NGO Funding Request
The recipient entity's full legal name:
LAFOURCHE ARC
The recipient entity's physical address:
100 West Main Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
P.O. Box 269
Thibodaux, La. 70302
Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):
Non-Profit Corporation
If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
Richard J. Bouterie
Thomas Ben Harang
George D. Stack
The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:
5633
What is the dollar amount of the request?
$1,000,000
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:
Richard Bouterie, Jr., President
408 West Third Street
Thibodaux, La. 70302
Ben Harang, Vice President
515 Blake Court
Thibodaux, La. 70302
George D. Stack, Treasurer/Secretary
509 Ducrose Drive
Thibodaux, La. 70301
Buddy Ledet
222 Webre Drive
Thibodaux, La. 70301
Carmel Breaux
408 St. Anthony Street
Raceland, La. 70394
Renee Brinkley
1706 Lyndd Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
Kath Kleibert
168 North Lake Drive
Thibodaux, La. 70301
Wendy F. Eschete, Executive Director
107 Eustice Street
Houma, La. 70364
Provide a summary of the project or program:
Rebuild/Renovate the Plaisance Center/The Treasure Box located at 5565 Hwy 1, Lockport, La. 70374 which suffered significant damage during Hurricane Ida. This was the location of one of Lafourche Arc's vocational facilities where services were provided to persons with developmental disabilities as well as employees persons with and without disabilities. FEMA determined the damages did not meet the 50% threshold for replacement.
What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . .
$0
Professional Services. . .
$75,987
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . .
$0
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . .
$0
Major Repairs . . . . . . .
$1,026,473
Operating Services. . . .
$0
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?
Lafourche Arc's public purpose is to provide supports and services to persons with developmental disabilities throughout our communities. It is our belief we can meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities and provide opportunities for growth and independence.
What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
Our overall goal is to enhance life opportunities and choices for people with developmental disabilities through the provision of a wide range of supports and services. Our goals focus on fostering environments within our communities we serve where all people are valued.
What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
Immediately upon reestablishing this location.
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:
Wendy F. Eschete
address:
P.O. Box 269
Thibodaux, La.70302
phone:
9856887224
fax:
9854474813
e-mail:
larc_wendy@hotmail.com
relationship to entity:
Executive Director