The recipient entity's physical address:
           *** Confidential Address ***

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           90 Kingston xing #2507 Bossier City, 71111

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7329

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:
           Kena Blair President, Director, Registered Agent, 90 Kingston Xing Apt 2507, Bossier City, LA 71111
Elsie Blair Secretary, Director, Trustee, 9343 Kimberly RD S, Shreveport, LA 71129
Keith Blair Vice President, Treasurer, Comptroller, Trustee, 9343 Kimberly RD S, Shreveport, LA 71129
Keshea Blair Executive Vice President, Secretary, Trustee 118 Stagly Lane, Balch Spring, TX 75238

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           EmpowHER LIFE proposes to implement the HER VOICE, HER POWER Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative, a comprehensive, community-based mentorship, prevention, and leadership development program serving girls and young women ages 13–25 in Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding Northwest Louisiana communities.

The initiative will prioritize underserved and economically disadvantaged participants who face barriers to positive mentorship, mental wellness education, financial literacy, leadership opportunities, and supportive community resources. The program will promote personal growth, emotional well-being, positive decision-making, and the development of essential life skills.

Through a structured 10-week curriculum, participants will engage in interactive workshops addressing personal identity, self-esteem, emotional regulation, anger management, healthy relationships, accountability, peer pressure, conflict resolution, goal setting, and personal development. Supplemental activities will include financial literacy, career readiness, leadership training, mentorship, and community service opportunities.

Recognizing the importance of family support, EmpowHER LIFE will incorporate parent and caregiver engagement activities designed to strengthen communication, encourage positive family relationships, and reinforce skills learned throughout the program.

EmpowHER LIFE will seek partnerships with schools, juvenile justice agencies, community organizations, and qualified professionals to support participant referrals, coordinate resources, and expand access to services.

During the proposed 12-month funding period, the initiative aims to serve approximately 100 girls and young women through multiple program cycles and educational workshops. The program will target an 80% completion rate among enrolled participants and measure improvements in emotional regulation, healthy relationships, financial literacy, and goal-setting knowledge through pre- and post-program assessments.

The requested $100,000 will support program coordination, qualified facilitators, educational materials, mental wellness workshops, facility expenses, participant outreach, family engagement activities, and program evaluation.

The initiative seeks to prevent high-risk behaviors, strengthen families, promote educational and economic opportunities, and equip participants with the confidence, resilience, leadership abilities, and practical skills necessary for long-term success.

Through this investment, EmpowHER LIFE seeks to create measurable, lasting improvements in the lives of underserved girls and young women while developing the next generation of confident, capable community leaders throughout Northwest Louisiana.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
          Professional Services. . . $15,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $25,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $5,000

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?
          EmpowHER LIFE seeks to advance the public welfare of Louisiana by providing accessible, community-based mentorship, mental health awareness and education, emotional wellness support, prevention services, leadership development, and life-skills programming to underserved girls and young women ages 13–25 in Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding Northwest Louisiana communities.

The proposed HER VOICE, HER POWER Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative will address barriers to mental and emotional well-being, personal development, educational achievement, economic opportunity, and access to supportive community resources.

The initiative recognizes the importance of addressing mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional distress, trauma exposure, and difficulties developing healthy coping strategies. Through mental health education, healing-centered activities, emotional regulation workshops, positive mentorship, and supportive environments, participants will develop skills to strengthen their emotional resilience and overall well-being.

State funding will support structured programming that promotes mental health awareness, emotional regulation, self-esteem, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, financial literacy, educational and career readiness, and positive leadership. The initiative will also engage parents and caregivers to strengthen family relationships, encourage healthy communication, and reinforce positive behaviors.

EmpowHER LIFE will seek partnerships with qualified mental health professionals and community organizations to provide appropriate educational services, resource referrals, and access to additional support when needed. Any clinical mental health services will be provided only by appropriately licensed professionals.

The public purpose of this investment is to promote mental and emotional well-being, strengthen Louisiana families, reduce barriers to supportive services, expand educational and economic opportunities, and foster healthier, safer, and more resilient communities. State funds will be used for documented, allowable program expenses, with measurable outcomes and financial accountability.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The primary goal of the HER VOICE, HER POWER Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative is to improve mental health awareness, strengthen emotional wellness, promote positive youth development, and empower underserved girls and young women ages 13–25 with essential life skills, leadership abilities, financial knowledge, and supportive relationships.

The initiative will pursue the following objectives during a 12-month funding period:

1. **Participant Engagement:** Enroll and serve approximately 100 girls and young women through structured 10-week program cycles and supplemental educational workshops.

2. **Program Completion:** Achieve a target completion rate of at least 80% among participants enrolled in the structured curriculum.

3. **Mental Health Awareness and Emotional Wellness:** Provide age-appropriate educational workshops addressing mental health awareness, stress management, anxiety awareness, emotional regulation, trauma-informed coping strategies, self-esteem, and resilience. Help participants recognize when and how to seek professional mental health support.

4. **Mental Health Resources and Referrals:** Establish relationships with qualified mental health professionals and community providers to connect participants with appropriate counseling, behavioral health resources, and supportive services when needed.

5. **Healthy Relationships and Personal Development:** Strengthen knowledge of conflict resolution, communication, peer pressure, boundaries, accountability, and positive decision-making.

6. **Financial Literacy and Career Readiness:** Provide education on budgeting, saving, financial responsibility, career exploration, personal goals, and economic independence.

7. **Leadership and Mentorship:** Connect participants with positive mentors, leadership training, community service opportunities, and activities promoting confidence, responsibility, and personal growth.

8. **Family Strengthening:** Offer parent and caregiver engagement opportunities that encourage healthy communication, mental health awareness, positive relationships, and supportive home environments.

9. **Community Collaboration:** Seek partnerships with schools, community organizations, juvenile justice agencies, licensed mental health professionals, and other stakeholders to strengthen referrals and service coordination.

10. **Program Evaluation:** Track enrollment, attendance, curriculum completion, workshop participation, and changes in mental health literacy, emotional wellness knowledge, coping skills, financial literacy, and leadership development through pre- and post-program assessments and participant surveys.

Successful implementation will be demonstrated through documented participation, improved knowledge and practical skills, greater awareness of available mental health resources, and increased access to positive community support systems.

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:
                 0%

     (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. EmpowHER LIFE does not currently have any contracts with the State of Louisiana or its political subdivisions.


Contact Information
name:  Kena Blair 
                                       address:  90 Kingston Xing, #2507 Bossier, LA 71111
                                       phone:  318-562-7768
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  kblair@empowherlife.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Founder and President