The recipient entity's physical address:
           3712 Anson Street New Orlenas, Louisiana 70114

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3712 Anson Street New Orlenas, Louisiana 70114

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Gregory J. Ravy
Shannon Bishop

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

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $500,000

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 Ravy - President/Chief Executive Officer 1416 Vaspasain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70114
Brandon Bean - Board Treasurer
Corey Valdary - Board Member
Melissa McClendon - Board Member
April Munday Francis - Board Member
Robert Pearson - Board Member
Jonathan Everett - Board Member
Rachelle Jones - Board Member
Shandell Effron - Chief Operating Officer 2216 Broadway Avenue, Havey, LA 70058
Shannon Bishop - Chief Financial Officer 3235 Columbus Street New Orleans, LA 70114
Nicole Foster - Chief of Program and Development 2678 Gallinghouse Street New Orleans, LA 70114

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The proposed project aims to strengthen and expand services that support youth and families in underserved communities by investing in critical infrastructure, program delivery, and staffing. Through targeted building improvements, the organization will enhance its physical space to better accommodate programming needs, create a more welcoming and functional environment for participants, and increase overall service capacity.

The project will also provide paid stipends to youth participating in workforce development and leadership programming. These stipends are designed to reduce financial barriers to participation, promote accountability, and encourage long-term engagement. By compensating youth for their time and commitment, the program helps instill a sense of purpose and responsibility while supporting personal and professional growth.

In addition, the project will fund salaries for staff who are essential to delivering, coordinating, and managing the programs. These team members provide mentorship, case management, facilitation, and administrative support to ensure smooth program operation and positive outcomes for participants. Maintaining a skilled and dedicated staff is critical to the long-term success and sustainability of the organization's mission.

Overall, the proposed project is a comprehensive effort to expand access, improve program quality, and create lasting impact for youth and families. It will build organizational capacity, strengthen community partnerships, and foster a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $230,000
          Professional Services. . . $10,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $30,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $75,000
          Operating Services. . . . $55,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $100,000

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 public purpose of the entity is to empower underserved youth and families by addressing systemic barriers to education, employment, and stability through community-based programming. By providing access to workforce development, life skills training, mentorship, mental health resources, and emergency support services, the organization seeks to reduce poverty, increase economic opportunity, and promote safer, more resilient communities.

The use of state funds will help expand the organization’s reach and capacity by improving facilities, compensating staff who deliver essential services, and providing paid stipends to youth participants. These efforts contribute to long-term public benefits such as lower crime rates, increased high school and workforce engagement, and stronger family units. The investment in this work directly supports the state’s goals of community development, public safety, and equitable access to opportunity.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The purpose of this project is to strengthen the organization's capacity to serve at-risk youth and families by improving its physical infrastructure, enhancing workforce and life skills programming, and supporting program delivery through sustainable staffing. The long-term intent is to improve educational, economic, and social outcomes for individuals in historically underserved communities while contributing to a safer, more stable, and more resilient public.

Goals:

Expand access to safe, functional community space to support youth and family programming. Facility improvements will allow the organization to serve more participants in a secure, welcoming environment that meets programmatic and safety standards.

Strengthen and grow youth workforce development and family support programming that provides underserved individuals with life skills, financial literacy, parenting support, leadership development, and job preparedness training.

Support sustainable and effective service delivery through the hiring and retention of qualified staff, including program facilitators, coordinators, and case managers who play a key role in participant success and program execution.

Enhance program impact and community stability through evaluation, tracking of outcomes, and collaboration with community partners to extend the reach and effectiveness of services.

Objectives:

Complete targeted building improvements—such as HVAC upgrades, flooring, lighting, and classroom updates—to expand capacity, improve safety, and create a more efficient and welcoming environment for programming.

Provide paid stipends to a minimum of 50 youth annually participating in workforce development, leadership, and life skills programs, removing financial barriers to participation and encouraging consistent engagement.

Implement at least four seasonal training cycles per year that serve youth and families with programming in financial literacy, parenting education, employment readiness, and mental health awareness.

Fund salaries for critical staff positions essential to program planning, facilitation, case management, and evaluation, ensuring reliable, high-quality service delivery.

Offer ongoing professional development to staff to improve program outcomes, strengthen trauma-informed care practices, and maintain a culturally responsive and inclusive approach.

Establish a system to track participant outcomes in areas such as education, employment, financial stability, and family well-being, using data to guide continuous program improvement.

Strengthen relationships with local schools, employers, service providers, and community leaders to improve wraparound support for participants and increase access to long-term resources.

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:
                 Not Applicable
    
     (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:
                 Not Applicable

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 Not Applicable

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Not Applicable

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: 
               Not Applicable

(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:
               Not Applicable

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                Not Applicable

          What is the nature of the relationship?  Not Applicable

(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:
                 Not Applicable

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Not Applicable


Contact Information
name:  Gregory J. Ravy 
                                       address:  1416 Vaspasain Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
                                       phone:  504-388-4601
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  gregravy@heroesofnola.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Founder