The recipient entity's physical address:
           119 Magnolia Ridge Road
Boutte, LA 70039

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           Post Office Box 72
Boutte, LA 70039

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:  1333

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,000

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:
           Nena Matherne
Karen Parquet
Audrey Raziano

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Our mission is to work and serve collaboratively with children, at risk, teens and adults. Our program is to inspire and develop healthy lifestyle. Continued after school tutoring from grades 1 through 5th. We serve a hot meal daily to students before tutoring begins. We have 18 students enrolled for this school year. We have a Lunch and Learn Program which we feed the community once a month and have an agency to come and provide tips on how to save with Entergy or have a Health provider to come and provide great tips on eating correctly. Our summer enrich program is a 6 weeks program for children ages 5-12 years old. Students are taught on each years theme and provide health (exercise) and educational program to enhance summer learning. Once a month we have an adult class which offer craft class.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $5,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $100
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          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?
          The benefits are not just private. It will implement multi-community outreach initiative with diverse populations. The project will serve underserved communities, promoting quality of life for all children.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To improve academic performance, build confidence and provide a safe enriching environment that supports students personal and educational growth. Goal 1) increase grade in core subjects 2) provide homework assistance 4 days a week. 3) track progress using quizzies, report card and/or assessments.4) improve reading comprehension and fluency through daily reading activities. 5) build confidence and self-esteem. Provide positive feedback. Provide well rounded enrichment experience through arts, music, STEM projects and sports (daily activities). Hands on projects and have organize field trips. Encourage teamwork and collaboration through group activities. Teach conflict resolution and communicational skills.

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:
                 no
    
     (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:
                

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

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

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: 
               no

(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:
              

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

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:
                 no

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               no


Contact Information
name:  Marilyn Triche Diggs 
                                       address:  921 Kinler Street Luling, LA 70070
                                       phone:  5046151375
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  marilyndiggs921@att.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Director