Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: MiCreate Inc.
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Mailing Address: 13813 Northline Lake Dr, Houston
City: Houston
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77044
Main Phone: 202.929.2020
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.micreate.org
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Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 22, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)
Project Description:

In order to better align ourselves with our vision (“To be the world’s greatest incubator and network of innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs dedicated to ending all forms of human trafficking and modern day slavery”), we have developed a program specific to prevention among the youth in our community. Therefore, the purpose of this program is to reduce vulnerabilities for human trafficking among at-risk youth through job training and skills development education. The monies from this grant will be used for materials and supplies necessary for this 12-week program, including course materials and resources, catering for in-person courses, background checks for mentors, and more.
Over a 12-week cycle, our Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) will serve 25 unhoused youth, youth that are not currently enrolled in school, and/or youth that are unemployed in the United States by teaching skills to prepare them for the workforce, trade careers, and entrepreneurial endeavors. We will provide this program 2-3 times a year. YEP encompasses 3 segments which participants will choose 1 to enroll in during the 12-week period. These include work-readiness, entrepreneurship/business incorporation, and trade training/certifications.
Our extensive and engaging curriculum will provide job training and skills development through extensive and engaging content. Participants will include youth between the ages of 14-24 and identify with a vulnerable and/or marginalized category. By providing this curriculum to at-risk youth, we can increase employment and emotional intelligence among youth participants, which will prevent/reduce participants’ financial and emotional dependence on unscrupulous actors, and, subsequently, their risk for human trafficking, and related vulnerable conditions, like poverty.

Support from your foundation will allow us to continue our Youth Entrepreneurship Program with the momentum it deserves and deliver it in the most meaningful way for long-term impact.

Total Project Budget: $62,268

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have applied for other funding opportunities but have not receieved comitments for our Summer/Fall cycle.

Project Duration: 12 weeks.
Geographical Area Served: Houston
Age Group To Be Served: 14-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Davina
Contact Last Name: Ugochukwu
Contact Title: Founder/Project Director
Contact Phone: 202.929.2020
Contact Email: davina@micreate.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: TALYA BALL MINISTRIES
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Mailing Address: 1001 17th st Nw
City: Aliceville, Alabama
State: AL
Postal Code: 35442
Main Phone: 2053442422
Main Fax:
Organization Website: talyaballministries.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3715481
Organization Tax Status: 501c-3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-16
Requested Amount: 9,500.00

Project Title: Prom with a Purpose
Project Description:

Prom with a Purpose is aimed at disabled children and teen even into adulthood that’s often so many times are forgotten and are just sitting at home in a room in front of a television. we want to eliminate this by giving them a prom with a purpose that’s designed to get them back into society and around people that they can identify with but also letting them know that they are still valuable to society and needed regardless of their disability.

Total Project Budget: 9,500.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): none

Project Duration: June 22,2024
Geographical Area Served: underserved Community
Age Group To Be Served: 5-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Talya
Contact Last Name: Ball
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 2053442422
Contact Email: talyaballministries@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, Inc.
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Also Known As: RMHC Augusta
Mailing Address: 1442 Harper Street
City: Augusta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30901
Main Phone: 706-724-5901
Main Fax: 706-722-0884
Organization Website: rmhcaugusta.org
Employer ID Number: 58-1509405
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/22/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Family Support Services Program
Project Description:

The Family Support Services Program (1) provides safe, comfortable housing that is a "home away from home" for families; (2) assists our families in taking care of daily needs such as laundry, baby supplies, travel arrangements, and family visits; (3) serves our families by ensuring that they can care for their child who is receiving treatment; and (4) provides families with three healthy meals a day that help keep their strength and help kids heal. A unique feature about our program is that every family who is eligible to stay at RMHC Augusta is allowed to stay with us as long as treatment lasts. This can be days, weeks, or even months; due to this no family is ever turned away for the ability to pay.

Total Project Budget: $459.330

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Knox Foundation: $50,000 ; PGA Tour: $50,000

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: GA,SC,FL,AL, and various other regions in the US
Age Group To Be Served: Children: 0-17 & Families/Adults: 18+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matthew
Contact Last Name: Riggs
Contact Title: Development & Finance Associate
Contact Phone: 706-922-7412
Contact Email: mriggs@rmhcaugusta.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, Inc.
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Mailing Address: 1442 Harper Street
City: Augusta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30901
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lifeway Netwrok
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Mailing Address: 30 Wilson Park Dr.
City: Tarrytown
State: New York
Postal Code: 10591
Main Phone: 718-779-8075
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.lifewaynetwork.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8645579
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-22-24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Anti-trafficking education
Project Description:

Lifeway Network’s anti-trafficking education program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising awareness, preventing human trafficking, and providing support for survivors. Lifeway Network, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to combating human trafficking through education, safe housing, and community involvement.

The education program encompasses a multifaceted approach, starting with community outreach and awareness campaigns. Lifeway Network conducts workshops, seminars, and training sessions to educate various audiences, including students, professionals, and community members, about the realities of human trafficking, its signs, and how to prevent it. By fostering a deeper understanding of the issue, the program empowers individuals to recognize and respond to potential trafficking situations.

Furthermore, Lifeway Network collaborates with schools, businesses, and community organizations to implement prevention strategies. This involves educating vulnerable populations on their rights and creating a network of informed individuals who can act as advocates against human trafficking.

In addition to prevention efforts, Lifeway Network’s education program includes support for survivors. Training sessions for service providers, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively identify and assist trafficking survivors. The program emphasizes a survivor-centered approach, recognizing the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals who have experienced trafficking.

By combining prevention, awareness, and survivor support, Lifeway Network’s anti-trafficking education program contributes to the broader fight against human trafficking, creating a more informed and engaged community that actively works towards eradicating this heinous crime.

Total Project Budget: 146,716

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): NYC DOVE funding, Other private donations and grant foundation funding, special event income

Project Duration: ongoing throughout the year.
Geographical Area Served: All the boroughs of NYC
Age Group To Be Served: High school and young adults in higher education and on the job sites

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jean
Contact Last Name: Rightmire
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 6078494194
Contact Email: jrightmire@lifewaynetwork.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rays of Light Philanthropic
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: RLP
Mailing Address: 20555 DEVONSHIRE ST
City: Chatsworth
State: California
Postal Code: 91311
Main Phone: 818-256-9963
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://www.raysoflightphil.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-2771383
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/22/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000.00

Project Title: Backpack Drive & Family Fun Fest
Project Description:

Asking for help requires courage! A diligent mother or father, working hard but still facing financial difficulties in sending their children back to school, deserves support. They should not experience shame or humiliation for needing extra help.

Rays of Light Philanthropic serves as a feeder Non-Profit Organization (NPO) via partnerships with the following local organizations: Door of Hope, Inner Circle Foster Care, and Union Rescue Mission. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for homeless and foster children, youth and teens through the procurement and distribution of high-quality basic needs items.

Annually, we host a Backpack Drive & Family Fun Fest event, a carnival style event with food, games, bounce houses, music & prizes. We distribute brand new, supply-filled backpacks to the children, youth, and teens in the care of our partners and local low-income students in need. However, in 2017 we expanded the scope of our initiative to include the distribution of new & gently used clothing and shoes. We enlisted the expertise of volunteer style coaches to ensure each student had a complete look to return to school.

We believe basic need items instill hope, bolster confidence, build self-esteem that can translate to improved performance in the classroom. Students who excel academically are more likely to be valued contributors to our society and ultimately realize the value in helping others.

Total Project Budget: 12,800.00

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

Project Duration: one-day event
Geographical Area Served: Palmdale, CA 93550
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Elaine
Contact Last Name: Ray
Contact Title: Co-Founder/CEO
Contact Phone: 818-256-9963
Contact Email: raysoflightphil@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rays of Light Philanthropic
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: RLP
Mailing Address: 20555 DEVONSHIRE ST
City: Chatsworth
State: California
Postal Code: 91311
Main Phone: 818-256-9963
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://www.raysoflightphil.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-2771383
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/22/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000.00

Project Title: Backpack Drive & Family Fun Fest
Project Description:

Asking for help requires courage! A diligent mother or father, working hard but still facing financial difficulties in sending their children back to school, deserves support. They should not experience shame or humiliation for needing extra help.

Rays of Light Philanthropic serves as a feeder Non-Profit Organization (NPO) via partnerships with the following local organizations: Door of Hope, Inner Circle Foster Care, and Union Rescue Mission. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for homeless and foster children, youth and teens through the procurement and distribution of high-quality basic needs items.

Annually, we host a Backpack Drive & Family Fun Fest event, a carnival style event with food, games, bounce houses, music & prizes. We distribute brand new, supply-filled backpacks to the children, youth, and teens in the care of our partners and local low-income students in need. However, in 2017 we expanded the scope of our initiative to include the distribution of new & gently used clothing and shoes. We enlisted the expertise of volunteer style coaches to ensure each student had a complete look to return to school.

We believe basic need items instill hope, bolster confidence, build self-esteem that can translate to improved performance in the classroom. Students who excel academically are more likely to be valued contributors to our society and ultimately realize the value in helping others.

Total Project Budget: 12,800.00

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

Project Duration: one-day event
Geographical Area Served: Palmdale, CA 93550
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Elaine
Contact Last Name: Ray
Contact Title: Co-Founder/CEO
Contact Phone: 818-256-9963
Contact Email: raysoflightphil@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CHANCE INC
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Mailing Address: 3896 W DeBlaay Ct SE
City: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Postal Code: 49512
Main Phone: 616-893-0850
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.chanceunited.org
Employer ID Number: 81-5378763
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/21/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Literacy Impact Program
Project Description:

CHANCE’s Literacy Impact Program functions through mentorship, education & restorative practices to build up and encourage young adults to reach their educational goals. Due to the decrease in English Language Arts (ELA) scores for 3rd and 4th graders over the last three years in Michigan, this project will specifically target that age group as well as the older population of students between the ages of 17-24 years old. This age group is important in the literacy impact program because by building up and encouraging the young adults within the community of our county and state, we will positively impact decreases in crime while increasing high school graduation rates. Furthermore, our mentorship program has a direct positive effect on the decrease of mass incarceration which will in turn decrease recidivism. As a result of CHANCE’s Literacy Impact Program, we are contributing to the increase of well rounded, educated young people in our community.

The Literacy Impact Program will cultivate hope by offering mentorship, reading programs, and life skills coaching to students who are in grades K-12. We will offer after-school programs to students that are below reading proficiency level. In addition to life skills coaching, the 17-24 age group will also be offered vocational training, employment resources, and parenting workshops. The funds requested in this grant will go directly toward books, reading instructional materials, reading software upgrades, educational training material, Chromebooks, tablets, educational games, and workshop facilitation materials.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grand Rapids Public Schools

Project Duration: 2024-2025 School Year
Geographical Area Served: Grand Rapids, MI (Kent County)
Age Group To Be Served: 5-24 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: William
Contact Last Name: Burress, Sr.
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 616-893-0850
Contact Email: info@chanceunited.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CHANCE INC
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3896 W DeBlaay Ct SE
City: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Postal Code: 49512
Main Phone: 616-893-0850
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.chanceunited.org
Employer ID Number: 81-5378763
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/21/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Literacy Impact Program
Project Description:

CHANCE’s Literacy Impact Program functions through mentorship, education & restorative practices to build up and encourage young adults to reach their educational goals. Due to the decrease in English Language Arts (ELA) scores for 3rd and 4th graders over the last three years in Michigan, this project will specifically target that age group as well as the older population of students between the ages of 17-24 years old. This age group is important in the literacy impact program because by building up and encouraging the young adults within the community of our county and state, we will positively impact decreases in crime while increasing high school graduation rates. Furthermore, our mentorship program has a direct positive effect on the decrease of mass incarceration which will in turn decrease recidivism. As a result of CHANCE’s Literacy Impact Program, we are contributing to the increase of well rounded, educated young people in our community.

The Literacy Impact Program will cultivate hope by offering mentorship, reading programs, and life skills coaching to students who are in grades K-12. We will offer after-school programs to students that are below reading proficiency level. In addition to life skills coaching, the 17-24 age group will also be offered vocational training, employment resources, and parenting workshops. The funds requested in this grant will go directly toward books, reading instructional materials, reading software upgrades, educational training material, Chromebooks, tablets, educational games, and workshop facilitation materials.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grand Rapids Public Schools

Project Duration: 2024-2025 School Year
Geographical Area Served: Grand Rapids, MI (Kent County)
Age Group To Be Served: 5-24 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: William
Contact Last Name: Burress, Sr.
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 616-893-0850
Contact Email: info@chanceunited.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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