Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: New Creation Home Ministries
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 422 Hibiscus Court
City: East Palo Alto
State: CA
Postal Code: 94303
Main Phone: 650-321-3109
Main Fax: 650-329-1603
Organization Website: https://www.newcreationhome.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-0044056
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-27-2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Transitional Housing for At-Risk Youth
Project Description:

Since 1998, New Creation Home Ministries has provided housing and parental support services to homeless at-risk pregnant and parenting mothers ages 13-22. Our mission is to foster long-term independence through quality programs designed to encourage academic, vocational, parental, and social growth and success. NCHM houses a maximum of seven mothers and their children at any given time between our two homes; Lighthouse, where mothers stay for the first phase and have access to 24-hour care and services, and New Creation Home, where they move after one year to begin planning for and transitioning to independence. NCHM’s 2-year residential program implements a case management model that addresses trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by assessing and designing individualized 90-day case plans. Mothers set both long-term and short-term goals in personal, academic, and financial development and then meet weekly with their case manager to track progress. These goals serve as re-education tools, measurements for success, and work as motivation. The young mothers we serve have experienced many Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), impacting their ability to live sustainable lives. All have experienced abuse in relationships, either with their family of origin or the fathers of their children. They have come from chaotic, unsafe homes, where the turmoil of their environment hinders them from making the best life choices for themselves and their children. Many lack the skills to not live in poverty. The unfortunate impact shows in poor performance in school, poor decision-making, risky behaviors, and emotional and psychological instability, which ultimately leads to their housing instability.
Our primary objective is to see our residents reach self-sufficiency and independence. We estimate that of the women served through our Transitional Housing, at least 70% will successfully achieve self-sufficiency and increased livelihood, whereas without it 60% would likely experience chronic homelessness and/or continued abuse.

Total Project Budget: 480,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In-N-Out Burger Foundation ($7,500, confirmed); Bella Vista Foundation ($20,000, confirmed); CPPS Heritage Mission Fund ($20,000, confirmed); Sunlight Giving ($15,000 confirmed); San Francisco Faiths Foundation ($8,000, confirmed); Episcopal Fund (2nd round funding, anticipated $30,000); Atkinson Foundation (previous funder, anticipated $10,000); Individual donations (anticipated based on prior years, $139,000).

Project Duration: Year-long/Continual
Geographical Area Served: San Mateo County, California
Age Group To Be Served: 13-22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sophia
Contact Last Name: Chamberlin
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 828-399-0439
Contact Email: sophie@newcreationhome.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: New Creation Home Ministries
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 422 Hibiscus Court
City: East Palo Alto
State: CA
Postal Code: 94303
Main Phone: 650-321-3109
Main Fax: 650-329-1603
Organization Website: https://www.newcreationhome.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-0044056
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-27-2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Transitional Housing for At-Risk Youth
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: 480,000

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

Project Duration: Year-long/Continual
Geographical Area Served: San Mateo County, California
Age Group To Be Served: 13-22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Contact Title:
Contact Phone:
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equity Splash
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1168 39th Ave northeast
City: Salem
State: OR
Postal Code: 97301
Main Phone: 9713886211
Main Fax:
Organization Website: wegetfreetogether.com
Employer ID Number: 85-3720182
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2023
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Zenzele Learning Project
Project Description:

Equity Splash is a non-profit organization with the goal to empower the Black/African American community. The goal of this program is to increase underserved and underrepresented black children’s interest and confidence in science, math and reading in order to help them to achieve their dreams and goals.
The work focuses on dismantling and disrupting structural racism and intersecting systems of oppression through leadership development and advocacy for promotion of equity. The primary activities of the organization are youth development. Equity Splash provides a safe environment where every young Black and BIPOC child can develop their mindsets, personal habits, and STEAM skills through culturally relevant conversations and interactions necessary for a healthy and successful life. By connecting children to mentors from their own diaspora and other community leaders, they will develop their self-agency. Ultimately this will contribute towards reducing generational racial trauma and disparity gaps. This program builds on the notion that informal learning spaces can provide African American students with access to quality and culturally relevant STEAM activities that are often unavailable to them in their schools. The objectives of this program are to increase participants’ interest in STEM fields and their confidence in their abilities to master science and math subjects. Unique features of this program are (1) the use of social history (i.e., learning about Black people’s contribution to STEM), (2) culturally responsive coaching and mentoring (i.e., anchoring STEM learning within the cultural context of black peoples’ lives), (3) mentorship from diverse scientific role models, and (4) the development of transferable STEM skills through various methods including stories, mentorships, field trips, homework assistance and job shadowing where applicable.

Total Project Budget: 75000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Meyers Memorial Trust, Epping Foundation, OR Food Bank, Social Justice Fund, Black OR Fund

Project Duration: 5 yrs
Geographical Area Served: Salem, OR
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Wilma (Oni)
Contact Last Name: Marchbanks
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9713886211
Contact Email: equitybydesign.oni@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 273542
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33427
Main Phone: 19549742007
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.equineatsf.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2211126
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/14/2022
Requested Amount: $5000.00

Project Title: Therapeutic Riding Program
Project Description:

Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic Riding is our most popular program. It is a mounted program with the goal of teaching riding skills to positively impact the cognitive, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the rider with special needs. Therapeutic riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a motion that mimics the human gait. During a 45-minute to an hour lesson, a rider may experience therapeutic movement of their hips up to 2,500 times in a way that is not easily replicable with rehabilitative machinery and serves an adjunct treatment that provides benefits not found in standard medical interventions.

The program is adapted to the meet needs of each individual rider that can enhance cognitive function, perceptual awareness, and fine or gross motor skills. Objectives include improved circulation, balance, coordination, strength, tone, postural reactions, agility, self-confidence, social adjustment, mental and physical relaxation. Our participants achieve developmental, physical and empowerment benefits through exercising control of their environment. Riding on the back of a majestic animal can also deliver strong feelings of self-worth and improved confidence.

Total Project Budget: $5000.00

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

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Patrick
Contact Last Name: Cantrell
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 19549742007
Contact Email: grants@equineatsf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Coastal Heritage Society Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CHS
Mailing Address: 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
City: Savannah
State: GA
Postal Code: 31401
Main Phone: 912-651-6840
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.chsgeorgia.org
Employer ID Number: 58-1246230
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: CHS All In
Project Description:

Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) operates six engaging museums in Savannah, Georgia, including Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum, as well as a mobile museum that brings educational programs from beyond the walls of our museums directly into the community. Through these resources, we serve over 140,000 people annually and believe that our unique learning experiences should be available to everyone. As part of this resolve, we have developed the CHS All In initiative.

In 2023 we expect CHS All In will reach approximately 6,000 underserved members of our community at no cost to them. This multifaceted initiative removes economic barriers in three ways: provides free admission to CHS museums for visitors who receive EBT/SNAP/WIC benefits, including out-of-state; delivers free CHS field trips to our community’s Title I schools; and brings our Mobile Museum outreach programming directly into communities that need it most. Along with this comprehensive approach, we utilize targeted marketing and strategic partnerships with community organizations to ensure we reach all community members equitably.

Over 45% of Savannah-Chatham County students are economically disadvantaged, facing barriers that impede academic development and postsecondary success. The pandemic has further exacerbated gaps in academic achievement. CHS All In aligns with the needs of low-income and underserved communities by removing the obstacles of cost and transportation and broadening educational opportunities. Eliminating economic barriers to entry enables us to create meaningful connections with all children, regardless of race and socioeconomic status, and support academic success.

As we continue to grow CHS All In, we will amplify our impact in Savannah and beyond by investing in equitable access to education, widening our reach, and creating meaningful experiences for children and their families on which the community can rely.

Total Project Budget: $150,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart Foundation ($35,000), Regions Bank ($10,000), Gulfstream ($15,000), Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association ($3,000), Bank of America ($5,000)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Savannah, Georgia and surrounding region
Age Group To Be Served: All, primarily children

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Catherine
Contact Last Name: Duffy
Contact Title: Chief Curator & Director of Development
Contact Phone: 912-704-9865
Contact Email: development@chsgeorgia.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hit the Books
Legal Name (if Different): Hit the Books, Inc.
Also Known As: not applicable
Mailing Address: 340 St. Nicholas Ave.
City: New York
State: New York
Postal Code: 10027
Main Phone: 646 540-7983
Main Fax: not applicable
Organization Website: www.hitthebooksnyc.org
Employer ID Number: 84-2795993
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Hit the Books General Program Operations
Project Description:

Hit the Books strives to have a long term impact on a young person’s journey to a productive and fulfilling life. Out-of-school time programs help young people in grades 2-8 who have been performing below grade level thresholds attain literacy and math skills and the wherewithal to think about a future that includes college and a career.

Hit the Books opened in October 2020, during the pandemic, when home schooling was the norm; young people were falling behind academically and lacked opportunities for physical activities or socialization. Inequality in education for lower income Harlem youth is an on-going problem, that the crisis exacerbated. We address this problem with a sports-based youth development approach of Academics and Mixed Martial Arts.

The 2 program areas are complementary. Academic instruction improves math and reading skills. iReady, an online platform, targets lessons to a student’s unique needs. Small group activities and culturally relevant reading materials supplement individualized instruction. Mixed Martial Arts improves physical fitness, self-discipline, work ethic, and self-confidence.

Hit the Books is a young organization. In less than 3 years it grew from 60 students annually to 129 this year with 175 on a waiting list. Our data shows that 80% of participants show improvement in math and reading and 100% show fitness growth. Parent and student surveys attest to participants’ social and emotional growth.

A student can stay with us from elementary school through early adolescence. We have 4 options: an Afterschool program from 2pm-6pm for students in grades 2-6, Extended Hours from 6pm-8pm for 7th and 8th graders who are ageing up, and 2 programs that have cohorts for the full age range of our target population, a school year Saturday Program for students whose schedules are not compatible with weekday hours; and a Summer Program.

Total Project Budget: $842,739

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Funding: Board Members $150,000 Other Individual Donors $250,000; Harris Foundation$25,000 Potential Funders: CD&R Foundation, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Houlihan Lokey, New York City Council, Pinkerton Foundation, Cowles Foundation, Beyond Sport, Nicholas B. Ottoway Foundation, Individuals, West Harlem Community Development Corporation

Project Duration: 12 months and on-going
Geographical Area Served: Harlem in New York City
Age Group To Be Served: 2nd-8th graders

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Janis
Contact Last Name: Wasserman
Contact Title: Grants Coordintor
Contact Phone: 203 984-5106
Contact Email: janiswasserman@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Free Science, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 210 Hancock St Ste 1
City: Ithaca
State: New York
Postal Code: 14850
Main Phone: 3155580257
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.freescienceworkshop.com
Employer ID Number: 820861664
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Equity in Access to Informal Science Education
Project Description:

Free Science Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by science educators that provides a supportive, community-based space for low-income and underrepresented youth to explore their world and expand their capabilities through science and creativity. The mission of Free Science, Inc is to promote equity in science education for underserved and underrepresented community members through accessible, interest-driven, neighborhood-based science spaces and mobile programs.
Our organization is committed to responding to the emerging needs of the youth in our community and we have seen significant growth in the last two years. We are requesting funds for operations that will support the sustainable growth of our organization. Our response to the needs of youth in our community who do not have the resources to attend traditional after school programs has resulted in additional operational costs for our organization. Funding would allow us to increase our staff from 2.15 FTE to 3.0 FTE and support organizational governance costs such as strategic planning, board development, professional development, and financial oversight.

Total Project Budget: 22,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Park Foundation ($2,000 of a $40,000 grant award), Community Foundation of Tompkins County ($10,000)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Tompkins and surrounding counties, NY
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Lori
Contact Last Name: Tenenbaum
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3155580257
Contact Email: ltenenbaum@freescienceworkshop.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Free Science, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 210 Hancock St Ste 1
City: Ithaca
State: New York
Postal Code: 14850
Main Phone: 3155580257
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.freescienceworkshop.com
Employer ID Number: 820861664
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Equity in Access to Informal Science Education
Project Description:

Free Science Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by science educators that provides a supportive, community-based space for low-income and underrepresented youth to explore their world and expand their capabilities through science and creativity. The mission of Free Science, Inc is to promote equity in science education for underserved and underrepresented community members through accessible, interest-driven, neighborhood-based science spaces and mobile programs.
Our organization is committed to responding to the emerging needs of the youth in our community and we have seen significant growth in the last two years. We are requesting funds for operations that will support the sustainable growth of our organization. Our response to the needs of youth in our community who do not have the resources to attend traditional after school programs has resulted in additional operational costs for our organization. Funding would allow us to increase our staff from 2.15 FTE to 3.0 FTE and support organizational governance costs such as strategic planning, board development, professional development, and financial oversight.

Total Project Budget: 22,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Park Foundation ($2,000 of a $40,000 grant award), Community Foundation of Tompkins County ($10,000)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Tompkins and surrounding counties, NY
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Lori
Contact Last Name: Tenenbaum
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3155580257
Contact Email: ltenenbaum@freescienceworkshop.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Athens Area Diaper Bank
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 130 Conway Dr. Suite E
City: Bogart
State: GA
Postal Code: 30606
Main Phone: (706) 621-7265
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.athensareadiaperbank.com/
Employer ID Number: 83-3502078
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2023
Requested Amount: 6,600

Project Title: Domestic Violence Diaper Assistance Program
Project Description:

The Athens Area Diaper Bank strives to eradicate diaper need by providing diapers to low-income families in the Athens area while raising public awareness of diaper need and its impact. To date, AADB has provided 1.25 million diapers to over 30,000 children.

Diapers are expensive, costing over $1,000 each year per child, yet government programs like WIC and food stamps don’t assist with diapers. This expense is a cost that 1 in 3 families in the US struggle to afford. Families struggling to afford diapers families report reusing soiled diapers, rationing diapers by delaying changes, or creating diapers out of household items, such as old clothes or trash bags. These options have severe implications for children’s physical health, including persistent diaper rash, UTIs, and staph infections. Furthermore, diaper need puts caregivers at risk for increased parental stress and prolonged economic hardship, which can lead to toxic stress in developing children.

The fallout of diaper need combined with the destabilization of domestic violence puts women and their babies at risk of numerous mental and physical health complications. We are looking to prevent these devastating outcomes by partnering with two domestic violence shelters to provide diapers to residents struggling to afford them. Through this partnership, we anticipate providing ~20,000 diapers, impacting over 500 children and their mothers.

This project will have several key outcomes.

1. Increase the health of babies
2. Increase the overall well-being of families receiving diapers
3. Decrease the stress of caregivers
4. Enable the domestic violence shelters to execute their mission

We will measure and track our progress towards these outcomes using bi-annual surveys completed by representatives of the shelters as well as families receiving our diapers.

Total Project Budget: 9,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual Donations ($3,000) (Received) – Hermanowski Foundation ($6,600) (Potential)

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Clarke, Barrow, Oconee, Jackson, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties
Age Group To Be Served: 0 to 5

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Chaz
Contact Last Name: Ripley
Contact Title: Development and Grants Specialist
Contact Phone: 7062027275
Contact Email: Chaz.ripley@athensareadiapers.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Friedberg JCC
Legal Name (if Different): Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 15 Neil Court
City: Oceanside
State: NY
Postal Code: 11572
Main Phone: 516-766-4341
Main Fax: 516-766-0513
Organization Website: www.friedbergjcc.org
Employer ID Number: 112002556
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-27-2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: After School STEAM enrichment program
Project Description:

The Friedberg JCC runs after-school programs in several districts in South West Nassau County. The programs serve a racially and economically diverse group of children and provide safe places for them to be while their parents work. The programs offer homework help, enrichment classes, and outdoor play. They are fee-for-service, but many children attend on scholarship or through Department of Social Services assistance.

We want to add STEAM programming as part of the enrichment classes. We will focus on Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Math, which helps build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, literacy, leadership, and flexibility skills. Children enrolled will participate in weekly STEAM workshops, engaging in activities such as coding, maker space, robotics, and building. The programs will be stocked with materials for these activities and storage units will be purchased to house the supplies.

STEAM programs allow children to work together to solve programs, which builds Social Emotional Learning (SEL). According to research done by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, SEL learning increased students’ academic performance by 11 percentile points, compared to students who did not participate in similar learning opportunities. In addition, students who participated in programs focused on SEL outcomes “showed improved classroom behavior, an increased ability to manage stress and depression, and better attitudes about themselves, others, and school”.

We believe that the after school programs are the ideal place for this curriculum because research shows that introducing children of all ethnicities and genders to STEAM concepts at a young age makes them more likely to choose professional careers when they get older. Since our after-school programs serve children from all ethnic groups and an equal number of boys and girls, we know that a STEAM enrichment program will help close the opportunity gap that many youth from underserved and underrepresented communities face.

Total Project Budget: $12,500

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

Project Duration: January 2024- December 2024
Geographical Area Served: South West Nassau County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Marcy
Contact Last Name: Hallerman
Contact Title: Senior Program Director
Contact Phone: 516-634-4173
Contact Email: mhallerman@friedbergjcc.org