The recipient entity's physical address:
           1206 Standifer Street
Monroe, LA 71202

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3806 Lionel St
Monroe, LA 71203

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Ed Modicue, SR
Shelia Modicue

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7957

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

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:
           Ed Modicue, Sr - President
3806 Lionel St
Monroe, LA 71203

Shelia Modicue - Vice President
3806 Lionel St
Monroe, LA 71203

Rodricus Davis
3401 Harvester Dr Apt. 6
Monroe, LA 71203

Ali Sharkull
207 Bell Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Ed Modicue Boxing Gym of Monroe is committed to engaging in a proactive effort to address youth violence, low morale, and community decline in the Southside area of Monroe, Louisiana—specifically the neighborhoods surrounding the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. Many students in this area, enrolled in Monroe City and Ouachita Parish schools, face significant social and economic challenges that often lead to frustration, school disengagement, and poor life choices.

Program Components

Boxing and Fitness Training: Conducted by certified trainers focusing on self-discipline, health, and perseverance.

Mentorship Circles: Weekly sessions on anger management, decision-making, and leadership led by community mentors and counselors.

Street Captains Program: Organizing neighborhood teams to promote safety, cleanliness, and civic pride through projects such as block cleanups and school support drives.

Parent and School Partnerships: Collaborating with Monroe City and Ouachita Parish Schools to identify participants and track behavioral and academic progress.

Target Population
Youth ages 10–18 (4th - 12th grade) living in South Monroe, particularly those in economically disadvantaged households or identified by schools as at-risk.

Expected Outcomes

Engage 50 - 100 youth annually in structured boxing, mentoring, and service activities.

Achieve measurable reductions in school suspensions and local juvenile incidents.

Form at least 10 Street Captain teams to support neighborhood improvement and safety.

Increase participants’ sense of purpose, responsibility, and community pride.


The Southside Boxing Gym will partner with local schools, law enforcement, and civic organizations to ensure long-term impact. Additional funding will be pursued through private sponsorships, small grants, and community fundraisers to sustain operations beyond the initial legislative support.

Conclusion
This initiative directly supports Louisiana’s commitment to youth empowerment, crime reduction, and community revitalization. By teaching life lessons through the discipline of boxing and organizing positive neighborhood leadership, we can help young people channel their energy toward productive and respectful living - especially those students living in the community surrounding the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo.

The requested $100,000 investment will lay the foundation for a safer, stronger, and more united Southside Monroe—one young leader at a time.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000
          Professional Services. . . $15,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $25,000
          Operating Services. . . . $20,000
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The primary goal is to build self-esteem, self-reliance, and community engagement among at-risk youth while reducing juvenile crime in South Monroe. Through mentorship and organized neighborhood participation, the project will empower participants to make positive life choices and contribute to a safer, more unified community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Targeted goals include:

1. Reduce youth-related crime and disciplinary incidents by teaching anger management and conflict resolution through boxing and mentorship.

2. Increase self-worth and academic achievement among participating youth.

3. Establish community leadership through a Neighborhood and Street Captains program to promote safety and civic pride.

4. Foster long-term economic and personal self-sufficiency through life skills and work ethic development.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           It is our intent to engage 50 -100 youth annually in an on-going structured effort.

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:
                 Not applicable
    
     (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: 
               Not Applicable

(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:  Jacqueline G Matthews 
                                       address:  6415 CYPRESS POINT DR
Monroe, LA 71203-3211
                                       phone:  3188847581
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jgmatt79@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Independent Contractor