The recipient entity's physical address:
           *** Confidential Address ***

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           331 Milam Street, Ste 304
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

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:  6188

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:
           Emily L. Carroll, Board Member
6111 Debbie Street
Shreveport, LA 71119

Ambrose F. Carroll, Board Member
194 Miller Lane
Grand Cane, LA 71032

Bruce Carroll, Sr., Board Member
508 Carroll Road
Grand Cane, LA 71032

Emily L. Carroll, Executive Director
6111 Debbie Street
Shreveport, LA 71119

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The state of Louisiana houses a rich and diverse demographic of various natural resources. However, our climate is changing and the earth is heating up exponentially; reducing our climate footprint has become a necessity. Natural disasters are occurring more frequently and disaster preparedness is a must. Our desire is to continue the semi-annual occurrences of the “Re-Igniting Community Awareness” events where health and safety will remain critical topics of conversation.

During each event our desire is to offer (400) households a solar generated radio/battery pack. These devices will ensure families retain some element of electricity for usage for items such as: lighting and cell phone charge. Being that these items will be charged via solar, this will ensure residents maintain a mode of communication.

The event will include presenters and/or panelist. We will offer the public friendly entertainment, door prizes, and light refreshments will be served.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $50,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Green the Church National is a sustainability initiative designed to tap into the power and purpose of the Black Church Community and expand the role of churches as centers for environmental and economic resilience. As the Environmental Organization of the Black Church, we strive to teach faith communities, environmental organizations, and the individual practitioner how to work in concert in order to “Green” the Black Church.

Green the Church has been in existence since 2009 and has offered workshops, seminars, annual summits, and virtual academies. We contribute to such networks as Climate Action Campaign (CAC), Cancer Free Economy Network (CFE), and Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN). We currently partner with Berkeley School of Theology offering a COHORT entitled “Creation Care/Greening the Black Church, and we strive to not only share resources but also promote the environmental work of Black Churches.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our dynamic of leading a community in sustainability initiatives includes offering a holistic approach catering to the spiritual, economic, and well being of the individual. We are concerned with the quality of air, the safety of water, and the ability to live a life that is free from toxic abuse. We are also in support of assisting communities as it relates to the frequency of natural disasters within our state.

We seek to educate and grant all persons resources as it relates to healthy living; however, we realize that black and brown communities often suffer from pollution and toxins in ways that are greater than the average citizen. And it is our desire to empower these persons.

Green the Church Louisiana is an affiliate chapter of Green the Church National and we are excited to serve the state of Louisiana.

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:
                 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:  Emily Carroll 
                                       address:  331 Milam Street, Suite 304
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
                                       phone:  3184619910
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  emilycarroll@greenthechurch.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director