Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: My Brothers and Sisters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: MBAS
Mailing Address: 551 E. Creighton Road
City: Pensacola
State: FL
Postal Code: 32504
Main Phone: 18503821485
Main Fax: 8504564700
Organization Website: www.mybrothersandsisters.org
Employer ID Number: 47-2692963
Organization Tax Status: 501-C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/28/2022
Requested Amount: 3,000

Project Title: Bridging The Gap
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: 12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Escambia Sheriff Office, City of Pensacola, Walmart

Project Duration: The weekend before school starts back up
Geographical Area Served: Gulf Coast area (Pensacola, Milton, Mobile, Fort Walton, Pace)
Age Group To Be Served: 3-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Kimberly
Contact Last Name: Cox
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 8503821485
Contact Email: kcox@mybrothersandsisters.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bridging Cultural Gaps
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BCG
Mailing Address: 946 Industry Dr
City: Tukwila
State: Washington
Postal Code: 98188
Main Phone: 2068518344
Main Fax:
Organization Website: bcgwashington.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Oct 23 2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Hidden Genius Program
Project Description:

The Hidden Genius is a program that introduces traditionally marginalized young students of color to the field of technology. Numerous studies have shown that exposing young people of color to STEM fields helps propel them into underrepresented fields that is currently lacking diversity. The program uses a social-emotional learning lens that helps youth develop self-management skills and encourages responsible decision making.

Students are taught the basics of web development, using web technologies such as HTML, CSS and Javascript. Many of our students have never been exposed to this level of technology, throughout our program we help unlock their hidden genius abilities and creativity. We invite BIPOC tech industry experts and leaders from local companies such as Slalom, Expedia and Microsoft as guest speakers and mentors. We want our students to know that they too can create or be a part of innovate disruptive technologies that change the world.

Although our programs are open to anyone who meets income guidelines, our main program participants are BIPOC and specifically East African immigrants and refugees. Most of the youth we serve are first generation formal school students, in other words one or both of their parents have never attended formal schooling. We establish low income eligibility by confirming free or reduced lunch status.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

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

Project Duration: 6 weeks
Geographical Area Served: King County
Age Group To Be Served: 8-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Abdi
Contact Last Name: Haro
Contact Title: Project Manager
Contact Phone: 2064127714
Contact Email: haro@bcgwashigton.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: THE PETE FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different): Pete Foundation
Also Known As: na
Mailing Address: 410 14th Street
City: OAKLAND
State: Ca
Postal Code: 94612
Main Phone: 15108394644
Main Fax: na
Organization Website: www.petefoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 871749226
Organization Tax Status: Exempt 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Remembering Oakland’s Greatness
Project Description:

We are historians and preservationists of the beautiful culture of Oakland, Ca. We are steeped in the mission to preserve the artistic and historic contributions of this great city that has been plagued with homelessness due to rising costs of living. This has only been compacted by the deficit experienced during Covid 19. Currently as it stands there are cultural contributors such as artists, musicians and creators who are suffering in silence and their historical contributions are diminishing without record.
We believe in the gift of giving. The war on combating housing and hunger insecurity and cultural erasure is raging higher than ever before. We are planted firmly on the frontlines to ensure we do our part to end this actuality taking place every day in our beautiful community. We mobilize our teams of volunteers to make a real difference. Less fortunate is not defined as less human.

We are proposing to hold a series of artistic performances that are free to the public to attend that showcase the artistic greatness or Oakland’s finest artists. Musicians, vocalists, performing and visual artists will be highlighted and presented to the community to document and appreciate of their societal contributions.

Remembering Oakland’s Greatness is a series of ten productions that are aimed at presenting and preserving the legacy of artistic greatness that was bread from this small metropolitan city. The cultural richness that is Oakland, Ca is one that is hard to compare and should be preserved. Musical greats such as Shelia E, Toni Tony Tone, The Pointer Sisters, En Vogue, Johnny Mathis, West Montgomery, Buddy Montgomery and Yancie Taylor are just a few names intricately connected to the artistic and cultural history of Oakland, Ca. Held at the historical Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, a longstanding live music venue that doubles as a historical chamber, is the perfect venue for such an undertaking. Being allotted this grant will allow us to pay artists (therefore assisting in their survival) and present these shows to the community to enlighten those who are unaware of these great contributions as well as furthering the preservation of a legacy of great art.

Our first objective is to do our part in serving the City of Oakland by preserving this form of artistic history and ensuring it doesn’t fade into the past. Culture and art are two of the most important forms of history and we as the current generation are tasked with it protection and preservation.
Our second objective is to involve the community and inspire a new generation of artistic leaders. The events that are proposed are free and open to all ages and community members from all walks of life. Our objective here is to promote community inclusion and exposure to a greater scope of artistic and cultural expression.
Lastly, we aim to assist the artists who are responsible for these great artistic contributions and assist them in their lives as cultural curators.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed in kind donations or services such as sound, technological,

Project Duration: six months (6)
Geographical Area Served: Oakland, Ca/ Bay Area
Age Group To Be Served: all ages with a heavy focus on the youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Geoffrey
Contact Last Name: Pete
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 15102559332
Contact Email: info@petefoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mandi Theater
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 23 Willow pkwy
City: BUFFALO GROVE
State: IL
Postal Code: 60089
Main Phone: 3123409044
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://manditheatre.com/
Employer ID Number: 812360681
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3) charitable organization with the tax ID number 81-2360681

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/22/2022
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: 7th Annual Theater Festival 2023
Project Description:

With an aim to spark the imagination and engagement in performing arts, each year mandi Theater hosts ‘Annual Theater Festival’ in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Chicago. This is the only Multi language theater festival in the Midwest that not only promotes Indian culture and tradition through their performances but we also encourage various repertory and contemporary dance works that strive to educate and amplify the artistry of young generations. The annual theater festival is a platform that identifies, recognizes, and honors the theater groups that leverage the power of theater to bring a change.
In 2022, at our 6th Annual theater festival there were seven different participating groups, eight languages, and nine performances including three dance dramas.
This festival offers the community an opportunity for the exposure, enjoyment, and education of a series of well-known, classic, and diverse plays in various languages including Hindi and English. Our primary focus is on supporting the development, growth, and visibility of local artists and arts organizations to inspire creativity.
This festival also aims to help sustain diverse art forms and traditions and nurture the voices and talents of artists of Indian origin and showcase the culture of India through performances and workshops.
The grant of $5,000 will strengthen communities, celebrate diversity and integrate theatre, literacy, social and emotional learning.

Total Project Budget: 12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $1,000 (IACA committed) & 2,500 potential

Project Duration: 2 days
Geographical Area Served: Suburb area of Chicago
Age Group To Be Served: 12 – all

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: ALKA
Contact Last Name: SHARMA
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3123409044
Contact Email: alka.rs5@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Backcountry Communities Thriving
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BCT
Mailing Address: PO Box 1705
City: Julian
State: California
Postal Code: 92036
Main Phone: 760-239-7476
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://bc-ct.org
Employer ID Number: 87-2679329
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 / 990

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/19/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Eagle Excel and Elevate Program
Project Description:

Backcountry Communities Thriving (BCT) a nonprofit that operates in Julian, California. Julian, California is a small, rural, remote community in the mountains of northeast San Diego County, sixty miles northeast of the city of San Diego. Many who visit come away with the impression of an idyllic mountain retreat. However, looks can be deceiving. In fact, Julian residents and students face multiple challenges, many attributable to rural isolation, poverty, high rates of child abuse, alcohol/drug abuse, and domestic violence.

Although the town of Julian is small, the Julian Union High School District (JUHSD) services a geographic area of more than 600 square miles of mountains and deserts. Included in this geographic area are the impoverished Santa Ysabel and Mesa Grande Reservations as well as students from the desert community of Butterfield Ranch, a recently developed community for the disadvantaged and homeless. Julian High School is small, approximately 100 students with a Title 1 designation. The high school has seen a drop in enrollment of 36% since the 2016-2017 school year with students choosing to attend other comprehensive high schools or charter schools. Reasons for this drop include lack of opportunities both academically and socially and a perceived better education at these other schools. BCT aims to change this with the Eagle Excel and Elevate Program.

The Eagle Excel and Elevate Program’s goals are to provide a variety of educational opportunities to the students in the JUHSD. Our objective is to level the playing field for our students to achieve, increase and expand their educational access to college or trade school, and to improve the future for our students. Due to Julian’s geographic isolation and high poverty levels, many of our students do not get to experience the opportunities that are available in metropolitan areas that will allow them to thrive into adulthood.

The Eagle Excel and Elevate Program will establish educational equity for those living in our rural community through these programs:

Community Mentorship 

Financial Literacy 

College/Career Pathways 

College/Career/Workforce 

Junior Achievement Career Panels 

Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program 

Financial Awards

Total Project Budget: $90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private donors and potential grants

Project Duration: 4 years
Geographical Area Served: Julian, CA (San Diego County)
Age Group To Be Served: 14-19 yr

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kim
Contact Last Name: Simas
Contact Title: Chief Financial Officer
Contact Phone: 760-239-7476
Contact Email: kim@bc-ct.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Love The Hub
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10306 Indiana Ave.
City: Lubbock
State: Texas
Postal Code: 79423
Main Phone: (806) 404-4966
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.lovethehub.org/
Employer ID Number: 88-2197063
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/17/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Love The Hub Relief Assistance Program
Project Description:

Love the Hub was birthed out of the community work being done at Aldersgate Church in Lubbock, Texas. The Love the Hub fund was established on Easter Sunday 2020 in response to the abrupt arrival of the crises caused by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people in Lubbock and greater West Texas lost jobs; many were temporarily without a paycheck while they were quarantined; and some were permanently without a paycheck when they needed to stay home with young children who no longer had school to go to each day.

We have taken great joy in helping give relief to families in need in the Hub City. To date, the Love the Hub fund has assisted over 600 individuals and families with over $160,000 in support. We estimate this assistance has impacted over 1500 Lubbock area-residents in at least 38 neighborhoods across the city. We have also provided assistance to 7 different rural cities in Lubbock county.

Although Covid-19 has been declared over, the needs in the Lubbock community have only continued to grow due to unprecedented inflation in a number of areas. A recent 2021 Lubbock community assessment highlighted needs for low income families in the Lubbock area. The three greatest needs were rent assistance, utility assistance, and help with food. We hear story after story, week after week, of hard working individuals and families that are unable to make all of their payments because one emergency or unexpected expense arose.

Total Project Budget: $200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Anticipated Individual Donors-$5,000 per month, Church Partnerships-$3,000/month, Events-$10,000/year, Additional Grant Opportunities $40,000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: West Texas
Age Group To Be Served: All ages (Newborn-Adult)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Tucker
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 806-891-9732
Contact Email: sarah.tuck08@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bella Smiles for Developmental Disabilities
Legal Name (if Different): same
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 401 Broadway
City: Tacoma
State:
Postal Code: 98402
Main Phone: 2532130065
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bellasmilesfordd.org
Employer ID Number: 85-2130030
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/15/2022
Requested Amount: 10000.00

Project Title: Research on Need for a specialized day program for children with Developmental Disabilities In Pierce county
Project Description:

We want to complete a formal needs assessment to ensure that a specialized day program for children with developmental disabilities is needed for this population. This is a very small organization with limited funds to carry out this needs assessment the organization intends to send out questionnaire in all forms: using social media, mailing, and in person meet up with parents or caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.

Total Project Budget: 25000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Donations, fundraising activities

Project Duration: six months to a year
Geographical Area Served: Pierce county Washington state
Age Group To Be Served: from two years to seventeen years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: TEDDY
Contact Last Name: KEMIREMBE
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 2532130065
Contact Email: bellasmilesfordd@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Jeneses Haus of restoration Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: JHOR
Mailing Address: 11345 Tara Blvd, Ste 214
City: Hampton
State: GA
Postal Code: 30228
Main Phone: 7709061153
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.JenesesHaus.com
Employer ID Number: 853922194
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Home is
Project Description:

Total Project Budget:

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

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

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Contact Title:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caring for Friends
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12271 Townsend Rd
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19154
Main Phone: (215) 464-2224
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.caringforfriends.org
Employer ID Number: 23-2072722
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/13/22
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Caring Snack Bag Program
Project Description:

Embracing our organizational mantra of Food and Friendship, Caring for Friends prepares 1,500-2,000
snack bags per week, which costs the organization $78,000-$104,000 annually. Our Snack Bags are a
simple “to go bag” to help tide the child/youth over or at least give them some nutrition while waiting for the
“where and when” of their next meal. These products are given out to children and youth.

Our snack bags consist of:

Shelf Stable Milk or Juice
Protein tuna/chicken
Breakfast item-oatmeal, cereal bar, pop tarts
Snack item
Cracker or salty item
Piece of candy
Tea or hot chocolate

Each bag also consists of a caring and hopeful not from one of our volunteers.

Total Project Budget: $104,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $3,000

Project Duration: On-Going
Geographical Area Served: Greater Five-County Philadelphia Region
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jessica
Contact Last Name: Guberman
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 973-580-3091
Contact Email: jguberman@caringforfriends.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lighthouse4students.Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1946Tyler Street
City: Hollywood
State: FL
Postal Code: 33020
Main Phone: 7542731020
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Lighthouse4students.org
Employer ID Number: 84-4704535
Organization Tax Status: 509(a)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/13/2022
Requested Amount: 9,000

Project Title: Lighthouse4students Summer and After-School Feeding Program
Project Description:

Lighthouse4students is a Faith-Based Mentoring Program that has shown for three straight years, that students who participate in our program have a greater chance for academic success than those who do not. Over 90 percent of the students who participated in the program this year, improved their grades. despite two years of Schools being closed. Our Project description is Lighthouse4students Summer and After-School Mentoring and Feeding Program

Total Project Budget: 7,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): LETF funding Broward Sheriff’s Broward County committed

Project Duration: one year
Geographical Area Served: Broward County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 5 years of age to-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Terrance
Contact Last Name: Mcelroy
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 7542731020
Contact Email: mambo048@yahoo.com