NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  CHRISTIAN ACRES YOUTH CENTER, INC.

The recipient entity's physical address:
           200 BAILEY STREET
TALLULAH, LA 71282


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. BOX 1029
TALLULAH, LA 71284


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          William Brandon Harris - President
William W. Ziegler, Jr. - Vice President
Jeremy P. Ledet - Secretary/Treasurer


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1929

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $25,000

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:
           William W. Ziegler, Jr. _ President
120 Jamie Lane
Delhi, La 71232

Lawrence J. Thompson - Vice President
3751 Hwy 605
St. Joseph, La 71366

James E. Paxton - Secretary
P. O. Box 97
St. Joseph, La 71366


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Supplement inflationary cost to existing 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. . . . . . . $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?
          Christian Acres Youth Center, Inc. is committed to providing therapeutic residential services for youth under the custody of the Office of Juvenile Justice. Our mission is to ensure the safety, well-being, and holistic development of the youth, program staff, and the broader community. By offering comprehensive o -site educational services, we aim to nurture academic growth alongside emotional and social development.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Through a collaborative approach involving the youth, their families and guardians, we strive to facilitate a successful reintegration into the community. Our programs are designed to empower youth with the necessary skills, resources, and support systems to thrive in society while fostering positive relationships and contributing to the overall welfare of the community

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           We are an ongoing program

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:
                 James E. Paxton
P. O. Box 97
St. Joseph, La 71366
District Attorney - Sixth JDC

    
     (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:
                 0

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

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:
                 Louisiana DPS&C/Youth Services
Baton Rouge, La


(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Residential services contract for youth under the custody of the Office of Juvenile Justice


Contact Information
name:  William W. Ziegler 
                                       address:  P. O. Box 1029
Tallulah, La 71284

                                       phone:  318-574-5230
                                       fax:  318-574-0990
                                       e-mail:  wwziegler@tycheinc.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President