Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Easton Banks Learning & Life Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: EBLLC, Inc.
Mailing Address: 891 Greenhedge Drive
City: Stone Mountain
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30088
Main Phone: 4707787189
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ebllcinc.com
Employer ID Number: 205039005
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/17/2024
Requested Amount: $6,000

Project Title: Project G.R.A.P.E. (Growing Readily Available Produce Everywhere)
Project Description:

Project G.R.A.P.E. provides education to youth participants through hands-on gardening activities and lessons based on: understanding where and how grocery stores attain produce, food technology, research areas related to food insecurity and its effects on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities and low-income households, money management and creating a sustainable lifestyle with limited resources. Gardening (farming) and entrepreneurship go hand in hand when understanding how communities partner with businesses to acquire fresh produce and animal products. The world depends on these two concepts for every basic process of food consumption and economics. Developing their skills in gardening, communication and leadership, youth are able to become sustainable individuals which is the main goal of Project G.R.A.P.E. Some examples of activities and lessons that students have participated in include but are not limited to: constructing in-ground garden rows, developing an understanding of managing a budget through hands-on calculation of grocery store prices, starting seeds in a controlled and uncontrolled environment and managing pests with organically produced methods. In the Project G.R.A.P.E. program participants are given a pre-assessment as well as a post-assessment in order to gauge the level of understanding of gardening concepts. Some of the questions asked on these pre/post assessments include some of the following topics: children in Georgia experiencing hunger, methods of gardening, types of pollinators, effects of climate on agriculture and the carbon cycle. Attaining the participants’ level of understanding allows our program to develop a peer-to-peer learning environment.

Total Project Budget: 12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $3,500

Project Duration: March 2024 – May 2026
Geographical Area Served: DeKalb County, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 10 years of age to 18 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Eric
Contact Last Name: Williams
Contact Title: Education Specialist
Contact Phone: 5712266995
Contact Email: eric@ebllcinc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Outreach Incorporated
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Project Outreach, Inc.
Mailing Address: 7161 Old Warsaw Road
City: Turkey
State: NC
Postal Code: 28393
Main Phone: 9105333081
Main Fax: (910) 299-0254
Organization Website: www.projectoutreach.us
Employer ID Number: 56-2023383
Organization Tax Status: 501 c-3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: UPLIFT (Using Positive Lessons to Improve our Future Tomorrows)
Project Description:

The UPLIFT Program is an integrated and afterschool program approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The program use reading and math strategies scientifically proven to be effective; meeting the students’ needs and will enhance the youth’s reading and math overall aptitude skills. This approach will offer both individual and group projects for youth to participate in.

The UPLIFT Program will meet Monday through Thursday weekly during the hours of 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. and every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each youth participant will receive a minimum of 8 hours per week of instruction and enrichment classes. The program will operate through the school year until End of Grade and End of Course Testing begins.

Total Project Budget: $125,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sampson County Schools Contract; North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Extended Learning Integrated Student Supports (ELISS) Funding

Project Duration: October1 – May 31
Geographical Area Served: Sampson County North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 7 – 14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Glenn
Contact Last Name: Faison
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (910) 533-3081
Contact Email: gofaison@projectoutreach.us

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Reaching For The Stars Empowerment Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Reaching for the Stars Empowerment Inc.
Also Known As: Reaching for the Stars Preschool Center
Mailing Address: 820 B0ston Avenue
City: WASHINGTON
State: NC
Postal Code: 27889
Main Phone: 2526238062
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.reachingforthestarsnc.com/
Employer ID Number: 46-1104680
Organization Tax Status: 501(3)c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Stellar Horizons Initiative
Project Description:

Education (40%): Programs, materials, and technology for academic support.
Health (30%): Fitness, nutrition, mental health initiatives, and medical resources.
Welfare (20%): Essential resources for children and family support services.
Infrastructure (10%): Administrative and technological support.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The "Stellar Horizons Initiative" aims to secure funding from diverse sources: • Grants and Foundations • Corporate Sponsorships • Community Donations • Government Funding • Individual Donors • NGO Partnerships • In-Kind Contributions • Volunteer Support

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 962.85 square miles (2,493.8 km2), of which 832.74 square miles (2,156.8 km2) is land and 130.11 square miles (337.0 km2) (13.51%) is water.
Age Group To Be Served: 4-14 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Flora
Contact Last Name: Brooks
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 2526238062
Contact Email: reachingforthestarsnc@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Academia Antonia Alonso Charter
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: La Academia
Mailing Address: 300 N. Wakefield Drive
City: Newark
State: DE
Postal Code: 19702
Main Phone: 3023518200
Main Fax: 3022337376
Organization Website: academiacharterschool.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 46-0667836

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Classroom Library Refresh
Project Description:

La Academia is seeking funding for a transformative project aimed at enhancing the educational experience of our diverse K-8 student body. The project focuses on establishing a comprehensive and differentiated leveled classroom library for English as a second language (ESL) students, providing them with access to a wide range of books tailored to their individual reading levels and linguistic needs.

Our school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes academic excellence. However, we face challenges in catering to the unique requirements of ESL students, who come from various linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels. The proposed project aims to address this gap by creating a leveled classroom library that aligns with the diverse linguistic abilities of our K-8 students.

The need for this grant arises from the financial constraints faced by our school in procuring a varied collection of books suitable for different proficiency levels. A well-stocked, differentiated, leveled library is essential for ESL students to engage with literature that is both challenging and accessible, fostering language development and literacy skills. The grant funds will be utilized to acquire diverse books, including leveled readers, culturally relevant literature, and language-learning resources.

By investing in this project, we aspire to empower our students to become confident readers and learners. The leveled library will not only support their language acquisition but also promote a love for reading and learning.

This grant is crucial for the successful implementation of this project, as it will enable us to bridge the resource gap and create a vibrant, leveled library that caters specifically to the diverse linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels of our students. This initiative aligns with our school’s mission to nurture a culturally responsive learning environment and empower all students for academic success.

Total Project Budget: 88,149.22

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Snap Dragon Book Foundation, Voya, Laura Bush, Association of American Educators, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Project Duration: ASAP- Several Years, These materials are projected to last us 10+ years
Geographical Area Served: Newark, Delaware Suburban/Urban
Age Group To Be Served: 5-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Danielle
Contact Last Name: Asmus
Contact Title: Grant Coordinator
Contact Phone: 3027505043
Contact Email: dasmus@academiacharter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Y.E.S.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 41784
City: North Charleston
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29423
Main Phone: 8432763685
Main Fax: 8437679925
Organization Website: www.yescouncil.org
Employer ID Number: 571092673
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 7,000

Project Title: Worth Beyond Measure
Project Description:

Worth Beyond Measure is a year-round mentoring program that will serve 50 middle and high school girls from low-income and under-served communities. The program will empower girls to develop leadership skills and will enhance their mental, social, spiritual and emotional health and well-being. The program will include trained female peer leaders and adult women from the target communities who will serve as accountability partners and role models. Activities will include a 9 week summer camp, college tours and information on scholarships, community service, and cultural and educational field trips. Topics will include self-efficacy, pursuing a higher education and skill training, leadership and effective communication skills, refusal skills and avoiding dating abuse.

Total Project Budget: 130,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 100,000

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties of South Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: 11-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Roslin
Contact Last Name: Fields
Contact Title: Executive Director Founder
Contact Phone: 843 276 3685
Contact Email: rfields@yescouncil.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Black Brothers and Black Sisters Involvement
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 60515
City: Dayton
State: OH
Postal Code: 45406
Main Phone: (937)475-2707
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Black Brothers and Black Sisters Involvement
Employer ID Number: 31-1414992
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: African Cultural and Drum History
Project Description:

Classes on African Culture and history behind drum making used originally for communications.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $15,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Montgomery County Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 10 to 16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Marlon
Contact Last Name: Shackleford
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 9374752707
Contact Email: peaceambassadorsdayton@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Waterfall Academy
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 901 Waterfall Way Suite 307
City: Richardson
State: TX
Postal Code: 75080
Main Phone: 4692078439
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.waterfallacademy.com/contact-us
Employer ID Number: 83-0616239
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Operating Support for Waterfall Academy for Children with Autism
Project Description:

was founded by Angel and Connie Rodriguez in 2018 to provide education and support for their two autistic children. The Hermanowski Family Foundation will find that we have a different relationship with our students and their families. We walk in the shoes of our families because they walk in ours.

We provide students with an academic education following the Texas curriculum requirements with grading that reflects progress and reviews with parents as a standard practice. We rely on evidence-based methods and employ N2Y the nation’s #1 solution for special education. We leverage “The Unique Learning System” (N2Y), an online, interactive, standards-based curriculum specifically designed for each student.

We adhere to a maximum 4:1 teacher-to-student ratio, complying with special education best practices. Our students span the three levels of ASD, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition. All teachers are Autism/Special Needs Certified. Teacher’s Aides are special education graduate students at the University of Texas, Dallas Campus.

Life skills development is provided during afternoon sessions. Art, Phys Ed, and Music expand our students’ horizons to better equip them for life. Music is vital for severely impacted students. We employ “Bone Conduction Therapy” to reduce a child’s outside world sound sensitivity, improving their ability to focus and limit anxiety. Waterfall is fortunate to be supported by several advanced ASD Therapists and multiple students attend further treatment sessions outside of the school. Bone Conduction Therapy is also provided during these sessions, enhancing the benefits gained within the Academy. It’s more than culture. Music is ordered and structured. Music is math

Total Project Budget: $306,058

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Since its opening in 2018, Waterfall Academy has been heavily subsidized by its co-founders. Angel Rodgriguez owns the school’s building at 901 Waterfall Way and has paid the mortgage on the property, partially supported by funding from tuition payments ($247,500). He has committed tens of thousands of dollars annually with additional contributions toward staff salaries and operating costs since opening. These donations now exceed $250,000 in total. In our fifth year and with continuing growth and costs, this level of sustainment is no longer tenable. Waterfall was awarded a $21,000 grant from the Moody Foundation for the purchase of an advanced autism gamification education software package and new laptops in 2023. Other applications remain pending and include: The Hoglund Foundation for operational support – $45,000; The Hillcrest Foundation for capital improvements – $27,000; The Harold-Simmons Foundation for operational support – $20,000

Project Duration: 1/2/2025 – 12/31/2025
Geographical Area Served: Richardson, Texas (Greater Dallas, Texas)
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 6 – 19 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Angel
Contact Last Name: Rodriguez
Contact Title: Co-Founder and CEO
Contact Phone: (972) 213-8357
Contact Email: angelrodriguezlead@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: C.R.O.P.S.
Mailing Address: P.o. Box 256
City: Linwood
State: New Jersey
Postal Code: 08221
Main Phone: 609-287-7456
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cropsnj.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3384665
Organization Tax Status: non-profit 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: C.R.O.P.S. Atlantic City Food Security Plan
Project Description:

CROPS’ Atlantic City Food Security Plan is a scalable program with multiple goals of (1) decreasing food insecurity and related chronic disease rates, (2) creating a vibrant, marketable economy based on the farm-to-fork movement, (3) building opportunities for residents to work within the food system, creating a more sustainable local food economy, (4) revitalizing vacant and blighted properties throughout the City and (5) creating a happier, safer environment with sustainable prosperity for all. The introduction and strategic placement of outdoor farms and native plant gardens in Atlantic City will mitigate the negative impact of flooding and environmental degradation in the long run. These goals will be achieved in the first year by establishing farm businesses across the City and catalyzing them as small businesses. Educational programming, technical assistance, and training of both consumers and producers will be a central feature of first-year programming. CROPS will assist new farmers in securing wholesale contracts with existing businesses like corner stores, restaurants, and schools. Technical assistance and educational programs for future farmers will strengthen program goals. In future years, shared community-owned resources such as tool sheds, vehicles, and community kitchens will be established. CROPS will provide annual internship opportunities for the youth and residents of Atlantic City as pathways to earn income while learning how to develop micro-businesses. This program provides pathways linking Atlantic City’s residents and small business owners to the City’s anchor casino and tourism industry. At the same time, the program will provide services that help Atlantic City and its residents become healthier, more self-sufficient, and environmentally aware. Essentially, CROPS programming will install a food system where one does not exist, complementing other industries and adding an accessible grocery source. Together, these programs will provide ongoing access to real food for the residents of Atlantic City.

Total Project Budget: $658,200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $308,200

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Atlantic City
Age Group To Be Served: All Ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Alicia
Contact Last Name: Newcomb
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 609-287-7456
Contact Email: anewcomb@cripsnj.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Barbershop Book Club Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2325 Central Ave
City: Pinellas
State: FL
Postal Code: 33713
Main Phone: 7277106427
Main Fax:
Organization Website: barbershopbookclub2020@gmail.com
Employer ID Number: 87-1484902
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3) Non profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/17/24
Requested Amount: 100000

Project Title: The B.I.E.L. Project
Project Description:

We are grassroots organization that provides young BIPOC Boys with free book and free haircuts when they read to their barber each visit they come in for a service. The barber provides culturally relevant books to each child to help them fall in love with reading. We also help with mentoring from behind the chair, through our program and in our barbershop.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

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.): Mr
Contact First Name: Brodus
Contact Last Name: Brown
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7277106427
Contact Email: barbershopbookclub2020@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: John R Lewis Reentry Reform Services
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 21 Sultan Ave
City: Capitol Heights
State: MD
Postal Code: 20743
Main Phone: 2406462791
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.jrlewisreentryreformservices.org
Employer ID Number: 87-4680037
Organization Tax Status: Good Standing

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/17/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Youth Everyday Leadership
Project Description:

In today’s world, young people are facing the most hardships and lack of belongingness within our society. They are also experiencing staggeringly high rates of gun deaths and injuries. We are passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders and share responsibility for taking action and solving social ills. John R. Lewis Reentry Reform Services (JRL RRS) Youth Everyday Leadership Program is a 10-day program. We offer every three months throughout the year that’s made available to participants, ages 10-17. We help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships through dynamic and interactive training to help them overcome trauma and challenges that put them at risk. It gives young people the opportunity to apply the leadership skills they learn through personal, advocacy, effective communication, decision-making, teamwork, social skill enhancement, and fun activities. They realize their power by learning to use their voices to create meaningful change. One of our main goals is to teach young people that their struggles and obstacles don’t determine their lives; they can always overcome adversity with help and hard work. Our participants leave with leadership and social skills, academic improvement, and an involved community they can rely on. Our approach engages youth in productive and constructive activities that develop youths’ understanding of themselves and their cultures. Equip them with the knowledge, skills, and qualities needed for leadership. Encourage youths’ engagement and contribution. Promotes healthy relationships and bonding in a safe and supportive environment. And build youth leadership through practical skills and social and emotional learning. We at JRL RRS hope you will award our nonprofit organization the requested funding of $10,000.00 to help fund our Youth Everyday Leadership Program and offer it to 20 participants for free.

Total Project Budget: 10,000.00

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

Project Duration: March to June 2024
Geographical Area Served: District of Columbia and Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: 10-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Alfrieda
Contact Last Name: Hylton
Contact Title: Founder and CEO
Contact Phone: 2406462791
Contact Email: jrlewisreentryreformservices@gmail.com