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CBIRS Request 2825
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2825
African American Male Summit
 
Requester: David Rucker Organization: African American Male/ Female Summit
 
Project Title: African American Male Summit Date Submitted 1/14/2005 3:25:03 PM
 
Sponsors: Dawson
 
Statewide Interest:
The interest addresses the state issue of funding needed to provide prison occupancy for criminals. This program is designed to reduce the rising number of African American males incarcerated and educate them on alternatives opposite of criminal activity.
 
Recipient: American American Male/ Female Summit   Contact: David Rucker  
  4557 Fresco Circle   Contact Phone: (407) 299-7672  
  Orlando 32808   Contact email: ruckerd@bellsouth.net
 
Counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The Summit is a daylong program of workshops and presentations designed to help young African American males develop individual blueprints for personal and professional success. Workshop subjects include conflict resolution, personal ethics, money management, self-esteem enhancement, personal health and career developement skills. There will also be parenting workshops for adults.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
African American Males will gain knowledge and life skills that will assist them with their future goals and professional success.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $250,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $250,000 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? No
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Orange County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/20/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No