiencing grief pre-Covid19; Isolation for the general population – but especially elderly and widowed populations; Grief for those who have lost someone (COVID/quarantine) and weren’t able to be there during the dying process; Grief for those who lost someone whom they haven’t been able to properly memorialize through a funeral or service; Grief for those who have lost financially – job, income, housing, ability to provide for family, etc.; Compassion Fatigue/Burnout for front-line responders (to include healthcare, municipal, retail workers, etc.); and Increased partner referrals from those who are unable to offer remote counseling and connectivity. By treating these individuals timely and holistically, we lessen the affects the grief will have on other facets of their lives, as well as on the healthcare system as a whole.

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:
                 NA
    
     (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:
                 NA

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 NA

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  NA

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: 
               NA

(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:
               NA

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                NA

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(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:
                 NA

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               NA


Contact Information
name:  Kacee Thompson 
                                       address:  2600 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503
                                       phone:  3372321234
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  kacee@hospiceacadiana.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director