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        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Teche Ridge - Southern Mutual Help Association, Inc.s (SMHAs) Teche Ridge is a master-planned $150 million Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND)/Smart Growth development that is strengthening the economy of Iberia Parish, attracting (when fully built) homes, commercial/retail property, civic space and senior living to the community with a conservatively estimated economic impact of nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars. Like other TNDs, Teche Ridge is an environmentally desirable neighborhood as it is a high-density, walkable community that saves agricultural land from sprawl. Unlike other TNDs along the coast that are priced out of reach of many families, SMHAs Teche Ridge is the first not-for-profit owned TND that improves the economy of the area and returns benefit to the commons. Teche Ridge Development provides refuge from floods, being on the "ridgeX and not in the flood zone.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed at the annual three-day Board and Staff Retreat. Contracts and checks, as according to policy, are reviewed by the Treasurer. The Treasurer is independent and does not serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. A SUMMARY OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART VIII LINE 2C-----------------FEES EARNED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO VERY LOW INCOME AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HOME RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM. FORM 990, PART X, LINE 23MORTGAGES AND OTHER NOTES PAYABLE--------------------------------- ENDING ----------2.0% NOTE PAYABLE - SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD................ 100,0002.0% NOTE PAYABLE - GLENMARY HOME MISSIONERS.................. 98,0002.0% NOTE PAYABLE - SISTERS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.......... 40,0001.5% NOTE PAYABLE - SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE..................... 100,0000.0% NOTE PAYABLE - SISTERS OF SPRINGFIELD.................... 75,0002.0% NOTE PAYABLE - SISTERS OF CHARITY. OF ST. ELIZABETH...... 30,0002.75% NOTE PAYABLE - SBA EIDL LOAN............................ 149,272 0.0% NOTE PAYABLE - LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP............ 25,0000.0% NOTE PAYABLE - LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP............ 100,000 2.0% NOTE PAYABLE - LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP............ 250,0006.0% NOTE PAYABLE - NEIGHBORWORKS............................. 1,134,1156.0% NOTE PAYABLE - lOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP............ 1,142,087 ---------- TOTAL $3,243,929 ==========</ExplanationTxt>
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