Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Neighborhood Allies
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development
Mailing Address: 429 Fourth Ave., Suite 1900
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Postal Code: 15219
Main Phone: 4124713727
Main Fax: 4124713746
Organization Website: www.neighborhoodallies.org
Employer ID Number: 251578436
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/23
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Fund My Future PGH
Project Description:

Fund My Future PGH helps families start their savings journey. By providing a monthly prize pool, supportive personal assistance, and access to financial education sessions for parents, children from birth to age 18 are given a jump-start toward their future. Fund My Future PGH serves all families in Allegheny County by helping them save for college and other post-secondary goals. Saving for their children is often a first step toward financial stability and generational wealth; we are providing this opportunity for the families of our county, leading them to continued success.

Research shows that children with savings accounts in their names are three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate. We have seen children graduating from high school familiar with the practice and power of saving. Parents already have the desire and intention to save for their children; many just aren’t doing it, mostly because their attention and energies are taken by other priorities. We provide the nudges, incentives, and assistance to make it happen. We make it fun with chances to win cash prizes each month; and we communicate encouragement and reminders regularly via email, text, voicemail, newsletter, and social media.

We form partnerships with nonprofit organizations that serve the community, such as libraries, churches, schools, afterschool programs, daycare centers, local elected officials, family support centers, and housing communities that serve low- and moderate-income families.

This innovative program model of combining incentives with assistance and leveraging community partnerships, has proven effective at both reaching our target population and achieving long-term change. In the past ten years, we have grown participation to 4,600 families. 83% are women, 67% are African American, and 74% have incomes under $60,000.

Total Project Budget: 200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): KeyBank (committed), Hillman Foundation (committed), Citizens Bank (committed), First Commonwealth Bank (committed)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Allegheny County, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Perry
Contact Title: Director of Economic Opporunity
Contact Phone: 4124713727 ext. 212
Contact Email: sarah@neighborhoodallies.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Compass Education
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 142
City: Hoover
State: Alabama
Postal Code: 35244
Main Phone: 9494299411
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.compasseducation.org
Employer ID Number: 47-4557475
Organization Tax Status: non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2023
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Systems thinking in K-12 classrooms for more engaged students and a better world!
Project Description:

Compass Education proposes to invite 100 public school educators to participate in the globally recognized professional development program; Teaching and Learning for a Better World: A Systems Thinking Approach. This program was designed by an international team of education experts and utilizes the Compass Tools, a suite of systems thinking tools which transforms education from a collection of isolated subjects to integrated contextual learning and empowers students with the 21st century skills needed to feel engaged, hopeful and prepared to work together to build a better world.

The Compass Tools support educators to bring complex, real world topics into their classroom and curriculum. System thinking develops learners’ understanding of the structural elements underpinning unsustainable systems responsible for climate change, poverty and other challenges that we face. It develops learners’ ability to recognize critical leverage points for transmuting these systems into more sustainable ones to take impactful action. Additionally, it fosters vital social-emotional competencies such as self-awareness, relationships with others, and connectedness to the communities in which they live. The systems thinking skills learned and practiced in engaged classrooms prepare future forward young people for success in education and their careers.

Compass Education proposes to form a pilot program cohort of 25 educators from the state of Florida, to participate in the workshop and support each other as colleagues committed to use the innovative educational Compass Tools in K-12 classrooms. One educator directly impacts the learning and outcomes of approximately 3000 students during their career. This funding request could impact 75,000 students.

With support from the Hermanowski Foundation, we can accelerate this critical work to provide public school educators with modern systems thinking tools to support students as engaged and empowered citizens of today, with the abilities and competencies to become the leaders of a better tomorrow.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): John and Michelle Gillette Family Foundation, Asante Foundation, Amy Bosch Family Foundation

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Florida, United States
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Nicole
Contact Last Name: Swedlow
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 949-429-9411
Contact Email: nicole@compasseducation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Y.O.G.A. for Youth
Legal Name (if Different): Your Own Greatness Affirmed, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1035 S Cloverdale Ave.
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Postal Code: 90019
Main Phone: 323.735.0500
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://yogaforyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 31-1623522
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/23
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Empowering Youth in Underserved Communities
Project Description:

Y.O.G.A. for Youth (YFY) is requesting funds to support our Empowering Youth in Underserved Communities project, which aims to address mental health and reduce incidents of violence in school and in the community. Research shows that young people who take weekly yoga classes experience significant improvements in psychological health, increased constructive coping behaviors, and decreased symptoms of stress and post-traumatic stress. These results ultimately empower students to make healthier decisions for themselves and their communities. Studies have also found that a yoga-based social-emotional wellness promotion program that includes yoga postures, breathing techniques, centering meditation, and lessons on social-emotional health improved emotion regulation, emotional arousal, and coping strategies in response to stress in urban youth (Frank, Bose, & Schrobenhauser-Clonan, 2014; Frank, Kohler, Peal, & Bose, 2017).

YFY programs serve youth between the ages of 6 and 18. Nearly, 100% of the youth served qualify for free lunch programs. Of that number, 13% identify as African American and 87% as Latino/Hispanic and 42% are male and 48% female.

Funds will be used to cover the cost of teacher salaries, oversight and supplies. Through this project, YFY will equip young people, individually and collectively, with the tools to successfully manage life’s challenges, facilitate positive communication, anger management, and increased self-control. Youth will gain:

A greater sense of self-efficacy
Increased stress resilience and coping skills
Increased physical fitness
A working knowledge of simple yogic tools that can be practiced at home

Sessions will be delivered by yoga instructors who have completed YFY’s in-house 46-hour training course, in addition to a 200-hour training certificate from a Yoga Alliance accredited institution.

For more information on our work, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EyEWlwIUt8

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $5,000 (In-kind)

Project Duration: January 2024-December 2024
Geographical Area Served: Los Angeles Unified School District (California), Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland), and Durham Public School District (North Carolina).
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Shama
Contact Last Name: Davis
Contact Title: Executive Director of Programming and Operations
Contact Phone: (323) 735-0500
Contact Email: shama@yogaforyouth.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: SC Career Kids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SCCK
Mailing Address: 7001 St. Andrews Road Suite A12 PMB 151
City: Columbia
State: SC
Postal Code: 29212
Main Phone: 803-331-9956
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.sccareerkids.com
Employer ID Number: 86-2819643
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2023
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: SC Career Kids (SCCK) After School Career Club
Project Description:

SC Career Kids (SCCK) After School Career Club (Career Club) allows elementary students to explore careers, build relationships with experts, make connections outside their family circles, and make informed decisions about future careers.

Per the SC Chamber of Commerce, “critical needs” jobs account for 45% of today’s workforce, yet only 29% of people have the necessary skills for these jobs. The overwhelming consensus among SC employers is that many of our state’s graduates lack critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, work collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities. SCCK is committed to evolving our career ecosystem and helping cultivate a robust workforce.

Serving Lexington/Richland School District 5 (L/R5) K-5 students, Career Club offers engaging exploration activities alongside a mentor from local business, industry, and the community. The 16 SC Career Clusters are represented weekly allowing students to learn about various careers, examine how each is important, and better understand which may require a professional degree or licensure, college degree, or technical college training, certification, or other trade skill.

For the 2022-23 school year, Career Club is running in 6-week cycles. Led by a knowledgeable, certified teacher and experienced volunteers, each Career Club session begins with a background-building activity to introduce the featured career. Divided into developmentally appropriate small groups, young learners explore tools of the trade and the work environment, engage in career-related vocabulary activities, learn character traits necessary for success, and work on a relevant project or activity alongside a career expert. Students record their learning and discuss their findings, questions, and connections.

Partners include the SC Department of Education, L/R5, Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, Greater Irmo and Chapin Chambers of Commerce, Midlands Tech, and many career mentors.

This grant would scholarship 16 K-5 students for a full year of Career Camp in 2023-24.

Total Project Budget: 110125.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Great Southern Homes, Nephron, Hungry Howies, Link Sign and Graphic, APM, Premier Martial Arts, Aflac, Costco Wholesale, and individual donors

Project Duration: 2023-24 South Carolina Public School Academic Year
Geographical Area Served: Richland and Lexington Counties, South Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten through 5th Graders

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Katy
Contact Last Name: Wiggs
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 803-331-9956
Contact Email: info@sccareerkids.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connecting Generations
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 100 W. 10th Street,, Suite 102
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Postal Code: 19801
Main Phone: 3026562122
Main Fax: 302-656-2123
Organization Website: www.connecting-generations.org
Employer ID Number: 51-0326869
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Promise for Youth
Project Description:

Connecting Generations provides students in over 100 public, private, and charter schools across the State of Delaware with the tools to become emotionally strong, resilient, and socially competent individuals who can successfully navigate school and life.
Creative Mentoring pairs students with positive adult mentors committed to nurturing trust through listening, unconditional acceptance, and compassion. and encouraging positive choices. Mentors provide stable relationships and encourage positive decisions. Creative Mentoring offers weekly school-based, mentoring sessions throughout the school year.
Creative Education programs introduce students to the five social emotional learning (SEL) tenets: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Interactive classroom-based and small-group workshops are designed to nurture values of respectful behavior, positive coping skills, and encouraging academic success.
Tied to American School Counselor Association standards, Creative Education programs support efforts to improve school climate, enhance Positive Behavior Support Programs (PBS) and are bullying prevention tools.
Several programs fall under this umbrella and focus on all children especially those facing trauma, loss, or adversity.
• Seasons of Respect – Exploration & Journey of Respect guide 4th & 5th students as they build a social emotional toolbox to use at school, home, and in life.
• Power of Water- created in response COVID challenges, teaches strategies to deal with change and trauma.
• Respect Through the Arts- introduces elementary & middle school students to SEL using art.
• Character Climb- uses comprehensive SEL skills to train 4th & 5th graders to provide support for K-2nd graders.
Our Creative Collaborations division provides programming for children in specialized populations.
• SibShops helps siblings of children with special needs become aware of their emotions, strengths, interests, and responsibilities, and provides growth opportunities. Youth will develop awareness for others as well as decision-making and relationship skills.
• Foster Care Initiative places mentors with youth in foster care.

Total Project Budget: $648,627

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $520,000

Project Duration: 2023- 2024 School Year
Geographical Area Served: Delaware
Age Group To Be Served: School Students ages 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Cassandra
Contact Last Name: McKay
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3026562122
Contact Email: cmckay@connecting-generations.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connecting Generations
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 100 W. 10th Street,, Suite 102
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Postal Code: 19801
Main Phone: 3026562122
Main Fax: 302-656-2123
Organization Website: www.connecting-generations.org
Employer ID Number: 51-0326869
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Promise for Youth
Project Description:

Connecting Generations provides students in over 100 public, private, and charter schools across the State of Delaware with the tools to become emotionally strong, resilient, and socially competent individuals who can successfully navigate school and life.
Creative Mentoring pairs students with positive adult mentors committed to nurturing trust through listening, unconditional acceptance, and compassion. and encouraging positive choices. Mentors provide stable relationships and encourage positive decisions. Creative Mentoring offers weekly school-based, mentoring sessions throughout the school year.
Creative Education programs introduce students to the five social emotional learning (SEL) tenets: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Interactive classroom-based and small-group workshops are designed to nurture values of respectful behavior, positive coping skills, and encouraging academic success.
Tied to American School Counselor Association standards, Creative Education programs support efforts to improve school climate, enhance Positive Behavior Support Programs (PBS) and are bullying prevention tools.
Several programs fall under this umbrella and focus on all children especially those facing trauma, loss, or adversity.
• Seasons of Respect – Exploration & Journey of Respect guide 4th & 5th students as they build a social emotional toolbox to use at school, home, and in life.
• Power of Water- created in response COVID challenges, teaches strategies to deal with change and trauma.
• Respect Through the Arts- introduces elementary & middle school students to SEL using art.
• Character Climb- uses comprehensive SEL skills to train 4th & 5th graders to provide support for K-2nd graders.
Our Creative Collaborations division provides programming for children in specialized populations.
• SibShops helps siblings of children with special needs become aware of their emotions, strengths, interests, and responsibilities, and provides growth opportunities. Youth will develop awareness for others as well as decision-making and relationship skills.
• Foster Care Initiative places mentors with youth in foster care.

Total Project Budget: $648,627

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $520,000

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

Contact Information

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Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Contact Title:
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Students Rising Above
Legal Name (if Different): Foundation for Students Rising Above
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 192492
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Postal Code: 94119-2492
Main Phone: (415)333-4222
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://studentsrisingabove.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-0615887
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Students Rising Above: College Success for Low-Income, First-Generation College Students
Project Description:

Since 1998, Students Rising Above (SRA) has helped craft, nurture, and navigate college experiences that lead to meaningful careers. We empower students facing systemic barriers to define and find success through their education, career, and life. We envision a world where everyone can achieve economic and social equity.

SRA provides resources including scholarships, laptops, college success and career development workshops, paid internships, networking opportunities, and 1:1 mentorship to ensure talented lower-income students have the support they need to succeed in college and in their future careers.

SRA offers two distinct programs:
Rising Stars Program: This program provides a unique level of student-centric and highly personal support. Students receive college and career advising, college admissions counseling, healthcare navigation, academic support, financial support and literacy, and mental health support.

SOAR Program: The SOAR program scales up the Rising Stars program services, providing access to SRA resources to students nationwide through our online portal, workshops, and advising.

SRA provides services to empower students who need it the most:
-67% live below the federal poverty line (the vast majority live below the Bay Area poverty line)
-96% are first-generation college students
-95% are people of color
-25% are in foster care, guardianships, or on their own
-21% have experienced homelessness

Students who complete our program achieve higher success rates than the national average. 100% of our Rising Star students are accepted into a four-year university, 100% receive some sort of financial aid, and 100% have health care insurance. 91% complete a bachelor’s degree and 78% are in career-ladder roles or graduate school within twelve months of graduation. 64% of SRA students complete their degree without debt.

Total Project Budget: $1,212,390.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $750,000

Project Duration: Funding for 1 year; project is a year-round, ongoing program in its 25th year.
Geographical Area Served: Bay Area
Age Group To Be Served: 17-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Tara
Contact Last Name: Thomas
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: (530)736-6473
Contact Email: tthomas@studentsrisingabove.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Trinity Episcopal School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 750 E 9th St
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 28202
Main Phone: 7043588101
Main Fax: 704-358-9908
Organization Website: www.TEScharlotte.org
Employer ID Number: 56-2059568
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Trinity Episcopal School Financial Assistance for Families
Project Description:

Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, NC, respectfully requests $10,000 to support financial assistance for students and families in need.

Trinity Episcopal School (TES) serves the educational and emotional needs of children in the greater Charlotte area. TES is called to inspire these young lives, creating outstanding scholars who are grounded in a firm spiritual foundation and an enduring commitment to the richness of diversity. As Uptown Charlotte’s only K-8 independent school, Trinity’s students are a vibrant reflection of our community: over 440 currently enrolled students come to us from 19 different zip codes in Charlotte. 16 different religions are represented in our student body—only 14% of students are Episcopalian—and 33% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities. 34% of this year’s students receive either tuition remission or financial assistance, with an average award of $18,206.

Trinity Episcopal School is committed to the breadth of the Episcopal tradition in both unity and diversity. We strive to attract and admit a student body that reflects the greater Charlotte community, both socio-economically and culturally. Trinity currently provides need-based financial support made possible, in part, by our Trinity Fund. All students (K-8) are eligible to apply for financial assistance. In 2022-23 we awarded $2.1M in financial assistance to over 28% of our students. Awards are based on demonstrated need as assessed by the School & Student Services (SSS). SSS provides, at the request of parents, a financial analysis based on the confidential Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). The application for financial support has no bearing on admission to Trinity Episcopal School.

With support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, Trinity can offer more students financial assistance, removing financial barriers to access and giving more children the opportunity to nurture their talents and achieve their potential.

Total Project Budget: $2,221,087

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): (Committed) TES Trinity Fund*: $2,221,087. (Pending) Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation: $10,000. *Historically, TES has pulled from endowment and operating funds to meet financial assistance needs outside of the Trinity Fund raise.

Project Duration: 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2024
Geographical Area Served: Greater Charlotte, NC Area
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 5-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lauren
Contact Last Name: Harnett
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 7043588101
Contact Email: lharnett@tescharlotte.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Guardian ad Litem Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GAL
Mailing Address: 1700 Monroe Street, Suite 600
City: Fort Myers
State: FL
Postal Code: 33901
Main Phone: 239-533-1435
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://voicesforkids.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-2296529
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2023
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Guardian Ad Litem Program
Project Description:

Guardian Ad Litem Foundation’s (GAL) mission is to ensure that every child in the dependency court system is represented by a GAL volunteer.

GAL represents 2,002 children in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry counties, who have been removed from their unsafe living situations and are under the jurisdiction of the state and is committed to being a powerful and effective voice in advocating for the best interests of Southwest Florida’s (SWFL) abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

Our volunteer program makes our work possible – the dedication of these 530+ volunteers is unmatched. Their role is to monitor the progress of a child’s case until a safe and permanent home is achieved, which is done by visiting the child at least once per month to ensure safety; assessing the needs and opinions of the child; collecting information from key people in the child’s life to help guide recommendations; and making recommendations to the court and case managers regarding the best interests of the child.
GAL’s goal is to provide a volunteer child advocate for 100% of the children assigned to SWFL’s 20th Circuit dependency court system. Until a child can be placed in a permanent home that is safe, loving, and comfortable, they remain under the careful supervision of our volunteers, who ensure that the children’s needs are fully met.

A typical client is served, on average, for 18 months during the life of their case. Sometimes this amount of time can be significantly longer, coupled with multiple foster home placements, school districts, etc., making the consistency of the GAL Volunteer Advocate that much more impactful in the child’s life.
The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation’s investment will help us continue our critical advocacy services to foster children in SWFL, as well as draw closer to our goal of 100% representation.

Total Project Budget: $577,701

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Governmental, United Way, Public Support

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jessica
Contact Last Name: Stanfield
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 239-533-1435
Contact Email: jstanfield@galfoundation20.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Sundari Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Lotus House Women’s Shelter
Mailing Address: 217 NW 15th Street
City: Miami
State: FL
Postal Code: 33136
Main Phone: 305-438-0556
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.lotushouse.org
Employer ID Number: 81-0652266
Organization Tax Status: tax exempt 501 (c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Mental Health Therapy Through Art at Lotus House
Project Description:

Since 2006, Lotus House has opened its doors to women experiencing homelessness adressing their special needs and those of their children. After a decade of growth, with more than half of those we shelter nightly being children, we put our research and resources together to build the largest shelter in the country exclusively serving women, youth, and children. Lotus Village now shelters 500+ women and children nightly and is helping set a new national standard with service driven research and evidence-based, best practices that put children first with child-centered interventions. Lotus Village includes an in-take sanctuary, healing salon, education center, recording studio, art & activities lab, yoga/meditation/exercise room, hydroponic and rooftop gardens feeding into a working classroom kitchen (serving 365,000 meals/year), onsite health clinic, and a children’s wellness center with a childcare center and playrooms. Approximately 83% of women, youth, and children successfully exit into housing.

Our signature Children’s Services program includes early assessments, parenting classes, life changing linkages to community resources and deep therapeutic support. With that, we would like to add a Mental Health Therapy Through Art program to further enhance our extensive roster of therapeutic treatment modalities. Studies have shown that art therapies have been used successfully in a variety of contexts as treatment for traumatized children. It uses creative expression to provide individuals with a safe outlet for expressing thoughts and emotions to successfully facilitate recovery from psychological distress. This therapeutic art program, led by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, will offer children ages 5-12 years the ability to use art and the creative process as a formal method of therapy to help explore, process, and heal from traumas and homelessness. During the grant period, and with your support, we anticipate that 150 unduplicated children ages 5-12 years will participate in this art therapy program.

Total Project Budget: 68,176.96

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): This is a new program. If funded, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will be among the first funders of this pilot program. Potential: The Hobbs Foundation and The Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation among revenue from Foundation’s annual fundraiser.

Project Duration: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Geographical Area Served: Overtown, Miami, FL
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 5-12 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Beatrice
Contact Last Name: Gonzalez
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 305-790-6893
Contact Email: beatrice@lotushouse.org