Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Poinciana Day School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1340 Kenwood Rd
City:
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33410
Main Phone: 561-655-7323
Main Fax: 561-655-5281
Organization Website: poincianadayschool.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0261683
Organization Tax Status: non profit 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 4/20/12
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: Student Resource Project
Project Description:

Poinciana Day School is a small non-profit private school located in West Palm Beach. Currently we have 110 students enrolled in our program. This increase in enrollment is significant from last years population of 67. With small class sizes, our students are immersed in itegrated curriculm, using arts and technology to meet the needs of all learners. We accept students with learning disabilities, regular education students, and gifted students. Our program allows us to remediate and enrich all students so that they are able to reach his or her maximum potential. This is done with creative approach to learning through arts, technology, and hands-on math and science programs.This program is particially funded by McKay Scolarships. However, many of our families are unable to afford additional services for their children. Our goal is provide these services for them. (ex: Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language and Specialized tutors. If this grant is awarded to us we will be able to order additional materials and provide professional development to all who work with our students in need. Thank you for considering our students and organization as a possible grant recipient.

Total Project Budget: 10,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Tuiton

Project Duration: Aug 2012-June2013
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 3-14 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Ann
Contact Last Name: Simone
Contact Title: Head of School
Contact Phone: 561-655-7323
Contact Email: asimone@poincianadayschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milagro Center
Legal Name (if Different): Milagro Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As: Milagro Center
Mailing Address: 340 SW 6th Ave
City: Delray Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 561-279-2970
Main Fax: 561-279-2507
Organization Website: www.milagrocenter.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0804625
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3 tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: April 10, 2012
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: STARS and Teen Leadership Program
Project Description:

Our program serves at-risk, disadvantaged, children and teens during OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (afterschool, school breaks and summer). The vast majority of children live in families at or below the federal poverty level. Research suggests that this population is 6 times more likely to drop out of school than wealthy children and only have a 30% chance of graduating from high school, costing the community excessively in many ways. Our ultimate goal is to improve the high school graduation rate and prepare youth for college and/or work. Youth are provided life skills training in addition to the unique and integrated curriculum that Milagro is known for. The four main components of our programs include:
• Cultural Arts Education – with an emphasis on visual and performing arts, taught by master artists. Students are provided an introduction to the arts through general instruction in drama, music, dance and mixed media (painting, drawing, and sculpture) through professionally applied techniques.
• Living Values – is a values-based education program endorsed by the United Nations to help children develop key personal and social characteristics including: Peace, Love, Respect, Responsibility, Happiness, Cooperation, Humility, Honesty, Tolerance, Simplicity, and Unity. Students participating in this program increase their self esteem, their ability to accept all human-kind, and their capability to make appropriate choices when faced with conflict or adversity.
• Academic Enrichment – children at the highest risk of school failure are provided with one-on-one academic support by staff and mentors/volunteers to ensure school success. Teens are offered tutoring by certified teachers, as well as SAT preparation. 96% of the children who come to us (at imminent risk of school failure) are promoted to the next grade each year. We are confident that this will translate into an increased high school graduation rate.

Total Project Budget: 335,222

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Family Central, United Way of Palm Beach County, Town of Palm Beach United Way, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Jarden Consumer Solutions, DPR Construction Foundation, Goody Two Shoes, Publix Supermarket Charities, Delray Beach Police Department Trust, Delray Beach CRA, Sun Sentinel, Lost Tree Family Foundation, Bethesda-By-The-Sea, Holy Trinity Lutheran Foundation, Individuals, fundraising events.

Project Duration: on going
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Gina
Contact Last Name: Genovese
Contact Title: Operations Director
Contact Phone: 561-279-2970
Contact Email: ggenovese@milagrocenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Strong Women, Strong Girls
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SWSG
Mailing Address: 8410 NW 53rd Terrace, Suite 110
City: Doral
State: FL
Postal Code: 33166
Main Phone: (786) 376-9140
Main Fax: (866) 272-5707
Organization Website: www.swsg.org
Employer ID Number: 20-2321377
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 4/6/2012
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Strong Women, Strong Girls Capacity-Building Project
Project Description:

This request seeks funding to build SWSG program capacity to engage 600 at-risk girls and 60 college mentors in high quality after-school educational programming in the 2012-2013 program year. SWSG provides at-risk, low income girls with a free, after-school mentoring program that helps them build the academic and social emotional skills necessary for future success. SWSG currently engages over 350 diverse girls in grades 3-5 throughout Miami-Dade County. SWSG engages these girls in a unique afterschool model that uses the proven benefits of the study of contemporary and historical female role models, skill-building activities, and relationships with mentors. SWSG pairs groups of 10-12 girls with 3 college women mentors, giving girls the opportunity to build meaningful skills, interact with positive role models, and build strong relationships with consistent adults. Programming is offered to girls one afternoon per week for 1.5 hrs on-site at their elementary school or community center, from October until May.

During the first semester of SWSG programming, girls participate in the “Countdown to Success Skills” curriculum. Each lesson focuses on a skill that research has identified to be essential to girls’ healthy social emotional development, including critical thinking, goal setting, and good communication. The SWSG program culminates with the Service Project Curriculum during the second half of programming, allowing girls to collectively identify an issue affecting their community, proactively develop a solution, and mobilize to create impact. Afterschool Alliance reports that service learning opportunities lead to “better students and a brighter future.” Currently, there are 26,000 girls eligible for SWSG program in Miami-Dade, based on age and income criteria. SWSG seeks to more comprehensively address this overwhelming need by engaging 600 girls in the 2012-2013 program year.

Total Project Budget: $255,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Aetna Foundation: $30,000 confirmed, Knight Foundation: $40,000 confirmed, Roy Hunt Foundation: $10,000 confirmed, Mentor Foundation: $5,000 confirmed, Wells Fargo: $5,000 confirmed, AmeriCorps: $159,000 pending, Batchelor Foundation: $25,000, pending, Fernandez Pave the Way Foundation: $25,000 pending, Kennedy Family Foundation: $12,000 pending, Peacock Foundation: $10,000 pending, Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation: $7,500 pending, Baptist Health: $7,500 pending, JP Morgan Chase Foundation: $5,000 pending, Publix Charities: $5,000 pending, Jarden Consumer Solutions: $5,000 pending, Ryder Foundation: $10,000 pending.

Project Duration: 9/1/2012-8/31/2013
Geographical Area Served: SWSG provides programming at 20 school and community center sites in the following neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County: Homestead, Liberty City, Sweetwater, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Allapattah, and Miami Gardens.
Age Group To Be Served: SWSG engages low-income, at-risk girls in grades 3-5.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rhea
Contact Last Name: Beck
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (786) 376-9140
Contact Email: rbeck@swsg.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University – Center for Children, Families and the Law
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 121 Hofstra University
City:
State: New York
Postal Code: 11549
Main Phone: 516-463-0386
Main Fax:
Organization Website: law.hofstra.edu
Employer ID Number: 11 1630906
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: April 5, 2012
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Summer Youth Program
Project Description:

With support from the Foundation, the Center will add to our already existing community service programs for youth by establishing a two day summer program for high school students. The program will be open to 25 high school students on Long Island, identified by their district. The two day program would begin with an introduction to the law and legal system, followed by trial skills training and exercises. At the conclusion of the program, students would put their newly learned skills to the test with an intramural competition. While the overall program would be developed and supervised by a Hofstra faculty member, five Hofstra Law students would each lead small group workshops, giving each high school student individualized attention and creating opportunities for mentorship.

While the New York State Bar Association does host a summer mock trial program for high school students, the program takes place in Lake George, New York. Transportation costs prohibit students from Hempstead and other impoverished communities on Long Island to participate. Programs exist in New York City as well but the Hofstra program would be the first available to students on Long Island.

The first summer program would take place in 2013. The 2012-2013 academic year would be used for planning purposes, outreach to school districts, and marketing to students and parents. We would also need to train the five law student group leaders.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential):

Project Duration: 2 day program
Geographical Area Served: Long Island, New York
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18 / high school students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Franca
Contact Last Name: Sachs
Contact Title: Executive Director of Fellowship Programs
Contact Phone: 516-463-0386
Contact Email: franca.sachs@hofstra.edu