The recipient entity's physical address:
           There is no physical address.

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           Lake Charles Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
P.O. BOX 386
Lake Charles, LA. 70602

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Zelda Fry
Chapter President

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1424

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $125,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  No

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Zelda Fry - Chapter President
3860 San Pedro Street
Lake Charles, La. 70615
Shatonia McCarty - Treasurer
6675 HWY 90 East RRLR 218
Lake Charles, LA. 70615

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Delta Sigma Theta supports several projects to benefit the community
*The Delsprites program is responsible for addressing the needs of young girls ages 7-10 years old; these participants meet monthly during the school year.
*The Delta Academy program is responsible for addressing the needs of young girls ages 11-14; these participants meet monthly during the school year.
*The Delta GEMS program is responsible for addressing the needs of young girls, ages 15-18, including preparation for college. These participants meet monthly during the school year.
*The EMBODI program is responsible for addressing the needs of young men ages 11-18, who meet monthly during the school year.
*The physical and mental health program is charged with raising the community's awareness regarding health issues, causes, and treatment, with a concentration on breast cancer, sickle cell, and a healthy lifestyle. Sponsored blood drive for the sickle cell anemia population.
*The Senior Citizen program is responsible for developing and educating the seniors on medical, physical, and social issues. this program also visits the sick shut-in and nursing homes.
*The Scholarship program gives eligible graduating students funding to universities and technical colleges.
*The homeless program partners with Waters Edge, donating air mattresses and blankets to help shelter those experiencing homelessness. The organization also supports Abraham's tent by donating supplies and feeding the homeless.
*Honoring women veterans.
*The Social Action program conducts voter registration in the high schools, McNeese State, SOWELA, and in the community, including working with the DA on the Expungement program.

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. . . . $25,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $100,000

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?
          Lake Charles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and public service, primarily focusing on the black community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives of the Lake Charles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities. Since its founding, hundreds of women have joined the Lake Charles Alumnae Chapter. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women.¿

The sorority's major programs are based on the organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Social Action.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           four 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:
                 NA
    
     (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:
                 NA

     (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: 
               NA

(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:
               NA

          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:
                 NA

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


Contact Information
name:  Zelda Fry 
                                       address:  Zelda Fry
P.O. BOX 386
Lake Charles, LA. 70602
                                       phone:  7133966274
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  president@dstlakecharles.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Chapter President