Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hope House of Arizona, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 16291 W Yucatan Dr
City: SURPRISE
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85379
Main Phone: 6233290517
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hopehouseaz.org
Employer ID Number: 30-1304463
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: A.I.M. HIGH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Project Description:

Hope House of Arizona is a community-based organization that serves as a safe-haven and place of hope for youth in foster care, youth who have aged out of foster care, and youth experiencing homelessness due to unforeseen family circumstances. It was born out of a passion and love for youth in foster care and is committed to being a “Bridge of Hope” to ensure that every youth that ages out of foster care has a safe place to call home, a healthy network of support, and supportive services to help them achieve self-sufficiency and life-long independence. The mission of Hope House of Arizona is to educate, empower, encourage, and equip former foster youth with the skills, resources, & tools necessary for a successful transition to adulthood.

Hope House of Arizona believes that education is the key to success and is committed to ensuring every former foster youth achieves academic success. A.I.M. High Educational Support Services are designed to provide academic support & enrichment, while promoting academic excellence and inspiring a lifelong love for learning. Youth are encouraged to embrace high standards and set high goals. The goal of A.I.M. High Educational Support Services is to address the challenges and barriers that youth face in achieving academic success by building critical thinking skills and helping them understand their different learning styles. Academic support includes tutoring, with an emphasis on literacy, reading improvement, and math enrichment. Test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GED and ASVAB are available. Assistance obtaining high school diplomas and enrolling in post-secondary education or vocational training programs is also provided.

Additionally, workshops are offered that cover topics such as goal setting, decision making & problem solving, and organization & time management. Our financial literacy course “Common C.E.N.T.S” teaches youth about credit, income, taxes, and savings.

Total Project Budget: 6500

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

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 17-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Kimberly
Contact Last Name: Carr
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 623-329-0517
Contact Email: hopehouseaz@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Students Learning Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 333 Yazoo Street
City: Lexington
State: MS
Postal Code: 39095
Main Phone: 6628340905
Main Fax: 6628340906
Organization Website: communitystudentlearning/org
Employer ID Number: 86-1079263
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 4, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: HIPPY – Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
Project Description:

The Community Students Learning Center (CSLC) is a nonprofit organization that provides multiple programs for children, youth, families, and seniors in Holmes County, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Primarily serving low-income families, it offers early childhood learning in Holmes and Hinds County. We are seeking funding to support our HIPPY program.
HIPPY is a research-based program that prepares kids to enter school ready to learn. However, with additional funding, we can efficiently serve more kids.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of efficient early childhood and parental involvement programs in Holmes County, Mississippi, an extremely high number of vulnerable children enter kindergarten and first grade unprepared for school.
To prepare children to enter school, we must change strategies: If awarded funding, CSLC will: 1. Expand our Home Visitation Early Childhood Literacy Program to reach more parents of kids of color 2. Utilizes HIPPY’s research-based program to work with families of 3, 4, and 5-year-olds in the home to support parents in their critical role as their child’s first and most influential teachers for school readiness 3. Engage community leaders and stakeholders on the importance of the effectiveness of this early literacy program 4. Crate optimal formal and informal learning environments & system 5. Racialized learning inequities for children

Total Project Budget: 10,000.00

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

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Holmes and Hinds County Mississippi
Age Group To Be Served: Three- Five year old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Beulah
Contact Last Name: Greer
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6628340905
Contact Email: beulahgreer@bellsouth.net

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Chozen Generation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 396 Blairwood Drive
City: Dayton
State: OH
Postal Code: 45426
Main Phone: 9379310941
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.chozengeneration44.com
Employer ID Number: 81-0708030
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/04/2024
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: Everyone Has a Story Educational Advancement
Project Description:

Everyone Has a Story Educational Advancement allows for support in promoting and fostering the independent living and literacy skills of youth and young adults.

Total Project Budget: 15500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2500.00

Project Duration: Summer program
Geographical Area Served: Trotwood, Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 12-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Carrie
Contact Last Name: Farley
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 9379310941
Contact Email: Chozengeneration44@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2905 Timber Drive
City: Dickinson
State: TX
Postal Code: 77539
Main Phone: 8326809711
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.tdmec.org
Employer ID Number: 87-4212514
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02-04-2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Free music lessons for underserved kids
Project Description:

Empowering economically underserved children by breaking down the barriers
of financial challenges, ensuring every child has access to the transformative benefits of
early-age music education.
To foster a robust organization capable of replication in other
underserved communities within Galveston County school districts.
From its inception, the goal of the Dickinson Music Enrichment Center has been to offer
a completely free after-school music program for underserved students in grades 4-6
(ages 9-12). Additionally, we provide free instruments for students who continue the
program and enroll in band in the 6 th grade, which is the earliest you participate in the
band program in grade school. The free lessons will continue through middle school and
high school for those students that may need additional instruction to improve their
technique and sound quality.
Established in 2021, the founders spent 12 months posturing and preparing to launch
their vision. Through the help of a grant in 2022 from the Dickinson Management
District, the use of space at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Dickinson, and the support
of many individual and corporate sponsors, in the fall of 2023, the program launched
with a total of 15 students. The students are mentored and coached by 11 th and 12 th
grade students at Dickinson Sr. High School, who serve as section leaders with the
Dickinson ISD band program. The coaches are paid positions. We find this type of
structure for our students provides good mentorship experience and helps our older
students who are hoping to increase their opportunities of band scholarships at the
university level. In the current 2023-24 school year, the program has 9 student
coaches/mentors.
The goal of The Dickinson Music Enrichment Foundation is to provide an opportunity for
all children, even those facing economic challenges, to access and participate in a
music curriculum.

Total Project Budget: 170,364

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): HEB Grocery, Dickinson Management District, Shellmark Engineering, Walmart, Art Auction of guitars donated by Yamaha, single donors

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Dickinson, Texas and the surrounding communities of Galveston County texas
Age Group To Be Served: 9-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Charles
Contact Last Name: Marcus
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8326809711
Contact Email: charles.marcus@tdmec.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Destiny Bound
Legal Name (if Different): Destiny Bound Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 85-48 253rd Street
City: Bellerose
State: NY
Postal Code: 11426
Main Phone: 6462679393
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://destinyboundny.wixsite.com/website
Employer ID Number: 84-3178846
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02-04-2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: I Am Financially Savvy Educational Mentoring program
Project Description:

Destiny Bound is a non-profit organization committed to fostering positive change in the lives of young individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities. We believe that financial literacy is a cornerstone for future success, and our Bridging The Gap program aims to equip teens with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of personal finance.
 
Bridging The Gap Financial Literacy Educational Mentoring Program is tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by teenagers in marginalized communities. Our program will cover the following key areas:
 
Savings:
Teaching the importance of savings
Introducing different savings strategies
Providing practical tips for building a savings habit
Student Loans:
Explaining the types of student loans
Helping teens understand the implications of student loan debt
Providing guidance on responsible borrowing
Interest Rates:
Demystifying interest rates
Explaining how interest impacts loans and credit cards
Discussing strategies for minimizing interest payments
Credit Cards:
Educating teens on the responsible use of credit cards
Discussing the dangers of credit card debt
Providing tools for managing credit effectively
Budgeting:
Teaching the basics of budgeting
Offering practical budgeting exercises
Empowering teens to create and stick to a budget
Funding Request:
 
 
By supporting Destiny Bound’s Bridging The Gap program, you will contribute to the development of a generation of financially literate and responsible individuals. Our expected outcomes include:
 
Increased awareness and understanding of financial concepts among participating teenagers.
Improved financial decision-making skills and habits.
A measurable decrease in risky financial behaviors, such as high levels of credit card debt.
Conclusion:
 
Destiny Bound is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals in marginalized communities. We believe that investing in financial literacy education is a key step towards breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering these teenagers to build a secure and prosperous future.

Total Project Budget: 37,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Long Island Community Foundation

Project Duration: 2 years
Geographical Area Served: Wyandanch Long Island
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Janice
Contact Last Name: Easter
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 6462679393
Contact Email: Destinyboundny1@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Leader Breeders Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5607 Narcissus Ave
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21215
Main Phone: 9179031410
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.leaderbreeders.org
Employer ID Number: 85-2500928
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/24
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Reading Support Program
Project Description:

Through its partnership with Reading Partners Baltimore, Leader Breeders provides reading support
(tutoring, reading support, and reading development) to elementary/middle school students at
elementary/middle schools and community centers in Baltimore, Maryland. Our program is based on the
belief that reading is the gateway to dreams for children. Our program supports youth at an early age to
improve fundamental reading skills.

Leader Breeders services youth in Baltimore City. Baltimore City is Maryland’s largest City and has the state’s
fifth-largest school system, with 156 schools and 77,807 students. A recent report from the Maryland State
Department of Education showed that 90% of Baltimore City Public School students are not proficient in
math, and about 90% of elementary school students are not proficient in English and Reading. Baltimore
City’s student population is 75.7% Black, 14.2% Hispanic/Latino, 7.5% White, .08% Asian, .02% American
Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Baltimore Youth are 22.1% more
likely to experience family disorder leading to divorce/separation; 13.2% have been victims of or witnesses
to neighborhood violence; 8.6% have witnessed domestic violence; 6.4% have
been treated or judged unfairly due to race/ethnicity; and 56% have had one or more of all of the ACEs listed
above. Many of our students do not have the home support needed to develop their reading comprehension
skills at the crucial elementary level. Leader Breeders Reading was created to meet the gap at this crucial
time in our youth’s early childhood reading skills development.

Total Project Budget: 26000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): PepsiCo Foundation – committed. Literacy opportunity fund – potential. T Rowe Price Foundation – committed. Women’s giving circle of baltimore – potential. Senator Cory McCray – committed.

Project Duration: 16 week program.
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: K-4th graders.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Corin
Contact Last Name: Adams
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 9179031410
Contact Email: leaderbreeders@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Pushing Through, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1148 Pulaski Hwy, Ste 217
City: Bear
State: DE
Postal Code: 19701
Main Phone: 2674411905
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.pushingthrough.org
Employer ID Number: 92-1311417
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/2024
Requested Amount: $2,000

Project Title: P.U.S.H. Kids
Project Description:

P.U.S.H. Kids Program
P.U.S.H. means Pushing Through Until Something Positive Happens.
The P.U.S.H. Kids Program is to empower children with the support they need to nurture their mental well-being.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

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

Project Duration: Yearly
Geographical Area Served: Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 6-16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Charse
Contact Last Name: Brown-Torres
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 2674411905
Contact Email: charise@pushingthrough.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ivy Hill Vailsburg Center for Arts Culture and Community Activism
Legal Name (if Different): Ivy Hill Vailsburg Center for Arts Culture and Community Activism
Also Known As: ACCA Creates
Mailing Address: 23 Mead St
City: Newark
State: NJ
Postal Code: 07106
Main Phone: 9737603571
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.accacreates.org
Employer ID Number: 82-1568787
Organization Tax Status: Ivy Hill Vailsburg Center for Arts Culture and Community Activism

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 5, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.

Project Title: Arts For All
Project Description:

Provide consistent arts education by Master Teaching Artists, from October-May, to youth 7-18, via three performing arts workshops: Choir, Dance, Theater. There are no auditions. Arts for All. Their goal is to rehearse and give free informal performances from December-May. People in the communities we serve need to see themselves achieving success, and know the arts are accessible to them too. Arts for All will also provide visual art, creative writing, and community activism workshops. Each will conclude in presentations, showings between February-May.

Total Project Budget: $10,000.00

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

Project Duration: Annual
Geographical Area Served: Newark, NJ and surrounding Communities
Age Group To Be Served: 7-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Marcia
Contact Last Name: Heard
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9737603571
Contact Email: marcia.heard@accacreates.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Students Learning Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 333 Yazoo Street
City: Lexington
State: MS
Postal Code: 39095
Main Phone: 6628340905
Main Fax: 6628340906
Organization Website: communitystudentlearning/org
Employer ID Number: 861079263
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 4, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title:
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: 10,000.00

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.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Beulah
Contact Last Name: Greer
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6628340905
Contact Email:

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Blossoms Of Hope Kentucky Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 217 Olde English Ct
City: Louisville,KY
State: KY
Postal Code: 40272
Main Phone: 5029124916
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.blossomsofhopeky.com
Employer ID Number: 843435848
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/04/2024
Requested Amount: $3500

Project Title: Refining Etiquette
Project Description:

This program will teach the basics of dining etiquette.
Social Etiquette
Business Etiquette
Students will learn in class training, and then hands on training with their own place set for them to demonstrate what they just learned. Students will then be taken to a restaurant that offers fine dining, to enjoy a meal and show off their new skills.

Total Project Budget: 5000

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

Project Duration: 6 weeks recurring classes
Geographical Area Served: Louisville Metropolitian Area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 8-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: April
Contact Last Name: Simmons
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5029124916
Contact Email: april@blossomsofhopeky.com