Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BALEEBI YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Legal Name (if Different): No
Also Known As: No
Mailing Address: Post office Box HH107
City: Hohoe
State: GHANA
Postal Code: 233
Main Phone: 0546813142
Main Fax: No
Organization Website: No
Employer ID Number: No
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 16/1/2024
Requested Amount: $ 5200

Project Title: To provide young people with ICT solutions.
Project Description:

The proposed project aim to open an ICT LAB connected to internet in two schools and provide training to young people with ICT training on concepts of integrating ICT learning.
This will help in accelerating access to quality learning materials to bridge the digital gap in santokofi Gbodome .Ghana.
Objective.
To provide ICT user proficiency training to young people to enhance the integration of ICT learning in the excellence schools.
To increase the learning resources available for students.
To provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge innovation, digital entrepreneurship social valve chains and expertise through sharing of online resources.

Total Project Budget: $ 7500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Members monthly dues, farm income, community fundraising.

Project Duration: 24
Geographical Area Served: GHANA, Santokofi Gbodome
Age Group To Be Served: Children under 22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Florence
Contact Last Name: Asiedu
Contact Title: Secretary
Contact Phone: 0546813142
Contact Email: baleebiyouth@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Black Contractors Association for the Carolinas
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1054
City: Orangeburg
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29115-5238
Main Phone: 8037076995
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bcacarolinas.org
Employer ID Number: 41-2278947
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,ooo

Project Title: The Reshape Project
Project Description:

The project is design reach students between the age 8-13 year of age. Our mission is to build strong charter, increase their reading level, behavior modification through strategic problem solving skills, and fundamental fitness actives. The name Reshape came into play with the vision of reshaping and resurfacing basketball courts at Elementary & Middle Schools. Basketball will be the hook to motivate the students to engage and learn the value of discipline with direction.

Total Project Budget: 35,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Healthy Blue, Mccdee’s Construction, Orangeburg School Dist.

Project Duration: 60 days
Geographical Area Served: Calhoun County Orangeburg S.C
Age Group To Be Served: 8-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Donald
Contact Last Name: McCutcheon
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 8037076995
Contact Email: blackcontractoraso@bellsouth.net

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The I AM Me Project Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: IMP
Mailing Address: 39055 PO Box
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Postal Code: 21212
Main Phone: 4433179767
Main Fax:
Organization Website: iammeproject.org
Employer ID Number: 47-3684787
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Let’s Talk
Project Description:

"Let’s Talk" is a transformative initiative crafted to cultivate self-awareness in young women, nurturing their journey toward self-advocacy. Tailored to equip these individuals with essential tools, our project aims to reshape attitudes and open doors to success by providing direct access to local entrepreneurs. These mentors, with their wealth of expertise, guide participants, unveiling a spectrum of opportunities awaiting them in adulthood.

Our program goes beyond traditional mentoring, fostering youths’ confidence, public speaking prowess, and social skills through consistent engagement in self-concept and youth development activities. Through a structured approach encompassing mentorship, social-emotional learning, coping skill development, LeadHERship empowerment, and comprehensive college and career readiness sessions, our weekly program becomes a crucial platform for self-confidence building and personal development.

By instilling self-sufficiency, "Let’s Talk" empowers young women to assemble the fundamental building blocks necessary for independent leadership within their communities. The weekly sessions serve as a dynamic space for the acquisition of crucial life skills, positioning these emerging leaders to navigate challenges and thrive as confident, capable individuals. Through this holistic approach, we aspire to contribute to a generation of empowered women ready to take on leadership roles and make meaningful contributions to their respective communities.

Total Project Budget: 16,634.83

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Ronald Burkle Foundation, Abell Foundation, Walmart, Aldi Community Grants

Project Duration: 8 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore City, North Central Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18yrs old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Keisha
Contact Last Name: Blake
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4437914927
Contact Email: iammeproject1@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Tailormade Ministries, Inc
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Mailing Address: 2400 Old S Dr Unit 4027
City: Richmond
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77406
Main Phone: 2817341115
Main Fax:
Organization Website: transitionalsolutions.org
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Proposal Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: FINALLY SAFE
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1717 Olive Street
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Postal Code: 63103
Main Phone: 3147669468
Main Fax:
Organization Website: finalysafe.org
Employer ID Number: 84-2912092
Organization Tax Status: 84-2812092

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: JUVENILE LITERACY AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Project Description:

Finally Safe is a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on the quality of life and social wellbeing of at-risk youth, ages 12-18.

Our Juvenile Literacy and Mentorship program targets at-risk male adolescents that struggle with behavior infractions, parental loss, learning loss, and illiteracy. Our mission with this project is to contribute to the holistic development of those affected by these adversities, crime and poverty, and early incarceration.

Finally Safe wants to increase our outreach potential, enrolling new program participants, and creating new levels of impact through alternative approaches such as, literacy therapy, social-emotional learning, ministry, and culturally relevant activities. Our environment is inclusive and a safe space, where we provide a unique process to augment the growth and learning experience of our program participants.

Established as a nonprofit in 2019, Finally Safe has become a beacon of hope and transformation for at-risk youth. We provide advocacy, support, intervention, and mentorship during juvenile incarceration, and aftercare support to those that are transitioning out of detention, helping them integrate back into school and community life. Presently, we serve 25-40 youth per month. Our impact includes a 97% retention rate and 98% active participation. Participants are 100% satisfied and engaged. We have a 30% positive follow-up rate and have seen a remarkable 50% reduction in rearrest for program participants.

Total Project Budget: 86,400.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 / Light A Single Candle (committed), $5000 individual donors (committed), $10,000 Saigh Foundation potential/pending, $68,000 St. Louis Development Corp (pending/close to commitment), $10,ooo Hermanowski Foundation (potential)

Project Duration: 12 month budget / Project (annual)
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Stephanie
Contact Last Name: Acon
Contact Title: Founder and Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3147669468
Contact Email: director@finallysafe.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: FINALLY SAFE
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1717 Olive Street
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Postal Code: 63103
Main Phone: 3147669468
Main Fax:
Organization Website: finalysafe.org
Employer ID Number: 84-2912092
Organization Tax Status: 84-2812092

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: JUVENILE LITERACY AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Project Description:

Finally Safe is a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on the quality of life and social wellbeing of at-risk youth, ages 12-18.

Our Juvenile Literacy and Mentorship program targets at-risk male adolescents that struggle with behavior infractions, parental loss, learning loss, and illiteracy. Our mission with this project is to contribute to the holistic development of those affected by these adversities, crime and poverty, and early incarceration.

Finally Safe wants to increase our outreach potential, enrolling new program participants, and creating new levels of impact through alternative approaches such as, literacy therapy, social-emotional learning, ministry, and culturally relevant activities. Our environment is inclusive and a safe space, where we provide a unique process to augment the growth and learning experience of our program participants.

Established as a nonprofit in 2019, Finally Safe has become a beacon of hope and transformation for at-risk youth. We provide advocacy, support, intervention, and mentorship during juvenile incarceration, and aftercare support to those that are transitioning out of detention, helping them integrate back into school and community life. Presently, we serve 25-40 youth per month. Our impact includes a 97% retention rate and 98% active participation. Participants are 100% satisfied and engaged. We have a 30% positive follow-up rate and have seen a remarkable 50% reduction in rearrest for program participants.

Total Project Budget: 86,400.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 / Light A Single Candle (committed), $5000 individual donors (committed), $10,000 Saigh Foundation potential/pending, $68,000 St. Louis Development Corp (pending/close to commitment), $10,ooo Hermanowski Foundation (potential)

Project Duration: 12 month budget / Project (annual)
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Stephanie
Contact Last Name: Acon
Contact Title: Founder and Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3147669468
Contact Email: director@finallysafe.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Delta AdvantageCenter
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: DAC
Mailing Address: 12 Moorhead-IttaBena Rd. P O Box 188
City: Moorhead
State: Mississippi
Postal Code: 38761
Main Phone: 662-308-4557
Main Fax:
Organization Website: DeltaAdvantageCenter.org
Employer ID Number: 84-4293900
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-15-2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR TEENS LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR TEENS
Project Description:

To provide a leg up for youth in this marginalized community, Delta Advantage Center proposes Life Skills Development for Teens workshops that will provide a base for young people to achieve social and emotional health. Area youth ages 14 to 19 participating in activities at Delta Advantage Center’s multipurpose center will participate in this series of workshops that will educate, inspire, and activate youth to be successful in whatever walk of life they choose. The workshops offer strategies and tips for making constructive decisions to positively affect the trajectory of their lives. Teens are encouraged to consider how their behavioral choices made now (whether positive or negative) can follow them for years. The workshops are designed to help the teen breakdown barriers to their success and embolden them as they become strong, efficient, and confident in themselves.
Workshop Topics include:
Mindset Development Self-Image and Self Esteem
Communications skills Impressions (1st and lasting)
Making Healthy Social Interaction Decisions Leadership
Financial Literacy and Financial wellness Resiliency
Strategies for solving real life problems. Career & Education Options
Civic Involvement Self Control
Consequences of substance use & risk-taking. Respect for self and others

Delta Advantage Center (DAC) is a Mississippi nonprofit charitable organization with 501c3 IRS status headquartered in Moorhead, Sunflower County, Mississippi. DAC connects residents of the Mississippi Delta with needed social services, food resources, and programs that promote positive life experiences.
The community is 87.35% black and has historically endured poverty and racial inequities. Moorhead has a population of 1,847. Average household income is $33,209 – with 38.2% of the residents living in poverty.
We request $10,000 in support of the Life Skills Development for Teens workshops that will span a 10-week period to begin Summer, 2024.

Total Project Budget: Life Skills Development for Teens

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sunflower County Board of Supervisors

Project Duration: Late Summer 2024
Geographical Area Served: Moorhead, Sunflower County, MS
Age Group To Be Served: 14 – 19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Clara
Contact Last Name: Crossland
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 8325240686
Contact Email: clara.crossland@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CREATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
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Also Known As: CCFS
Mailing Address: 1655 EAST 6TH STREET A-4 102
City: CORONA
State: California
Postal Code: 92879-1719
Main Phone: 909-548-2959
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.creativechildandfamilyservices.org
Employer ID Number: 68-0629192
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Career Pathway
Project Description:

CCFS is seeking $10k for each participant for our first cohort of 10 participants to be trained, certified, and working within 1 year. The program will primarily prepare transition-aged youth with prior justice and/or foster system involvement for careers in the firefighter, nursing, plumbing, electrician and construction services to increase employment opportunities among typically disadvantaged populations, and help reduce recidivism. $300.00 will be given to participants every week for paid work experience to improve health and wellness along with improving public safety. We will offer free residential shared living accommodations and meals will be provided at CCFS training facilities. Equipment and classes that are needed will be paid fully for each participant certifications, trainings, and career guidance with preparation for Full Time and Seasonal positions. Expungement assistance, as needed for those that are justice involved. Case Management, housing and supportive services for all participants, job coaching and job placement assistance. (data will be given each year for 3 years on each participant that is funded). Each participant will be assessed for intake by a case manager to determine their career path.

Total Project Budget: $749,416.

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Core Civic, Costco and Walmart

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Southern California
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Timmons
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 310-946-2398
Contact Email: creativechildfamilyservices@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mercy12 Recovery Community Project inc
Legal Name (if Different): Markie Person
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1026 Wisconsin Ave
City: Racinee
State: Wi
Postal Code: 53403
Main Phone: 262-260-9010
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Mercy12.org
Employer ID Number: 87-4395625
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Evidence based activities for families, community training
Project Description:

Mercy12 would like to extend services by conducting outreach in the community to identify those with children coping with mental illness and autism. We will provide evidence based services to effectively engage them. We hope to assist them with living a life of opportunities, confidence and self care

Total Project Budget: 10,000

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

Project Duration: 1year
Geographical Area Served: Southern WI
Age Group To Be Served: 7-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Markie
Contact Last Name: Person
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 262-744-5983
Contact Email: Info@mercy12.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: DMF Group
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Mailing Address: 600 Kenrick Dr, Suite B14
City: Houston, TX
State: TX
Postal Code: 77060
Main Phone: 832-489-5110
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dmfgrouphouston.org
Employer ID Number: 82-5448161
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: At-Risk Youth Outreach Program for Theater Arts
Project Description:

DMF Group’s At-Risk Youth Outreach Program for Theater Arts is a transformative initiative designed to empower and inspire young individuals facing challenging circumstances. Through engaging and educational theater arts experiences, we aim to provide a platform for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth. Our program focuses on fostering artistic exploration, building confidence, and introducing participants to the world of theater.
Key Objectives:
1. Artistic Exploration: Participants will have the opportunity to explore various facets of theater arts, including acting, stagecraft, and storytelling. The program encourages them to discover and develop their unique artistic voices.
2. Confidence Building: Theater arts can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence and effective communication skills. Through performance-based activities, participants gain a sense of empowerment and self-assurance.
3. Professional Development: The program introduces participants to the professional aspects of theater, providing insights into the industry. This exposure may open doors to potential career paths and educational opportunities in the performing arts.
4. Community Building: Beyond individual growth, the program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork. Participants engage in group projects, fostering a sense of community and shared achievement.
5. Inclusivity: We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of our theater arts program are accessible to a diverse range of participants. This inclusivity extends to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
6. Impact Measurement: Measurable outcomes include increased self-confidence, improved communication skills, and a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for theater arts. Success is gauged not only by individual development but also by the creation of a supportive and inclusive community.
We believe that through this program, participants will not only discover the joy of theater arts but also develop skills that can positively influence their future endeavors.

Total Project Budget: 26000

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

Project Duration: 3 months
Geographical Area Served: underserved communities
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Freddie
Contact Last Name: Humber
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 832-489-5110
Contact Email: dmf@dmfgrouphouston.org