Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1006FY0102

Le Conte Uzuri Collections, Inc.

Requester:

Phyllis Le Conte

Organization:

Le Conte Uzuri Collections, Inc.

Project Title:

Le Conte Uzuri Collections, Inc.

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 3:11:15 PM

Sponsors:

Daryl Jones

Statewide Interest:

To strengthen the cultural and economic ties between Florida and the continent of Africa.

Recipient:

Phyllis Le Conte

Contact:

Phyllis Le Conte

Le Conte

Contact Phone:

(305) 258-6706

Miami 33032

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Providing cultural and educational experiences as they relate to the promotion of African heritage.� The program that I provide in the community includes therapeutic recreation, presentation of cultural and educational programs related to African and Caribbean heritage in school, group homes and other community settings.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

To educate all nationalities in various community settings about the African and Caribbean culture.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$50,000

Total cost of the project:

$50,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

None

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$50,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Letters of support from organizations that I have visited to provide therapeutic recreation.

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

No