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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1802 |
| Norris D. Langston Youth Foundation, Inc. After-school/Weekend Enrichment Program |
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| Requester: |
David B. Langston, Ph.D. |
Organization: |
Norris D. Langston Youth Scholarship Foundation, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Norris D. Langston Youth Foundation, Inc. After-school/Weekend Enrichment Program |
Date Submitted |
1/3/2008 2:46:47 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The State and County has a strong interest to develop youth in regards to education "All Childer The State and Country has a strong interest to develop youth in regards to education. "All Children Can Learn" is a strong indicator of our need to continue to promote education for our youth. After School programs combined with in school tutoring and mentoring services are much needed. These programs, which will be provided in the Norris D. Langston Education and Economic Development Center, will have on their future. These programs will enable youth to produce a strong safe haven for families and generations to come, which will help eliminate violence, drugs, crimes, etc. These programs will also provide some technical and vocational and other academic skills and will help upgrade their abilities in math and reading with a strong impact in nutrition and recreation. Motivational programs along with exposure to cultural activities such as visiting near by post secondary institutions of higher learning will enable our youth to understand the value in receiving a rewarding education. |
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| Recipient: |
Norris D. Langston Youth Scholarship Foundation, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Dr. David B. Langston |
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Post Office Box 391 |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 227-2016 |
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Port Saint Joe 32457 |
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Contact email: |
NDLYF@gtcom.net |
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| Counties: |
Gulf |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| This program will provide educational services and activities which will promote the values of Education and which will help students understand the value of economics. Services will be provided in an after school setting during the week, as well as on the weekend. These services will include tutoring and mentoring, exposure to post-secondary opportunities and cultural activities, motivational programs, professional role models, and trips to institutions of higher learning. This program will enhance the abilities of youth to understand the value of being a positive and productive citizen. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Students will understand the value of education and will work hard to obtain a high school Diploma with emphasis on enrollment into a post-secondary institution of higher learning (vocational, technical, or academic) which will lead to becoming a postivie and productive citizen. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$20,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Needs Assessment |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Gulf County Commissioners/School Board |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
