Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milagro Center
Legal Name (if Different): Milagro Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 695 Auburn Avenue
City: Delray Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 5612792970
Main Fax: 561-279-2507
Organization Website: www.milagrocenter.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0804625
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 28, 2018
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: STARS (Standing Together Achieving Recognition and Success)
Project Description:

Milagro Center has developed a reputation as the premiere out-of-school-time arts and education program for at-risk children in this community. As Milagro Center’s flagship program, STARS (Standing Together Achieving Recognition and Success) serves over 50 children (grades K-5) throughout the year and serves as the model for our Middle School and High School Programs. Nationally accredited through Council on Accreditation and Gold Seal approved by the Florida Department of Health, Milagro Center’s unique model of small class sizes allows the focus to be on the students by providing individualized attention and addressing specific needs as they arise. Students are transported to our Center by school bus from local Delray Beach and southern Boynton Beach elementary schools. The Center is open daily from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on school days and from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. during summer, winter, and spring breaks, as well as most days that schools are closed for holidays and teacher work days. The program design includes academic support classes, individual tutoring, cultural arts education, Living Values education, and one-on-one mentoring.

Milagro Center’s greatest accomplishment is the fact that we have achieved a 98-100% annual grade promotion among our students for the past five years in a row, in contrast to the average graduation rate of 60% in this community. Class and individual tutoring by certified teachers and homework assistance keeps children on track in school. Cultural arts education gives them freedom and opportunity for self-exploration and self-expression, which develops their individual creativity, their problem solving skills, and builds confidence and self-esteem. The United Nations’ Living Values curriculum we incorporate into our everyday programming helps children develop key personal and social characteristics, including personal responsibility and commitment to community service. We carefully match the children with adult mentors; the resulting relationships have a life-long positive impact on them.

Total Project Budget: $301,857.45

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Recently committed and/or still within a current funding cycle: Albert E. & Birdie W. Einstein Fund ($5,000), CDBG Delray Beach ($15,000 of a $30,000 grant), Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation $3,500, Delray Beach CRA ($1,500), DPR Foundation ($20,000 of a $40,000 grant), Farris Foundation ($10,000), Goody Two Shoes ($3,500), Irvin Stern Foundation ($10,000 of a $20,000 grant), Lattner Family Foundation ($5,000), Schmidt Family Foundation ($5,000 of a $10,000 grant), Town of Palm Beach United Way ($22,000), Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Fund at the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties ($15,000 of a $30,000 grant), Walter & Adi Blum Foundation $5,000. Potential – applications submitted — waiting for response: Bank of America Foundation ($10,000), Boca Rio Foundation ($20,000), New York Life Foundation ($50,000), RBC Foundation – USA ($5,000), and Women’s Foundation of Florida $2,500.

Project Duration: Ongoing, year-round; this grant is a one-year request.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, primarily Delray Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 5-11 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Stark
Contact Title: President & CEO
Contact Phone: 561-279-2970
Contact Email: bstark@milagrocenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hands Together of the Palm Beaches
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: HTPB
Mailing Address: 12415 Indian Road
City: North Palm Baech
State: FL
Postal Code: 33408
Main Phone: 561-676-5822
Main Fax: 561-776-7585
Organization Website: www.handstogetherpb.org
Employer ID Number: 20-2512245
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/26/2018
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Haitian Early Learning & Enrichment Program (HELE Program)
Project Description:

Many Haitian immigrant children in Palm Beach County struggle in school as a result of language and cultural barriers, poverty, and parents who are un/undereducated and skilled who lack the capacity to monitor their children’s academics. 50% of parents in HTPB’s Children Enrichment Program never graduated high school and have poor support systems in place. As witnessed by HTPB over the past 12 years through its Children’s Enrichment Program, many of these children do not develop a solid foundation in the lower grades as a result of the above mentioned obstacles, thus creating educational challenges that escalate each ensuing year. A 2002 study (University of Michigan) found that 80% of students surveyed based their self-worth on academic performance. A 2006 study (King’s College) showed that students with poor self-esteem are more likely to have poor health, be involved in dysfunctional behavior and earn less than their peers leading to poor performance, failure, discouragement, and poor self-worth; a viscous cycle. Although many Haitian parents are eager to help their children, they often lack knowledge, direction and guidance on what they can do to improve their child’s academics, as well as lacking the resources to do so. HTPB is one of the few resource centers in PBC that targets the Haitian community and that provides services in their native language of Haitian Creole.
Funding is requested to prepare Haitian children for success in school in at-risk families, and to build strong character traits in students. HTPB has the potential to reach the Haitian parent population to to enroll their children in the HELE Program, which will academically prepare ten (10) 4 yr. old children for Kindergarten, and the Academic Enrichment & Mentoring Program for 25 children in grades K-6, with an emphasis on the lower grades, K-3.

Total Project Budget: $43,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Hobbs Founndation (pending), The Albert Einstein Fund (pending), Burnett Charitable Fdn. (pending), Bi-Lo Holding Foundation (pending), HTPB (commited $10,000)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 4-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Nancy
Contact Last Name: Anderson
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 561-676-5822
Contact Email: rjana561@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 273542
City: Boca Raton
State: Fl
Postal Code: 33073
Main Phone: 954-974-2007
Main Fax: 954-974-6119
Organization Website: www.equineatsf.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/21/2018
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Equine Therapy for special needs children
Project Description:

Your grant dollars will help support our equine-assisted therapy for children with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Today we have 63 children in our program.

The primary reason to help support this project is how useful this type of treatment is for these children. This therapy relieves the stress of the parent plus aids the child to overcome their disability. According to the United States Census Bureau, an estimated 51 million people are classified as disabled. Of this group, an estimated 4 million children are considered legally physically challenged as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Parents of children with disabilities find it extremely difficult to pay for this much- needed equine therapy. The average cost per rider across all types of treatments we offer is $4,800 per year. There are three sessions a year for a total of 30 weeks. No student is refused access to our program due to their inability to pay.

Total Project Budget: $324,620

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lynn Foundation – Pending, Children’s Charities Adios – Committed, GemCon Foundatgiaon – Committed,

Project Duration: 9/2018 thru 6/2019
Geographical Area Served: South Palm Beach and Broward Count
Age Group To Be Served: 4 – 20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Molly
Contact Last Name: Murphy
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 954-974-2007
Contact Email: molly@equineatsf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Florida Youth Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different): All Florida Youth Orchestra, Inc.
Also Known As: FYO
Mailing Address: 1708 N. 40th Avenue
City: Hollywood
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33021
Main Phone: 954-962-5666
Main Fax: 954-962-8080
Organization Website: www.floridayouthorchestra.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0063799
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit 501-C-3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2018
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Music STEPS – (Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills)
Project Description:

Music STEPS (Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills) provides free after-school music lessons and instruments for 495 children (160 – pre-school age and 335 – elementary age) in 9 Title 1 schools, two (2) social service agencies, and one (1) community center in two (2) counties who would otherwise not have access to arts education. Participating students in pre-school and grades 3, 4 and 5 receive free music lessons once a week for up to two hours during the school year. Elementary school age students receive wind, brass, percussion or string instruments that they take home for practice. Lessons include violin, percussion, band, and/or recorder.

Pre-school age children, 2 to 6 year old, receive 34 – 45 weeks of six (6) – 20 minute early childhood music development classes that include singing, poetry, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling using language within a musical context. FYO’s STEPS has inaugurated two popular elementary school band programs in Broward County. In addition to music training, STEPS offers a range of image building activities and experiences working with professional musicians who serve as role models. Recitals in each school enable students to exhibit their new talents to classmates and guests.

At each of our Music STEPS sites, located in underserved communities, at least two recitals are offered free to school and community members. Recitals in each site enable students to exhibit their new talents to classmates and guests. The music selections played at these recitals introduce students and their families to classical music, often for the first time. Many STEPS children exhibit talent and have been accepted into county arts-magnet schools. Some have advanced to join the Florida Youth Orchestra.

Total Project Budget: $321,160

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 1. Charles and Joan Hermanowski – $7,500 potential 2. National Endowment for the Arts – $10,000 potential 3. PNC Bank – $10,000 committed 4. A.D. Henderson Foundation – $45,000 committed (pre-school services) 5. State of Florida, Miami-Dade and Broward Cultural Affairs $10,000 – committed 6. Jim Moran Foundation $150,000 – committed 7. In-kind goods and services – $102,400 committed

Project Duration: 1 year, ongoing annually
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 1 – 10 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Myra
Contact Last Name: Weaver
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 954-962-5666
Contact Email: fyomusic@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: StreetWaves Corporation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1220 Sea Grape Circle
City: Delray Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33445
Main Phone: 7862678448
Main Fax: 7862678448
Organization Website: streetwaves.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0264330
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/10/18
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Village Academy Intro to Ocean Exploration
Project Description:

Village Academy After-School Ocean Enrichment. This project is designed to expose Delray Beach youth to the ocean. The Village academy is a local K-12 school that has a great number of youth who are under-exposed to the sea and lack swimming proficiency. This project is designed to expose this group of youth participants in an emergence based educational experience which will include swimming lessons, Surfing lessons, marine and environmental education all free of charge to the participants. This Afterschool program will provide homework assistance and hot nutritious meals daily after programming.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

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

Project Duration: 18 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Delray Beach, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Maurice "Maui"
Contact Last Name: Goodbeer
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 786-267-8448
Contact Email: maui@streetwaves.org