Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sleep in Heavenly Peace FL-Palm Beach West Chapter
Legal Name (if Different): Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
Also Known As: SHP
Mailing Address: 7842 W Blairwood Cr
City: Lake Worth
State: FL
Postal Code: 33467
Main Phone: 561-932-9279
Main Fax: none
Organization Website: www.shpbeds.org
Employer ID Number: 46-4346568
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: No Kids Sleep on the Floor in Our Town! FL-Palm Beach West 2024
Project Description:

Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapters utilizes community volunteers to build and deliver twin-size beds (that can be bunked) to kids aged 3-17 sleeping on the floor or in other uncomfortable situations. The volunteers deliver these beds, fully furnished (frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, and blankets) to children in need; they partner with local organizations, churches, businesses, and community members to build them!

Chapter leadership and their core team show volunteers how to take a pile of wood and construct twin bed frame components with drills, sanders, and saws. SHP’s simple design is easy to follow and requires no woodworking experience. During SHP community "Build Days," volunteers learn about the organization and the need in "their town" and take pride as they transform piles of lumber into twin bed frames. Following each build day, volunteers deliver the beds to local families that requested/qualified for one. SHP Build and Delivery Days facilitate community engagement by providing a fun and practical opportunity to volunteer their time.

Total Project Budget: 11100

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lowes – committed, in-kind donations

Project Duration: ongoing; funds would be used within one year
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach county
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17 year old kids

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sherri
Contact Last Name: Hines
Contact Title: Grants Program Coordinator
Contact Phone: 517-604-8892
Contact Email: grants@shpbeds.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Teravana Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Teravana Trust
Also Known As: Teravana
Mailing Address: 19540 KING RIDGE RD
City: CAZADERO
State: California
Postal Code: 95421-9613
Main Phone: 6507766290
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://teravana.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-4395282
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Teravana Living Learning Center
Project Description:

Teravana will offer a variety of proposed programs and workshops on ecology, including propagating and growing plants, seed collection and saving, holistic integration of animals and plants, measuring the hydrological cycle, tree planting and care, and more. We will also provide workshops on the connection between human health (mental and physical) and natural systems with access to 730 acres of land for reconnecting with nature. Finally, we will offer local schoolchildren the opportunity to study environmental lessons in a hands-on environment on the land, and through our learning classroom structure.

Total Project Budget: 150000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 65000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Sonoma County, California
Age Group To Be Served: School aged children, K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Spacil
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 13134076713
Contact Email: amanda@teravana.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Vovk Foundation Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Vovk
Mailing Address: 3592 Collins Ferry Road
City: Morgantown
State: wv
Postal Code: 26505
Main Phone: 14123347555
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.vovkfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 92-1070024
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2024
Requested Amount: 7950.00

Project Title: Vovk Foundation Stringed Instrument Loan Program and Competiton for Students of Ukrainian heritage
Project Description:

Since the inception of Russia’s unjust and savage war against Ukraine, approximately 4000 schools and related educational buildings have been severely damaged or destroyed, putting the academic future of 5.7 million Ukrainian students at risk (UNESCO). The attacks have also destroyed practice and performance venues, instrument collections, and museums dedicated to the Ukrainian music tradition, thus jeopardizing the dreams of tens of thousands of aspiring music students and leaving the possibility of their continued music education at great risk.
The Vovk Foundation proposes an instrument loan program coupled with a competition for high school and college/university students of Ukrainian origin. In 2023, the Foundation received two gifts of fine stringed instruments, with the request from the donors that these violins and violas be loaned to students of high potential. Vovk will partner with the Ukrainian National Womens’ League of America (UNWLA) to market and administer the initiative. A jury consisting of four professional musicians with established careers will be selected for the competition process. High school/college preparatory students will be judged separately from those enrolled in full time performance degree programs. Students in either track will have the opportunity to compete for 1st/2nd/3rd place awards and those winners will have the opportunity to apply for an instrument loan. Instrument loans will be offered only to the medal winners. All entrants will be required to submit recordings based on the standard repertoire. Finalists will be required to audition before the jury. The award winners’ performances will be recorded, edited, and provided to the winners.
The Foundation will assume insurance, equipment maintenance, and associated expenses. Also, in addition to organizing fundraising events. the Foundation will engage in a marketing and awareness campaign to promote the program to secondary and post-secondary institutions, professional orchestras, chamber music societies, and related organizations.

Total Project Budget: 18,089.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In kind and financial support from Vovk Foundation, Ukrainian National Womens’ League of America, Ukrainian American Freedom Foundation

Project Duration: 10 months
Geographical Area Served: North America
Age Group To Be Served: 14-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Yurij
Contact Last Name: Wowczuk
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 4123347555
Contact Email: ywowczuk@vovkfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Chicago Voyagers
Legal Name (if Different): TFK Chicago Voyagers
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 534 Pratt Ave N
City: Schaumburg
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60193
Main Phone: 616-634-4907
Main Fax:
Organization Website: chicagovoyagers.org
Employer ID Number: 75-2986724
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Journey & Voyage Program 2025
Project Description:

Chicago Voyagers (CV)’s mission is to empower youth impacted by injustices through adventure therapy programs that foster physical and mental well-being, healthy relationships, and skills for life success. Our programs consist of half-day to multi-day recreational excursions utilizing therapeutic programming and trauma-informed care, covering a broad range of activities that build confidence and inspire trust, persistence, compassion, and teamwork. Activities include canoeing, camping, rock climbing, hiking, bicycling, and backpacking, among others. Teens concurrently engage in emotional challenges designed to enhance self-esteem and build self-sufficiency, while regularly receiving outdoor and conservation education. Our year-round programming and all materials are offered at no cost to participants.

Journeys engage the same group of students for six months or more for outdoor adventure therapy activities. Our staff mentor each student individually, helping them set goals, achieve success, and support each other. The Voyage program builds on Journey, guiding the same group of ten students throughout their middle school and high school years through outdoor adventure therapy activities. Voyages begin with day-long adventures, working up to occasional overnight excursions and culminating in an annual wilderness expedition. Our Voyage program recently received multi-year seed funding, demonstrating strong signs of its sustainability and impact, as well as leading to increased support from our existing funders.

Each of our Journey and Voyage programs uses a multi-faceted, neuroscience-based approach to prevent or diminish the impact of adverse childhood experiences, harnessing the outdoors as a tool for helping youth of color and low-income youth develop the critical skills needed to reach their full potential. 100% of CV participants are taken out of their neighborhoods and into natural green spaces to challenge themselves physically and emotionally while cultivating a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.

Total Project Budget: $451,399

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Steans Family Foundation $90,000 Gorter Family Foundation $30,000 AARP Purpose Prize $50,000 Bright Promises Foundation $40,000 Beyond Sport, Zurich Partnership $25,000 Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust $25,000 National Recreation Foundation $15,000 Albert Pick Jr. Fund $12,500 A. Montgomery Ward Foundation $10,000 Bass Pro & Cabela’s $7,500 Swantz Family Foundation $5,000 FT Cares Foundation $5,000

Project Duration: While CV provides programming year-round, this grant would be used for our 2025 Journey and Voyage programs.
Geographical Area Served: Chicagoland
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Liz
Contact Last Name: Jansen
Contact Title: Grants & Marketing Manager
Contact Phone: 616-634-4907
Contact Email: liz@chicagovoyagers.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ACCEL
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10251 N 35th Ave
City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Postal Code: 85051
Main Phone: 602-926-7211
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.accel.org/
Employer ID Number: 95-3497070
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: ACCEL’s Adaptive Education Program for students who have disabilities
Project Description:

ACCEL’s mission is to provide exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs to individuals who have special needs and developmental disabilities, to give them the necessary skills to learn, work, and live successfully with dignity and independence.

Imagine 11-year-old Zack, who has a sensory processing disorder that makes it so he is hypersensitive to specific textures. Even sitting in a regular school chair feels like needles on Zack’s skin, making it hard for him to focus in the classroom. Or Sarah, age 8, who does not have the fine motor skills to draw using markers. Imagine teaching Bobby, a student who has a visual impairment and an autism diagnosis.

After 40 years of observation, hands-on work, and therapy with thousands of children who have developmental disabilities, we know ACCEL students are not able to successfully learn with traditional teaching materials.

Adaptive Education meets the learning needs of children who have severe disabilities by adapting, supplementing, and often replacing commercial materials. Materials are explicitly designed for each student’s needs, an incredibly time-intensive process.

The program does everything, such as:
– Purchasing items such as a chair that works for students like Zack or a device for students like Sarah to hold markers. Now, they can finally sit comfortably and draw a picture for their mom.
– Completely revamping a book to make literacy accessible to a child who has a visual impairment or is blind, allowing students like Bobby to learn and access literacy through touch. Now Bobby finally understands why his classmates love the new Dav Pilkey book so much!

Adaptive equipment is instantly life-changing. Annually, 260 K-12 children benefit from this year-round tailored learning support, guaranteeing every child can engage with learning. Your support means more of these underserved students get adaptive equipment and start their learning journey faster!

Total Project Budget: $70,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $17,500 Committed: West Valley Mavericks – $5,000 Matson Foundation – $5,000 Season for Sharing – $7,500; Potential: Diamondbacks – $5,000 Executive Council Charities – $10,000 Dr. Scholl’s – $7,500 Gila River Indian Community – $25,000

Project Duration: July 1 – June 30 – annually
Geographical Area Served: Nine sites throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima Counties, AZ
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21 years (Kindergarten to grade 12)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jessie
Contact Last Name: Bustamante
Contact Title: Chief Advancement Officer
Contact Phone: 520-245-7654
Contact Email: grants@accel.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bernadette’s House, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BH
Mailing Address: 14625 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 171
City: Laurel
State: MD
Postal Code: 20707
Main Phone: 301-578-5157
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.bernadetteshouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 46–1080717
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: BH 2024 Robotics for Girls Course
Project Description:

Robotics for Girls” is an innovative STEM program designed to empower young girls by offering enrollment to 30 participants for a comprehensive 22-week curriculum. The primary focus of this program is to cultivate problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and hands-on learning experiences in the realms of robotics programming 101, electronics, and robot construction.
Aligned with a Bernadette’s House (BH) goal to advance female empowerment in STEM, “Robotics for Girls” aims to enhance participants’ understanding and proficiency in these disciplines through a combination of hands-on activities, engaging projects, and collaborative learning opportunities. By immersing themselves in building and programming robots, participants will develop a practical and applied approach to STEM education.
Throughout the program, girls will delve into various aspects of robotics, gaining valuable insights and skills that will not only bolster their academic prowess but also foster a sense of confidence and capability. From learning the fundamentals of coding for robotics to exploring the intricacies of electronic components, each module is crafted to provide a holistic learning experience.
Moreover, “Robotics for Girls” is more than just a series of lessons; it is a community that encourages creativity, teamwork, and exploration. Girls in the program will have the chance to work together on challenging projects, exchanging ideas and insights, thereby honing their collaboration and communication skills.
By the end of the journey, the girls will have not only gained technical proficiency but also developed a passion for STEM. “BH Robotics for Girls” is not just about teaching robotics; it is about opening doors to a world of possibilities, inspiring young minds to pursue careers and passions in STEM fields. This program represents BH’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of female leaders in STEM, creating a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

Total Project Budget: Item Unit Price Units Total Cost Laptops $250 30 $7,500 CoderZ License $44 30 660 Electronic Materials $750 1 $750 Facility Rental $25 50 $1,250 Snacks $20 22 $440 Zoom License $220 1 $220

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): BH receives private donations, Combined Federal Campaign, and other small grant awards to maintain several program areas that are central to the BH Mission of helping girls to Believe, Blossom, and Soar. Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): With the generous support of private funding grants, we are poised to make a significant impact on the lives of these young girls. A private donor provided $1,500 in outside support earmarked for the Robotics course, which has enabled us to provide the necessary resources, equipment, and expert guidance needed to ensure the start of a successful and enriching program.

Project Duration: 22 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Laurel, MD, Prince George’s County, and surrounding areas (Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties)
Age Group To Be Served: 8-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Andrea
Contact Last Name: DiCarlo-Cohen
Contact Title: President, Board of Directors
Contact Phone: 301-580-8718
Contact Email: info@bernadetteshouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Mediation Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 50 S. French Broad Ave Suite 258
City: Asheville
State: NC
Postal Code: 28801
Main Phone: 828-251-6089
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mediatewnc.org
Employer ID Number: 56-1424025
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Family Visitation Program
Project Description:

We request your support to ensure victims of domestic violence and their children have access to the Family Visitation Program (FVP). We are currently at capacity, and unable to serve all families who have been referred to us. Our mission directly addresses these challenges by ensuring the safety of children and victims during the critical times of visitation and exchange. Without the presence of specialized visitation centers like ours, victims and their children face dire consequences: unsafe visitations or exchanges, potential for no contact with a parent, exposure to ongoing violence and conflict, increased stress and risk of further victimization, and the heightened possibility of abuse, neglect, and abduction. Our program seeks to prevent these outcomes by providing a secure and supportive environment for supervised visitations and safe exchanges, fostering positive and healthy relationships even in the wake of family trauma. The recent reductions in national funding for domestic violence services, particularly due to cutbacks in the Victims of Violent Crimes Act, have put these vulnerable populations at even greater risk. Foundation funding is essential for bridging the gap ensuring continuity of crucial services for families affected by domestic violence.

Annually, across all our three locations, we serve an average of 70 families and provide more than 1,000 visits a year.

We have developed a comprehensive approach to supervising visits and supporting parents through what can often be a challenging process. Supervised visits are conducted in a secure, neutral environment designed to foster positive interactions between children and their non-custodial parents. Our team of trained professionals closely monitors these visits to ensure safety and support for all participants. During these sessions, we focus on creating a positive atmosphere where children can engage in meaningful activities with their non-custodial parent, facilitating the development of healthy relationships.

In addition to overseeing the visits, we provide support to parents to help them navigate the visits in a way that is safe and empowering. This includes pre-visit coaching sessions, where we discuss expectations and provide guidance on how to make the most of their time together in a way that prioritizes the child’s well-being. We also offer post-visit debriefings to address any concerns that arose during the visit and to discuss strategies for future interactions. Our goal is to empower parents with the skills and knowledge they need to build and maintain healthy relationships with their children, despite the challenges posed by separation, domestic violence, and past abuse. Through this dual approach of close supervision and proactive support, we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment for families to reconnect and heal.

Total Project Budget: 411,679

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other funding (1) Office of Violence Against Women, Justice for Families – $142,000 (applied for continuation funding) (2) NC Governor’s Crime Commission $120,000 (awaiting annual application process to open) (3) Sliding scale fees – $25,000 (consistent) (4) Community Foundation of Western North Carolina – $20,000 (committed). City of Asheville ARPA funds – $40,000 (committed). We are seeking additional support from a variety of sources.

Project Duration: Our program is ongoing, however, we are seeking this funding for 1 year of service.
Geographical Area Served: Western NC (Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania Counties)
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Meg
Contact Last Name: Hollifield
Contact Title: Family Visitation Program Director
Contact Phone: 828-251-6089
Contact Email: meg@mediatewnc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: John Rogers Elementary PTA
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 520 NE Ravenna Blvd
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98115
Main Phone: 206-252-4324
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://johnrogerspta.org/
Employer ID Number: 91-1154646
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Math Literacy for Underpriviledged 3rd and 4th graders
Project Description:

We are seeking funding for a math skills coaching program which targets underprivileged elementary school students who are not meeting state standards. The program goal is to increase math skills so that students meet or exceed standards within 2 years. Students will receive after school coaching and tutoring 2-4 times per week. IXL software will assess and track student progress so that we can show a measurable impact. An experienced outside group called the Math Agency will train and administer locally recruited volunteers to do the small group coaching. The Math Agency will also help engage with student families. Our PTA is choosing to partner with The Math Agency due to their spectacular results in nearby elementary schools with similar poverty rates and demographics to our own school (https://themathagency.com/). Their methods have been shown to double the rate at which students learn math, which based on past results goes from 0.7 grade levels per year to 1.4 grade levels per year. By enrolling 3rd and 4th graders for 2 years we can ensure these students will meet standards by the time they graduate 5th grade. Volunteers will be recruited from within our school community and will have the full support of our PTA. I will personally volunteer as a math coach if we receive enough funding.
Our school is classified as a Title 1 school with 56% of our children living in low income homes, 14% experiencing homelessness, and 31% learning English. The demographics are a majority-minority school population with 44% white students and the rest a mix of Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and others. The impact to our community is clear – these students will have the opportunity to receive much needed supplemental instruction so that they can succeed alongside their more fortunate peers in years to come.

Total Project Budget: $46k for 1 grade level 1 year, $275k for 2 grade levels plus additional students for 2 years

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): none committed – applied with the Costco Charitable Contributions, The David and Linda Shaheen Foundation, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation – 1st Interstate Bank, The Hele Martha Schiff Foundation, Alaska Airlines Foundation, The Boaing Company

Project Duration: 2 years
Geographical Area Served: north Seattle, Washington
Age Group To Be Served: 8-11 (3rd, 4th , 5th grade)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Brian
Contact Last Name: Massey
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 206-245-5307
Contact Email: briandmassey@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Learn Fresh Education Co.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Learn Fresh
Mailing Address: 51 North 3rd Street
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 19106
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.learnfresh.org
Employer ID Number: 45-1059457
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Florida MLB Players STEM League
Project Description:

Learn Fresh respectfully requests $5,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation in support of our MLB STEM League Program in Palm Beach County, Florida for the 2024-25 academic school year. These funds will allow us to reach up to 3,500 students in the region. MLB Players STEM League cultivates middle-school students’ math and social-emotional skills. The MLB Players STEM League board game features the real stats of current MLB stars. Students compete to solve math problems and score points in a timed setting while working with arithmetic, decimals, percentages, and fractions. This program offers a series of adaptable lessons, allowing students to develop important executive function and social-emotional skills while taking a deeper dive into stats and data analysis in the game. In 2023, the program engaged over 16,000 students across 37 states and 5 countries. The program’s distribution and implementation explicitly focus on achieving equitable representation in STEM fields for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities.

Total Project Budget: 45,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): MLB Players Trust (committed)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 7-14 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Melanie
Contact Last Name: Moore
Contact Title: Development Associate & Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 5103254026
Contact Email: melanie@learnfresh.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victory Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 18900 NE 25th Avenue
City: North Miami Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33180
Main Phone: 305-466-1142
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thevictoryschool.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0968171
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Victory Center – Proven Effectiveness Helping Those With Autism
Project Description:

The Victory Center (TVC) has a legacy of providing hope, education, and opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Success has been demonstrated with programs that provide comprehensive educational pathways, tailored vocational training, and multifaceted life skill development. Delivered by educators and behavioral health professionals using therapy-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most scientifically-validated autism intervention, this platform has been called remarkable by parents.

ABA requires intensive student to teacher ratios in order to provide the appropriate dosage of therapy as well as to meet the unique needs of each individual student. TVC today serves 38 children in our school program. This is the highest enrollment level in our school’s history with an ever expanding wait-list in the primary, secondary, and young adult.

We are now at an all-time high in student enrollment because of the outstanding commitment of the dedicated staff of behavioral specialists and their ability to fulfill the needs of our community. We’ve expanded our digital footprint, are engaging with more families through social media and are spreading awareness about autism and the educational and therapeutic opportunities that are available.

Success, however, is often accompanied by challenges as well. Our commitment to low student-to-teacher ratios is driven by our adherence to the therapeutic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. With full classrooms and a growing waitlist in our Primary, Secondary and Adult programs, our staff has had to grow commensurately. Tuition and state aide covers only a portion of what it takes to run our school and to kindle the potential of our aspiring students. Thus is our task to achieve the optimum balance.

The Victory Center takes great pride as students move on to less restrictive programs, graduate from high school and college, and assume outside employment opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Total Project Budget: $1,782,465.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Batchelor Foundation awarded $125,000 John T. Macdonald Foundation awarded $15,000 Gemma Foundation awarded $5,000 Feldman Family Foundation awarded $10,000 Fortin awarded $7,500 Popular Bank awarded $16,854 Fritch grant (tour Sept. 1, 2023) awarded $15,000 Anthony R. Abraham Foundation awarded $125,000 Gloria C. Crotty (Alexander Bove) awarded $5,000 Thomas E. Rodgers, Jr. Foundation awarded $5,000 George and Alice Rich (Alexander Bove) pledged $25,000 for 5 years Walter and Adi Bloom Foundation pending $10,000 TD Charitable Foundation pending $10,000 Walter and Adi Blum Foundation pending $15,000 TD Bank pending $10,000 Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation pending $

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 6 -18 Plus a young adult living skills program for those aged-out of public schools

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Robin
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: Donor Relations
Contact Phone: 541-810-1109
Contact Email: DonorRelations@thevictoryschool.org