The recipient entity's physical address:
           7505 Pines Rd Suite 1235
Shreveport, LA 71129

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           7505 Pines Rd Suite 1235
Shreveport, LA 71129

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:  8161

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $135,000

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:
           Rosa Buntyn-Chairman of Board
Angela Roisten
Xavier Henson
Fred Gaskin
David Ponton
Clarence William

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Compassion for Lives (CFL) was founded in 2013 by a like-minded group of Licensed Public Counselors and Human Service workers. CFL currently provides GED/HISET training, Substance Abuse, Counseling, and Career Readiness on an ongoing basis annually. CFL has serviced 10,600 residents over 10-plus years.
CFL would like to continue providing services to the community at the grassroots level which is imperative to assist with crime prevention. We service high-risk areas within Caddo Parish to promote education as a key finder of preventing crime.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $25,000
          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?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The purpose of this funding is to continue our mission to improve lives through community service in Caddo Parish through our GED/HISET Program, social, trauma-informed mental health program, Substance Abuse, and Workforce Development skills.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal is to increase 300 economically challenged citizens:
• educational attainment
• reduce substance use
• improve cognitive thinking
• reach career objectives.

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:
                 Nn
    
     (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:
                 No

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 No

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  No

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: 
               No

(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:
               No

          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:  Carla Buntyn 
                                       address:  7505 Pines Rd Suite 1235
                                       phone:  3188281769
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  c4lshares@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director