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CBIRS Request 2622
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2622
From Black Boy to Black Man
 
Requester: Steve White Organization: Steve White Enterprises
 
Project Title: From Black Boy to Black Man Date Submitted 1/14/2005 1:00:56 PM
 
Sponsors: Dawson
 
Statewide Interest:
It reduces school failures, lowers the dropout rate, reduces crime including violent crime & murder among black males.
 
Recipient: Steve White   Contact: Steve White  
  1668 Essex Lane   Contact Phone: (561) 841-4990  
  Riviera Beach 33404   Contact email: steve1668@bellsouth.net
 
Counties: Palm Beach
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
A 12 hour personal development program for 12-18 year old black males. It teaches life skills that helps them to become successful in life.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Drastic reduction in school failure & criminal activity for 156 black males
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $34,000
 
Total cost of the project: $37,600
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $3,600
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $34,000 To Fund: Operations
 
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: school failure & criminal activity among black males
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/31/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No