The recipient entity's physical address:
           350 S. Foster Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          N/A

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8994

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,340,000

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:
           Amy Province
Board Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Andy Blumberg
Past Chair
2150 Donray Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Adonica Duggan
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Vic Weston
3556 S Lakeshore Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ricky Blanton
5014 S. Laurel Creek Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Kristy McKearn
2912 McIlhenny Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Paul Doulgas
1739 Great Oak Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Rowdy Gaudet
5825 Belle Grove Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Lauren Fitch
6432 Goodwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jenni Peters
2055 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Edmund Giering
2244 Cloverdale Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Christian Engle
President & CEO
1347 Notting Hill Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Purchase building and building renovations for a new YMCA Early Childhood Education Center in Mid City.

The YMCA of the Capital Area has served the Greater Baton Rouge community since 1917, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA is requesting assistance to purchase a building and support for building renovations to launch a new Early Childhood Education Center in Mid City. This new center will provide high-quality Early Childhood Education for our youngest learners and their working parents and families.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $500,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $700,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $70,000

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 need for access to early care and education is more urgent now than ever with the looming child care cliff and the potential closure of child care programs and the subsequent loss of child care spots for millions of children in the U.S. This critical need could have far-reaching impacts on families, caregivers, and the economy as a whole. Some of the key impacts of a child care cliff could include detrimental effects on children’s development and well-being, parents may be forced to leave the workforce or reduce their hours to provide care for their children, create an economic ripple effect, and bring greater challenges to the local child care industry.
This crucial project can also support Louisiana employers who typically lose a significant amount of money every year from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues. The University of Louisiana and Louisiana Policy Institute study in 2022 found that parent absences from work attributed to the lack of child care cost the Louisiana economy $1.3 billion annually.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Expanding access to early childhood education is a crucial goal for our community. This project will work to:
Increase the number of high-quality early childhood education programs: High-quality programs have been shown to have a positive impact on children's learning and development. By increasing the number of these programs, more children will have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
Create more early childhood education programs in neighborhoods that do not have enough: Access to early childhood education can vary depending on where a child lives. By creating more programs in underserved neighborhoods, specifically Mid City, the Y can help ensure that more children have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Provide support for families to access early childhood education: Many families face barriers to accessing early childhood education, such as cost or transportation. By providing support for families to overcome these barriers, organizations can help ensure that all children have access to the resources they need to succeed.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           9 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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

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

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

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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

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


Contact Information
name:  Christian Engle 
                                       address:  8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
                                       phone:  225-295-6680
                                       fax:  225-295-6680
                                       e-mail:  showell@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO