The recipient entity's physical address:
           15585 La Hwy 1
Vivian, LA 71082

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1012 Mississippi Circle
Vivian, LA 71082

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Religious Corp.

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Jazmine King- Director

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3825

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $300,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           Jazmine King- Director - 1012 Mississippi Circle, Vivian, LA 71082
Responsible for the full operation of the program and policy placement. Write curriculum and structure program operation.


Triunkis Evans- Administrative Assistant- 809 Mississippi Circle, Vivian, LA 71082- Responsible for overseeing volunteer operations and documentation.


Patricia Williams- Treasure- Vivian, La 71082
Monitor our finances to ensure we stay within our budget. Come up with fundraising opportunities.


Brenda Denson- Board Member- 909 S Poplar Ave Broken Arrow, Ok 74012 Assist in creating ideas that will help us better serve the community and also maintain integrity within the organization.


Haley Exum- Board Member- 11104 Upper State Line Rd, Vivian, LA 71082-
Assist in creating ideas that will help us better serve the community and also maintain integrity within the organization.


Ruby Pedescleaux- Board Member- Shreveport, LA 71109
Assist in creating ideas that will help us better serve the community and also maintain integrity within the organization.

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Project Summary: Divine Kingdom Ministries Safe House Transition Center

Divine Kingdom Ministries Youth Empowerment Center (DKM), located in Vivian, Louisiana, proposes the development of the DKM Safe House Transition Center, a 24-hour, fully staffed residential program designed to serve at-risk youth ages 14–18 in rural communities. This initiative responds to the growing need for safe, structured environments where vulnerable youth can receive guidance, stability, and the resources necessary to transition successfully into adulthood.

The DKM Safe House Transition Center will provide both temporary housing and holistic life development services to youth facing homelessness, family instability, neglect, or behavioral challenges. The Center will be a place of safety, healing, and empowerment—integrating education, faith-based mentorship, and skill-building to help young residents become self-sustaining, responsible, and emotionally resilient adults.

Participants will receive personalized case management, educational support, and hands-on training in essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal hygiene, and conflict resolution. The Center will also provide career readiness and workforce training programs to prepare youth for long-term independence and employment. Through these structured activities, residents will develop self-confidence, discipline, and the ability to navigate real-world responsibilities.
All residents of the Safe House Transition Center will be required to participate in existing DKM Youth Empowerment Center programs, which include academic tutoring, agriculture and sustainability training, leadership development, and performing and visual arts. These programs reinforce the spiritual, emotional, and creative growth of each youth, helping them discover their strengths and potential. By combining practical life training with personal enrichment and mentorship, DKM will nurture well-rounded youth who are spiritually grounded, mentally strong, and emotionally balanced.

The facility will be fully staffed around the clock to ensure the safety and well-being of each resident. Staff will include a Program Director, licensed social worker, resident advisors, life skills instructors, and security personnel. The center will also partner with local schools, workforce development agencies, and community organizations to create pathways for continued education, job placement, and community reintegration.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000
          Professional Services. . . $15,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $10,000
          Operating Services. . . . $80,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $20,000

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 public purpose of the Divine Kingdom Ministries (DKM) Safe House Transition Center is to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment for at-risk youth in rural Louisiana, particularly in underserved communities like Vivian. Many young people in these areas face homelessness, family instability, poverty, or lack of access to essential resources. The Center will directly address these challenges by offering around-the-clock transitional housing, mentorship, and life skills training to youth ages 12–18. Through the use of state funds, DKM will ensure that these youth have a secure place to live while receiving guidance and education that equips them for a stable, productive future.

The program’s broader public purpose is to reduce youth homelessness, unemployment, and juvenile delinquency by providing education, vocational training, and emotional support that empower participants to become self-sustaining adults. State resources will help fund professional staff, educational materials, job readiness programs, and essential facility operations that create a consistent and nurturing environment. By investing in this initiative, the state helps bridge critical service gaps in rural areas where social programs and youth housing are limited. This investment not only supports individual transformation but also strengthens families and communities through prevention, stability, and empowerment.

Ultimately, the use of state monies will help DKM achieve its goal of producing spiritually, mentally, and emotionally well-rounded young adults who contribute positively to society. The Center will cultivate independence, personal responsibility, and community engagement among participants—fostering a generation of young people who are equipped to overcome adversity and lead productive lives. The long-term public benefit is a stronger, safer, and more resilient community where youth are supported, cycles of poverty are broken, and opportunities for success are expanded across rural Louisiana.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The program’s objectives are to:

*Provide safe and supportive transitional housing for rural youth in crisis;

*Teach essential life and financial skills that lead to independence;

*Foster academic success and career readiness through hands-on training and education;

*Support spiritual, emotional, and mental health through counseling and mentorship; and

*Reduce youth homelessness and delinquency by providing structured opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Expected outcomes include improved academic performance, employment readiness, and emotional stability among participants. Youth who complete the program will demonstrate independence in managing finances, maintaining a household, and pursuing educational or vocational goals. By cultivating both practical and spiritual development, the DKM Safe House Transition Center will help create a generation of responsible, compassionate, and purpose-driven young adults.

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:
                 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:  Jazmine King 
                                       address:  1012 Mississippi Circle
Vivian, LA 71082
                                       phone:  3185170308
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jazmine91k@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director