Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Place of Hope, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 9078 Isaiah Lane
City: Palm Beach Gardens
State: FL
Postal Code: 33418
Main Phone: 561-775-7195
Main Fax: 561-775-1758
Organization Website: www.placeofhope.com
Employer ID Number: 65-0841384
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2021
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Comprehensive Child Welfare Project
Project Description:

Place of Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed child welfare organization providing family-style foster care for "hard-to-place" and other "special needs" foster children, family outreach and intervention, comprehensive maternity care, safety for victims of labor and sex trafficking, transitional housing and support services for transitioning and emancipated foster and other homeless youth, traditional foster care recruitment and support, hope, and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect throughout our region. Through our family-model approach and commitment, we are dedicated to providing stable, loving, and nurturing environments and support for foster children while in state custody, following family reunification, pre-adoptive placement, and post-emancipation from care. We strive to foster and support healthy and productive lives, free from fear, endangerment, and most of all, abuse.

Place of Hope offers a continuum of care for the abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our local child welfare system. Place of Hope offers a continuum of care for the abused, abandoned and neglected children in our local child welfare system. From Homes of Hope, our traditional foster care program, and Seven Stars Cottage, our Emergency Placement and Assessment Center, to our Family Cottages, Joann’s Cottage, our Maternity Home, Rinker Parenting Cottage, our home for young mothers and babies, the Kelly Woods Fleming Cottage and Alumni Impact Girls’ Cottage, our Extended Foster Care Dormitories, and our Transitional Independent Living Program, we strive to meet the needs of each child who comes into our care by uniquely serving them based on their individual gifts, abilities and experiences. In the past 20 years, we have served nearly 17,000 children and families, kept 101 sibling groups together and have found 325 forever families for foster children.

Total Project Budget: $7,223,497

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Ziegler Family Foundation – $10,000, John Erbey Foundation – $25,000, Renaissance Charitable Foundation – $20,000, Sharaja Foundation – $5,000, Kevin & Esther Kirn – $3,000

Project Duration: 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021
Geographical Area Served: We serve children and youth located in Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Indian River County, and Okeechobee County.
Age Group To Be Served: We serve children and young adults ages five through 25.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Elizabeth
Contact Last Name: Vale
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 561-775-7195
Contact Email: elizabethv@placeofhope.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HOPEFUL INC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 580272
City: ELK GROVE
State: California
Postal Code: 95758-0005
Main Phone: 9165204607
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hopefulinc.org
Employer ID Number: 14-1918233
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2021
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: African American Mental Health Awareness – Healing Black Minds
Project Description:

Healing Black Minds was created to provide resources, discussions and links for mental health in the black community. Our goal is to educate, uplift and link African Americans to spaces where black mental health is celebrated and discussed openly and freely. We want to reach African Americans across the globe and dispel the myths and stigmas surrounding mental health in the black community. We will accomplish this by having mental health symposiums and monthly ZOOM discussions to talk about Black Psychological Liberation and Well Being.
Bi-monthly ZOOM calls to discuss Black Psychological Liberation and Well Being. African American Mental Health Awareness Symposium. Providing resources to participants and visitors of the HOPEFUL INC website.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

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

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Greater Sacramento Area
Age Group To Be Served: 15-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Bryant
Contact Last Name: Morrison
Contact Title: President & Founder
Contact Phone: 9165204607
Contact Email: info@hopefulinc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools
Legal Name (if Different): Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 431 West Man Street Suite E
City: Oklahoma City
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73102
Main Phone: 405-604-5977
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.okckids.com
Employer ID Number: 73-1222182
Organization Tax Status: 501(C) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2021
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Read OKC on the Go
Project Description:

ReadOKC has been given a unique opportunity to significantly expand our community impact and increase access in our OKC community, especially in high need book deserts. The Oklahoma City Public Schools district has designated two ADA compliant school buses for conversion to mobile book buses. ReadOKC on the Go!, through The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools, is leading fundraising and management for retrofitting of the buses ($80,000 per bus), stocking the buses with books, scheduling the buses throughout the community and training volunteers for the buses. A key piece of our plan is to build home libraries for our families. Each child who visits the book buses will go home with their own book to keep. Our goal is to place 10,000 books in the community each year.

The primary purpose of the buses is to expand access to our community, students, and families and to encourage reading of all ages as a family practice by enabling them to visit the bus and take home books. Once the buses are rolling it is our goal to have the buses run a combined schedule of OKCPS schools and community partners. We have currently identified the following partners – Boys and Girls Club locations, YMCA, OKC Parks and Rec, the OKC Zoo, and OKASA (wheelchair basketball). We plan to coordinate schedules with these partners as well as with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Caring Van, Mobile Food Markets.

Total Project Budget: $200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed ($90,000) Potential ($90,000)

Project Duration: On-going
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma City
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 4-16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alison
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: ReadOKC on the Go! Co-Ordinator
Contact Phone: 405-990-8363
Contact Email: acetaylor65@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools
Legal Name (if Different): Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 431 West Man Street Suite E
City: Oklahoma City
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73102
Main Phone: 405-604-5977
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.okckids.com
Employer ID Number: 73-1222182
Organization Tax Status: 501(C) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2021
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Read OKC on the Go
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: $200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed ($90,000) Potential ($90,000)

Project Duration: On-going
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma City
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 4-16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alison
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: ReadOKC on the Go! Co-Ordinator
Contact Phone: 405-990-8363
Contact Email: acetaylor65@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Piedmont CASA, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
Also Known As: Piedmont CASA
Mailing Address: 818 East High Street
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: 434-971-7515
Main Fax: 434-971-3060
Organization Website: http://www.pcasa.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1704064
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2021
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Provide Trained CASA Volunteers for 280 Abused and Neglected Children
Project Description:

Piedmont CASA’s goal is to help restore safety, stability, and permanence to the lives of children who have been abused and neglected. The pandemic has made achieving our goal more complicated, demanding – and crucial. So much so that the Governor of Virginia declared our Volunteers essential workers during the pandemic.

We train men and women in our community to become Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs. It is through their independent investigation, advocacy, and thoroughly researched, well-written court reports that Piedmont CASA Volunteers have earned the confidence of local judges who determine the best interests of traumatized boys and girls.

After completing a 42-hour training course and a thorough screening, each Volunteer works with only one child or sibling group. This focus ensures that the child comes first, that his or her needs and desires remain at the forefront of case planning and judicial proceedings. CASA Volunteers interview parents, caretakers, foster parents, therapists, educators, and other professionals. They meet with their child at least once a month. They collaborate extensively with social workers and treatment providers to ensure that all parties stay informed about progress and issues in each case, and that the children receive the services they need. Their investigations culminate with fact-based reports to the judge that include recommendations on how best to meet the needs of each child. In FY20, our court reports contained 586 recommendations. The court accepted 557, or 95%.

Our Volunteers provide the kind of intervention maltreated children need to thrive: trauma-informed care in every setting, more medical care and educational support, less time in foster care, and, at the conclusion of each case, safe and permanent homes that support their well-being and development. These are key to breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect and enabling youngsters to become stable, productive adults.

Total Project Budget: $980,188

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential grant funding for FY 2022 includes DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services), VOCA (Victims of Crime Act), City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band, J&E Berkley Foundation, Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust, and the E. C. Wareheim Foundation. Individual donations comprise approximately 43% of our annual income, and events contribute another 4%.

Project Duration: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Geographical Area Served: City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, and Louisa, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Newborn to 18+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lexie
Contact Last Name: Boris
Contact Title: Advancement Director
Contact Phone: 434-971-7515
Contact Email: lboris@pcasa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Feeding South Florida, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: 4925 Park Ridge Blvd.
Mailing Address:
City: Boynton Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33426
Main Phone: 954.518.1818
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.feedingsouthflorida.org
Employer ID Number: 592097520
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 31 March 2021
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Feeding Futures School Pantry Program
Project Description:

We began 2020 serving 706,430 individuals in South Florida and now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are entering 2021 with a client population of more than 1.2 million, including approximately 25 percent of all children. Food insecurity rates this high, particularly among children for whom food insecurity jumped from 18.9 percent to approximately 25 percent, signal a secondary public health crisis. Food insecurity is linked to higher rates of chronic diseases, communicable illnesses, health risk behaviors, and premature mortality. Children that grow up in food insecure households are more likely to experience lower health-related quality of life and cognitive and behavioral problems that affect well-being and school performance. The purpose of the FSF Feeding Futures School Pantry Program (FSFSPP) is to help alleviate child hunger through the provision of food to children and their families. School Pantries provide a variety of readily accessible food to low-income students and their families, in a safe environment with which they’re already familiar. The FSFSPP has a focus on providing not only pantry staples (rice, canned goods, etc.) but also fresh fruits and vegetables. The FSFSPP is one of the most efficient and effective ways to serve children in our community.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and school closures, Feeding South Florida suspended the School Pantry Program in March 2020. We are thrilled to be resuming the program for the 2021-2022 school year and this proposal represents one of the first funding requests we’ve made toward that target.

Project Duration: 10 Months
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 5-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sari
Contact Last Name: Vatske
Contact Title: Executive Vice President
Contact Phone: 954.518.1839
Contact Email: grants@feedingsouthflorida.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Assistance League Redlands
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ALR
Mailing Address: 700 East Redlands Blvd., Suite U-290
City: Redlands
State: California
Postal Code: 92374-3054
Main Phone: (909) 792-2675
Main Fax: NA
Organization Website: http://alredlands.org/
Employer ID Number: 95-2131653
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/21
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Dental Center
Project Description:

The COVID pandemic hit our organization hard. Our main source of income, the Assistance League of Redlands Thrift shop was shut down for several months twice. After the county provided opening guidance, we implemented recommendations and cautiously reopened 3 shortened days a week which is only half of normal operating hours. Income is also expected to be about $150,000 less this year.

One of the most critical programs is our Dental Center. We provide low cost, full-service dentistry, preventative and palliative care for the uninsured, underserved, homeless and low-income children, adults and seniors without regard to race, religion, age or LGBT status. We also provide services to the homeless and other very low-income people at our Free Clinic. We are particularly proud of our Kindergarten program where we do a dental evaluation each Spring and look forward to restarting as soon as the schools reopen full-time.

The Dental Center has spent a great deal of our funds to re-open the Dental Center after a 3-month closure. We predict that the Dental Center will fall short about $30,000 this year. Since our main funding source, the Thrift Shop, is also running at half speed, we are concerned about the longevity of the Dental Center program. If you partner with us, you will join with us in providing dental care to the needy thus making their overall health and lives better.

Total Project Budget: $315200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants, PPP, self through Thrift Store sales

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Inland Empire, CA
Age Group To Be Served: Age 5 up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Ellany
Contact Last Name: Lawrence
Contact Title: Grants Chairperson
Contact Phone: 3108923108
Contact Email: sixsigmablackblt@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sweet Dream Makers
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 55 NE 5th Ave Suite 400, Ste 400
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 5615717363
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.sweetdreammakers.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3693206
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2021
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: A Bed of My Own
Project Description:

This request is for support of Sweet Dream Makers’ A Bed of My Own program, which provides children and parents in need with safe, clean beds at no cost to the family.

SDM fulfills the immediate need for families lacking the basic necessities of home, as determined through a careful vetting of referrals in consultation with area case managers at 50+ partner social service agencies. These community partners identify families in need – the majority of whom have at least one working caregiver – and SDM responds case by case with beds, furniture, and houseware solutions tailored to each family’s needs. Leveraging relationships with area furniture companies and low-cost suppliers, SDM sources the best fit for each family’s needs. We ensure that each recipient is provided with: new mattress, mattress encasement to protect against bed bugs and bed-wetting, box spring, bed frame, bedding including sheets, comforter, and pillows chosen by the children.

For children and teens, inadequate sleep leads to health and education issues with potentially devastating long-term consequences. Students who are not well-rested struggle academically, emotionally, and socially. Lack of childhood sleep greatly increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, and mental health challenges. These hurdles drastically limit the potential for well-being and success for the most vulnerable members of our community – but these risks can be significantly reduced by providing children and families with safe, clean, and appropriate beds.

Today, SDM provides 175-300 beds per month to children and families in need. We are the only local nonprofit focused specifically on beds, bedding, and essential furniture as a critical component of safety, security, and personal dignity for families and children in need. To date we have proudly provided 7,500+ beds to 3,500+ families and provide more than 300 families with other essential furniture ever year.

Total Project Budget: $854,290

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ): Funding for A Bed of My Own is entirely made up of individual donations, grants and foundation support, and event proceeds. In 2021 we are on track to raise approximately $513,950 in grants, $463,000 from events, $62,000 from individual contributions.

Project Duration: A Bed of My Own is an ongoing program. The requested funds will support the 2021 program.
Geographical Area Served: A Bed of My Own serves children and families in need throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Primarily we serve children age 0-18, but we also provide beds to their adult family caretakers.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Suzanne
Contact Last Name: Broad
Contact Title: Founder / Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5615717363
Contact Email: suzyb@sweetdreammakers.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connected to Lead
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3231
City: Gardena
State: California
Postal Code: 90247
Main Phone: 562.546.3304
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.connectedtolead.org
Employer ID Number: 85-0806001
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/21
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: YOUTH Lead
Project Description:

Youth and transitional aged girls, ages 11-21 will participate in a bi-weekly program called, “Youth LEAD.” This program targets girls who are in the justice involved or on track to becoming justice involved.

Youth LEAD focuses on providing leadership development, counseling, case management, and mentorship. The girls will participate in workshops focused on leadership development, accountability, life skills, healthy relationships, civic engagement, financial literacy, self-care, and more. During the program they will attend social activities to develop a network of support among their peers, coordinate a service project, and coordinate a fundraising project donating half of the proceeds to an organization of their choosing. Towards the conclusion of the program, the girls will have an opportunity to transition into a leadership opportunity (school site council, an internship, city youth commission, etc.) as available.

At the end of the program, the girls will have shown considerable improvements in their lives as indicated through evaluations; their actions; and progress reports by their counselor, case manager, teachers, parents, or school administration. They will transition into leadership positions in their group homes, schools, cities, and where other opportunities present themselves. They will have developed a network of support among their peers and reach out to them to provide encourage, receive support, and connect.

Participation in the program is at no cost. Additionally, we will provide accommodations (ASL, closed captioning, large print, and language interpretation) for participants in need.

Total Project Budget: 200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): She Angels Foundation, Cigna, Individual Donations, Matching Grants

Project Duration: 1/1/22-12/31/22
Geographical Area Served: Los Angeles County
Age Group To Be Served: 11-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Jen
Contact Last Name: Harris
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 310.903.6708
Contact Email: jharris@connectedtolead.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miami Children’s Museum
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 980 MACARTHUR CSWY
City: MIAMI
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33132
Main Phone: 305-373-5437×142
Main Fax: 305-373-5431
Organization Website: miamichildrensmuseum.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2396999
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2021
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Multi-Sensory Program
Project Description:

As a valuable educational resource for our community’s most vulnerable families, inclusion and accessibility have always been central to our mission at Miami Children’s Museum. Families with children with developmental disabilities and in need of programming adapted to diverse learning styles have been able to rely on us to provide inclusive educational enrichment opportunities. Currently, the Museum offers Sensory Friendly Saturdays, a monthly program when the Museum opens early to provide two dedicated hours of activities with a modified and supportive environment. This program was created for children with global developmental delays, sensory processing disabilities, or on the autism spectrum. Adjustments to the Museum’s exhibit during the program include limiting crowds, dimming the lights, and lowering the sounds throughout the galleries. The Museum education team provides adaptive art activities that explore various cultures and art and includes a live theater performance. The Museum seeks support to expand its current multi-sensory program and has developed an 18-month plan to meet the demands of the South Florida disability community. Funding from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support (1) enhancement of the monthly Sensory Friendly Saturday program with contracted certified therapeutic professionals such as Applied Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Art Therapist, and Music Therapist; (2) break the financial barriers by providing free admission for Sensory Friendly Saturday programs; (3) host an Autism Awareness Month community program in April 2022, including resources designed to increase the understanding of people on the autism spectrum and featuring professional artists that represent the autism community; and (4) purchase new therapeutic tools to further develop our guest’s experience, and are aligned with the Museum’s new standards of wellness due to COVID-19. Marketing efforts to promote the new programming will include personal outreaches to the Museum’s partners such as The Victory Center and others.

Total Project Budget: $120,822

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): John McDonald Foundation $25,000.00 (Potential); The Ethel and Harry Reckson Foundation $25,000.00; Sam Berman Charitable Foundation $25,000.00; Miami Foundation $15,000.00 (Potential); State of Florida GPS Grant $2,500.00; MDC Audience Access Grant $2,500.00

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: South Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Daniella
Contact Last Name: Cabezas
Contact Title: Associate Director of Special Events & Corporate
Contact Phone: 7542815990
Contact Email: dcabezas@miamichildrensmuseum.org