Grant Request Turning Lives Around, INC

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Turning Lives Around, INC
Legal Name (if Different): Katina Barnes
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 14330 SW 268th St
City: Naranja
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33032
Main Phone: 3059059739
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://turninglivesaround.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-2828470
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/02/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Turning Lives Around One Child At a Time
Project Description:

1. Enhancing leadership programs: We will allocate a significant portion of the funding to improve our leadership development programs. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences that cover various aspects of leadership, such as communication skills, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
2. Sports equipment and facilities: To effectively promote sports development, we will invest in assisting with sports facilities fees and acquiring necessary equipment. This could include purchasing new training gear, sports uniforms. We can provide athletes with the tools they need to excel in their respective disciplines.
3. Coaching and training opportunities: We understand the importance of quality coaching to support athletes in reaching their full potential. With the funding, we will hire experienced and qualified coaches who can provide specialized training, mentorship, and guidance to our athletes.
4. Scholarships and mentorship programs: We recognize that financial constraints can hinder talented individuals from participating in our programs. To address this, we plan to allocate a portion of the funding towards scholarships. This will eliminate financial barriers for deserving athletes and leaders, giving them equal opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. Additionally, we will establish mentorship programs that connect experienced individuals in their respective fields with motivated athletes and leaders, fostering their personal and professional growth.
5. Expansion and outreach initiatives: Finally, we aim to expand our reach and impact by strengthening our community partnerships and initiating outreach programs. The funding will support us in organizing sports events, leadership workshops, and community engagement activities in underprivileged areas. These initiatives will help us identify and nurture hidden talents, empowering individuals who may not have had access to such opportunities otherwise.
By supporting us, you will contribute to the growth and development of individuals who will become tomorrow’s leaders, both on and off the field.

Total Project Budget: $10,00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): District 9 Commissioner Office

Project Duration: 01/01/2025-01/01/2026
Geographical Area Served: Homestead, Florida located in Miami Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 6- 17 years old

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Katina
Contact Last Name: Barnes
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 3059059739
Contact Email: kbarnes1113@gmail.com

Grant Request Turning Lives Around, INC

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Turning Lives Around, INC
Legal Name (if Different): Katina Barnes
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 14330 SW 268th St
City: Naranja
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33032
Main Phone: 3059059739
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://turninglivesaround.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-2828470
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/02/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Turning Lives Around One Child At a Time
Project Description:

1. Enhancing leadership programs: We will allocate a significant portion of the funding to improve our leadership development programs. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences that cover various aspects of leadership, such as communication skills, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
2. Sports equipment and facilities: To effectively promote sports development, we will invest in assisting with sports facilities fees and acquiring necessary equipment. This could include purchasing new training gear, sports uniforms. We can provide athletes with the tools they need to excel in their respective disciplines.
3. Coaching and training opportunities: We understand the importance of quality coaching to support athletes in reaching their full potential. With the funding, we will hire experienced and qualified coaches who can provide specialized training, mentorship, and guidance to our athletes.
4. Scholarships and mentorship programs: We recognize that financial constraints can hinder talented individuals from participating in our programs. To address this, we plan to allocate a portion of the funding towards scholarships. This will eliminate financial barriers for deserving athletes and leaders, giving them equal opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. Additionally, we will establish mentorship programs that connect experienced individuals in their respective fields with motivated athletes and leaders, fostering their personal and professional growth.
5. Expansion and outreach initiatives: Finally, we aim to expand our reach and impact by strengthening our community partnerships and initiating outreach programs. The funding will support us in organizing sports events, leadership workshops, and community engagement activities in underprivileged areas. These initiatives will help us identify and nurture hidden talents, empowering individuals who may not have had access to such opportunities otherwise.
By supporting us, you will contribute to the growth and development of individuals who will become tomorrow’s leaders, both on and off the field.

Total Project Budget: $10,00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): District 9 Commissioner Office

Project Duration: 01/01/2025-01/01/2026
Geographical Area Served: Homestead, Florida located in Miami Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 6- 17 years old

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Katina
Contact Last Name: Barnes
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 3059059739
Contact Email: kbarnes1113@gmail.com

Grant Request Turning Lives Around, INC

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Turning Lives Around, INC
Legal Name (if Different): Katina Barnes
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 14330 SW 268th St
City: Naranja
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33032
Main Phone: 3059059739
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://turninglivesaround.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-2828470
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/02/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Turning Lives Around One Child At a Time
Project Description:

1. Enhancing leadership programs: We will allocate a significant portion of the funding to improve our leadership development programs. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences that cover various aspects of leadership, such as communication skills, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
2. Sports equipment and facilities: To effectively promote sports development, we will invest in assisting with sports facilities fees and acquiring necessary equipment. This could include purchasing new training gear, sports uniforms. We can provide athletes with the tools they need to excel in their respective disciplines.
3. Coaching and training opportunities: We understand the importance of quality coaching to support athletes in reaching their full potential. With the funding, we will hire experienced and qualified coaches who can provide specialized training, mentorship, and guidance to our athletes.
4. Scholarships and mentorship programs: We recognize that financial constraints can hinder talented individuals from participating in our programs. To address this, we plan to allocate a portion of the funding towards scholarships. This will eliminate financial barriers for deserving athletes and leaders, giving them equal opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. Additionally, we will establish mentorship programs that connect experienced individuals in their respective fields with motivated athletes and leaders, fostering their personal and professional growth.
5. Expansion and outreach initiatives: Finally, we aim to expand our reach and impact by strengthening our community partnerships and initiating outreach programs. The funding will support us in organizing sports events, leadership workshops, and community engagement activities in underprivileged areas. These initiatives will help us identify and nurture hidden talents, empowering individuals who may not have had access to such opportunities otherwise.
By supporting us, you will contribute to the growth and development of individuals who will become tomorrow’s leaders, both on and off the field.

Total Project Budget: $10,00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): District 9 Commissioner Office

Project Duration: 01/01/2025-01/01/2026
Geographical Area Served: Homestead, Florida located in Miami Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 6- 17 years old

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Katina
Contact Last Name: Barnes
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 3059059739
Contact Email: kbarnes1113@gmail.com

Grant Request A Giving Heart Project

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: A Giving Heart Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11823 Springpoint Lane
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Postal Code: 28278
Main Phone: 980-585-6197
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.agivingheartproject.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-4277215
Organization Tax Status: 501 C3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 2/5/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Project 365 TIPPPS
Project Description:

The #Project365 #TIPPPs for Health Program (#TIPPPs) is an initiative serving vulnerable teens in Mecklenburg County. Through the #TIPPPs program, we will offer a social media campaign that includes a healthy lifestyle coaching program targeting teens in the Public Health Priority Areas in Mecklenburg County. This project leverages 3 main strategies for implementation to aid in the promotion of violence prevention. 1. Innovative health behavior promotion via the workshop and social media informed by the Integrated Model of Health Literacy framework. 2. In person engagement with Subject Matter Experts to promote the dissemination of accurate information surrounding risk topics most relevant for youth in our area. This strategy also provides youth access to Trauma informed facilitators that help to promote resiliency which aids in the promotion of violence prevention. 3. Workshop participants are provided a toolkit to reinforce knowledge gained to help solidify the prevention practices and promote the overall health of each young person. The workshop will focus on educating teens on all aspects of a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on risky behavior education and reduction and chronic disease prevention.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

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

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Mecklenburg County
Age Group To Be Served: 11-17

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Glennia
Contact Last Name: Elijah
Contact Title: A Giving Heart Project board memeber
Contact Phone: 980-585-6197
Contact Email: glenniaelijah@agivingheartproject.org

Grant Request MAScode Non-Profit Organization

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: MAScode Non-Profit Organization
Legal Name (if Different): MasCode Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3801 NW 191 St
City: Miami Gardens
State: FL
Postal Code: 33055
Main Phone: 3056848986
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mascode.org
Employer ID Number: 831540554
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/05/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Cloud Computing Program(CCP) for Teens
Project Description:

CCP is a detailed 10-week training program aimed at equipping students aged 13-18 with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 exam, a certification often more accessible to students from higher-income neighborhoods due to the resources available in their schools. Recognizing this disparity, the program is designed to democratize access to such valuable certifications, providing an inclusive opportunity for students to gain a solid foundation in cloud computing principles and Microsoft Azure’s core functionalities. Through a curriculum that spans from basic cloud concepts to in-depth exploration of Azure services, security, and management tools, the program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Activities including hands-on labs, workshops, and group projects are tailored to engage students actively, fostering an environment where learning is both effective and enjoyable.

By bridging the gap in certification opportunities, this initiative seeks not only to prepare students for the AZ-900 exam but also to instill a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing that can open doors to future educational and career prospects in technology. The program’s structure acknowledges the importance of practical experience in the tech field, incorporating exercises that simulate real-world scenarios and discussions on current trends in cloud computing. With the inclusion of practice exams and review sessions, the program ensures students are well-prepared for the certification exam, aiming to level the playing field and offer students from all backgrounds the chance to achieve a recognized credential in the rapidly growing field of cloud technology.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potentially the City of Miramar, FL, Miami Gardens, FL

Project Duration: 10 weeks
Geographical Area Served: East Miramar and Miami Gardens
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Korene
Contact Last Name: Stuart
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 3056848986
Contact Email: korenestuart@mascode.org

Grant Request Ama Life Initiatives

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Ama Life Initiatives
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Ama Life-ALI
Mailing Address: 201 strykers rd, ste 19, 223
City: Phillipsburg
State: 43
Postal Code: 08865
Main Phone: 908 444 6772
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.amalifeinitiatives.org
Employer ID Number: 873109596
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 1/5/2025
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Girls Inspiring Corner & Boys Empowerment Edge
Project Description:

In our vibrant community, we are deeply committed to the holistic development of our youth. We recognize that teenage girls and boys face distinct challenges and possess unique potentials. To address these needs and harness their capabilities we get them into:
1. Girls Inspiring Corner:
Our Girls Inspiring Corner program is a multifaceted initiative aimed at empowering teenage girls through a comprehensive approach that integrates arts, education, health, and welfare services. We understand the importance of fostering creativity, self-confidence, and personal growth in young girls.
In the realm of arts and creativity, we offer workshops in visual arts, performing arts, creative writing and inspiring stories. These activities serve as a channel for self-expression, nurturing talents, and building confidence. Education and skill development are equally pivotal components, encompassing tutoring, and mentorship to improve academic performance. Additionally, leadership, communication, and problem-solving courses equip our girls with essential life skills.
2. Boys Empowerment Edge:
Complementing Girls Inspiring Corner, our Boys Empowerment Edge program extends its reach to teenage boys, offering them the tools and support needed to become confident and capable individuals. Arts and creativity are nurtured through storytelling, visual arts workshops, fostering creativity, emotional intelligence, and self-expression.
Our educational component focuses on academic support, mentorship, and leadership training, allowing boys to excel academically and develop effective communication and problem-solving skills. Prioritizing health and wellness, we provide health education sessions, mental flexibility guides to promote a healthy lifestyle and boost self-confidence.
Both programs are committed to measuring their impact on the lives of youth. We track improvements in academic performance, self-confidence, and overall well-being, continually refining our services based on feedback from mentors, parents, and the youth themselves.
These programs represent our unwavering dedication to enhancing the arts, education, health, and welfare services available to the youth in our community. Through both programs, we strive to empower our youth, foster their growth, and illuminate a brighter future for all participants. Your support is instrumental in reaching our vision.

Total Project Budget: $13,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $3000 is currently committed and $5000 is potential

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: New Jersey and Easton PA
Age Group To Be Served: 9 years old to 18 years old (Girls and Boys)

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Maryann
Contact Last Name: Nduagu
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 908 444 6772
Contact Email: Programs@amalifeinitiatives.org

Grant Request My Brothers and Sisters

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: My Brothers and Sisters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: MBAS
Mailing Address: 551 E. Creighton Road D-101
City: Pensacola
State: FL
Postal Code: 32504
Main Phone: 8506014918
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.MYBROTHERSANDSISTERS.ORG
Employer ID Number: 47-2692963
Organization Tax Status: 501c-3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/05/2024
Requested Amount: 7,000

Project Title: BRIDGING THE EDUCATION GAP
Project Description:

My Brothers And Sisters Not-For-Profit organization will provide an outstanding tutoring program for all learners of all academic abilities by developing the mind body and spirit through a strong educational support system. This will allow the students to be successful and resourceful citizens who give back to others. We are capable of having mentors
as tutors interact less formally and develop a good relationship with their
students. We will greatly reduce the risk of the students falling behind, or being inactive and
increase student’s cognitive development, hone social skills, and enhance classroom performance.
Children of low-income families who lack the financial resources will have the opportunity to
communicate to their tutor what they need help with in spite of their socioeconomic status. We
are capable of innovating a virtual exercise program by providing simple at-home chair aerobics
that the students can do so they maintain physical fitness during this new way of schooling;
especially for the ones who are virtually learning at home. They aren’t doing physical education
technically so this would replace cardio, strength training, diet, and exercise. Each day there will
be two different tutors who will be scheduled to work Monday through Saturday for 2 hours a day. On Saturday there will be a math competition class to help see just how well the students did for the week. It will allow us to push them as well as support them in their growth.

Total Project Budget: 12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart, Escambia Sheriff Office

Project Duration: to last 4 months
Geographical Area Served: Guld Coast of Northwest Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Kimberly
Contact Last Name: Cox
Contact Title: Program Coordinator
Contact Phone: 18503821485
Contact Email: kcox@mybrothersandsisters.org

Grant Request Agape Childrens Emergency Shelter Houston

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Agape Childrens Emergency Shelter Houston
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Agape Children Services
Mailing Address: 7211 Regency Square Blvd Suite 140
City: Houston TX
State: TX
Postal Code: 77036
Main Phone: 832-706-6250
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.agapechildrenservices.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4820657
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/02/2024
Requested Amount: 10000.00

Project Title: Love, Support, and Compassion for Trafficked Adolescent Girls
Project Description:

The mission of Agape Children Emergency Shelter/ Services is to empower young girls, guiding them towards positive life choices and unlocking their authentic potential through advocacy, mentorship, and addressing primary care needs. The organization’s fervent aspiration is to extend its impact by collaborating with the community, reaching out to girls who may feel hopeless, defeated, impoverished, or in need of assistance during life transitions.

Agape Children Services focuses on facilitating transitions towards healing, self-sufficiency, and independence. The organization primarily delivers its services through a residential treatment facility, while also extending its outreach through various community initiatives to reach a wider spectrum of youth in need. Tailoring its resources to the specific needs of trauma-impacted and at-risk girls in marginalized communities, Agape Children Services is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all youth. The organization firmly believes that every young person should have the chance to become who they aspire to be, irrespective of their circumstances or adverse experiences, and provides the necessary resources and support to make this vision a reality.

Total Project Budget: 74,900

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Mary Pence, Houston Equity Fund, Walmart, US Bank

Project Duration: Year
Geographical Area Served: Houston, TX and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 5-17

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Nicole
Contact Last Name: Simmons
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8327130118
Contact Email: info@agapechildrenservices.org

Grant Request Triad amateur swim association – TASA

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Triad amateur swim association – TASA
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 908 Arbor Rd
City: Winston Salem
State: NC
Postal Code: 27104
Main Phone: 3363271174
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Swimtasa.com
Employer ID Number: 84-3489002
Organization Tax Status: non-profit

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 2/05/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Learn to Swim
Project Description:

At Triad Amateur Swimming Association (TASA), our mission and vision is simple. We offer financial support to parents who cannot afford the cost of swim lessons for their children. In addition, we will reach out to young adults in high schools to offer financial support and training to those who would be interested in becoming lifeguards and instructors.

Total Project Budget: 50,000

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

Project Duration: year round
Geographical Area Served: Triad area of North Carolina – Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 5 to 16

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Allen
Contact Last Name: Parson
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 3363271174
Contact Email: aparson327@gmail.com

Grant Request Queen of Community Inc

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Queen of Community Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 6595 Roswell Rd
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30328
Main Phone: 4243990289
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.queenofcommunity.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 organization

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 1/5/24
Requested Amount: 1000

Project Title: Introducing Blooming Healers
Project Description:

Queen of Community Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of at-risk girls aged 13-18. Our girls face many challenges in today’s society, including bullying, human trafficking, low self-esteem, and a lack of recognition of their self-worth. QOC aims to address these issues by providing girls with essential tools in self-awareness, life skills, and health and wellness. They do this by empowering and educating girls about mental health, physical, and spiritual well-being. They also provide interactive workshops, seminars, programs, and events focused on developing an overall healthy lifestyle.

This year, QOC will establish partnerships with other organizations serving youth in the community to raise awareness of our organization and increase our impact on youth health and wellness. We plan to reach teens with various incentives with messages and methods to increase self-awareness, self-love, and self-esteem.

The event is two-fold, with the morning portion featuring awareness and education facilitated by community health professionals. There will also be testimonial-type presentations from a panel of professional women. The event will climax with lunch, frequency healing, and an empowerment session. The empowerment sessions will include breath work, guided movement, and sound meditation.

The goal of the event is to enrich young girls and inspire them to make a positive difference in their community by understanding and igniting their inner power.

Total Project Budget: 4000

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

Project Duration: continuous
Geographical Area Served: Atlanta, GA
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Quenette
Contact Last Name: Scott
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4243990289
Contact Email: queenofcommunity@gmail.com

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