Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victory Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Victory School
Mailing Address: 18900 NE 25th Ave
City:
State: FLORIDA
Postal Code: 33180
Main Phone: 3054661142
Main Fax: 3054661143
Organization Website: www.victorycenterforautism.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0968171
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit- 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6/19/2012
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Sports Therapy Program
Project Description:

We are requesting funding to cover the cost of our Sports Therapy Program. In addition to exercises to improve flexibility and core strength, the children learn vital skills that enhance their fine and gross motor skills while having fun. Improvements in these areas often are a stepping stool for achievement in academic and cognitive function. The Victory Center strives to develop the independence, and physical skills to grant children with autism and behavioral challenges access to traditional sports instruction with age appropriate peers and thereby develop appropriate and lasting peer relationships, confidence, and competence. Research supports that sports, exercise, and other physical activities can lead to improvement in symptoms, behaviors, and quality of life for individuals with autism.

The ultimate goal for students with autism and behavior problems includes elimination of aggressive or negative behaviors. Students with motor delays can work toward improving muscle tone and basic physical education tasks such as catching and throwing a playground ball. Sports also give kids with disabilities confidence, improved socialization, an increase to the amount of oxygen to the brain, improved coordination, and even help with sleep. The Sports Therapy program provides experience the children would not otherwise have access to.

With the aid of our Sports Therapy Program, The Victory Center is confident that we can continue to achieve exceptional results and advancements.

Total Project Budget: $33,000

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

Project Duration: Full Year
Geographical Area Served: Dade, Broward, Palm Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 3-22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Pat
Contact Last Name: Rosen
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 305-466-1142 Ext 212
Contact Email: prosen@thevictoryschool.org