The recipient entity's physical address:
           3712 Anson Street
New Orleans, LA 70114

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3712 Herschel Street
New Orleans, LA 70114

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5532

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $729,000

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:
           Gregory J. Ravy - Chief Executive Officer
1108 Merrill Street - NOLA 70114

Shandell L. Effron - Chief Operating Officer
2216 Broadway Avenue - Harvey, LA 70058

Shannon A. Bishop - Chief Financial Officer
3235 Columbus Street - NOLA 701114

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Help change the dynamics of Algiers culture and climate, family participation in student success, dedicated to creating financial stability by rewarding families and participating students who are committed to becoming leaders, educational enrichment, increasing program participation, improving unemployment rates, and growing the economy through student innovation. The objective of the program is to promote academic excellence in career exploratory courses, increasing positive behavioral outcomes for students that alternately leads to a high paying career.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $324,480
          Professional Services. . . $10,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $62,500
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $62,500
          Operating Services. . . . $66,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $203,520

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?
          The Chief Executive Officer will oversee day-to-day operations. The Workforce Development Coordinator will manage the reporting of all activities and ensure that program objectives are met and prepare lessons, assignments and conduct class sessions. Work one-on-one and as a group with participating students to identify and study career interests and aptitudes. The Chief Operations Officer will coordinate all marketing and advertising. The Youth and Family Services Coordinator will develop pair students with Algiers business for job shadow opportunities, draft resume, pair students with professional resume reviewers, and train for professional interviews. The Public Relations/Community Engagement Coordinator will work with community partners to help recruit students for the program. The Chief Financial Officer will manage payroll, timesheets, and oversee the functionality of funding youth stipends.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Heroes Youth Workforce Development Program will be implemented to help change the dynamics of Algiers culture and climate, family participation in student success, dedication to creating financial stability by rewarding participating students who are committed to becoming leaders, educational enrichment, increasing program participation, improving unemployment rates, and growing the economy through student innovation. The objective of the program is to promote academic excellence in career exploratory courses and increase positive behavioral outcomes for students that alternately leads to a high paying career.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 Months

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:  Gregory Jerome Ravy 
                                       address:  1108 Merrill Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
                                       phone:  504-388-8561
                                       fax:  504-362-6720
                                       e-mail:  gregravy@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Chief Executive Officer