The recipient entity's physical address:
           1013 E Whatley Rd
Oakdale, La 71463

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 612
Oakdale, La 71464

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1091

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

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:
           Gregory Willis 1013 E Whatley Rd Oakdale La 71463
Tammy Rogers 1013 E Whatley Rd Oakdale La 71463
Connie Hazelton 1370 Norris Rd, Oakdale La 71463

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Freedom ministries is an outreach for those in addiction and those recovering from addiction. Addiction is a major problem in our communities but we are determined to make a difference. However as our program continues to grow, expenses to operate have grown tremendously. We are seeking funds to help cover those expenses.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $50,000
          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?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          To continue to be able to help those lost in addiction and alienated from friends and family to achieve recovery and find their purpose. Also for those who have recovered to help them stay in recovery and help to guide toward meaningful employment. This will benefit our communities tremendously not only in helping the addict but also in helping to fight criminal activity due to addiction.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our team is available 24 hours a day. We hold meetings 5 days a week and encourage participants to attend church services with us. Once they are sober we work with them to obtain the skills for employment. We also work with several employers that will employ them and help them to achieve better job skills.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Drug addiction in our communities is ongoing so our work would be also

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:
                
    
     (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: 
               

(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:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Connie Hazelton 
                                       address:  1370 Norris Rd
Oakdale La. 71463
                                       phone:  318-452-8953
                                       fax:  318-335-2723
                                       e-mail:  allencorp@bellsouth.net
                                       relationship to entity:  Secretary/Treasurer