The recipient entity's physical address:
           5700 Florida Blvd., Suite 205
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           700 Florida Blvd., Suite 205
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Donna Collins-Lewis
Nicole Thomas

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8636

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:
           Donna Collins-Lewis
5700 Florida Blvd., Suite 205
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Nicole Thomas
5700 Florida Blvd., Suite 205
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Love Impact Coalition is a 501 501©3 organization dedicated to transforming lives through the delivery of free, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities insuring access to the quality medical care they need and deserve.
We envision a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare and wellness resources, empowering communities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Our goal is to eliminate barriers to healthcare, promoting equity and well-being for all.
Since its inception, Love Impact Coalition has provided essential care to thousands across the state of Louisiana, bridging critical gaps in health access and equity. Love Impact Coalition began its work in 2018, inspired by the vision of providing accessible healthcare to communities in need.
Through free clinics we offer medical, dental, and vision care, as well as prescription medications and follow-up support. Our holistic approach addresses not only immediate health needs but also the social determinants of health, ensuring patients receive the care they need and deserve.
In many communities across our state, research has identified healthcare disparities resulting in poor health care outcomes among different population groups. Factors that can contribute to disparities include access, income, poverty, lack of health insurance or inadequate coverage, geographic location, transportation and language barriers.
Healthcare disparities result in higher rates of preventable chronic diseases, delayed or inadequate treatment, excess medical cost, higher mortality rates and reduced productivity among workers due to poor health.
Our 12-hour clinics significantly expand healthcare access, delivering high value services to hundreds of residents while highlighting the growing unmet demand for care in the region.
Love Impact Coalition Free Clinics have successfully addressed critical healthcare gaps in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area and surrounding parishes. With a 92.6% service completion rate and comprehensive care spanning three essential healthcare categories, our clinics demonstrate effective community healthcare delivery and establishes a model for future healthcare access initiatives. The clinic's broad demographic reach and substantial economic impact underscore its vital role in supporting underserved populations across Louisiana.
All patients attending our clinic will undergo a brief wellness exam to review their health history, measure blood pressure, blood glucose and review their list of medications.

The clinic will have a pharmacy on site to fill prescriptions (non-opioid) such as ibuprofen, antibiotic’s, insulin, etc. The clinic addresses immediate patient needs while connecting individuals to further care and services to build the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

Included at each clinic are interpreters to assure there are no barriers in communicating to any of our patients ensuring they receive the services they need.
Love Impact Coalition utilizes the services of licensed dental, vision and medical professionals to render services to our patients.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $25,000
          Operating Services. . . . $15,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $40,000

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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The mission/purpose is to provide critical health care services, vision, dental and medical to underserved populations while incorporating holistic well-being. Our clinics address immediate patient needs while connecting individuals to further care and services to build the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal #1 - To triage a minimum of 500 individuals - every person seeking to receive services is triaged to determine if services can be administered; blood, glucose

Goal #2 - To provide free dental services to a minimum of 300+ individuals to include: dental exams, cleaning, fillings and extractions

Goal #3 - To provide free eye exams and free prescription eyeglasses to a minimum of 150 individuals

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           90 Days

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:  Donna Lewis 
                                       address:  5700 Florida Blvd., Suite 205
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
                                       phone:  225-439-9690
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  donnacollinslewis@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President