House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1691 Happy Angels
Requester:	Myriam Wynn		Organization:		Happy Angels, Inc.
Project Title:	Happy Angels		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 9:40:06 AM
District Member:	Debbie Wasserman-Schultz		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	Dade
Recipient:	Happy Angels, Inc.		Contact:		Myriam Wynn
	15023 SW 146 Ave.		Contact Phone:		(305) 255-0020
	Miami 33186
Project Description:
This program is geared toward promoting ambition and self-discipline. It includes academic tutoring, mentoring by outstanding achievers, mentoring self-improvement classes, and recreational activities.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The benefit of this project is to assure that our children will grow up to be functional, contributing members of society. Also to prevent teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, violence, and other criminal activities.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To instill in children the sort of drive which is necessary for children to reach higher education, and to acheive excellence.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$250,000
Total cost of the project:		$317,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Unknown
Was this project previously funded by the State?					No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					Yes
	Amount:	$250,000
	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:	Safe School/Healthy Student Initiative, US Dept. Of Education
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Broward County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	12/14/1999