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Home My WebLink About(7) PORT ARTHUR COMMUNITIES FUND APPLICATION.s RECENED February 28,-2008 Yoshi D. Alexander Director of Health Services City of Port Arthur Health Department 449 Austin Avenue Port Arthur, TX, 77640 Deaz Ms. Alexander: MAR ` 3 2008 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Your letter of intent dated February 15, 2008, for the Port Arthur Communities Fund has recently been reviewed by staff at the Foundation. After cazeful consideration, we regret to inform you that we cannot extend an invitation to submit a grant proposal. As you can imagine, we have received numerous requests from many worthwhile organizations committed to improving the Westside and El Vista azeas in the city of Port Arthur. Due to limited funding, we can only invite a small number of organizations to apply. The Fund will only consider letters of intent once every twelve months. Your next eligible date for submitting letters of: intent will be February 15, 2009. Please accept our best wishes on the success of your program. Sincerely, ~-t,/Y Domingo Bamos Vice President of Community Investing Greater Houston Community Foundation The Pon F~rthur Communities Fund (PACE) ~a-as established ~~~ith a t~ao million dollar gi fi by Moti~a Enterprises to be used as seed capital to invest in the West Side and El Vista communities and to benelit the community of Pon Anhur. ~c~ February 28, 2008 C ~PJ Stephen Fitzgibbons Registered Agent Port Arthur Municipal Non-Profit Corporation P O Box 1089 3~~/0 8 ~~f~i/1 Cu~s.c~~ ~~,~ F~,~~VEQ `._' "~ MAR - 3 2Q~ L CITY MANAGER'S OFRCE Port Arthur, TX, 77641 /~ 4 ~ ~, ~yr r r 11 h./!, Mr,~i,, ~ Paeo,~,~ wa r~~ ~/ SM~,. ~s Dear Mr. Fitzgibbons: ~ F ~ M,,,, ,~.,,,/ n+~ • P r• ~ ~ I am pleased to inform you that the foundation has accepted your letter of intent on fe behalf of the Port Arthur Communities Fund. We would like to extend an invitation for a~/~i~•'r your organization to submit a grant proposal fully describing the program submitted in 0~"° your letter. ~~~/r ~ ~'/~~' The deadline for submission of the grant application is April 11, 2008 by 5:00 pm. We have included a hard copy of the grant guidelines and application; however, we highly recommend that you download the application from our website (www.ghcf.org) as a word document. In addition to submitting, your application through regular mail, we also request that you forwazd the completed application (with no attachments) to this email address: PACF@ghef.org In order to help you with the submission of a successful application, Rayanne Dazensbourg with ERI will be calling each applicant to schedule a time to address any questions regazding the completion of the grant application. Sincerely, . ~t-t.~'ifi Domingo Barrios Vice President of Community Investing Greater Houston Community Foundation The Port Arthur Communitic`-s T'und (PACF) was established with a two million dollar gilt by Motiva Enterprises to_bc used as seed capital to invest in~the Wesi Side and El V is[a communities and to benefit the comnumity oY Pert Arthur. Description: The PACF is a $2 million fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) at the direction of the PACF Committee. The mission of the fund is to act as a catalyst for developing the economy and the capacity of the Port Arthur community. It was shaped by a diverse group of Port Arthur citizens. who met for over 10 months and recommended the structure and priorities. The Fund supports local non-profit organizations that focus initially on the social and economic redevelopment of West Side and El Vista communities and the overall revitalization of Port Arthur making it a vibrant, appealing place to work, to raise a family and to visit. Funds may be used for operating expenses, program support, seed funding, and/or capital. They are not intended to substitute for or replace existing funding sources, including support from government, county and/or national sponsoring organizations. Grants are intended to allow chazitable organizations to make a significant impact in the community and assist a lazge number of residents of the Port Arthur area. The Fund desires that charitable organizations use this grant to attract additional funding. Application Process • Completed letters of intent and grant applications must be sent to GHCF at 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027 to be considered for funding • An electronic copy of the grant application without attachments must also be sent electronically to PACF@ghcforg • Funding selection announcements will be mailed following 60 to 90 days from submission of application. The Steering Committee will meet 3 times per calendar year to approve funding decisions Grant applications will be accepted in the following five PACF funding categories: • Neighborhood redevelopment/revitalizing • Health Services • Enterprise/Workforce development • Affordable Housing • Human Services Eligibility requirements: • Proposed programs must aligri with PACF funding categories. • Only one application per organization will be accepted within a calendar year. • Generally, no more than 25% of the organization's budget may be funded through this grant. • Motiva Enterprises employees and affiliates aze not eligible for direct funding. • Funding requests range should be between $25,000 - $100,000. 1of10 Purpose: The Port Arthur Communities Fund (PACF) was established with a two million dollar gift by Motiva Enterprises to be used as seed capital to invest in the West Side and El Vista communities and to benefit the community of Port Arthur. Organizations must meet the following qualifications: o To indicate that funds will be used in West Side,and EI Vista communities in the.city of Port Arthur. ' To have atax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. • To demonstrate broad-based funding support of the organization. • To demonstrate fiscal responsibility. • To track outcomes using accepted measurements. 2of10 All of the following documents must be received for the application to be considered: A cover letter that includes a brief history of the organization, the mission statement, a description of the project, and the amount of request. A completed grant application form between seven and ten pages submitted in hazd copy with attachments-and electronically without attachments. A list of the organization's Boazd of Directors with officer positions identified. If the project has a sepazate advisory group, these names should also be submitted. Letters of commitment from outside organizations collaborating on or duectly benefiting from the proposed project. A copy of the latest determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. A complete copy of the organization's most recently filed IRS Form 990 including Schedule A. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statement (audited if available). A copy of the most recent organizational budget. Letters of support. (optional) 3of10 Name of Organization: i Mailing Address: i Executive Director: Website: http:// Primary Contact for Grant Application: Most recent o~ Percentage of Percentage of expenses based on Part I of the most recent Form 990: (Example formula: $80,000 program services expenses / $100,000 total expenses = 80%) Program Services Management and General % '' Fundraising ;Payments to Affiliates _ _ % '' What is the organization's mission statement? Provide a brief overview of the organization's major programs: Number of full- or part-time staff members: What is the number of volunteers and their cumulative hours contributed for: Board of Directors: # hrs. Direct service delivery: # hrs. Operations su port, not duect service: # hrs. Other: ~ # hrs. , 4of10 Identify which funding prioritization best categorizes the program: (mark with an X) Total Pry Amount Percentaee of Proiect Budget Requested: ~ Nature of Request (check all that apply): General Organizational Support Program Support Seed Funding (New Program Only) Capital Campaign Is this a new project, an existing project; or a project expansion? Have you previously requested funding for this program from PACF? If so, did you receive funding and for how much? Provide a detailed project summary including the specific goals and objectives: Sof10 Is this a collaborative project? Yes No j If so, please list the agencies/organizations and describe the nature of the partnership. How will the organization determine whether the goals and objectives have been met? Which indicators of change will be tracked and evaluation tools used to measure the program's outcomes? How often will this data be collected? Describe the plan for the continuation of the project beyond this funding period. Is Motiva Enterprises or any of their affiliates involved with this project? If so, please describe the nature of their involvement: 6of10 Describe any similar services provided by other organizations in this geographic area. Explain the need for this program within the community.. 7of10 Describe the geographic area in Port Arthur (El Vista and/or West Side) that will be served by the project. Number of individuals to be directly served by the proposed program: i 1 e 0 0 1 ~ ~ ~~ n ~. Or anizations ma choose to include a co of their own budget in lieu of com ]etin this form. 8of10 S; `; INCOME Estimated 2008'; Proposed :,_ 2009 Grants /Contracts /Contributions *** Please list funding sources in Section E Local Government State Government Federal Government Foundations Co orations ' Individuals Other Fundraising Events /Products Membership Dues Operating Revenue /Client Fees Investment Income Other (specify) Total Income: EXPENSES Personnel *** Please list rogram staff in Section F Salaries Payroll taxes and benefits Consultants and professional fees Professional development and training Direct assistance to individuals Travel and mileage Events (refreshments, facility, etc.) Marketing and advertising Su lies and program materials Printing and co ying Postage, delivery, and ship ing Telephone, fax, and Internet Rent and utilities E uipment rental and service Insurance Capital ac uisitions Real Estate Equi ment Other (specify) Total Ex enses: What other sources of financial and/or in-kind support exists for the project? .Please complete the charts below including foundation, corporation, and individual sources. Funds received to date: $ :Name(s) of,Organ~zation'•~Amount ~'~ Grant Period ~ ~ ¢`;Restricted~to thrs , ` ~ ~` ;~ 1Proiect Only? (YlN1 Funds awarded/pledged to date = $_ Name(s) of Organization = Amoi Pending funding requests submitted = ~ r ci,iqu .Name(s) of Organization: ~; Amount ; Grant Period' Restricted,to this . . ,. , k ~ ~ - , ..y,-, w_ ~ _ ~~~ a • _ ~ ~ ~Pro~eet Only7,(Y%1~' . Funding requests planned to be submitted = Name(s)~of Organization _~, Amount `9 "Grant Period .~ :12estricte to ttii`s5_ :~" What is the proposed strategy for implementing the project if less than the requested amount is received in a timely manner based on the information provided above? 9of10 Please complete the table below and provide detailed staffing information pertaining to the specific program described in this funding proposal. 10 of 10 February 15, 2008 Domingo Barrios c/o Port Arthur Communities Fund 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77027 RE: Lefler of Intent -Port Arthur Communities Fund Dear Mr. Barrios: As registered agent and on behalf of the Port Arthur Municipal Non-Profit Corporation, Charter Number 01556131-01, I would like to submit a letter of intent to apply for the Port Arthur Communities Fund Grant in the amount of $100,000 for public art activities in the target azea. These public art activities would include a wall commemorating the historical West. Side of Port Arthur. In addition to the wall, we propose to integrate public art into the City of Port Arthur's widening and rehabilitation of Rev. Ransom Howazd Drive from Houston Avenue to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. We also plan to place public art in other key locations on the West Side. Councilman John Beard; working in cooperation with the Museum of Cultural Arts Co-Founder and Executive Director Reginald Adams, has provided me with a document entitled "Power of Public Art" using the community as the canvas and the city as the gallery space. This document contains examples of many,of the same types of public art we would propose to place within the historic West Side. Mr. Adams has indicated that the Museum of Cultural Arts will work with us and help coordinate the proposed wall, streetscape and other public art. Our proposed-plan would be to work closely with local community groups, churches, the Port Arthur ISD, and other civic organizations to accomplish this project. If you have any further questions; please contact me by mail at P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, TX 77641 or by telephone at (409) 983-8101. Sincerely, Stephen Fitzgibbons Registered Agent Port Arthur Municipal Non-Profit Corporation Using the community as the canvas and the city as the gallery space. ~. r i~ f .1 JM ~'t y ,~ 1 ;~ s* ~.~ Goals • Redefine the rote a museum can play ~ within the community. `~ Place the public back into public art. • Transform Houston's most historic and undersexed comrnu~ities into cultural and artistic destinations. ,; ~~ ,~ . ~- , ~_~ ~ :~ ''~~ ~: ,~ ~a . • More than 80 public art projects in Houston • Over $1.5M in public art commissions. • Commission of more than 70 local, regional, national and international artists. • Works viewed by mars than 600,000 visitors and resider~~s annually. Outcomes } ¢~ ~ ,t .~~ -. ' r .rz ~~ .~ _ ~ ~~ { S S' t i.; `~ r ~! ~, Y ,.~*y~ ..~ !°. • Concept generation by community stakeholders. • Production by con~n7unity youth and local artists. • Celebration is a community pride event. Approach f 4~ ~~ ,~~, .~: ,~.....~ t ' :,.y ~. ' ' IR7p a ~. ~ ~ ~ :~ n _ t_ t . • Public art helps define community identity and character. • En a ement of community residents instills pride g and o~rrnership. • Adds value to buildings, parks and other public spaces. • improves duality of life for youth ar~d residents. M. '~"^': 1{S METRO Light Rail: Fannin South Park & Ride Title: The Ride Dimensions: vary Medium: Safety rail: plasma cut steel; cano custom glazed glass; platform: terrazo inlays; columns:ceramic the Location: Fannin South @ West Bellfort Artist(s): Reginald Adams Architects: Power & Brown Landscape Architects: Clark Condon & Associates Completed: 112004 Funded b~: METRO Design Budget: $1 d4Q00 Description: Houston's first light rail line begins and ends with the Ride at the Fannin South Park & Ride. The Ride is a fusion between contemporary art, n~adern architecture and mass transit. The artistic influences incorporated into the station platform, canopy, railing and platfc~rn~ columns were inspired by whimsical colors; the twists and turns of roller coasters and the wild (aQping thrill rides of Astroworld. Fruits of Fifth Ward: M Title: Fruits of Fifth Ward Dimensions: 16'H x 56'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 2610 Elgin Completed: 4/2006 Budget: $130,000 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Rhonda Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Karen Golden, Phillis Wheatley High School students, WorkSource teens. is Mural Proje Funded by: History Channel, Mayor's Office, Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County, JP Morgan Chase Banke, United Way, Fiesta, Powell Foundation, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP, Washington Mutual, Randall's, Chevron, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Strasburger & Price LLP, Hubbard Financial Services, KBR, Time Warner Cable, Amoco, and Daltile. Description: The Fruits of Fifth Ward captures the history and heritage of the Fifth Ward community. The mural project which was supported by the History Channel, the Mayor's Office and several local partners involved over 50 youth in the research, design and production phases of the project. The imagery for the mural depicts 21 leaders from the Fifth Ward that have made significant. contributions to the community, the city and our country. The mural is passed by over 2.8 million cars annua(ly.(TxDOT 2006. Port of Housto Title: Power of the Port Dimensions:10'H x 120'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 7300 Clinton Dr. Gate 8 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Chuma Okoli, Rhonda Adams, Ivan Lozano, WorkSource teens, Holthouse Boys & Girls Club youth Completed: 10/2004 Funded by: Budget: $71,000 Port of Houston Authority Mosaic Mural Description: This mural captures the 90 years of the evolution of the Port of Houston through a visual narrative produced in hand made ceramic tile. The mural was created to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Port of Houston. The mural was created with the assistance of 12 teenagers from the WorkSource Youth Opportunity program and more than 30 kids from the Halthause Boys and Girls Club. The six part mural series is viewed by over 20,000 visitors to fihe Port of I-toustan annually. Ryan Middle School: Title: Our Story Dimensions: 7 totems (1) 144"H x 60" Dia. (2) 120"H x 60" Dia. (2) 108"H x 60" Dia. (2) 96"H x 60" Dia. Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 2610 Elgin Completed: 4/2006 Artist(s): Prince Maduekwe, Reginald Adams, Victoria Acosta, Jessica DeAlba Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. aic Totems Budget: $12,000 Description: The mosaic totems at the entry way to the schools SPARK Park depict the row houses characteristic of the historic Third Ward neighborhood while infused with contemporary stylized African motifs and design patterns. The mosaics were produced with the assistance of Ryan students and 6 young arfiists from the WorkSource. WorkSource Northside: Mosaic Mural Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Funded b~: WorkSource via HoustonWorks USA Location: 1906 Cochran Completed: 11/2005 Budget: $110,000 Description: The YO Narthside mural reflects the values and mission of the Youth Opportunity program of the WorkSource. Twenty-five youth participants worked alongside artists, Reginald & Rhonda Adams, to design and produce the 1,200 square foot mosaic mural. The imagery for the mural depicts the young artists' concepts and ideas for what it takes to be prepared for opportunities That ultimately Heads to successful lives. Title: Preparation + Opportunity =Success Artist(s): Rhonda Adams, Reginald Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Ivan Lozano, Gonzo, Dimensions:21'H x 63'L WorkSource teens. Harlem Elementa Title: Education is the Foundation Dimensions:14'H x 7'L x 3'W Medium: Steel frame, galvanized steel lathe, Portland cement, ceramic the mosaics Location: Baytown, TX Artist(s): Prince Madeukwe, Reginald Adams, and Harlem Elementary students Architect: Carmen Posey, Environments & Co. Completed: 5/2004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. School SPARK Park Budget: $31,000 Description: Gateway entry sculpture into the SPARK Park at Harlem Elementary School. The four sided sculpture reflects the cultural diversity of Harlem Elementary School. Atop a stack of books stand two-sided representations of an African-American boy, Latino girl, Caucasian boy and Asian girl. The brilliantly colored file mosaic students are holding books on top of their heads which serve as a support for a file mosaic sign that depicts the logo for the SPARK Park program. Behind the sculpture is a shaded seating structure. Q~n the rise of the seating are handmade tiles that were glazed by students from H.arlen~ Elementary. Each file depicts career fields that students may pursue as they fulfil{ their educational experiences. Discovery: D Title: Discovery Dimensions: 6'H x 35'L Medium: Acrylic on canvas Location: 100 Sandman Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Chuma Okoli, Prince Maduekwe, Israel Barbosa, Emmanuel Oforkansi, Arthur Amanambu Completed: 4/2002 Funded by: Friends of Depelchin Budget: $15,000 Children Center ._~` Description: The theme of the mural project is Self-Discovery. The artists conducted five creativity workshops with Depelchin clients to develop the design and composition for the final imagery of the mural. During each workshop, the participants were guided through creative writing and arl making exercises which explored the dreams and aspirations that foster self-discovery. The students then created photo-collages of representing animate and inanimate objects that they felt best reflected their feelings. The collages were then painted on a 6' x 36' long canvas that currently resides in the family waiting area at the center. Lee High School Title: Cultures of Our World Dimensions: 5 columns (1) 108"H x 36"L x 24"W. Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6529 Beverly Hills Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Ann Krum, Lee High School students Completed: 9/2004 Funded by: Houston Independent School District Budget: $20 000 is Totems j _ ,, *. ~ I . ^~._ ' . .ti r .'r ~. ~, ,_ .~ 1 'l, (~ '~. ,. :... . ,, y ~ • • ~ 1f Y1 ~ .~, .... ~.Fi'- r ~, ~ . Y,, ~_,,A, _ . Description: The murals reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the schools campus. With over 70 countries represents on campus the project was designed to embrace and celebrate elements from each continent including: Arts, Animals, Dress, Food, Religion, Entertainment, Sports, and Architecture. The students were divided in to teams that were charged with the responsibility of researching various aspects of other culfiures. Their research composed the design for the five mosaic covered columns. The mosaic columns are located in the school cafeteria. where They are accessible to the entire student body. Edison Middle Scho Title: Magnolia Park... Back to the Future Dimensions:5'H x 35'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6901 Avenue I Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Emily Rensick, George Hernandez, Edison Middle School students Completed: 12/2004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. & After-School All-Stars Budget: $15,000 is Mural Description: This mural captures the rich heritage and history of the East End's Magnolia community. Twenty teenagers from the Edison Middle School designed and produced the 165 square foot the mosaic mural for the school's SPARK Park. The students researched various aspects of what they felt most represented their school in the context of the community. The mural is one of 25 additional mosaic murals that were produced with Edison students on the school campus. Davis High School Project Location: 1101 Quitman Artist~s~: Reginald Adams, Israel Barbosa, Davis High School students Completed: 1212001 Budget: $18,000 Funded by: Project Grad, Lindale Park Civic Club, the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County, Keep Houston Beautiful, Monarch Paint, HISD, State Rep. Jessica Farrar, Diana Balderas Realty and Laurie Bricker Description: The mural was created with the assistance of 25 teenagers from Jefferson Davis High School, located in Houston's Near Northside community. These design for the mural was inspired by the chain of events resulting from the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The project began the day before 9111 so the students expressed their concerns for issues such as were developed by students from Jeff Davis High School with the guidance of, public artists, Reginald Adams and Israel Barbosa. Since Sept. 10, 2001, Adams and Barbosa have worked with approximately 25 students from Davis High School to develop a mural project for the school and the community. During numerous 1 112 hour workshops, three days per week, Adams and Barbosa lead the students in dialogue about a mural design that refleei:ed the students most important concerns: Family, Culture, Communication and Education. The design above is the resufi of aver 36 hours of planning, brainstorming, research, and drawing. Title: The World !n In Our Hands Dimensions:20'H x 100'L Medium: Acrylic paint Harvard Elementa ural Project Title: Soaring to lVew Heights Dimensions: (3) 9'H x 13'L IVledium: Acrylic paint and ceramic tiles Location: Harvard St. Arist(s): Mel DeWees, Reginald Adams, Mark Galbreath, Harvard Elementary School Kindergarten students Budget: $12,000 Completed: 1212004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc., Keep Houston beautiful, Harvard Elementary School PTA Description: The mural triptych is a celebration of imagination, hope, dreams and aspirations. 25 students from each grade level at Harvard Elementary posed fior the mural composition in positions as though they were flying. The students were then painted into three various exotic landscapes. Every student in the kindergarten class handpainted a ceramic tile, which comprise the borders far the painted murals. The murals are aligned along the exterior walls of the Kindergarten classrooms. As parents and visitors pass the front of the school these murals stand as a testament to the unbridled aptimisn-r and imaginations crf our youth. Furr High School Title: A Passion for Gradua~ron Dimensions: 4 columns (1 } 96"H x 24"L x 24"1N. NAedium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6529 Beverly Hills Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Furr High School students Completed:1112005 Funded by: Houston Independent School District Budget: $16,000 is Totems Description: The murals reflect the passion and commitmenfi from Furr High Schools to graduate from high school and pursue their collegiate and occupational dreams. i'~ore than 30 students participated in the design and production of the ceramic murals that cover four colurr~ns afi the front entrance of the east side area high school. The students-were part of a dropout prevention prograr~~ and the art project was utilized as a motivator to keep these students in school even during afiter-school hours. Ortiz Middle Sch Title: Dream Big, Thing Bigger Dimensions: 13'H x 60'D Medium: Steel, concrete, ceramic the mosaics Location: 520 Mercury Dr Houston, TX 77013 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Israel Barbosa, and Ortiz Middle School students Completed: 4!2006 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. Budget: $21,000 SPARK Park Description: The theme of the entryway columns is soaring to unlimited heights. Imagery around the columns depict fantasy scenes of the children fighting dragons, flying in a space shuttle and being a princess over a royal kingdom. Atop the columns rest the schools mascot, the American Bald Eagle. The eagle stands as a representation of the courage, bravery; focus and determination that are students must have to achieve their awn dreams and aspirations. The students worked alongside professional artist, Israel Barbosa and Reginald Adams to complete the handmade ceramic the mosaic mural designs. SHAPE Community Center: Mosaic Entryway Title: Strong Family... Strong Community Dimensions: Dimension vary Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 3805 Live Oak Artist(s): Rhonda Adams, Reginald Adams, Emmaunel Nwankwo Completed: 8/2001 Funded by: Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County Budget: $5,000 Description: This mural was donated to the SHAPE center in recognition of the incredibly valuable work that the community center does for the Third Ward neighborhood and at-risk youth. The Afrocentric style and design of the ceramic the mosaics reflects the cultural pride and connections that the center reinforces. The mosaics were created with the assistance of several professional artists and local youth. of cultural arts, houston Everyone deserve access and exposure to the arts! SOS wood Street suite 150 ~oustonf texas 77002 www.mocah.oru o~~~c~~ ~'~.3,.22~.2787 ~a~~ 7~.~.22~.5116