The recipient entity's physical address:
           29150 Health Unit Street
Vacherie, LA 70090

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           29150 Health Unit Street
Vacherie, LA 70090

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:  4518

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

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:
           James Brazan- President
P.O. Box 219, Vacherie, La 70090

Donald Rome-Vice-President
13565 Shell Hill Lane, Vacherie, La 70090

Lorraine Louque-Secretaty
3622 oak Grove, Paulina, La 70763

Brad Steib-Treasury
13881 Clifford Street, Vacherie, La 70090

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The proposed project is to repair the existing building or construct a new Vacherie Day and Developmental Training Center for the St James ARC. The decision on the type of construction design will be based on the Executive Board's recommendation and available funding. However, the project will allow the board to address the deterioration and aging needs of the existing building. In addition, the board will have the opportunity to expand the program services and the number of clients served as the community needs are steadily growing.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          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?
          According to the national mission, "The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes." The proposed project will allow for updates and improvements of the facility with the sole purpose to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the building. The state funds will be used to offset the cost of the repairs for the existing building or the cost to construct a new Vacherie Day and Developmental Training Center for St. James ARC and its clients.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives for repairing or constructing the new building for the Vacherie Day and Developmental Training Center are: (1) to provide the ARC clients with a safe and healthy environment while attending the Day Center; (2) to create a more functional and efficient space for daily activities; and (3) to have the ability to expand services and increase the number of clients participating in the ARC program.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The ARC Board of Directors expects this project to be completed by May 2022

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:  James Brazan 
                                       address:  P.O. Box 219
Vacherie, La 70090
                                       phone:  (225)417-8850
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  wanapa@bellsouth.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Chair