The recipient entity's physical address:
           360 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           360 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Margaret Ratcliff
Susan Hardtner
Robert Smitherman

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6820

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $75,000

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:
           PRESIDENT
HAMMOND, Carolyn
Volunteers of America of North Louisiana
360 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101-4898

CHAIR
CARPER, Sheyenne
9576 Basin St.
Shreveport LA 71115

VICE CHAIR
FLORES, Melissa
570 Harris Lane
Shreveport, LA 71106

TREASURER
PONTHIE, John
449 Overbrook Court
Shreveport, LA 71106

SECRETARY
SCROGGINS, Ruby
6814 Santa Monica
Shreveport, LA 71119

DIRECTORS
ALEXANDER, David
7170 Perch Point Road
Shreveport, LA 71107

BRADFORD, William
P.O. Drawer 1126
Shreveport, LA 71163

BUHLER, Liz
664 Unadilla
Shreveport, La. 71106

CRAWFORD, S. Patrick
611 Ontario St.
Shreveport, LA 71106

DAVIS, Cortez
P.O. BOX 29414
Shreveport, La 71149

DAVIS, Jessica Green
P.O. BOX 490
Benton, La 71006

ELBERSON, Hilary
412 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106-1810

FRIERSON, John Jr.
11037 Harts Island Road
Shreveport, La. 71115

HANNA, Jay
9830 Jennifer Lane
Shreveport, La. 71106

HARRIS, Stuart
1043 W. Pointe Loop
Shreveport, LA 71106

ISRAEL, Ben
330 Marshall St, Ste 930
Shreveport, LA 71101

KATZ, Tonya
281 Captain H.M. Shreve Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71115-2987

LAMB, Ginny
420 Drexel
Shreveport, LA 71106

LAZARUS, Wesley
620 Ratcliff St.
Shreveport, LA 71104

LEWIS, Lindsey
10150 Ellerbe Church Road¿
Shreveport, LA 71106

MOORE, Terry
6705 Louene Circle¿
Shreveport, La 71119

PEAK, John
10323 Evangeline Oaks Circle
Shreveport, LA 71106

PRATT, Paul
9033 Sundance Lane
Shreveport, LA 71106

RANDOLPH, Taurean
191 Clearbrooke Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71115

REYNOLDS, Jonathan
7855 Oak Creek Trail
Shreveport, LA 71129

SKRIVANOS, Melanie
10915 Belle Cour Way
Shreveport, La. 71106

THOMPSON, Carolyn Murphy
7708 Creswell Road
Shreveport, LA 71106

WHITE, Angie
269 Charles Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71105

WHITTENBARGER, Anna
3254 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Safe Haven is a 24-hour/7 days-a-week community based early recovery model of supportive housing designed to reach homeless Veterans with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders who are unable or unwilling to participate in traditional treatment programs. In the fall of 2023, Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) was able to find the ideal location for the new Safe Haven, 1717 Irving Place, which is only two blocks from the current location with proximity to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, public transportation, and community amenities. VOANLA purchased the property at 1717 Irving Place and engaged the services of a Veteran owned architectural firm to design the space. The new space will be the most responsive design based upon the needs of Veterans requiring Safe Haven services. ¿Each Veteran will maintain their own private room with amenities such as built in desks, storage, lighting, and small considerations such as ample outlets for charging multiple electronic devices. It will provide for a common day area and dining as well as kitchen space, laundry, and private meeting spaces in a modern and aesthetically pleasing design. Most importantly, it will be fully ADA compliant and meet the most recent fire and safety codes as well as allow for enhanced security for Veteran and staff safety. ¿Additionally, the facility will incorporate the latest energy efficient systems including HVAC, insulation, and windows to ensure long-term financial sustainability.¿VOANLA’s Safe Haven program has, since its inception, employed a low threshold/low demand philosophy to create an environment of trust, dignity, and respect.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $179,983
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $837,907
          Operating Services. . . . $96,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Volunteers of America North Louisiana serves Veterans, Children and Families, Individuals with Disabilities and seniors.

This specific request aims to renovate a building to serve homeless veterans not ready to enter into treatment facilities. The continuum of services VOANLA provides veterans will allow the veteran to move into transitional and eventually permanent housing.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our goal for the funding is to complete renovations that will allow veterans the ability to seek treatment in a safe space. The overall goal of the Safe Haven program is to move veterans into permanent housing or long-term treatment.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 to 18 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:
                
    
     (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:
                 Louisiana Department of Health
Office of Behavioral Health
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The contract is to provide supportive services to individuals experiencing their first psychotic episode. Services include family education, cognitive behavioral therapy, supported employment and education services.


Contact Information
name:  Carolyn Hammond 
                                       address:  360 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
                                       phone:  318-221-2669
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  carolyn.hammond@voanorthla.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President/CEO