The recipient entity's physical address:
           23810 Eden Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           23810 Eden Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Charmaine Williams
Eunice Trent
Francesca Mellieon Williams
Carmen Ginn Johnese

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0942

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

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:
           Charmaine Williams, 57160 Cpl Herman Brown Jr. Street, White Castle, LA 70788 (Executive Director/CEO)
Eunice Trent, 23955 Fleniken Lane, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Francesca Mellieon Williams, 22365 Talbot Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764 (Financial Secretary)
Quanda Charles, 3778 Cane Ridge Drive, Addis, LA 70710 (Treasurer)
Andretta Breaux Atkins, 22775 Aidan Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Carmen Ginn Johnese, 6625 Summerlin Drive, Zachary, LA 70791

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The W.I.S.E. Foundation is not just a group of volunteers, but a community of individuals dedicated to building resilient communities. Its members, who volunteer their time, talent, and resources, are the backbone of the organization's efforts to strengthen Louisiana's infrastructure in some of its most indigent populations. The foundation's commitment to community engagement is evident in its volunteer board of directors, which identifies priority issues and finds the needed resources, ensuring that the community's voice is heard and its needs are met.

W.I.S.E. Foundation was established to serve as a resource and public service partner to support, supply, and address the need for critical services and tackle societal issues that are not currently or sufficiently being addressed by the government or the private sector.

Most of these activities take place at the Foundation’s community site in Iberville parish. However, the space needs some interior and exterior work to continue to provide these services to the local community. As well as, additional tables and chairs to improve efficiency of its operations and the services they render.

The W.I.S.E. Foundation proposes to significantly impact Louisiana's communities through its diverse and effective programming activities. These programs, which have already made a substantial difference, are specifically tailored to address the needs of youth, young adults, professionals, and seniors across its service areas, which include Iberville, West Baton Rouge, St. James, Ascension, and Assumption parishes.

Some of the programming includes: a leadership institute, safe communities project, restoring public trust campaign, living the American dream, family support resources, youth and elderly programming, surviving loss, just to name a few.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
          Professional Services. . . $100,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $50,000

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 W.I.S.E. Foundation is not just a group of volunteers, but a community of individuals dedicated to building resilient communities. Its members, who volunteer their time, talent, and resources, are the backbone of the organization's efforts to strengthen Louisiana's infrastructure in some of its most indigent populations. The foundation's commitment to community engagement is evident in its volunteer board of directors, which identifies priority issues and finds the needed resources, ensuring that the community's voice is heard and its needs are met.

W.I.S.E. Foundation was established to serve as a resource and public service partner to support, supply, and address the need for critical services and tackle societal issues that are not currently or sufficiently being addressed by the government or the private sector. The foundation serves as a community liaison.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The W.I.S.E. Foundation proposes to significantly impact Louisiana's communities through its diverse and effective programming activities. These programs, which have already made a substantial difference, are specifically tailored to address the needs of youth, young adults, professionals, and seniors across its service areas, which include Iberville, West Baton Rouge, St. James, Ascension, and Assumption parishes.

Some of the programming includes: a leadership institute, safe communities project, restoring public trust campaign, living the American dream, family support resources, youth and elderly programming, surviving loss, just to name a few.

• Tailor Made Leaders
The program trains and educates aspiring leaders through a leadership academy. Being an effective leader means responding to challenges with intelligence, strategy, and expertise. Leadership skills help leaders lead teams to success and enable them to improve organizations while actively increasing their confidence and decision-making ability.

• Safe Communities
The program provides education on safety practices to local residents and provides resources to them. The program fosters communal relationships with local law enforcement, elected officials, and service providers. These relationships help to restore public trust. Some of the topics addressed include human trafficking, learn your neighbors, building community relationships among residents, and safely discarding chemicals.

• WISE Academy
The WISE Academy is a program for local high school girls to help them navigate their teenage years. We cover a wide range of topics including peer pressure, bullying, time management, stress, depression, etc. The goal is to equip our youth with the skills and knowledge they need to grow into strong, productive citizens who contribute to their community, state, nation, and world. The mentors work with the girls monthly.

• The American Dream for Rural Louisiana
This program highlights resources for opportunities in rural Louisiana where skills like farming, fishing, hunting, and using your God given talents are celebrated to earn a living and provide for your family. The goal is to celebrate and help local individuals learn how to properly market and build their brand locally.

• WISE Donations
The WISE Foundation, with the support of its members, gives back to the community each year. These donations are made to organizations, families, and school-age children in Iberville, Ascension Assumption, St. James, and West Baton Rouge parishes. During the return to school season, the foundation offers school supplies and uniforms to students in the local area. The opportunity to help others is not taken lightly by the foundation, which has helped countless families in their time of need.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           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:
                 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:  Charmaine Williams 
                                       address:  Physical:
57160 Cpl Herman Brown Jr. Street
White Castle, LA 70788

Mailing:
P.O. Box 1043
Plaquemine, LA 70765
                                       phone:  2259366583
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  wisefoundation2016@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director