Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Read To Grow , Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Read To Grow, Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 53 Ground School Road 3
City: Branfrod
State: CT
Postal Code: 06405
Main Phone: 203-488-6800
Main Fax: 203-488-7735
Organization Website: www.readtogrow.org
Employer ID Number: 06-1572185
Organization Tax Status: 501 C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-24-2022
Requested Amount: 5,500

Project Title: Books for Babies Prenatal Project and Newborn Project Connecticut
Project Description:

Read to Grow believes that parents are their babies’ first teachers, and they want the best for their children. We are committed to assisting parents to understand that birth to three is a critical time in the development of babies’ brains and regular repetition of activities such as talking, singing, and sharing books can have a huge impact on early childhood literacy. Through our innovative programs, we support parents in creating a learning environment for their children even before birth.

Our Books for Babies Prenatal Project and Newborn Project initiate the conversation about early childhood literacy with pregnant women, share the message at the hospital bedside to parents of newborns, provide free board books to children and offer early childhood literacy workshops for parents. And as the children grow older, families have access to free books through our collaborations with nearly 200 organizations across Connecticut.

We are requesting support for the Books for Babies Prenatal Project and Newborn Project, which provide new baby board books and early childhood literacy information to pregnant women and families of newborns through nine community health centers and 13 hospitals in Connecticut. Annually, the program serves approximately 1,500 pregnant women and 21,200 families of newborns.

Research has shown that parents, just through awareness about babies’ rapid brain growth during the first three years of their lives, make choices that further aid in nurturing their children’s development. Our programs help spread this awareness by sharing books and having conversations that are simple yet can have a profound impact on the lives of the children and the relationship between the children and the parents.

Total Project Budget: $411,605

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 30,000+ Funded Seedlings Foundation. 5,000 Funded Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 7,500 Funded Ensworth Charitable Foundation 10,000 Funded The Gawlicki Foundation 3,400 Funded Foulds Family Foundation 20,000 Funded Fund for Greater Hartford 15,000 Funded Hartford Hospital Auxiliary 2,500 Funded International Paper 10,000 Funded Middlesex Hospital 3,000 Funded People’s United Community Foundation 10,000 Funded Pitney Bowes Literacy and Educ. Fund 25,000 Funded Yale New Haven Hospital 15,000 Pending Hartford Hospital Auxiliary 20,000 Pending Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) 5,000 Pending First County Bank 15,000 Pending United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

Project Duration: On going
Geographical Area Served: Connecticut
Age Group To Be Served: Adults and babies

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Shitu
Contact Last Name: Rajbhandari
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 203-488-6800
Contact Email: srajbhandari@readtogrow.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Florida International University Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11200 SW 8th Street, MARC 5th Floor
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33199
Main Phone: 305-348-3004
Main Fax: 305-348-3337
Organization Website: https://succeed.fiu.edu/research/cd-ssec-projects/engineers-on-wheels-eow/index.html
Employer ID Number: 23-7047106
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 24, 2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Florida International University Engineers on Wheels Program
Project Description:

The Florida International University Engineers on Wheels (EoW) program is an initiative that brings FIU engineering students to South Florida K-12 schools. EoW provides students with hands-on activities and engineering experiments while exposing them to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

The program features grade-appropriate, interactive lessons and presentations led by FIU students and overseen by FIU faculty. Student clubs and labs conduct EoW visits and design activities related to their organization’s area of focus. Subjects include mechanical and materials engineering, computer science and information technology, biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, construction and engineering management, and electrical and computer engineering.

EoW also offers virtual programming through our website, including online activities, student-led presentations, and online lesson plans. Our online content is created by FIU students and vetted by local teachers to ensure our lesson plans align with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS).

EoW primarily serves the Miami-Dade County Public School (MDCPS) system, which as of April 2020 was the 5th largest school district in the U.S., with a student population that is 71% Hispanic/Latinx and 20% Black/African American, making it one of the largest educational minority pipelines in the nation. Before the onset of COVID-19, EoW conducted 64 in-school visits per academic year to 35 different K-12 schools. The inclusion of our virtual programming allows us to continue supporting local schools through periods of social distancing while broadening our reach to a larger audience.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Corporate Grants and Sponsorships – 3M, Bosch, Stellanits, Lockheed Martin

Project Duration: August 2022 – June 2023
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade and Broward county schools
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18 years old (K-12 students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Betancourt
Contact Title: Senior Development Officer
Contact Phone: 305-348-5187
Contact Email: ambetanc@fiu.edu

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hearts of Empowerment
Legal Name (if Different): Hearts of Empowerment, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1210 S Glebe Rd #40432
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22204
Main Phone: 7038437100
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.heartsofempowerment.org
Employer ID Number: 371901353
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 14th, 2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The PACT Program
Project Description:

“The PACT Program,” launched on November 13th, 2021 with the goal of creating a multi-level mentorship program for students in South East DC. Essentially, this program is to create a system of positive relationships that will foster social, emotional, and educational growth for at-risk youth. Our vision is the following:

– Influential adults mentor high school students.
– High schoolers mentor middle school students.
– Middle schoolers mentor elementary school students.

Currently, the PACT Program focuses on three schools in particular: Bard Early College HS, Ida B Wells Middle School, and Stanton Elementary School. All three schools are currently placed in Ward 8 which is generally regarded as the most dangerous area of DC and the area with the highest poverty rate. The funding will be used to to assist with providing equitable education to at risk youth through tutoring and mentorship. In addition, a portion of the funding will also be used for resources and supplies. Our hope is to eventually expand this program across various needing sectors in DC.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Donations, Grants, & Sponsorships

Project Duration: Ongoing Program
Geographical Area Served: Washington D.C.
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: William
Contact Last Name: Reyes
Contact Title: Chief Communications Officer
Contact Phone: 7038437100
Contact Email: williamreyes@heartsofempowerment.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Glades Initiative, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 149 SE Avenue D
City: Belle Glade
State: FL
Postal Code: 33430
Main Phone: 561-996-3310
Main Fax: 561-996-3349
Organization Website: www.gladesinitiative.org
Employer ID Number: 01-0733180
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/2022
Requested Amount: 3,000

Project Title: Food Security for Underprivileged Children
Project Description:

Children in the Glades are disadvantaged, with 95% of them eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our community has suffered many demonstrated negative health consequences associated with food insecurity. These restrictions lead to a host of adverse health outcomes and disparities (Gunderson, Craig Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois).

To meet the need for nutritious food for children, the Glades Initiative offers Food Security Programs to increase access to vital food supplies for low-income, food insecure children. These programs include:

• SNAP enrollment assistance
• Food Pantry
• Nutrition Education -The Cooking Matters™

Last year, our bilingual Community Resource Educators assisted over 2,700 low-income residents with applications for SNAP and Medicaid/Medicare benefits. The majority of our clients do not have internet access, have limited literacy, and limited English language. This navigation provided a steady source of food for the 1270 children who received benefits.

The Food Pantry provides more than dry and canned food. The nutritious and varied foods include frozen meats, fish, and vegetables as well as refrigerated dairy and fresh produce. From October 2021 through February 2022, 1081 children received food from the Choice Pantry.

Cooking Matters™ is specifically targeted to low-income children & families. This 6-week course teaches participants, how to prepare healthy meals on a tight budget without compromising nutrition. Some of the courses teach the children themselves about nutrition and how to prepare healthy food. The classes are offered in various locations throughout the Glades to make them accessible to clients without transportation. The trainers speak – Spanish/Creole/English – as 80% of the families we reach are non-English speaking.

The Glades Initiative provides one of the most important resources available to these children to ensure access to a healthier lifestyle and to stave off hunger.

Total Project Budget: 676,430

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Bank of America (C ) Publix Charities (C ) Childrens Health Care Charities (P) The Batchelor Foundation (P) Goody Two Shoes (P)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: “The Glades”- Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to 18 years of age.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Karis
Contact Last Name: Engle
Contact Title: President and CEO
Contact Phone: 561-996-3310
Contact Email: kengle@gladesinitiative.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boy Scouts of America, Chester County Council
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Chester County Council
Mailing Address: 1 Scouting Way
City: Exton
State: PA
Postal Code: 19341
Main Phone: 610-696-2900
Main Fax: 610-696-3389
Organization Website: www.cccbsa.org
Employer ID Number: 23-1365192
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/22
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Scouting for the Blind/Visually Impaired
Project Description:

For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors as well as in classroom settings. The Chester County Council (“Council”) is dedicated to developing leaders of character by preparing young men and women for life. It is our mission “To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” As Council strives to reach more youth in the Chester County region with our programs, a priority is recruiting for and developing new Scouting units specifically for youth with special needs, specifically the blind/visually impaired. A grant from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support program supplies and equipment necessary to adapt both indoor and outdoor Scouting activities to the specific needs of blind/visually impaired Scouts. Further, funding will support efforts to promote special needs Scout units and recruit new youth participants as well as qualified adult leaders. Scout units tailored to blind/visually impaired youth will provide all the traditional benefits of the Scouting programs, with appropriate adaptations for participants, while having fun and building confidence through skill-based activities. Ultimately, this program will enhance and further Council’s vision to serve EVERY eligible youth in Chester County through the Scouting family of programs. Across the country and in our own community, Scouting remains one of the most valuable investments we can make to support our youth today so that they can become the leaders we will turn to tomorrow and to be prepared for life.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): This is a new initiative for which we are seeking funding support.

Project Duration: 1/1/23-12/31/23
Geographical Area Served: Chester County, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: Youth aged 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lara
Contact Last Name: Faust
Contact Title: Grant Specialist
Contact Phone: 610-310-2146
Contact Email: lara.faust@scouting.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Trel’s Home for Children
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Trel’s Home for Children
Mailing Address: 1110 N Loop 336 West Suite 425
City: Conroe
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77301
Main Phone: (936) 647-2979
Main Fax: 832-234-7314
Organization Website: https://www.th4c.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-4631287
Organization Tax Status: Tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 22, 2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Trel’s Home Residential Program
Project Description:

Trel’s Home Residential Program (THRP) is Trel’s Home for Children’s (TH4C) primary program dedicated to providing a refuge and a loving Christian home to children abandoned or abused. THRP provides a safe haven for children who have been separated from their parents because of abuse or neglect. The program consists of 24-hour residential care, individual and group counseling, and an emergency shelter. Currently, the shelter is licensed and located in Texas.
The United States has one of the worst records of child abuse among industrialized nations. Between 4 to 7 children are lost each day due to child abuse or neglect. There is an ever-increasing need for programs and services to provide shelters and communities for these children.
The THRP model has a unique and innovative approach because of its community involvement, small home-like environment, and collaboration with other organizations; we are able to provide a home where children feel safe and loved. TH4C believes that it truly takes a community to help decrease the number of children who are subjected to abuse and/or neglect. Offering support such as counseling, life skills, and functional coping methods has been proven to prepare children for adoption and decrease the amount of time they have to be in a facility.

Total Project Budget: $611,850

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

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Communities surrounding the Houston area
Age Group To Be Served: Generally, TRELS Home for Children (TH4C) aims to help children, families, and communities break the cycle of poverty by empowering people of all ages to dream, aspire and achieve. Nevertheless, TH4C specifically provides its primary services to children or minors who are abandoned, subjected to abuse, or are currently in the foster care system or under the custody of the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS).

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Taneshu
Contact Last Name: Collier
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: (936) 647-2979
Contact Email: Grants@th4c.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Spirit of Giving Network
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1515 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 106
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 561-385-0144
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://spiritofgivingnetwork.com/
Employer ID Number: 65-0765570
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/22/2022
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Back to School PBC
Project Description:

Spirit of Giving’s annual Back to School PBC event helps over 5,000local children begin the school year with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Without this support, disadvantaged and under-resourced youth in our community are at risk of truancy or learning deficiencies, which can lead to a life of crime instead of prosperity. In these unprecedented and uncertain times, more families and children will undoubtedly suffer economically. Now, more than ever, it is critical to provide our children a sense of stability, security, and support as we navigate the waters of our “new normal”. Funding is sought to help underwrite the costs of school supplies and clothing as well as medically necessary screenings provided at the event for this under-served population and their familie, many of whom have reported that the screenings we offer before school each year are the family’s sole annual interaction with a health provider.
Now our Back-to-School event has increased its uniqueness for the Girls Only area it features. We have learned from our community partners that pre-teen and teen girls from low-income families, homeless, or foster families, do not otherwise receive hygienic products they need as they reach maturity. They often do not have proper undergarments and are thrust into embarrassing situations because of their lack of resources.
Back to School PBC offers significant financial relief to area families, many of whom are struggling in the ongoing face of this challenging pandemic. In 2021, families spent an average of $848.90 on school supplies, an all-time high. Projections for 2022 exceed this amount! The comprehensive assistance Back to School PBC provides increases in importance for the significant financial savings it offers our PBC families each year and for the massive collaboration it represents among area non-profits who benefit underserved children and their families.

Total Project Budget: $245,776

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed The City of Boca Raton $4,000 Boca Rio Foundation $5,000 Great Charity Challenge $9,000 Quantum Foundation $7,500 Potential Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Trust Fund Boca West Children’s Foundation The Batchelor Foundation The Jim Moran Foundation Honda Classic Cares Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation Asofsky Family Foundation Albert E. And Birdie W. Einstein Fund Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Foundation Goody Two Shoes Edward T. Bedford Found Hagen Family Foundation Walter and Adi Blum Foundation The Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller of Florida INC

Project Duration: Spirit of Giving will begin to purchase items for Back to School PBC upon receipt of the grant. The event takes place July 30, 2022.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 5 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lindy
Contact Last Name: Harvey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-385-0144
Contact Email: lindy@spiritofgivingnetwork.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10 Gateway Rd
City: North Kingstown
State: RI
Postal Code: 02852
Main Phone: 401-580-8533
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://glimmerofhopefoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-1607457
Organization Tax Status: 501 (3)c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/22/2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Best Day Ever Photoshoot
Project Description:

Glimmer of Hope Foundation provides kids with cancer hope through the donation of bald dolls, as well as other services such as the Best Day Ever Photoshoots! We are hoping to do one in all 50 states this year. At each photoshoot around 10 children with cancer are given the "princess" treatment by getting their makeup done, having a spa day, and receiving both gifts and outfits to look like their favorite princess. They also meet their "fairy godmother" who gives them their doll that looks just like them! All while getting do feel like a princess for a day in a selected castle-like location in their state!

Total Project Budget: $5,000 each photoshoot

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community donations, grants

Project Duration: one day
Geographical Area Served: all 50 states
Age Group To Be Served: 3-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alison
Contact Last Name: Hornung
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 401
Contact Email: glimmerofhopefdn@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BlazeSports America
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BlazeSports
Mailing Address: 3000 Business Park Dr., Ste. A
City: Norcross
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30071
Main Phone: 404-270-2000
Main Fax: 470-719-8768
Organization Website: www.blazesports.org
Employer ID Number: 58-2087265
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/22/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: BlazeTOTS program
Project Description:

BlazeSports is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to support expansion of our BlazeTOTS program. BlazeTOTS is an early learning program that takes place in public schools and early learning centers with the goal of working with children in the early learning process to become healthier and more active. The overall goals of BlazeTOTS:

Preschoolers With and Without Disabilities
• Increase participation in physical activity every day.
• Establish the foundation of health and wellness.
• Through sport improve the overall welfare of children with and without disabilities.

Parents and Families
• Educate parents about adaptive sport and physical activity opportunities.
• Increased knowledge of a healthy lifestyle
Become advocates and promote the program to build awareness around the power of physical activity for all youth.

The BlazeTOTS program aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s priorities of improving the welfare of children, providing personal development, and recreational programs for youth in Metro Atlanta. Research shows that youth with or without disabilities who are physically active and engage in sports perform better in school, achieve greater independence and are more likely to become employed as adults.

Total Project Budget: $101,035

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Demand for the BlazeTOTS program far exceeds the budget for 2022 and BlazeSports will unfortunately have to turn away interested participants without receiving additional funds. Thus, the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s additional funds will allow BlazeSports to deliver the BlazeTOTS program to more ready and willing participants. Fundraising results in 2021 for the BlazeTOTS program were approximately $70,000 from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Project Duration: Year round
Geographical Area Served: Metropolitan Atlanta area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth 4-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Dawn
Contact Last Name: Churi
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 404-270-2031
Contact Email: dchuri@blazesports.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BlazeSports America
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BlazeSports
Mailing Address: 3000 Business Park Dr., Ste. A
City: Norcross
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30071
Main Phone: 404-270-2000
Main Fax: 470-719-8768
Organization Website: www.blazesports.org
Employer ID Number: 58-2087265
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/22/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: BlazeTOTS program
Project Description:

BlazeSports is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to support expansion of our BlazeTOTS program. BlazeTOTS is an early learning program that takes place in public schools and early learning centers with the goal of working with children in the early learning process to become healthier and more active. The overall goals of BlazeTOTS:

Preschoolers With and Without Disabilities
• Increase participation in physical activity every day.
• Establish the foundation of health and wellness.
• Through sport improve the overall welfare of children with and without disabilities.

Parents and Families
• Educate parents about adaptive sport and physical activity opportunities.
• Increased knowledge of a healthy lifestyle
Become advocates and promote the program to build awareness around the power of physical activity for all youth.

The BlazeTOTS program aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s priorities of improving the welfare of children, providing personal development, and recreational programs for youth in Metro Atlanta. Research shows that youth with or without disabilities who are physically active and engage in sports perform better in school, achieve greater independence and are more likely to become employed as adults.

Total Project Budget: $101,035

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Demand for the BlazeTOTS program far exceeds the budget for 2022 and BlazeSports will unfortunately have to turn away interested participants without receiving additional funds. Thus, the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s additional funds will allow BlazeSports to deliver the BlazeTOTS program to more ready and willing participants. Fundraising results in 2021 for the BlazeTOTS program were approximately $70,000 from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Project Duration: Year round
Geographical Area Served: Metropolitan Atlanta area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth 4-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Dawn
Contact Last Name: Churi
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 404-270-2031
Contact Email: dchuri@blazesports.org