Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ser Familia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1000 Cobb Place Blvd, Suite 170
City: Kennesaw
State: GA
Postal Code: 30144
Main Phone: 6783633079
Main Fax: 6785740104
Organization Website: www.serfamilia.org
Employer ID Number: 35-2166123
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/24/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Mental Health and Educational Programming for Latino Youth in Atlanta
Project Description:

Ser Familia’s youth programming meets the growing mental health and educational needs in the community through integrated services with tutoring, mentoring, physical activities, hands-on learning, life skills and career exploration, health/wellbeing sessions, and counseling, all based on model programming and evidence-based practices that are culturally and linguistically proficient. In the state of Georgia, Hispanic high school aged youth had the highest rates of response on all measures associated with depression and suicide on the Georgia’s YRBSS. Georgia has among the lowest levels of mental health care for children (ages 2 to 17) with emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems among the fifty states. In 2021, the agency received 112% more domestic violence calls, and now, the number of youth reporting suicidal ideations has increased dramatically (from ~20% pre-pandemic to over 65% currently), with SF serving a child as young as 8. Child sexual abuse calls have skyrocketed; we have had a 231% documented increase in sexual abuse due to doubling/tripling up in housing.
Ser Familia has youth programs for Middle school (C.A.F.E. Kids) and high school (RJ) youth through which children and youth are provided out of school time services through holistic After School Programming in alignment with the school day, including integrated services with tutoring, mentoring, physical activities, hands-on learning, life skills and career exploration, health/wellbeing sessions, and counseling, all based on model programming and evidence-based practices that are culturally and linguistically proficient. After school programming builds upon a solid and strong foundation of constructive family programming and productive activities and provide an outlet for academic success and overall positive youth development leading to ultimate self-sufficiency. Ser Familia ensures that youth are properly registered for school and have the supplies they need for the school year, and Ser Familia assesses for educational lags/challenges.

Total Project Budget: 2778750

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Services are funded through a combination of federal, state, and local funding, and the leveraging of current and potential relationships. Other funding sources include: Victims of Crime Act funding (VOCA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Funding, Promoting Safe and Stable Families Grant, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, City of Atlanta, Dekalb County, Gwinnett County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Cobb County Emergency Food Program, Gwinnett County DFACS, Cobb County CSBG, Cobb County CDBG, Gwinnett CDBG, Gwinnett EFSP, Cobb EFSP, Cobb ESG, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Cobb United Way, Wells Fargo, Cobb Foundation, Waterfall Foundation, Tull Charitable Foundation, Sartain Lanier Foundation, Jesse Parker Williams Foundation, Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation, Kimberly Clark, Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, Fulton Dekalb Hospital Authority, Healthcare GA Foundation, AEC Trust, Fitzgerald Foundation, Delta Community Credit Union, Latino Community Foundation, Latin Chamber of Commerce. Atlanta Braves Foundation, Macys, Dow Chemicals, Gas South Foundation, Community Foundation of NE Georgia, Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, Delta Community Credit Union, Cobb Public Health, Douglas Public Health, Cobb Friendship Club, Cobb EMC Foundation, Jackson EMC Foundation, multiple other EMC Foundations, civic groups, WellStar, Private Donors, virtual events, and some fee for service.

Project Duration: Ser Familia’s program is ongoing.
Geographical Area Served: Georgia, Metro Atlanta
Age Group To Be Served: Middle and High School Aged Youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Belisa
Contact Last Name: Urbina
Contact Title: CEO and Founder
Contact Phone: 6783633079
Contact Email: belisa@serfam.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
Legal Name (if Different): Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Inc
Also Known As: CPAC
Mailing Address: PO Box 3
City: Cloverdale
State: Ca
Postal Code: 95425
Main Phone: 707-894-2214
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com
Employer ID Number: 26-0182795
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/24
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Youth Performing Arts Summer Camp
Project Description:

This three week class for ages 5-17 is a great way for youth to use imagination and creativity by exploring and discovering fun ways to express themselves through movement, voice, and developing characters. Whether they are stepping onto the stage for the first time or consider acting their second home, our camp is a fun educational experience for all! The summer youth theatre camps will culminate in a performance on the main stage.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Reuser Industries, Management Connections

Project Duration: 1 month
Geographical Area Served: Northern California, Sonoma County, Cloverdale
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Lovato
Contact Title: Board President
Contact Phone: 7076950756
Contact Email: amy@cloverdaleperformingarts.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
Legal Name (if Different): Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Inc
Also Known As: CPAC
Mailing Address: PO Box 3
City: Cloverdale
State: Ca
Postal Code: 95425
Main Phone: 707-894-2214
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com
Employer ID Number: 26-0182795
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/24
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Youth Performing Arts Summer Camp
Project Description:

This three week class for ages 5-17 is a great way for youth to use imagination and creativity by exploring and discovering fun ways to express themselves through movement, voice, and developing characters. Whether they are stepping onto the stage for the first time or consider acting their second home, our camp is a fun educational experience for all! The summer youth theatre camps will culminate in a performance on the main stage.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Reuser Industries, Management Connections

Project Duration: 1 month
Geographical Area Served: Northern California, Sonoma County, Cloverdale
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Lovato
Contact Title: Board President
Contact Phone: 7076950756
Contact Email: amy@cloverdaleperformingarts.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: High Desert Chamber Music
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 1272
City: Bend
State: OR
Postal Code: 97709
Main Phone: 5413063988
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://highdesertchambermusic.com/
Employer ID Number: 26-1777589
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 23, 2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: HDCM Educational Outreach
Project Description:

Our programs allow participating students, teachers, and schools equal access to our programs and opportunities. Through three areas of focus, we strive to allow young children to experience the highest levels of music performance and cultivate an interest that can lead to lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the musical performing arts.

1: Visits to local schools – Current public school funding does not allow for programs such as these, so HDCM bridges this by offering their guest musicians for performances and Q&A sessions.
2: Master Classes for accomplished young musicians – Auditions are held for the opportunity to perform in these classes, and students come from across the state to take part. In addition, connections continue to be made with our visiting artists for musical advancement opportunities at festivals and music schools.
3: Spotlight Chamber Players training group – HDCM strives to bridge the gap for young students who do not have the means or resources to pursue the study privately. The group receives weekly instruction and presents a final concert in June. Students are also provided with multiple performance opportunities through the year.
In addition, any student in the Bend-LaPine School District is welcome to attend any event in the HDCM Concert Series at no cost. These admissions are handled through the music director and ensure that no student is turned away and our concerts are accessible to all students.

All our Educational Outreach programs are provided at no cost to students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Brooks Resources $2,500 committed; Juan Young Trust $3,000 committed; PGE Foundation $2,500 pending

Project Duration: 2025
Geographical Area Served: Central Oregon
Age Group To Be Served: 18 and under

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Isabelle
Contact Last Name: Senger
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 541-306-3988
Contact Email: info@highdesertchambermusic.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CASA Youth Advocates, INC.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 407
City: Media
State: PA
Postal Code: 19063
Main Phone: (610) 565-2208
Main Fax: (610) 892-0562
Organization Website: https://www.delcocasa.org/
Employer ID Number: 23-1901080
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 23, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: CASA Youth Advocacy for Abused and Neglected Children
Project Description:

Located in Media, Delaware County, PA, CASA Youth Advocates meets the needs of adjudicated dependent children and youth. Our mission is empowering community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for equity, resources, stability, and permanency. We have a full-time staff of 16, two part-time employees, and 149 active volunteers.

Advocacy is our core program. Advocacy comes in the form of an adult dedicating his/her time to form a meaningful and stable relationship with a child. Advocates visit the child monthly wherever they are living and go with the child to court. In court, CASA volunteers are champions for whatever is in the best interest of the child. CASA serves children and youth in Delaware or Chester Counties.

We serve a diverse population of children–47% are Black or African American; 11% Hispanic; 33% Caucasian; 10% Multiracial. 100% are living below federal poverty guidelines. CASA children are ages 0-21 yrs. CASA children have a whole wide range of strengths, needs, developmental abilities, medical and mental health diagnoses, and educational and intellectual levels. All children have experienced significant trauma, including physical and/or sexual abuse, medical or educational neglect, abandonment, and homelessness.

Advocates give children their time and attention. Advocates gather records, make recommendations for additional support and services, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure the needs of the child are being met. The judge is given a comprehensive report at every court hearing.

In the context of the overwhelming child welfare system, CASA children experience a revolving door of adults. CASA’s goal is stability and consistency for advocate-child relationships. Children whose cases have closed in the past five years, had one consistent CASA advocate for the entirety of their time in the program.

Total Project Budget: $2,663,619

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: 1. Delaware County Department of Human Services $115,000        2. Bill & Janet Lasko Foundation $106,000                       3. PA CASA $75,000     4. Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation $25,000 5. Vanguard Foundation $20,000 6. Tri-State Suburban Realtors $10,000 7. George W. McManus Jr. Foundation Fund $22,000 8. United Way of Chester County $15,000 9. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) $422,000 10. Fox Chase Charitable Trust $10,000 11. Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority $10,000   12. The Grace S. and W. Nelson Foundation $15,000 13. Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation $7,500 Pending 1. Impact 100 $100,000 2. Charles B. Degenstein Foundation $10,000 3. Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation $20,000 4. Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant $20,000 5. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation $5,000 6. Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation $20,000 7. Walter J. Miller Trust $5,000 8. Nelson Foundation $60,000 9. Delaware County DHS 24/25 Contract $125,000 10. WAWA Foundation $2,000 11. Steven and Ilene Berger Family Foundation $20,000 12, The Comis Foundation $80,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Delaware and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: Children and Youth, ages 0 to 21 yrs

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Leigh Anne
Contact Last Name: McKelvey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (610) 565-2208
Contact Email: lamckelvey@delcocasa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CASA Youth Advocates, INC.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 407
City: Media
State: PA
Postal Code: 19063
Main Phone: (610) 565-2208
Main Fax: (610) 892-0562
Organization Website: https://www.delcocasa.org/
Employer ID Number: 23-1901080
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 23, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: CASA Youth Advocacy for Abused and Neglected Children
Project Description:

Located in Media, Delaware County, PA, CASA Youth Advocates meets the needs of adjudicated dependent children and youth. Our mission is empowering community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for equity, resources, stability, and permanency. We have a full-time staff of 16, two part-time employees, and 149 active volunteers.

Advocacy is our core program. Advocacy comes in the form of an adult dedicating his/her time to form a meaningful and stable relationship with a child. Advocates visit the child monthly wherever they are living and go with the child to court. In court, CASA volunteers are champions for whatever is in the best interest of the child. CASA serves children and youth in Delaware or Chester Counties.

We serve a diverse population of children–47% are Black or African American; 11% Hispanic; 33% Caucasian; 10% Multiracial. 100% are living below federal poverty guidelines. CASA children are ages 0-21 yrs. CASA children have a whole wide range of strengths, needs, developmental abilities, medical and mental health diagnoses, and educational and intellectual levels. All children have experienced significant trauma, including physical and/or sexual abuse, medical or educational neglect, abandonment, and homelessness.

Advocates give children their time and attention. Advocates gather records, make recommendations for additional support and services, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure the needs of the child are being met. The judge is given a comprehensive report at every court hearing.

In the context of the overwhelming child welfare system, CASA children experience a revolving door of adults. CASA’s goal is stability and consistency for advocate-child relationships. Children whose cases have closed in the past five years, had one consistent CASA advocate for the entirety of their time in the program.

Total Project Budget: $2,663,619

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: 1. Delaware County Department of Human Services $115,000        2. Bill & Janet Lasko Foundation $106,000                       3. PA CASA $75,000     4. Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation $25,000 5. Vanguard Foundation $20,000 6. Tri-State Suburban Realtors $10,000 7. George W. McManus Jr. Foundation Fund $22,000 8. United Way of Chester County $15,000 9. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) $422,000 10. Fox Chase Charitable Trust $10,000 11. Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority $10,000   12. The Grace S. and W. Nelson Foundation $15,000 13. Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation $7,500 Pending 1. Impact 100 $100,000 2. Charles B. Degenstein Foundation $10,000 3. Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation $20,000 4. Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant $20,000 5. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation $5,000 6. Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation $20,000 7. Walter J. Miller Trust $5,000 8. Nelson Foundation $60,000 9. Delaware County DHS 24/25 Contract $125,000 10. WAWA Foundation $2,000 11. Steven and Ilene Berger Family Foundation $20,000 12, The Comis Foundation $80,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Delaware and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: Children and Youth, ages 0 to 21 yrs

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Leigh Anne
Contact Last Name: McKelvey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (610) 565-2208
Contact Email: lamckelvey@delcocasa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Chess for Success
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd #271
City: Portland
State: Or
Postal Code: 97206
Main Phone: 5032951230
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.chessforsuccess.org
Employer ID Number: 931208405
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Chess for Success After School Programs
Project Description:

Chess for Success (CFS) is seeking $10,000 in general operating support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to operate 115 after school chess clubs in the United States for the 2024-2025 school year, benefiting approximately 2500 k-12 students. Chess for Success uses the game of chess to help youth succeed in school and in life. Our mission is to develop community, connection, and confidence by learning and playing chess, helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for future success. CFS is dedicated to helping K-12 students in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Hawaii reach their full potential by mitigating the educational gap in Title 1 schools, with a focus on BIPOC, low-income, and rural communities.

CFS chess club programming is offered in schools and in community centers throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington and Hawaii. Students receive three hours of instruction and practice per week from October to April from chess coaches who are trained with our standardized curriculum. CFS participants play in tournaments for free, and the students design their own club shirts and receive a chess set and board to keep. Our after school programs use chess instruction as a foundation and add social emotional skills such as mindfulness, acceptance of situations, change oriented strategies, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Building these skills significantly improves self-esteem, behavior and academic performance. The program incorporates an intentional focus on the application of chess strategies and learned skills to the students’ everyday life, not just game play.

Total Project Budget: 874,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): As we embark on our applications for the 2024-25 school year program, we’re in the early stages of securing funding.Here are some of the applications and contracts we are working on so far. PPS Contract: In progress (established history of funding) Hillsboro School District Contract: In progress (established history of funding) Neah-Kah-Nie School District Contract: In progress (established history of funding) OCF Community Grants: In progress (past recipient) Randall Charitable Trust: In progress (past recipient) Wintz Family Foundation: Planned (past recipient) Renaissance Foundation: Planned (past recipient) Ritz Family Foundation: Planned (past recipient) Epping Family Foundation Planned (past recipient) Brabson Family Foundation: Application submitted Ford Family Foundation: Planned (past recipient) Roundhouse Foundation: Planned (Past recipient) Mountain West Financial: Planned (past recipient)

Project Duration: 9 months
Geographical Area Served: Oregon, SW Washington and Hawaii
Age Group To Be Served: K-12 students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Eric
Contact Last Name: Polgar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5032951230
Contact Email: epolgar@chessforsuccess.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Princess Academy
Legal Name (if Different): Princess Academy Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5220 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway STE 104 PMB #185
City: Hiram
State: GA
Postal Code: 30141
Main Phone: 678-404-1447
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.theprincessacademyinc.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-3172339
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/22/2024
Requested Amount: 1500.00

Project Title: The College Readiness Summit
Project Description:

The College Readiness Summit is a purpose-driven event tailored to provide high school students, particularly young women, with the essential tools and knowledge necessary to make well-informed decisions regarding their higher education journey. With a comprehensive agenda, the summit covers a wide range of crucial topics, including but not limited to, selecting an appropriate college major, navigating the process of university selection, understanding the intricacies of securing financial aid, and preparing for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. Through a carefully curated blend of presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions, the summit endeavors to arm participants with a rich tapestry of information and resources, empowering them to chart a course that aligns with their aspirations, talents, and ambitions.

By fostering an environment conducive to learning and exploration, the College Readiness Summit serves as a dynamic forum where individuals can delve into the nuances of academic disciplines, explore the diverse array of opportunities offered by various educational institutions, and forge meaningful connections with peers and mentors alike. It is within this supportive ecosystem that participants are encouraged to cultivate the skills and insights necessary to embark confidently on their educational odyssey toward a brighter future.

The impact of the summit is palpable, as evidenced by the tangible outcomes observed among its participants. In 2023, the initial preparedness level of attendees stood at 56%, a figure that witnessed a remarkable increase of 12% by the summit’s conclusion. Moreover, there was a notable 20% improvement in participants’ ability to discern and select colleges that align with their interests and abilities. These statistics underscore the effectiveness of the College Readiness Summit in not only equipping students with the requisite knowledge but also in fostering a mindset of empowerment and agency as they navigate the complexities of higher education.

Total Project Budget: 4000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Collaboration with Atlanta G.L.O.W; The Black Girl Dream Fund; Board Contribution

Project Duration: October 2024
Geographical Area Served: Metro Atlanta
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Victoria
Contact Last Name: Ravenell
Contact Title: Board Member/ Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 678-788-5019
Contact Email: info@dandvconsulting.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Today is a Good Day
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1511 Bethlehem Pike
City: Flourtown
State: PA
Postal Code: 19031
Main Phone: 267-422
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.todayisagoodday.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-3231241
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/22/2024
Requested Amount: $2,500

Project Title: NICU Family Care and Connections Program at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Project Description:

Today is a Good Day’s mission is to provide hope and build community through personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our goal is to lessen stress and increase family and infant well-being, resulting in hope for the future.  All of our programs positively affect the health and wellness of both the parents and their children in the short- and long-term. The practical experience of NICU families reinforces what research tells us – parents have needs that, if not addressed, can have a profound impact on their child’s future. For example, “The event could interfere with their transitions into parenthood: the adverse medical condition of their baby prevents parents from taking care immediately of their newborn child.” (Axelin, et al., 1999)

TIAGD contributes to a strong start for babies in the NICU by supporting those closest to them.

This project will deepen our hospital partnership with Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. It will allow us to provide the following programs to the NICU families:

Care Packages: The first touch point for NICU families, care packages let families know they are not alone. These include personalized messaging, One Day at a Time Bracelets, Today Journal, On the Night You Were Born Book, KicKee Pants Swaddle Set, a Set of Bonding Squares (to help families bond with their infants through scent), Milestone/Resource cards, NICU family stories and other essentials.

Breast Milk Coolers: A new offering for NICU families, coolers allow NICU families to pump at home and bring breast milk to the hospital the next day for their baby, ensuring receipt of the nutrients desperately needed during this time. 

Preemie Milestone Shirts: We developed gender-neutral clothing to give the baby when they are able to wear clothes for the first time.

Total Project Budget: $18,305

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The following grants are general operating grants; a portion of each will go towards our partnership with Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. GSK IMPACT Awards – Potential – $50,000. Bray Family Foundation – Potential – $5,000.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: This project will serve the area surrounding Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ.
Age Group To Be Served: TIAGD supports the most vulnerable infants, their parents and extended families.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Martha
Contact Last Name: Sharkey
Contact Title: Founder & CEO
Contact Phone: 267-422-6027
Contact Email: martha@todayisagoodday.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Pivotal
Legal Name (if Different): Pivotal Connections
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5040
City: San Jose
State: CA
Postal Code: 95150
Main Phone: 408 484 6200
Main Fax: 408 484 1095
Organization Website: www.pivotalnow.org
Employer ID Number: 77-0166138
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/22/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Pivotal Foster Youth High School Coaching Program
Project Description:

Pivotal High School Coaching Program which supports young people in and from foster care through the critical high school years to position them for their future success in school, employment, and life. Throughout the academic year, our full-time staff coaches provide comprehensive, one-on-one services to our youth, helping them develop and implement a graduation plan, supporting them in career exploration and employment opportunities, and looking ahead to post-secondary options. By encouraging a stronger commitment to academic and career goals, our coaches help our youth graduate high school and matriculate to post-secondary education.
At the start of the program year, coaches have youth assess themselves on their perceived fluency in four critical Success Skills identified by Pivotal as being essential to long-term academic and employment success. The skill categories were determined through research in best practices for positive youth development and social-emotional learning, predictors of academic success, and lead indicators of career readiness. The four skills are Self-Awareness, Communication and Self-Advocacy Skills, Organization and Time Management Skills, and Accessing and Utilizing Resources. Coaches use these assessment results to have focused conversations with the student discussing the youths’ vision and goals for themselves, establishing strategies for success, and talking through potential barriers.
Our coaches meet regularly with the youth on their rosters to check in on academic and program goal progress, identify and address barriers to success, support the development of Success Skills, provide college exploration, application, and matriculation support including college tours, application support, financial aid and scholarship research and application support. Coaches collaborate with social workers, caregivers, treatment professionals, and others in the youth’s team to ensure a unified vision and continuity of service in terms of academic needs. Coaches also connect youth to other resources and services as needed.

Total Project Budget: $883,985

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In-n-Out Burger Foundation ($39,000 Confirmed), KLA Foundation ($100,000 confirmed)

Project Duration: Annual
Geographical Area Served: Pivotal serves young people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties who were or have been in foster care for at least one day after their 13th birthday and follows them wherever they may move to. In 2023, we began to serve scholars in Alameda County as well.
Age Group To Be Served: 13-17 years – 56%, 18-20 years – 37%, 21+ years – 8%

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Maria
Contact Last Name: D’Souza
Contact Title: Senior Manager, Grants & Communications
Contact Phone: 408 465 3707
Contact Email: maria.dsouza@pivotalnow.org