Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CelloBello
Legal Name (if Different): CelloBello, Inc
Also Known As: CelloKids
Mailing Address: PO Box 230621
City: Boston
State: MA
Postal Code: 02123
Main Phone: 617-903-8551
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.cellobello.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-365-3547
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2022
Requested Amount: 4,500

Project Title: CelloKids and Audition Preparation Workshop
Project Description:

These two projects make up CelloBello’s primary programmatic offerings for our audiences under 21 years of age.

CelloKids is provided free of charge for students from 8 – 14 and offers an opportunity to learn music theory from the perspective of the cello. Group classes are offered over Zoom and are led by educators who specialize in this age group. While cello playing is important, we trust that students will primarily learn to play in private, in-person lessons. CelloBello seeks to supplement that education as the study of music theory that will become increasingly important as students grow musically.

Audition Preparation Workshop is a program offered to students ages 14 – 21 to work directly with esteemed cello professors from universities and conservatories, to help them prepare for their auditions. The goal of our programs is to provide equal access to students of all backgrounds and to ‘level the playing field" for future educational and performance opportunities. Participants engage in group classes and one-on-one lessons to learn what to expect in an audition, what professors are listening for, and what areas they should focus on in order to be successful. While this is a tuition-funded program, CelloBello offers scholarships to ensure that every student that desires and is capable of participating, can participate.

All CelloBello programs for those under 21 are designed with the purpose of providing them with the necessary tools to succeed to achieve their full potential as musicians, students, and citizens.

CelloBello is led by Artistic Director and Founder, Paul Katz, a renowned cellist, and professor of cello at New England Conservatory of Music. As a founding member of the esteemed Cleveland Quartet, Mr. Katz has always brought excellence to all he does and sought to make available to all, regardless of financial background, the highest quality education.

Total Project Budget: $17,850

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): D’Addario Foundation; Springer-Lu Foundation

Project Duration: Annually, Ongoing (sessions vary in length)
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: 8-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Robert
Contact Last Name: Rund
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 617-903-8551
Contact Email: robert@cellobello.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CelloBello
Legal Name (if Different): CelloBello, Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 230621
City: Boston
State: MA
Postal Code: 02123
Main Phone: 617-903-8551
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.cellobello.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-365-3547
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2022
Requested Amount: 4,500

Project Title: CelloKids and Audition Preparation Workshop
Project Description:

These two projects make up CelloBello’s primary programmatic offerings for our audiences under 21 years of age.

CelloKids is provided free of charge for students from 8 – 14 and offers an opportunity to learn music theory from the perspective of the cello. Group classes are offered over Zoom and are led by educators who specialize in this age group. While cello playing is important, we trust that students will primarily learn to play in private, in-person lessons. CelloBello seeks to supplement that education as the study of music theory that will become increasingly important as students grow musically.

Audition Preparation Workshop is a program offered to students ages 14 – 21 to work directly with esteemed cello professors from universities and conservatories, to help them prepare for their auditions. The goal of our programs is to provide equal access to students of all backgrounds and to ‘level the playing field" for future educational and performance opportunities. Participants engage in group classes and one-on-one lessons to learn what to expect in an audition, what professors are listening for, and what areas they should focus on in order to be successful. While this is a tuition-funded program, CelloBello offers scholarships to ensure that every student that desires and is capable of participating, can participate.

All CelloBello programs for those under 21 are designed with the purpose of providing them with the necessary tools to succeed to achieve their full potential as musicians, students, and citizens.

CelloBello is led by Artistic Director and Founder, Paul Katz, a renowned cellist, and professor of cello at New England Conservatory of Music. As a founding member of the esteemed Cleveland Quartet, Mr. Katz has always brought excellence to all he does and sought to make available to all, regardless of financial background, the highest quality education.

Total Project Budget:

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): D’Addario Foundation; Springer-Lu Foundation

Project Duration: Annually, Ongoing (sessions vary in length)
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: 8-21

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1901 Vine Street, Attn: Development Office
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19103-1189
Main Phone: 2158143517
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.freelibrary.org/
Employer ID Number: 52-1173474
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Read Baby Read
Project Description:

Free Library will establish Read Baby Read as our flagship program for babies and toddlers, feeding directly into our Youth Services and Programs (YSP) Strategic Plan. We will also have created a roadmap for the replication/expansion and financial sustainability of the Read Baby Read program across the Free Library system.
This three‐year initiative (January 2020 – December 2022) will allow the Free Library to plan for – and prepare to implement – an expansion of Read Baby Read from two locations to at least four (including infant spaces, collections, and programs) across the Free Library system. We will replicate the most effective elements of the model spaces and collections in each of the nine library clusters, and replicate the programming in even more libraries within each cluster, as Read Baby Read becomes our flagship baby and toddler program.

The Free Library will:
• Secure a team of Early Childhood Specialists, Project Coordinator, Parent Ambassadors, Early Literacy Curriculum Development/Training Consultant, and an advisory committee to ensure that Read Baby Read programming is offered continuously and without interruption;
• Update and replenish books and supplies in model infant spaces, as well as our circulating infant collections;
• Implement regular programming schedule, including at least 50 programs per year at each library (e.g., lapsit storytimes, sensory storytimes, Baby Dance Parties, a four‐week parent workshop series, and pop‐up programs, among others) as well as programs offered in other community locations, with the goal of reaching a total of 1,500 parents/caregivers and children per year;
• Train new staff members and other stakeholders in Read Baby Read and the Free Library’s philosophy of embedding playful learning into all of its early literacy programming;
• In Year Three, plan for (and begin to implement) the expansion of Read Baby Read to at least two new library locations;
• Draft a program sustainability plan, including a fundraising plan; and
• Ensure that Read Baby Read will become our flagship early literacy program for babies and toddlers.

Total Project Budget: $825,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): William Penn Foundation, $691,131

Project Duration: 36 months
Geographical Area Served: Philadelphia, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 0-3 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Katherine
Contact Last Name: Gulick
Contact Title: Director of Instutional Giving
Contact Phone: 2158143530
Contact Email: grants@freelibrary.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Travis Manion Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 164 E. State Street
City: Doylestown
State: PA
Postal Code: 18901
Main Phone: 215-348-9080
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.travismanion.org
Employer ID Number: 41-2237951
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Character Does Matter: Empowering Future Leaders
Project Description:

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is a national veteran service organization whose mission is to empower veterans and families of the fallen to develop character in future generations. TMF’s signature veteran-led youth mentorship program is called Character Does Matter (CDM). Character Does Matter leverages the skills of our nation’s military community as role models, developing character and leadership skills in our nation’s youth.

Individuals involved with CDM are empowered to improve their well-being by finding meaning and purpose in their lives, developing meaningful relationships, and fully engaging in activities. Through CDM, veterans inspire students, with a focus on grades 4-12, to live a life of service, leadership, and character.

At the start of the CDM program, Veteran Mentors are trained by TMF staff members to deliver 40-minute character education presentations to students. These presentations make up the short-form version of the CDM program and include examples of character including stories of veterans’ experiences, highlighting the 24 Values in Action character strengths such as Honesty, Gratitude, Curiosity and Love of Learning among others. CDM presentations foster understanding of social emotional well-being and introduce students to the concepts of character and leadership.

TMF’s multi-session, long-form version of the CDM program connects a team of veterans with a group of 15-20 students to teach character and leadership in an interactive learning environment over multiple sessions. Each program session teaches selected character strengths via discussions and hands-on experientialactivities. The multi-session format of CDM also connects youth to service, allowing them the agency to create change by identifying and organizing service projects alongside their Veteran Mentors through TMF’s Operation Legacy initiative.

For the purpose of this grant request, all funds will be earmarked for the Character Does Matter program execution in TMF’s Southeast Region, including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky.

Total Project Budget: $364,789.14

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Under Armour, Wounded Warrior Project, Boeing,

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: National (Southeast Region for the purposes of this request)
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Morgan
Contact Last Name: Bryan
Contact Title: Senior Coordinator, Institutional Partnerships
Contact Phone: 215-348-9080
Contact Email: morgan.bryan@travismanion.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Asheville Writers In The Schools & Communities
Legal Name (if Different): Asheville Writers In The Schools
Also Known As: AWITSC
Mailing Address: PO Box 1508
City: Asheville
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 28802
Main Phone: 828-505-8377
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.ashevillewritersintheschools.org
Employer ID Number: 46-1681488
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Family Voices
Project Description:

Family Voices is a creative writing program for students in grades 1-6 that includes an in-school writer-in-residency and out-of-school time family engagement. The program aims to engage participants with creativity and literacy in general, and, specifically, to amplify and celebrate stories, poetry and art which are too often undervalued and overlooked.

The children work on personal and imaginative narratives and poetry during after school sessions. The families work on poetry and narratives during the Family Night sessions. An anthology of work from both the afterschool and the evening programs will be produced and distributed to each child and their family at an end-of-program author celebration.

Family Voices seeks to improve student and family literacy by connecting students’ diverse family histories and knowledge from home to their classroom learning and by increasing family engagement in their education. Many teachers find it difficult to realize authentic relationships with parents. Assumptions that families lack the ability or interest to help their children, along with practices of calling upon parents only to attend conferences or assist with school activities without specific regard to their talents, experience, and aspirations reinforces a lack of trust in and engagement with an institution that many parents feel marginalizes the importance of their voices.

Family Voices will introduce writing activities rooted in family narratives so that students discuss school learning with their families at home. This will not only involve families in the students’ education, it will also bring diverse culture and home knowledge into the classroom to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Total Project Budget: 40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SouthArts S10,000 committed, NC Arts Council $15,000 potential, Buncombe County Government $20,000 potential

Project Duration: August 2022 – June 2023
Geographical Area Served: This program engages youth and families in Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Age Group To Be Served: This program engages youth in grades 1-5 with an emphasis on those who test at a 3rd grade reading level.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Sekou
Contact Last Name: Coleman
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 828-505-8377
Contact Email: sekou@ashevillewritersintheschools.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Institute for Liberatory Innovation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ILI
Mailing Address: PO Box 624
City: Montpelier
State: Vermont
Postal Code: 05601
Main Phone: 8025229129
Main Fax: 8025229129
Organization Website: https://www.liberatoryinstitute.org/
Employer ID Number: 84-4716628
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2021
Requested Amount: 6,000

Project Title: Equity Scholar Program – Middle-High School Mentoring
Project Description:

“In Vermont, children from low-income families, students with disabilities, and students of color score worse on standardized tests, are more likely to be suspended or expelled, are less likely to graduate on time, and are less likely to reach college or career readiness, go to college, and graduate from college. (Education Matters Report.2016)

Our Equity Scholar in Residence Program (ESR) addresses this problem for K-12 students directly and indirectly. A uniquely prepared, independent teacher/scholar works on-site with educators providing up-to-date and real-time support for their efforts to effectively promote educational equity. The teacher/scholar also works directly with middle-high school students in extra-curricular groups supporting their efforts to contribute to, advocate for, and learn about educational equity. We are seeking support for that specific work. In all cases, the teacher/scholar’s approach is specific, combining genuine relationship, restorative & compassionate practice, learner-centered pedagogy, and responsive scholarship.

The ESR model was originally developed to increase educators’ willingness, confidence, and knowledge to develop their capacity to effectively serve underserved K-12 students. Our two-year pilot evidenced success in that regard. Now we want to understand the impact of the ESR approach in direct work with students, specifically on their capacity to succeed as evidenced by their self-reported confidence, willingness, and knowledge to advocate, communicate, problem-solve, strengthen relationships, and understand themselves more fully in the context of challenging societal circumstances. To this end, the teacher/scholar will bring the ESR approach with intention to ongoing, mentoring relationships with one or two student groups who organize for this purpose. The ILI will conduct pre- and post-interviews to determine the impact of these students’ interactions with the ESR. Based on the results, we will promote and expand this approach with k-12 students.

Total Project Budget: 11,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Major donor, school budget contribution, foundation funding

Project Duration: 2022-2023 school year
Geographical Area Served: Central Vermont
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr
Contact First Name: Lucinda
Contact Last Name: Garthwaite
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 8025229129
Contact Email: lgarthwaite@liberatoryinstitute.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc
Also Known As: ICD
Mailing Address: 14350 Tireman Avenue
City: Detroit
State: MI
Postal Code: 48228
Main Phone: 313-584-4143
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://icdonline.org
Employer ID Number: 38-3537457
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2022
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Islamic Center of Detroit Food Security Program
Project Description:

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the United States, the State of Michigan, and more specifically the City of Detroit, were deemed a hot spot within our nation. Now, during this third wave, the spread has doubled daily and is highest in areas where low poverty is present; especially downtown Detroit, with over half of the statewide deaths having occurred in Wayne County and one third of those within the City of Detroit. (2021) Additionally, since the pause of in-person learning throughout the Detroit Public Schools System, due to increased spread of the Omicron variant, the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) has seen a dramatic increase in food insecurity, especially amongst these Detroit area students and their families.
Since the onset of Covid-19 in southeast Michigan, ICD has served 5,000 daily meals (breakfast and lunch), and over 2,500 individuals with food from our food pantry each week, free of charge. Meals are normally funded through the State of Michigan for 500 students; however, due to increased need and demand, as well as soaring unemployment, we are now serving over 5,000 individuals each day. Additionally, the average donation received for the food pantry is usually only enough for 450 individuals; however, demand has reached over 2,500 individuals each week.
Through the ICD Food Security Program, we will continue to provide food pantry items for 2,500 individuals each week, including: rice, sugar, salt, canned goods, vegetables, fruits, bread, beans, and pasta. Staff and volunteers have been trained on health and safety precautions concerning food preparation and distribution, via CDC guidelines. Each person preparing, packing, and distributing the food boxes wears gloves, masks, and take every necessary precaution to stay safe and mind the safety of others.
This program is important, as it specifically provides critical needs for the impoverished, vulnerable, elderly, disabled, and other children, families, and individuals that are in need, residing in our geographic focus area of Southeast Michigan. On average, “Detroit (zip 48228) has an unemployment rate of 11.6%. The US average is 5.2%.” (“Michigan Economy” 2018) These numbers have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, according to CBS Detroit, the State of Michigan ranks in the top 25 of states with high unemployment due to the economic challenges of the pandemic. (2021) Since ICD is located in the most impoverished area of metro Detroit (48228), it is imperative that we are able to reach low- and no-income individuals that are highly impacted by this crisis, fulfilling basic needs such as food insecurity in an innovative and grass roots capacity.
The program is being marketed on all social media sites, as well as partner sites throughout metro Detroit. Additionally, people are referred to our food pantry through other partner agencies. Regular donations have been secured to continue to meet the increasing need for meals and food pantry items each week. Some of these donors include the United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Islamic Relief, and the State of Michigan, USDA, and Atlas Foods.

Total Project Budget: 1500000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 1000000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Metro Detroit
Age Group To Be Served: 0-100

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Spacil
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 313-584-4143
Contact Email: amanda@icdonline.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc
Also Known As: ICD
Mailing Address: 14350 Tireman Avenue
City: Detroit
State: MI
Postal Code: 48228
Main Phone: 313-584-4143
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://icdonline.org
Employer ID Number: 38-3537457
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2022
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Islamic Center of Detroit Food Security Program
Project Description:

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the United States, the State of Michigan, and more specifically the City of Detroit, were deemed a hot spot within our nation. Now, during this third wave, the spread has doubled daily and is highest in areas where low poverty is present; especially downtown Detroit, with over half of the statewide deaths having occurred in Wayne County and one third of those within the City of Detroit. (2021) Additionally, since the pause of in-person learning throughout the Detroit Public Schools System, due to increased spread of the Omicron variant, the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) has seen a dramatic increase in food insecurity, especially amongst these Detroit area students and their families.
Since the onset of Covid-19 in southeast Michigan, ICD has served 5,000 daily meals (breakfast and lunch), and over 2,500 individuals with food from our food pantry each week, free of charge. Meals are normally funded through the State of Michigan for 500 students; however, due to increased need and demand, as well as soaring unemployment, we are now serving over 5,000 individuals each day. Additionally, the average donation received for the food pantry is usually only enough for 450 individuals; however, demand has reached over 2,500 individuals each week.
Through the ICD Food Security Program, we will continue to provide food pantry items for 2,500 individuals each week, including: rice, sugar, salt, canned goods, vegetables, fruits, bread, beans, and pasta. Staff and volunteers have been trained on health and safety precautions concerning food preparation and distribution, via CDC guidelines. Each person preparing, packing, and distributing the food boxes wears gloves, masks, and take every necessary precaution to stay safe and mind the safety of others.
This program is important, as it specifically provides critical needs for the impoverished, vulnerable, elderly, disabled, and other children, families, and individuals that are in need, residing in our geographic focus area of Southeast Michigan. On average, “Detroit (zip 48228) has an unemployment rate of 11.6%. The US average is 5.2%.” (“Michigan Economy” 2018) These numbers have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, according to CBS Detroit, the State of Michigan ranks in the top 25 of states with high unemployment due to the economic challenges of the pandemic. (2021) Since ICD is located in the most impoverished area of metro Detroit (48228), it is imperative that we are able to reach low- and no-income individuals that are highly impacted by this crisis, fulfilling basic needs such as food insecurity in an innovative and grass roots capacity.
The program is being marketed on all social media sites, as well as partner sites throughout metro Detroit. Additionally, people are referred to our food pantry through other partner agencies. Regular donations have been secured to continue to meet the increasing need for meals and food pantry items each week. Some of these donors include the United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Islamic Relief, and the State of Michigan, USDA, and Atlas Foods.

Total Project Budget: 1500000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 1000000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Metro Detroit
Age Group To Be Served: 0-100

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Spacil
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 313-584-4143
Contact Email: amanda@icdonline.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Safe Children Coalition
Legal Name (if Different): Safe Children Coalition, Inc.
Also Known As: SCC
Mailing Address: 1500 Independence Blvd., Suite 210
City: Sarasota
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34275
Main Phone: 941-371-4799
Main Fax: 941-371-5439
Organization Website: https://sccfl.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1618413
Organization Tax Status: 501 c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Achievers Program and Scholarships
Project Description:

Since 1991, Achievers has helped at-risk, minority and other disadvantaged middle and high school youth in Sarasota County, Florida to reach their highest potential and succeed both academically and socially. Achievers gives 185 disadvantaged youth each year the opportunity to engage in career and college exploration opportunities, academic skill building and leadership activities. The program ultimately increases student participation in school programs, decreases school absenteeism and dropout rates and prevents delinquent behavior. Youth in the program typically have one or more of the following characteristics: household income below poverty level, homelessness, unaccompanied minors, low grades, truancy, referrals or suspensions. These characteristics place youth at risk of, educational failure or becoming involved in
delinquent activities. Achievers has proven through over 30 years of collecting data to increase graduation rates, improve leadership skills and motivation, and prepare youth affected by poverty for college and the workforce. Achievers participants become future engaged citizens, successful college graduates, and leaders in our community who pass on the legacy of success to future generations.

SCC offers scholarship opportunities to Achievers youth as they transition from high school to college.
These scholarships support Achievers post secondary schooling, which enables them to further their education and prepare them for higher wage careers. Many Achievers are the first in their families to go to college, giving them the motivation and opportunity to succeed after high school which helps to break the cycle of generational poverty. To receive a scholarship, youth are required to actively
participate in the Achievers program at monthly Career and College Readiness workshops, Achievers
school meetings, Financial Aid and Financial Literacy Workshops, and various Community Service events throughout the year.

Total Project Budget: $103,494

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Sarasota County, Bank of America Client, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Safe Children Coalition Foundation. Potential: Publix Community Charities

Project Duration: 1 year; Achievers is ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Sarasota County
Age Group To Be Served: 11-23

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Wendi
Contact Last Name: Bellows
Contact Title: Grants Coordinator
Contact Phone: 954-805-2644
Contact Email: wbellows@sccfl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Safe Children Coalition
Legal Name (if Different): Safe Children Coalition, Inc.
Also Known As: SCC
Mailing Address: 1500 Independence Blvd., Suite 210
City: Sarasota
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34275
Main Phone: 941-371-4799
Main Fax: 941-371-5439
Organization Website: https://sccfl.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1618413
Organization Tax Status: 501 c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Achievers Program and Scholarships
Project Description:

Since 1991, Achievers has helped at-risk, minority and other disadvantaged middle and high school youth in Sarasota County, Florida to reach their highest potential and succeed both academically and socially. Achievers gives 185 disadvantaged youth each year the opportunity to engage in career and college exploration opportunities, academic skill building and leadership activities. The program ultimately increases student participation in school programs, decreases school absenteeism and dropout rates and prevents delinquent behavior. Youth in the program typically have one or more of the following characteristics: household income below poverty level, homelessness, unaccompanied minors, low grades, truancy, referrals or suspensions. These characteristics place youth at risk of, educational failure or becoming involved in
delinquent activities. Achievers has proven through over 30 years of collecting data to increase graduation rates, improve leadership skills and motivation, and prepare youth affected by poverty for college and the workforce. Achievers participants become future engaged citizens, successful college graduates, and leaders in our community who pass on the legacy of success to future generations.

SCC offers scholarship opportunities to Achievers youth as they transition from high school to college.
These scholarships support Achievers post secondary schooling, which enables them to further their education and prepare them for higher wage careers. Many Achievers are the first in their families to go to college, giving them the motivation and opportunity to succeed after high school which helps to break the cycle of generational poverty. To receive a scholarship, youth are required to actively
participate in the Achievers program at monthly Career and College Readiness workshops, Achievers
school meetings, Financial Aid and Financial Literacy Workshops, and various Community Service events throughout the year.

Total Project Budget: $103,494

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Sarasota County, Bank of America Client, Potential:

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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