The recipient entity's physical address:
           1205 N18TH ST STE 209
MONROE, LA. 71201

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1205 N18TH ST STE 209
MONROE, LA. 71201

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:  9690

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,000,000

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:
           EARL POWELL
814 BRYANT STEET
MONROE, LA. 71202

OZIA THOMAS
610 SOUTH 3RD STREET
MONROE, LA. 71202

JERRY NELSON
1961 HARMON JOHNSON ROAD
MONROE, LA. 71202

JESSIE LAVENDER, JR.
605 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DRIVE
MONROE, LA. 71201

MARY BRANCH
148 HORSEDHOE LAKE ROAD
MONROE, LA. 71203

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           AHAYAH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF MONROE'S COMMUNITY DEVEOPMENT HAS SUCCESFULLY BUILT 8 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES FOR RESIDENTS WHICH HAS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE RESIDENTS RECEIVING HOMES NOT EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. THIS APPLICATION FOR FUNDING IS TO HELP WITH THE NEXT PHASE OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SOUTHSIDE OF MONROE AND THE AREA CONNECTED TO THE LOUISANA PURCHASE GARDENS & ZOO. WE INITATED A PAINT MONROE PROJECT FOR WILSON ST. ON OCTOBER 25TH 2025, TO CLEANUP THE STREET, IMPROVE A LOT OF THE EXISTING HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY RESIDENTS AS WE PREPARE TO BUILD THE FIRST 5 NEW CONSTRUCTION DWELLING FOR 1ST TIME HOMEOWNERS. WITH THESE NEW HOMES AND THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING SUPPLY OF NEW, SAFE, CLEAN AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THIS AREA. ALSO THE LARGE BENEFIT WILL BE TO RAISE THE APPRAISAL VALUE OF THE AREA WHICH HELPS TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP. BY REVITALIZING AN AREA THAT ONCE WAS A THRIVING COMMUNITY WITH PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS OWNERS, PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND HISTORICAL FIGURES. THIS COMMUNITY WILL BECOME A THRIVING AREA AGAIN.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $5,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $800,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $50,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $100,000
          Operating Services. . . . $45,000
          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?
          AHAYAH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION operates as a nonprofit housing developer for affordable housing presently with the City of Monroe as a certified Community Housing Development Organization certified through HUD. Also we are a Certified Housing Packager for the USDA 502 Direct Loan Program that finances Low to Moderate Income Individuals statewide. So our purpose is to provide homeownership to residents of Louisiana. The act of creating homeownership helps to transform neighborhoods that once were thriving older areas of town that had ownership, local businesses and community connect between families. By re-establishing this type of home ownership again in our targeted area will help remove crime, give a sense of pride again for the remaining residents as well as the new potential homeowners.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The project's goal is to increase the economic growth and vitality of neighborhoods struggling with low homeownership rates, high crime, and low property values. The investment in new housing will infuse new development in areas in need of revitalization, improve the quality of housing, and increase property values in the area. ALSO, this connects in with the improvements of our local zoo in Monroe. It is a hub for northeast residents to bring their families to see the animal attracts. Plus, one of our major business corridors connected to this area has been improved by the State with sidewalks and new lighting for the residents.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           ONE YEAR THE ADDITIONAL HOUSING WOULD BE COMPLETED

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:
                 0

     (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:  Ronald Calhoun 
                                       address:  902 Glenmar Ave
Monroe, la. 71201
                                       phone:  3189539698
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  rk06@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Program Manager