The recipient entity's physical address:
           2239 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2239 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Jos. F. Rummel, Archbishop, James J. Impastato, Oliver S. Delery, Charles E. Deichumon, Harold M. Rouchell, Oliver S. Livaudais, Frank V. Fontana, William S. Aicklen, Alois J. Binder, Judge John J. Wingrave, Geo de Jaham, Jerome T. Mire, W.J. Messonier, Geo J. Whitman, Hy. A. Gandolfo, R. Baudier, Sr., T.A. Bacon, L.P. Areaux, S.C. McWhortar, Cyriac M. Prosperie, Jos. L. Cabellero, Jos. De T. Hogan, Sr. Robert E. Bell, William S. Vincent, Rene Sere, Sidney Besou.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  4403

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

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
Mr. Craig Haydel
Retired Engineer
315 Arlington Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
504-388-8932
Email: chaydel524@aol.com

Vice President
Mr. Joseph Spitale
CEO – ADVANTAGE Medical Professionals -RETIRED
5436 Canary Ansas Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
504-883-8720
Email: joe414452@gmail.com

Treasurer
Mr. Keith J. Freire
Banker
909 Papworth Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
504- 858-2456 (M)
Email: kfreiremoose@yahoo.com

Chief Executive Officer
Renée Borie Blanche
504-523-1184 (O)
Email: rblanche@ozanaminn.org

Spiritual Advisor
Fr. Louis Arceneaux, C.M.
812 Constantinople Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-453-4744
Email: louiearceneaux66@gmail.com





















Mr. Clarence J. Adams, Sr.
Retired Ozanam Inn CEO
504-723-8149
Email: cjadamssr@gmail.com

P. Kevin Colomb
Attorney
5953 Marshal Foch Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-482-1251
Email: kevincolomb@gmail.com

Secretary
Mr. Dieter Hugel, Jr.
Underwriter – Gulf Coast Marine
6915 Fleur de Lis Dr
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-920-9188
Email: dmhugeljr@g-c-m.com

Vice President of Alumni
Mr. Jessie Pullins
Retired Head Banquet Mgr. - JW Marriott
3110 Dante Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-458-1761
Email: pullins3110@gmail.com













Ozanam Inn Board of Directors 2026


Mr. Ryan E. Burks
President - RYCARS Construction, LLC
503 Coleman Place
Kenner, LA 70062
504-329-0494
Email: ryanburks@rycars.com

Deacon Richard Eason
Of Counsel - Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP
5433 Canary Ansas
Kenner, LA 70065
504-319-5214
Email: Richard.Eason@arlaw.com

Dr. Lishunda Franklin
Crescent City Pharmacy
2240 Simon Bolivar Ave Ste A
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-267-4100
Email: crescentcityrx@gmail.com

Mrs. Karen Haydel
Retired Medical Technician
315 Arlington Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
504-319-2506
Email: khay315@gmail.com

Dr. Susan Jeanfreau
Women's Health Medicine Specialist
518 Webster Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-874-6991
Email: bighanksmama6013@aol.com

Mrs. Stacy Horn Koch
Principal - SHK Consulting, LLC
5776 Bellaire Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-982-0521
Email: stacy@shkllc.com

















Mr. James “Jim” Schoen
Senior Vice President- Director of Business Development – Fidelity Bank
622 Carrollton Ave
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 905-4792
Email: jim.schoen@bankwithfidelity.com

Ms. Lindsay Ross
Director of Sales & Marketing -
DICKIE BRENNAN & CO. FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS
504-258-2475
Email: lindsaysarahross@gmail.com

Mr. Robert Senior
Chief Financial Officer | Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C.
504-343-9393
Email: rsenior@bohbros.com

Dr. Sheryl Smith
Anesthesiologist
6610 Marigny Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
504 450-3738
Email: sherylsuttonsmith@gmail.com

Mr. Mark Spansel
Of Counsel - Adams & Reese, LLP
6875 Louis XIV Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
504.494.6373
Email: markjspansel@gmail.com

Mr. Joseph Spitale
Vice President
CEO – ADVANTAGE Medical Professionals -RETIRED
5436 Canary Ansas Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
504-883-8720
Email: joe414452@gmail.com

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Ozanam Inn requests $100,000 in state funding to support food security and emergency shelter services for underserved individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Greater New Orleans area.
The funding will help provide nutritious meals, safe emergency shelter, and other essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Funds will also support program personnel, kitchen operations, and essential facility expenses associated with delivering these services.
Through this integrated program, Ozanam Inn will continue addressing immediate needs while connecting guests with supportive services and resources that promote stability and pathways toward permanent housing.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $24,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $31,000

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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The public purpose of Ozanam Inn’s Food Security and Emergency Shelter Services Program is to address hunger, homelessness, and the unmet basic needs of vulnerable individuals throughout Louisiana, with a primary focus on the Greater New Orleans community. Ozanam Inn serves individuals from communities across the state, with approximately 45% of its Louisiana clients coming from areas outside of New Orleans, demonstrating the program’s broader regional and statewide impact.
Through the expenditure of state funds, Ozanam Inn will provide access to nutritious meals, emergency shelter, and essential supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
State funding will help sustain these essential services, protect the health and well-being of individuals in need, and provide connections to case management, housing resources, and other supportive services that promote stability and progress toward self-sufficiency. By serving individuals from across Louisiana, Ozanam Inn helps address critical needs that extend beyond municipal boundaries and provides an essential resource for vulnerable residents who may have limited access to emergency shelter and supportive services in their home communities.
By addressing immediate food and shelter needs while facilitating access to longer-term supportive resources, the program will contribute to public health, community well-being, and housing stability while helping reduce the hardships associated with homelessness and food insecurity throughout Louisiana.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal 1: Address Hunger and Food Insecurity
Provide nutritious meals to individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity throughout the Greater New Orleans area and other communities across Louisiana, helping address immediate nutritional needs and improve access to consistent food services.
Objectives:
• Provide food assistance to approximately 2,000 unduplicated individuals annually through Ozanam Inn’s food security and emergency shelter services.
• Prepare and serve an estimated 200,000 meals annually to individuals experiencing hunger and food insecurity.
• Purchase food and maintain meal preparation and service operations to meet the nutritional needs of individuals who rely on Ozanam Inn for assistance.
• Track the number of meals served and unduplicated individuals receiving food assistance throughout the 12-month funding period.

Goal 2: Provide Safe Emergency Shelter and Essential Services
Provide safe emergency shelter, essential supplies, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing immediate needs for overnight accommodations, personal hygiene, and basic necessities.
Objectives:
• Support the operation of Ozanam Inn’s 156-bed emergency shelter, providing safe overnight accommodations for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Provide emergency shelter and essential services to shelter guests and program participants, serving approximately 2,000 unduplicated individuals annually across the program.
• Purchase essential shelter supplies, bedding, hygiene products, and other basic necessities to support safe and sanitary living conditions.
• Maintain shelter and program services in response to community needs, including overnight guests and individuals accessing other program services.
• Track shelter utilization, individuals served, and the provision of essential services throughout the 12-month funding period.
Goal 3: Promote Housing Stability and Self-Sufficiency
Connect individuals experiencing homelessness with case management, housing resources, and supportive services that address barriers to permanent housing and promote greater stability and independence.
Objectives:
• Support an estimated 100 individuals annually in securing permanent housing, helping them transition from homelessness to stable living arrangements.
• Connect shelter guests and program participants with case management and appropriate community resources based on their individual needs.
• Assist eligible individuals in accessing permanent housing referrals, employment resources, and other supportive services that promote self-sufficiency.
• Document service connections, housing referrals, and permanent housing outcomes to measure progress toward housing stability during the 12-month funding period.
Performance measures for the state appropriation
Performance measure Annual target
Unduplicated individuals served 2,000
Meals prepared and served 200,000
Emergency shelter capacity 156 beds
Individuals supported in securing permanent housing 100
Important clarification for the application: The 156-bed figure represents shelter capacity, not the total number of people served. Ozanam Inn also serves program participants and may accommodate additional overnight guests as needed. The 2,000 unduplicated individuals figure represents the annual number of unique individuals served across the program, so individuals receiving multiple services should be counted only once.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 months ( one fiscal 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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N./A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

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: 
               N/A

(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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Marcia Hughes and/or Renee Blanch 
                                       address:  2239 Poydras Street
                                       phone:  5045231184
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  mhughes@ozanaminn.org or rblanche@ozanaminn.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Diretor of Development and /or CEO