The recipient entity's physical address:
           Start Corporation
C/O St Jude Community Center
400 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           Start Corporation
Attn: Casey Guidry, CEO
P.O. Box 165
Houma, LA 70361

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Huey Porche
Karen Schilling
Fred Duplenchin

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7098

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $2,500,000

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:
           Casey Guidry, President & CEO
128 Godchaux Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301

Molly Blakely, Chairperson
6712 West Main St. Houma, La 70364

Milly Dampeer, Secretary
143 Munson Dr. Houma, La 70360

Ann Marmande
120 Saint Michel Plantation Ct.
Houma, La 70363

Alma Washington
213 Magnolia St. Apt. #1,
Houma, LA 70360

Ray Ryhmes
217 Crescent Blvd
Houma , LA 70360

Marilyn Schwartz
201 Stadium Dr
Houma, La 70364


Kathy Kliebert
168 North lake Drive.
Thibodaux LA, 70301

Julie Neivers
1202 S. Tyler Street
Covington LA

Karen Schilling
511 Wilson Ave.
Houma LA 70364

Joy Martinez
215 Highway 307
Thibodaux LA , 70301

Travis Theriot
500 Honduras St
Houma LA 70360

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Currently, the French Quarter in New Orleans does not have any medical providers. This part of New Orleans is home to many in the hospitality and food industry. Bartenders, delivery drivers, waitresses, hotel staff and many more need primary and behavioral health care that is closer and more affordable. START Corporation, through the newly redesigned St. Jude Community Center located at 400 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 70112, will address health disparities and inequities in the quality of health, health care and health outcomes experienced by groups based on social, racial, ethnic, economic and environmental characteristics. The project will serve as a hub for START programming including: a Federally Qualified Health Center (Primary, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, Dental, and Pharmacy), Our Feeding Partner Programs (Grace at the Green Light, St Jude), Community-Based Behavioral Health Services, Youth Drop In Center, Veterans Services, Recovery Services, Housing is Healthcare/Transitional Housing for Behavioral Health & Veterans.

START Corporation requests $2.5 million for renovations of the health/behavioral health services portions of the building

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $2,500,000
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The St. Jude Community Center will consolidate three scattered programs across separate locations in New Orleans together into a single site, creating a one-stop center for collaboration and services. START will continue to help the community navigate through an uncertain economy, barriers to service and regional challenges. A combined location will allow us to double down on our work to serve and provide stability for individuals and families in our community. Making multiple services available at one location with help us to coordinate different needs within one building eliminating loss time and easier navigation for the community.

START Corporation is working with an architect to prepare a space plan and estimated cost of renovations. Each floor will contain:

First Floor: Federally Qualified Health Center (Primary, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, Dental, and Pharmacy) & Our Feeding Partner Programs (Grace at the Green Light, St Jude)
Second Floor: Community Based Behavioral Health Services, Youth Drop In Center, Veterans
Services, Recovery Services
Third Floor: Housing is Healthcare/Transitional Housing for Behavioral Health & Veterans

The proposed project will be split into two Phases, with programs being relocated to the facility as renovations are completed. These programs have sustainable funding attached to them which will cover the operating and maintenance costs of the newly renovated building.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          PHASE I:

Saint Jude Housing Collaborative: The St Jude Housing Collaborative will provide tenant based rental assistance and intensive services to households who were experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Clients will be referred through the CoC Coordinated Entry System that make referrals among people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness and have disabling conditions, with a prioritization for people with severe service needs, including people who are chronically homeless.

Assertive Community Treatment: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence
based practice that improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at risk of psychiatric crisis, hospitalization, homelessness, and involvement in the criminal justice system. ACT is one of the oldest and most widely researched evidence based practices in behavioral healthcare for people with severe mental illness. This approach can be ideal for those with severe mental illness and addiction, or for those who have not typically responded well to outpatient therapy. Services are provided within the community.

Permanent Supportive Housing: The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program links adults ages 18 and up to affordable rental housing with voluntary, flexible, and individualized services to people with severe and complex disabilities, enabling them to live successfully in the community.

Regional Recovery Hub: The Recovery Hub is a one-stop, substance use support service that aids individuals in navigating various substance use resources. Individuals can come from anywhere in the state to receive this service, which are free and confidential.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families: SSVF provides assistance to Veteran families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. SSVF provides services that include assistance with utilities, outreach services, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and coordinating other public benefits for Veterans and their families.

Rapid Rehousing and Rapid Rehousing for Families: RRH/RRH for Families assists individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness, helps them apply for public resources and benefits, and provides case management support.

PHASE II:

Federally Qualified Health Center: In 2014, START applied for Section 330 Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) New Access Points (NAP) funding in Houma, Louisiana. CHC patients mirror the client base for START’s existing programs, which include low-income persons, severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, brain injury, other physical disabilities and developmental disabilities, and veterans. START opened its first New Orleans CHC in 2019. Services provided include: primary care, behavioral health, medication management, Medicaid enrollment, substance use treatment, and HIV/AIDS treatment. START will explore offering dental and pharmacy services at the St. Jude location.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2 years post funding

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:
                 Casey Guidry, CEO, is appointed to the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
    
     (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:  Casey Guidry 
                                       address:  128 Godchaux Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
                                       phone:  9858566115
                                       fax:  9859514704
                                       e-mail:  casey@startcorp.org
                                       relationship to entity:  CEO