The recipient entity's physical address:
           2011 MacArthur Drive, Building #1
Alexandria, LA 71301

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2011 MacArthur Drive, Building #1
Alexandria, LA 71301

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5150

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

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:
           Names Positions Sectors Mailing Addresses Email Addresses Phone Numbers
1. Jay Scott President Public 5810 Sabina Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302 318mayhem007@gmail.com
318-446-5681
2. Vanda Smith Secretary Private 2030 Donahue Ferry Road
Pineville, LA 71361 vanda.smith@cleco.com
318-625-5847
3. Jimmy Washington Treasurer Public 223 Foxfire Lane
Alexandria, LA 71302 jwashington32862@yahoo.com
318-229-2983
4. John Belvin, Sr. Parliamentarian Private 1226 MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303 pastorj@rebirthmin.org
318-794-0146
5. Ruby Crawford Member
At Large Low Income
(Cheneyville) P.O. Box 133
Cheneyville, LA 71325 rubycrawford@gmail.com
318-264-4272
6. Mary L. Wardsworth Member
At Large Public 3223 Redwood Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301 mlwardsworth@gmail.com
318-880-8032
7. Audrey Clifton Member Private 97 Vanek Lane
Boyce, LA 71409 Tatetrev2@yahoo.com
318-613-1193
8. Robert Williams Member Private 624 Fendler Parkway
Pineville, LA 71360 Nolimit4recovery@gmail.com
318-277-0203
9. Levi C. Mitchell Member Low Income
(Alexandria) 1711 Bush Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301 l_mitch91@yahoo.com
337-901-1273
10. Herman Williams Member Public P.O. Box 649
Lecompte, LA 71346 Lecomptepolice@yahoo.com
318-613-7896
11. Lucretia McCoy-Price Member Low Income
(Boyce) P.O. Box 846
Boyce, LA 71409 Lucretiamccoy@ymail.com
318-481-0924
12. Timothy Holloway Member Low Income
(Glenmora) 5615 Jackson Street, Bldg. N
Alexandria, LA 71301 tim@hollowayinvestments.net
318-383-3700
13. Pamela Ballott Executive Director N/A
118 River Oaks Dr.
Pineville, LA 71360 pballott@cenlacac.org
318-451-7786

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc. (Cenla CAC) was incorporated as the anti-poverty agency for Rapides Parish in 1965. The objective and purpose for this corporation was and still is to promote and develop economic opportunities in Rapides Parish; the provision of services directly and indirectly to those in need of increased economic opportunities; to act as a liaison between Public Housing Authorities, Private Sector Landlords and low/moderate income individuals and the homeless; to provide housing counseling services designed to enable clients to obtain, retain and/or maintain ownership or rental rights of acquired housing; and to link clients with other available resources to combat poverty and economic instability in Rapides Parish.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,678
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $36,362
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $163,960

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?
          Assist low to moderate income families in overcoming the immediate effects of poverty through delivery of services, education, outreach, and referrals.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          1. Assist 250 individuals with rent, mortgage, utility, food, prescription, hygiene and/or temporary shelter payment assistance by
2. Provide programs and services to at risk youth.
3.Amplify awareness of programs and services offered to meet the needs of Rapides Parish residents on both the individual and community levels. Our goal is to assist 250 individuals with emergency service benefits, Ten percent of the individuals served will be first time assistance participants.
4. Incentivize 20 participants to attend 6 financial literacy courses, meet monthly budgeting goals, and establish healthy financial habits for a six-month period with a dollar-for-dollar match of $700 per individual and $50 incentive for each course attended.
5. Enhance and supplement productivity and improve efficiency of the delivery of services to ensure they are available to all eligibles demographics both continuously and in time of crisis.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 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:
                
    
     (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:  Tony Alonzo Jr. 
                                       address:  2011 MacArthur Drive, Building #1
Alexandria, LA 71301
                                       phone:  318-792-0518
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  talonzo@cenlacac.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Accounting Manager