Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Givin Tree Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 550 Clearfield Dr
City: New Braunfels
State: TX
Postal Code: 78130
Main Phone: 2103257334
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 88-1710886
Organization Tax Status: 501 3c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/15/2024
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: expansion
Project Description:

This generous grant would allow The Givin Tree to expand our reach by providing much-needed everyday essentials for youth, young adults, and families in need in New Braunfels and surrounding communities.
We serve school-aged to young adults living in foster care, homelessness, and families in need. We anticipate we could serve upwards of 1,000 kids in 2025 and this funding would help us to do that successfully, even allow for future growth.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

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

Project Duration: 1 yr
Geographical Area Served: Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, and Bexar County
Age Group To Be Served: 15 plus

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Serena
Contact Last Name: Morris
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 2103257334
Contact Email: givintree.nb@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Charleston Opera Theater
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12069
City: Charleston
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29422
Main Phone: 8155458612
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.charlestonoperatheater.org
Employer ID Number: 84-3020830
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: La Bohème presented by Charleston Opera Theater
Project Description:

In November of 2024 Charleston Opera Theater will present Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème in a newly designed full production. This will be our third main stage production. In order to keep opera as accessible as we can to the younger generation we have always offered a significantly reduced student ticket. For this production we are offering a $15 ticket for all students and young people. We are making this $10,000 request to the Hermanowski Foundation to help us underwrite that program.

Total Project Budget: $190,000

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

Project Duration: November 22-November 24 2024
Geographical Area Served: Charleston, SC and surrounding communities
Age Group To Be Served: High school and College Students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Edward
Contact Last Name: Brennan
Contact Title: Director of Operations and Development
Contact Phone: 8155458612
Contact Email: ebrennan@charlestonoperatheater.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Comfort Inc.
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 7620 W Center Street
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
Postal Code: 53222
Main Phone: 4142357768
Main Fax: 4144353111
Organization Website: www.comfortinc.org
Employer ID Number: 833753585
Organization Tax Status: 5013c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 15 2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Spheres of wealth youth program
Project Description:

Sphere of wealth youth program is a 12-month program that meets once a month. Through our program we provide a safe and innovative learning environment for our youth ages 13-17 years old. The Spheres of wealth youth program areas of focus are skill building, leadership development, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, health, healthy relationships, community awareness, social emotional control, and financial literacy. Each month our class will focus on one of these areas of wealth. The Spheres of wealth youth program will introduce our youth to problem solving mechanisms, community resources, interactive skills building and various career opportunities. The opportunities we provide will allow the youth to become well rounded and help them to embrace various aspects of life. In addition to our monthly meetings, we will have quarterly meetups where we will perform volunteer activities and take educational field trips. At the end of the program year, we will have a celebration for our members to award their commitment, engagement, and their growth throughout the program year.

Total Project Budget: 25000

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Milwaukee county
Age Group To Be Served: 13-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Omorinsola
Contact Last Name: Summers
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 4143227057
Contact Email: comfortincmke@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HomeAid Orange County
Legal Name (if Different): Shelter Providers of Orange County, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 17821 17th Street, Suite 120
City: Tustin
State: CA
Postal Code: 92780
Main Phone: 949-220-1136
Main Fax: 949-627-8119
Organization Website: https://www.homeaidoc.org
Employer ID Number: 33-0568079
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/15/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: HomeAid Family CareCenter
Project Description:

As is widely known, California is suffering a homelessness crisis, causing the economic disruption of entire communities, and putting the futures of many children in jeopardy. In Southern California, the average cost of living has outpaced average wages, leading many vulnerable groups to lose their housing and enter the cycle of homelessness. There are approximately 270 unsheltered families experiencing homelessness specifically in Orange County, California. One of the leading beacons of hope for ending family homelessness in Orange County is the Family CareCenter, a 56-bed emergency shelter specifically for families with minor children under 18. Open 365 days a year, the CareCenter supports up to 450 parents and children annually on the return to stable housing through housing navigation and other resources & services. The CareCenter is designed to keep families together and ensure the best outcomes for children experiencing homelessness, allowing them to build bright futures. Since its opening in 2017, the CareCenter has served over 1,500 adults and their children on their journey out of homelessness.

In recognition of its importance to Orange County’s system of ending homelessness, the CareCenter has been approved to increase capacity from 56 to 80 beds. As owners of the CareCenter, we at HomeAid OC are seeking funds to both increase capacity and upgrade facilities ensuring the health and safety of all that enter the CareCenter on their journey back to permanent stabilized housing. A charitable gift from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help us continue the CareCenter’s work through the provision of meals, hygiene items, and coordination of needed maintenance, and upgrade of the facilities. You can help us keep the CareCenter a safe, dignified, and thriving place for children and families to receive support to return to stable housing.

Total Project Budget: 186,790.18

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $30,000 George Hoag Family Foundation $20,000 Steve & Jeanne Murow Family Foundation, $30,000 City of Orange, $15,000 DevTo Support Foundation, $15,000 Marisla Foundation

Project Duration: 07/01/24 – 06/30/2025
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, CA
Age Group To Be Served: children aged 0-17 experiencing homelessness and parent(s) or guardians.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sinclair
Contact Last Name: Adams
Contact Title: Grant Writer & Admin Assistant
Contact Phone: 949-301-9809
Contact Email: sinclair@homeaidoc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Center for Humanistic Change
Legal Name (if Different): Center for Humanistic Change, Inc.
Also Known As: CHC
Mailing Address: 555 Union Blvd., Suite 7
City: Allentown
State: PA
Postal Code: 18109
Main Phone: 6104431595
Main Fax: 610-443-1598
Organization Website: www.thechc.org
Employer ID Number: 23-2107264
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 15, 2024
Requested Amount: $4,900

Project Title: CHC In-School Mentoring
Project Description:

Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) has the mission to give people, especially youth, the tools and knowledge they need to make better-informed and more positive life choices. Our work has at its core drug, alcohol, and tobacco product prevention education and programs as well as life skills development needed for healthy development, good relationships, and resilient character. Using evidence-based programs and experiences, our services meet people, including school students, where they are through social –emotional learning and mentoring, hands-on programs and resources, and current information on issues impacting our communities every day.
Requested funds will be used for the CHC Mentoring Program in-school program currently in 32 schools in Lehigh/ Northampton Counties. $4,900 will provide a trained, caring mentor to serve at-risk students in a local school for 3 months, meeting with students during their school day. Mentors work 1-on-1 or in small groups supporting at-risk students with social-emotional learning and mental health using an evidence-based mentoring curriculum, SPARK, and other creative, interactive approaches to connect with youth and address their concerns such as journaling, role play, meditation, art and music or sports.
Our mentors provide additional support to the school personnel and guidance and mental health who find the increase in mental health and social issues showing up each day with their students. Caring for our youth requires a “all hands on deck” approach to improve student outcomes and provide a safe, productive learning environment

Total Project Budget: $534,423

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Donald & Dorothy Stabler Fdn – $34,900 received, Two Rivers Health & Wellness – $19,488 received, Crayola – $3,000, Looking Out Foundation – $5,000 pending, CDBG City of Bethlehem – $26,000 awarded.

Project Duration: 26 weeks -aligns with the school year; training and program development are year round.
Geographical Area Served: Lehigh and Northampton Counties, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 5-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Terry
Contact Last Name: Knox Ramseur
Contact Title: Grant and Development Specialist
Contact Phone: 6104431595
Contact Email: tramseur@thechc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS)
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: NOYS
Mailing Address: 140 West 10th Avenue
City: Denver
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80204
Main Phone: 214-783-9245
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: NOYS.org
Employer ID Number: 65-1252562
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Colorado Youth Transportation Equity Fellowship[
Project Description:

The Colorado Youth Transportation Equity fellowship empowers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth leaders (17-29) to address transportation inequities primarily in marginalized communities, through a 10-month immersive program.
It focuses on incorporating education through digital storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement to create safer pedestrian conditions, aiming to end youth pedestrian deaths in BIPOC communities.

Youth fellows commit 15 hours monthly, attending virtual gatherings, development meetings, and educational sessions on equity, advocacy, and community engagement. Youth fellows will be compensated with a living wage to support their efforts and their dedication to this cause.

Support from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation will help provide a living wage stipend and aid in intervention seed funding for the fellows to execute hyper local projects in Denver, Colorado. These outreach projects include educational and community engagement interventions, digital and social media campaigns, community townhall and/or events, peer to peer educational campaigns, community assessment and outreach interventions. Ultimately this program is improving the lives of marginalized youth through health and safety education on transportation equity.

Total Project Budget: 200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: Colorado Department of Transportation-$50,000, Honda Foundation-$100,000. Committed: Gillian Sabet Foundation-$15,000.

Project Duration: 10 months
Geographical Area Served: Colorado, primarily Denver
Age Group To Be Served: 17-29

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Jacob
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 214-783-9245
Contact Email: jsmith@noys.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Active Southern West Virginia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Active SWV
Mailing Address: 116 North Heber Street, Suite B
City: Beckley
State: WV
Postal Code: 25801
Main Phone: 304-254-8488
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.activeswv.org
Employer ID Number: 47-1605904
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-15-2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Kids Run Club Program
Project Description:

Active Southern West Virginia’s Kids Run Club program is a transformative initiative aimed at instilling healthy habits and fostering a love for physical activity among children in our community. Operating within elementary schools throughout West Virginia, our program provides children with the necessary tools to succeed and achieve their full potential by instilling essential life skills through weekly club meetings. Led by dedicated teacher and parent volunteers, our free to participate clubs engage children aged 6 to 12, many living in underserved communities, in regular exercise through the joy of running. Through various activities and games, children develop endurance, strength, and agility in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether running laps on a track, exploring nature trails, or participating in fun relay races, every session is tailored to make exercise enjoyable and rewarding.

Active SWV provides the framework, coaches training, ongoing support, a $250 mini-grant per club, and pre and post surveys to track youth participation throughout each club. Beyond physical fitness, the Kids Run Club emphasizes goal setting, perseverance, and teamwork. Participants learn valuable life skills as they set and achieve personal milestones, overcome challenges, and support their peers along the way. By fostering a sense of community and camaraderie, we create a supportive network that encourages healthy lifestyles for children and families alike.

Together, we can inspire a generation of young individuals who are enthusiastic about leading active, healthy lives. By instilling the joy of running and promoting physical fitness from an early age, we lay the foundation for a brighter, healthier future for our community.

Join us as we lace up our sneakers, hit the pavement, and make strides towards a happier, healthier tomorrow. Together, we can empower children to embrace an active lifestyle and thrive both on and off the track.

Total Project Budget: $100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Massey Family Foundation, Oakland Foundation, 21st Century Grant (3 additional proposals pending – The United Company Foundation, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Dicks Sporting Goods)

Project Duration: Spring and Fall sessions each year
Geographical Area Served: West Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 6-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kate
Contact Last Name: Armentrout
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 304-254-8488
Contact Email: kate@activeswv.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Elder Wisdom Circle
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: EWC
Mailing Address: 734 Tampico
City: Walnut Creek
State: California
Postal Code: 94598
Main Phone: 4128210242
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://elderwisdomcircle.org
Employer ID Number: 20-0609575
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/15/2024
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Empowering Youth Through Digital Outreach: Expanding the Elder Wisdom Circle’s Impact
Project Description:

This project is a request for $8,000 to institute digital marketing strategies to reach diverse youth across the United States.

Elder Wisdom Circle’s mission is to utilize the wisdom of older adults in providing caring advice to other generations, especially young people aged 16-25, who need the support of an adult in addressing significant challenges in their lives. We have been providing advice to younger generations for over 22 years. We have answered over 500,000 requests for advice. We know that families with children are stressed; young people living in poverty are stressed; and teens struggle with anxiety and depression. Our Elders answer advice letters via our website where advice-seekers submit an email about their challenge, and elders respond to them with a free, confidential, personalized response based on their own life experiences. As an all-virtual organization, we receive requests from across the US.

We know from research on human development that social-emotional wellness is built through positive relationships with important people in our lives. We are social beings who need to be in caring relationships to thrive. When young people receive nonjudgmental and caring advice from a compassionate adult, they can pause, reflect, and use their skills to regulate their emotions, which in turn helps them in family and community relationships.

The demand for our work continues to stay at a high level but we know we are not reaching all the young people who can benefit. EWC wants to be the free “go-to” provider of free, caring, nonjudgmental advice, educating and supporting young advice-seekers in meeting their non-acute mental health needs and flourishing in their lives. This grant request would support increased organizational capacity to create and distribute our brand mechanisms that would allow EWC to expand its work to reach more young people.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Major Donor to Elder Wisdom Circle: $4,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: 16-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Sara Jane
Contact Last Name: Lowry
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 412-821-0242
Contact Email: sarajane@elderwisdomcircle.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Montana Outdoor Science School
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Mailing Address: PO Box 502
City: Bozeman
State: Montana
Postal Code: 59771
Main Phone: 406-219-3899
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.outdoorscience.org
Employer ID Number: 81-0503944
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/15/24
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Scholarships for outdoor-based science education
Project Description:

Since 1994, Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) inspires curiosity, awareness, and understanding of nature and science through quality educational experiences. Our goal is to make MOSS’ unique and memorable programming to everyone, no matter background or means. The MOSS Scholarship Fund allows us to offer our educational outdoor camp experiences to students that would not otherwise be able to participate. The program awards either full or partial scholarships depending on the need and suggested income level of participants. MOSS’ goal is to make nature accessible to everyone and make everyone feel welcome in nature. Our programs create deep and meaningful connections to nature that last a lifetime and develop the next generation of stewards for the environment. Our funding request would allow for 10 students to participate in MOSS programs, including the Certified Master Naturalist program for adults and a variety youth educational summer camps with science-based themes such as Engineering in Nature, Powerful Predators, and Forged by Fire which teaches important fire ecology, botany and natural art.

Total Project Budget: 15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Northwestern Energy and individual donors and local business partners

Project Duration: one year
Geographical Area Served: Bozeman, Montana
Age Group To Be Served: kindergarten age kids through high school and adults

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shelly
Contact Last Name: Siedlaczek
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 406-219-3899
Contact Email: shellys@outdoorscience.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: AASK
Mailing Address: 2320 N 2oth St
City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Postal Code: 85006
Main Phone: 602-254-2275
Main Fax: 602-212-2564
Organization Website: aask-az.org
Employer ID Number: 86-0611935
Organization Tax Status: non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: AASK Mentoring Program
Project Description:

The number of youth in foster care exceeds the number of homes available to care and house, leaving many youth in congregate care where their basic needs are met. Still, they aren’t receiving the same one-on-one attention their peers in family settings receive.

AASK’s mentoring program matches these youth with a volunteer mentor, allowing them to explore hobbies and interests, improve academic performance, prepare for adulthood, and gain confidence.

Youth with a mentor reduce their risk for drug and alcohol addiction, are more likely to graduate high school, and reduce their risk of incarceration and unstable housing and employment.

Total Project Budget: 179,009

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Primarily from individual donors and support from the City of Peoria and Town of Gilbert

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Maricopa County, Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 9-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Josie
Contact Last Name: Gaieck
Contact Title: Development Specialist
Contact Phone: 602-930-4469
Contact Email: jgaieck@aask-az.org