Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Grace Notes Music Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: GNMF
Mailing Address: 500 Commerce Way
City: Jupiter
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33458
Main Phone: 561-379-9072
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.gracenotesmusicfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1548189
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2024
Requested Amount: 7,500

Project Title: Academic Readiness – Preschool Music Program
Project Description:

“Declines in arts education disproportionately impact Black and Brown students, who have seen 49% and 40% reductions, respectively, since the ’80s.”

Grace Notes Music Foundation (GNMF), founded in 2010, is a 501c3 community-based organization in Jupiter, Florida. GNMF’s mission is to provide equitable access to music education’s joys and documented academic benefits through free music education programs for underserved children and people with disabilities in Palm Beach County (PBC). GNMF achieves its mission in partnership with PBC Title 1 Schools, where poverty is high and academic achievement is low, and with PBC community-based nonprofit organizations that serve underserved and at-risk people and communities. GNMF provides need/income-based,

In/After-School Music Education
Scholarships for Private Music Lessons
Mindful Music Therapy Program for Teens

GNMF requests funding to implement the Music Together preschool curriculum in collaboration with Faith’s Place Preschool and After School Educational Center and Head Start preschool programs.

The purpose of this program goes beyond learning to play an instrument and into the well-documented benefits of music education. Music education prepares students for learning by helping to develop their basic mental skills and capacities. Music instruction impacts learning by preparing students to learn by fostering working memory and thinking skills; facilitates academic achievement by improving recall and retention of learned information; and music education develops creative capacities by strengthening attentiveness, perseverance, and self-esteem for lifelong success (citations available upon request):

GNMF proposes implementing a "Music Together" program (musictogether.com) for the 2024-2025 school year. The preschoolers will receive two 45-minute weekly classes using the "Music Together" materials. Music Together has a history of implementing its program with organizations such as Head Start. It has research-based literature on early childhood music education’s psycho-social and academic-readiness benefits. This program aims to support children’s development in key early learning domains to improve grade-school readiness.

Total Project Budget: 21,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grace Notes Music Foundation Fundraising, Palm Beach Community Trust Fund, The Frank Weyenberg Trust, Aldi Cares Community Trust Fund

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County’s highest poverty rate communities (avg. 25%) in and around West Palm Beach including Mangonia Park, and Riviera Beach
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sandra
Contact Last Name: Baran
Contact Title: Board President
Contact Phone: 561-379-9072
Contact Email: sandra@gracenotesmusicfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Allen Academy
Legal Name (if Different): The Texas Private School Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3201 Boonville Rd.
City: Bryan
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77802
Main Phone: 979-776-0731
Main Fax:
Organization Website: allenacademy.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1821193
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: $3,500

Project Title: Allen Academy Outdoor Classroom, Community Garden and Habitat Restoration
Project Description:

Allen Academy is an independent co-educational day school located in Bryan, Texas that was founded in 1886 by John H. and Rivers O. Allen. The 40-acre campus is located seven miles (11 km) northeast of Texas A&M University and enrolls about 340 students from throughout the Brazos Valley. We are seeking your support to build an outdoor classroom and garden while preserving precious Texas forest, prairie, and watershed including the highly endangered American Elm tree. An outdoor classroom will allow our teachers to conduct lessons in a natural setting, fostering creativity and engagement among our students. It will serve as an ideal space for science classes, nature studies, and environmental education. The garden will serve as a living laboratory, where students can learn about plant life cycles, sustainable gardening practices, and the importance of environmental stewardship. The outdoor classroom and garden will also serve as a gathering space for our school community. It will be open to parents, teachers, and local residents, promoting a sense of togetherness and collaboration.

In this modern age, children’s access to the outdoors has become a precious commodity. Research shows that children who spend more time in natural environments engage in higher levels of physical activity, leading to improved physical fitness and reduced risk of obesity. In addition, numerous studies indicate that exposure to nature has a positive impact on children’s overall emotional well-being through improvements in resilience, reducing stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Likewise, nature experiences have been found to enhance cognitive abilities, including attention, problem-solving skills, creativity, and academic performance in various subjects, such as science, mathematics, and reading comprehension.

Mission Statement: Through excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, and an emphasis on character, Allen Academy empowers students to lead lives of purpose and impact.

Total Project Budget: $55,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community giving $20,000. Nina Astin Foundation $5,000. Alkek Foundation $5,000 pending. Cowden Foundation $5,000 pending.

Project Duration: 2025-2026
Geographical Area Served: Brazos County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Isabella
Contact Last Name: Gallup
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 979-776-0731
Contact Email: advancement@allenacademy.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Plowshares Theatre Company
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 440 Burroughs St. #525
City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48202
Main Phone: 313-744-3181
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.plowsharestheatre.org
Employer ID Number: 38-2885703
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Creatives
Project Description:

Creating Creatives is a program offering in-school residencies that combine the expertise of classroom teachers with teaching artists from the theatre world. We will teach 3rd graders in Detroit’s Brightmoor community reading comprehension and retention using theatre. Brightmoor is a low-income, underserved community facing a variety of struggles that the pandemic has exacerbated. Chronic absenteeism and failure to reach grade-level proficiency in reading are major problems. Creating Creatives is tailored to the grade-level reading curriculum requirements as defined by the State of Michigan. Moreover, it provides an attractive, unique reason to attend school.

Local teaching artist, actor, and director, Ariel Pompey, will facilitate the process and work with the students for 90 minutes twice a week from February through May 2025.

Activities:

Book Selection: Our team of experienced educators will work with students to help them select a book that aligns with their grade level and interests. The book will be both entertaining and include social justice themes.

Play Adaptation Workshops: We will organize workshops led by professional playwrights and drama instructors. Students will actively participate in adapting the book’s storyline, characters, and dialogue into a script.

Reading Comprehension Lessons: We will include reading comprehension and retention activities that complement the book’s themes and content. These lessons will include discussions, comprehension quizzes, and creative writing exercises to deepen students’ understanding of the text.

Rehearsals and Performances: Students will practice their roles, develop public speaking abilities, and build confidence in front of an audience. We will host in-school performances for their peers, teachers, and parents to showcase the final production.

Expected outcomes include improved reading comprehension, communication, and retention. We also hope to instill a lifelong passion for theatre and literature. Finally, we expect to see increased confidence and public speaking abilities as well as a lasting impact on their education.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Commited: Skillman Foundation $20,000

Project Duration: Feruary – May 2025
Geographical Area Served: Detroit, MI (Brightmoor Community)
Age Group To Be Served: 8-year-olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Yma
Contact Last Name: Johnson
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 7347804092
Contact Email: ymaj1968@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Grace Notes Music Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: GNMF
Mailing Address: 500 Commerce Way
City: Jupiter
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33458
Main Phone: 561-379-9072
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.gracenotesmusicfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1548189
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Academic Readiness – Preschool Music Program
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: 17,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grace Notes Music Foundation Fundraising

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County’s highest poverty rate communities (avg. 25%) in and around West Palm Beach including Mangonia Park, and Riviera Beach
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: KidVantage
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 712
City: Issaquah
State: WA
Postal Code: 98027
Main Phone: 4258650234
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.kidvantagenw.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1617032
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Strong Foundations for Every Child
Project Description:

The Strong Foundations for Every Child program ensures that children aged 0-12 living in the central Puget Sound region, and participating in an agency partner program, have access to the clothing, supplies, and equipment necessary for their growth and development at home and in school. KidVantage collaborates with a network of 83 agencies, including health and human service organizations, early learning centers, school districts, and food banks, to expand their services and address community, income, and societal disparities. Each week, partners request items customized to a child’s developmental stage, gender identity, cultural background, and family situation, which are then collected from KidVantage for distribution. In 2023, KidVantage assisted 18,049 unique recipients, distributing a total of 224,006 orders. Through these partnerships, KidVantage ensures that caregivers receive precisely what they need to properly care for their children.

By meeting these fundamental needs, partner agencies can redirect their focus to providing additional support services for families facing challenges such as unemployment, domestic violence, or housing instability. Access to practical assistance and services tailored to their needs helps alleviate the stress caused by these challenges, thereby enhancing parental resilience. As emphasized by Harvard University’s Center for the Developing Child (2021), children thrive when their health, safety, and developmental needs are met. Tangible support ensures that children are equipped with the necessary clothing, supplies, and equipment to engage fully in their community, education, playtime, and family life, promoting their physical and mental well-being. When children feel safe, secure, and confident, they are better equipped to develop the essential executive function skills required for successful adulthood.

Tangible support not only benefits caregivers and children by strengthening their inherent abilities and resilience but also reduces chronic family stress, enabling caregivers to better ensure the safety and welfare of their children.

Total Project Budget: $734, 953

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Special events including our signature Helping Kids Thrive luncheon, King and Kitsap County grants, government grants such as Washington State Diaper Program and DCYF concrete assistance, local cities grants, foundation and corporate grants such as Medina and Suquamish Tribe, contributions from individuals, businesses, civic groups and faith-based organizations. In-kind donations of rent, earned income and investment interest

Project Duration: 1/1/25-12/31/25
Geographical Area Served: 5 counites in the Central Puget Sound Region
Age Group To Be Served: children 0-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Leigha
Contact Last Name: Griffin
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 7037981580
Contact Email: leighag@kidvantagenw.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1333 W. Main St.
City: Norman
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73069
Main Phone: 405-292-6440
Main Fax: 405-292-6442
Organization Website: www.crossroadsyfs.org
Employer ID Number: 73-1254978
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Dream Catchers Life-Skills Leadership Camp
Project Description:

Crossroads Youth & Family Services is proud to bring back our Dream Catcher’s Counseling Summer Camp, designed to empower unhoused youth, those experiencing legal issues, and students identified by Norman Public Schools as needing additional support with an engaging 4-week camp the builds their self-efficiency and self-efficacy.

At Crossroads’ Dream Catchers Summer Camp, we’re committed to nurturing the holistic development of each participant by providing research-based counseling services and engaging outings throughout the state. Our primary focus is on imparting essential life skills crucial for personal growth and success.

Total Project Budget: 13,440

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Foundations, fundraising, in-kind donations, donations

Project Duration: July 2024- June 2025
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma
Age Group To Be Served: 5- 17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Prince
Contact Title: Director of Communications
Contact Phone: 405-922-7093
Contact Email: jenniferp@crossroadsyfs.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 505 East End Avenue
City: Durham
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 27703
Main Phone: 919-596-8088
Main Fax: n/A
Organization Website: https://ogmbc.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-2428583
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt 501(c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2024
Requested Amount: $3500.00

Project Title: Kidzpne Summer Camp
Project Description:

We are implementing a Summer Camp to provide a safe, learning environment for the children in the community and surrounding areas. The three tenets of the program are academics, Music Focus and Life Building Tools. We will provide breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks throughout the day. The goal is to also engage the children by providing field trips.

Total Project Budget: $6000.00 estimated

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Registration Cost to families/Church Funding/Scholarships for less fortunate chilfren

Project Duration: 8 Weeks
Geographical Area Served: Durham, NC – East End Community
Age Group To Be Served: K through 8th Grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Mayo
Contact Title: Family Life Coordinator
Contact Phone: 919-596-8088 ext. 109
Contact Email: michelle.mayo@ogmbc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Plowshares Theatre Company
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 440 Burroughs St. #525
City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48202
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.plowsharestheatre.org
Employer ID Number: 38-2885703
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Creatives
Project Description:

Creating Creatives is a program offering in-school residencies that combine the expertise of classroom teachers with teaching artists from the theatre world. We will teach 3rd graders in Detroit’s Brightmoor community reading comprehension and retention using theatre. Brightmoor is a low-income, underserved community facing a variety of struggles that the pandemic has exacerbated. Chronic absenteeism and failure to reach grade-level proficiency in reading are major problems. Creating Creatives is tailored to the grade-level reading curriculum requirements as defined by the State of Michigan. Moreover, it provides an attractive, unique reason to attend school.

Local teaching artist, actor, and director, Ariel Pompey, will facilitate the process and work with the students for 90 minutes twice a week from February through May 2025.

Activities:

Book Selection: Our team of experienced educators will work with students to help them select a book that aligns with their grade level and interests. The book will be both entertaining and include social justice themes.

Play Adaptation Workshops: We will organize workshops led by professional playwrights and drama instructors. Students will actively participate in adapting the book’s storyline, characters, and dialogue into a script.

Reading Comprehension Lessons: We will include reading comprehension and retention activities that complement the book’s themes and content. These lessons will include discussions, comprehension quizzes, and creative writing exercises to deepen students’ understanding of the text.

Rehearsals and Performances: Students will practice their roles, develop public speaking abilities, and build confidence in front of an audience. We will host in-school performances for their peers, teachers, and parents to showcase the final production.

Expected outcomes include improved reading comprehension, communication, and retention. We also hope to instill a lifelong passion for theatre and literature. Finally, we expect to see increased confidence and public speaking abilities as well as a lasting impact on their education

Total Project Budget: $50,000

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

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Plowshares Theatre Company
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 440 Burroughs St. #525
City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48202
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.plowsharestheatre.org
Employer ID Number: 38-2885703
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Creatives
Project Description:

Creating Creatives is a program offering in-school residencies that combine the expertise of classroom teachers with teaching artists from the theatre world. We will teach 3rd graders in Detroit’s Brightmoor community reading comprehension and retention using theatre. Brightmoor is a low-income, underserved community facing a variety of struggles that the pandemic has exacerbated. Chronic absenteeism and failure to reach grade-level proficiency in reading are major problems. Creating Creatives is tailored to the grade-level reading curriculum requirements as defined by the State of Michigan. Moreover, it provides an attractive, unique reason to attend school.

Local teaching artist, actor, and director, Ariel Pompey, will facilitate the process and work with the students for 90 minutes twice a week from February through May 2025.

Activities:

Book Selection: Our team of experienced educators will work with students to help them select a book that aligns with their grade level and interests. The book will be both entertaining and include social justice themes.

Play Adaptation Workshops: We will organize workshops led by professional playwrights and drama instructors. Students will actively participate in adapting the book’s storyline, characters, and dialogue into a script.

Reading Comprehension Lessons: We will include reading comprehension and retention activities that complement the book’s themes and content. These lessons will include discussions, comprehension quizzes, and creative writing exercises to deepen students’ understanding of the text.

Rehearsals and Performances: Students will practice their roles, develop public speaking abilities, and build confidence in front of an audience. We will host in-school performances for their peers, teachers, and parents to showcase the final production.

Expected outcomes include improved reading comprehension, communication, and retention. We also hope to instill a lifelong passion for theatre and literature. Finally, we expect to see increased confidence and public speaking abilities as well as a lasting impact on their education

Total Project Budget: $50,000

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

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Giving Alliance
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 822 Veterans Way
City: Warminster
State: PA
Postal Code: 18974
Main Phone: 215-682-9183
Main Fax: 215-682-9185
Organization Website: www.NationalGivingAlliance.org
Employer ID Number: 23-1352241
Organization Tax Status: National Giving Alliance

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-20-2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: New Clothes for Homeless & Low-Income Students
Project Description:

The National Giving Alliance (NGA) provides new clothes to homeless and low-income youth. Students who have new clothes to wear are 70% more likely to attend school. Students who do not have appropriate clothes to wear are 7X more likely to miss school and not graduate high school. Students who do not have clothes that are age-, gender-, or seasonally appropriate, or are not the correct size tend to have 12 additional days absent from school. NGA works with school social workers and guidance counselors to give the students whose families are at or below the poverty line the clothes they need to attend school. We give them a week’s worth of complete outfits, which are coordinated to be mixed and matched that are selected specifically for each student based on their age, grade level, clothing size and gender. Our goal is to give youth dignity with new clothes to allow them to go to school with self-confidence. We are removing one more barrier for them so that they may have an opportunity to succeed in school and life.

The bottom line is that clothing insecurity is an ever-present problem that requires immediate action. Currently, there is not any funding for clothing from the federal, state or local government. We know clothing is a basic necessity. Lack of clothing not only exposes youth to potential health and safety risks, but it also makes them feel excluded, invisible, and undervalued among their peers, hindering their socialization and education. We believe that clothing is a basic human right and that every child is worthy of having clothes that make them feel confident and secure. Kids are facing these challenges every single day, and without adequate support, we risk holding back the full potential of the next generation.

Total Project Budget: $190,746.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Connelly Family Foundation, Foundations Community Partnership, Wm Penn Bank Community, Volpe Koenig Law Firm, WalMart

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: The five counties in the Greater Philadephia, PA area – Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Birth – the elderly. We serve school age students and their families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lisa
Contact Last Name: Tordo
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 215-682-9183
Contact Email: lisa@nga.gives