Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Pretty Passionate Hands Inc
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Mailing Address: 3421 N Park Ave
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Postal Code: 46205
Main Phone: 3177376435
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.pphchildcare.org/
Employer ID Number: 86-2016933
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Building Hope: Empowering Teen Parents, Creating Futures
Project Description:

PPH supports teen mothers and fathers ages 12-18 years old.

PPH provides financial awareness through educational workshops, village support, and mentorship for youth and families. Through our programs, we provide tools and resources to remove barriers that prevent youth and families within the community from attaining their personal life goals. We believe in a community where families are fully supported building a great environment for each family, one child at a time.

Our core focus is strengthening families and breaking generational curses through educational workshops, community engagement, and life-skill empowerment.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): CICF, Women’s Fund , Elements Financial, Indianapolis Foundation, Individual Donors,

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served: lowincome families, high risk youth, justice involved youth, homelessness
Age Group To Be Served: Infants – 12, 12- 18 teen parents

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Paradise
Contact Last Name: Bradford
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 3177376435
Contact Email: paradise@pphchildcare.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Amphibian Stage
Legal Name (if Different): Amphibian Productions Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 120 South Main Street
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Postal Code: 76104
Main Phone: 8179233012
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.amphibianstage.com
Employer ID Number: 75-2920347
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: general operations
Project Description:

A) 3 Main Stage Productions- At least 1 of which will be a world premiere.

B) Spark Fest theatre festival, serving close to 800+ patrons and including the development of 3- 5 new plays; an acting competition; arts workshops; and cultural events. This festival supports diverse and underrepresented artists, local small businesses and cultural tourism to the Near Southside Cultural District.

C) Stand-up Comic Residency: 4 comic residencies with nationally renowned comedians as well as opportunities for emerging local comedians. This program expands our reach with a younger demographic.

D) National Theatre Live Screenings: 8 different National Theatre Live plays, which are high-quality productions from National Theatre, London, in partnership with The Modern Museum of Fort Worth.

E) DE-CRUIT Workshop for veterans at Green Bay Jail – Veteran designed, and trauma-informed weekly workshops for up to 75 veterans, through theatre arts techniques and verses from Shakespeare. This program addresses veterans’ mental health issues and supports their well-being.

F) Arts Education: Free matinee performances of our main stage shows and post-show talkbacks with professional artists, serving close to 500 students annually, from Fort Worth ISD, neighboring ISDs and charter schools. In addition, we offer free school field trips as well as teaching artist workshops.

G) Paid Internships and Apprenticeships: Paid opportunities for up to 8 emerging artists at the theater across all of our programs.

Total Project Budget: 975,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Texas Commission On The Arts, Arts Fort Worth. Potential: Shubert Foundation, Sid Richardson Foundation, Rhodes Charitable Trust

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Fort Worth metroplex
Age Group To Be Served: 12- 100

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathleen
Contact Last Name: Culebro
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 8179233012
Contact Email: kathleen@amphibianstage.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Amphibian Stage
Legal Name (if Different): Amphibian Productions Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 120 South Main Street
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Postal Code: 76104
Main Phone: 8179233012
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.amphibianstage.com
Employer ID Number: 75-2920347
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: general operations
Project Description:

A) 3 Main Stage Productions- At least 1 of which will be a world premiere.

B) Spark Fest theatre festival, serving close to 800+ patrons and including the development of 3- 5 new plays; an acting competition; arts workshops; and cultural events. This festival supports diverse and underrepresented artists, local small businesses and cultural tourism to the Near Southside Cultural District.

C) Stand-up Comic Residency: 4 comic residencies with nationally renowned comedians as well as opportunities for emerging local comedians. This program expands our reach with a younger demographic.

D) National Theatre Live Screenings: 8 different National Theatre Live plays, which are high-quality productions from National Theatre, London, in partnership with The Modern Museum of Fort Worth.

E) DE-CRUIT Workshop for veterans at Green Bay Jail – Veteran designed, and trauma-informed weekly workshops for up to 75 veterans, through theatre arts techniques and verses from Shakespeare. This program addresses veterans’ mental health issues and supports their well-being.

F) Arts Education: Free matinee performances of our main stage shows and post-show talkbacks with professional artists, serving close to 500 students annually, from Fort Worth ISD, neighboring ISDs and charter schools. In addition, we offer free school field trips as well as teaching artist workshops.

G) Paid Internships and Apprenticeships: Paid opportunities for up to 8 emerging artists at the theater across all of our programs.

Total Project Budget: 975,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Texas Commission On The Arts, Arts Fort Worth

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Fort Worth metroplex
Age Group To Be Served: 12- 100

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathleen
Contact Last Name: Culebro
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 8179233012
Contact Email: kathleen@amphibianstage.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Campbell Community Center at Campbell AME Church of Media
Legal Name (if Different): The African Methodist Episcopal Church Inc
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Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.campbellcommunitycenter.com
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Fall in Love with Literacy
Project Description:

Our project aims to cultivate a love for literacy among teens and young adults, empowering them with the transformative power of reading. Through engaging and interactive literacy initiatives, we seek to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning and personal growth.

Our program will offer a variety of literacy-focused activities designed to capture the imaginations of teens and young adults. From book clubs and storytelling sessions to writing workshops and poetry slams, participants will have the opportunity to explore diverse genres, voices, and perspectives, expanding their horizons and deepening their appreciation for literature.

In addition to traditional literacy activities, we will integrate technology and multimedia tools to make literacy more accessible and engaging for digital natives. Interactive e-books, audiobooks, and digital storytelling platforms will provide alternative pathways to literacy, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.

Central to our approach is the belief that literacy is not just about reading and writing—it’s about empowerment and self-expression. Through our program, teens and young adults will discover the power of their own voices, using literacy as a tool for self-discovery, advocacy, and social change.

By fostering a culture of literacy and love for reading, we aim to equip teens and young adults with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life. Through the magic of literacy, we will empower the next generation to write their own stories and shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Total Project Budget: $15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential from other grants and guaranteed from volunteer support

Project Duration: 10 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Delaware County, PA
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 13-26

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Alexis
Contact Last Name: Washington
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2674389347
Contact Email: revalexislwashington@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Campbell Community Center at Campbell AME Church of Media
Legal Name (if Different): The African Methodist Episcopal Church Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.campbellcommunitycenter.com
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Fall in Love with Literacy
Project Description:

Our project aims to cultivate a love for literacy among teens and young adults, empowering them with the transformative power of reading. Through engaging and interactive literacy initiatives, we seek to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning and personal growth.

Our program will offer a variety of literacy-focused activities designed to capture the imaginations of teens and young adults. From book clubs and storytelling sessions to writing workshops and poetry slams, participants will have the opportunity to explore diverse genres, voices, and perspectives, expanding their horizons and deepening their appreciation for literature.

In addition to traditional literacy activities, we will integrate technology and multimedia tools to make literacy more accessible and engaging for digital natives. Interactive e-books, audiobooks, and digital storytelling platforms will provide alternative pathways to literacy, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.

Central to our approach is the belief that literacy is not just about reading and writing—it’s about empowerment and self-expression. Through our program, teens and young adults will discover the power of their own voices, using literacy as a tool for self-discovery, advocacy, and social change.

By fostering a culture of literacy and love for reading, we aim to equip teens and young adults with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life. Through the magic of literacy, we will empower the next generation to write their own stories and shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Total Project Budget: $15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential from other grants and guaranteed from volunteer support

Project Duration: 10 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Delaware County, PA
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 13-26

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Alexis
Contact Last Name: Washington
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2674389347
Contact Email: revalexislwashington@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Upower
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Mailing Address: PO Box 3244
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98114
Main Phone: 5099395957
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://u-power.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-4220284
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/08/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Upower Health in Movement
Project Description:

Upower seeks support to address systemic educational barriers, reduce health disparities, and promote positive youth development for underserved youth in King County, WA. We partner with King County Juvenile Detention Center, Echo Glen Children’s Center, SeaMar, Queen Anne Recovery School, LatinX, Highline School District, and Seattle Housing Authority to provide structured physical education, utilizing trauma-informed coaching as a period of the school day. These schools lack funding to offer essential physical education, making Upower classes the sole access to movement and play.

In King County alone, only 22% of boys and 16% of girls meet the CDC’s recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity (Seattle-King County State of Play, 2019). Youth who do not speak English at home, youth of color, and youth from low-income families are less likely to participate in organized sports or recreation compared to white, affluent, English-speaking youth (Seattle-King County State of Play, 2019). This lack of movement and enrichment has the potential to have negative impacts on youth development, including irreversible mental and physical health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and other severe conditions that contribute to the ongoing health epidemic faced by youth every day (Skillastics, 2020).

These alarming statistics drive our mission. Our commitment is to ensure these students receive equitable opportunities to engage in safe environments for movement and play. We are dedicated to reducing health disparities by providing fitness classes to underserved youth, as we recognize the transformative potential of sports as a preventative measure against health disparities disproportionately affecting under-resourced communities. Through movement and play, our programming aims to elevate heart rates, cultivate positive relationships, and utilize exercise and recreational activities for healing-centered engagement. This approach is crucial for addressing the systemic barriers faced by these young individuals and fostering the development of healthy communities within King County, WA.

Total Project Budget: $701,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: King County Parks Covid Relief Funding: $140,000 TEGNA Foundation: $5,000 IMA Foundation: $10,000 The Foster Foundation: $15,000 WA DCYF: $48,000 Fundraising: $40,000 Prospect: King County Parks YASG: $100,000 King County Tier 1: $15,000 Kathryn Mcquade: $25,000 Norcliffe Foundation: $20,000 TEGNA Foundation: $5,000 Fundraising: $60,000

Project Duration: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
Geographical Area Served: King County, WA
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mx.
Contact First Name: Noel
Contact Last Name: Kresl
Contact Title: Project Manager
Contact Phone: 5056093557
Contact Email: noel@u-power.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kolbe Cathedral High School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Kolbe Cathedral
Mailing Address: 33 Calhoun Place
City: Bridgeport
State: CT
Postal Code: 06604
Main Phone: (203) 335-2554
Main Fax: (203) 335-2556
Organization Website: https://kolbecaths.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 06-1560971

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/08/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Kolbe Cathedral Mental Health & Academic Support
Project Description:

Our program treats the needs of students struggling both academically and emotionally. Our model works under the theme of executive functioning, which are a set of skills housed in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. These skills include task initiation, working memory, emotional regulation, time management, organization, attention, planning, metacognition, perseverance, and mental flexibility. We understand that individuals with learning differences and emotional challenges need support with these specific executive functioning skills. Through direct, explicit instruction, social skills groups, and individual counseling our teachers and counselors work together with a specific caseload of students to help them succeed in school. The objective of the Kolbe Mental Health and Academic Intervention program is to provide therapeutic support and academic intervention for students who would otherwise receive counseling or special education services within a public school setting. 1. Students with academic or social/emotional needs become identified by administration and staff. 2. These students are assigned to a counselor or special education teacher based on their academic or social/emotional needs. 3. Academic intervention is implemented through providing these students with a resource class run by a special education teacher, or through a co-taught class co-lead by the special education and regular education teacher. 4 Social/emotional support is received through either individual or group counseling weekly or bi-weekly. Of the students identified, they will have a greater chance of graduating high school through academic and emotional support. This support will also encourage students to replace maladaptive coping strategies with overall healthier life choices. The success of the students identified in our program will be measured through an increase in each student’s GPA, a decrease of drop out rate, and an increase in the overall feelings of support and connection within the school community.

Total Project Budget: $200,000

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

Project Duration: Academic Year 2024-2025
Geographical Area Served: Bridgeport, CT
Age Group To Be Served: 9th – 12th

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Westphalen
Contact Title: Assistant Director of Development
Contact Phone: 203-257-9575
Contact Email: jwestphalen@kolbecaths.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Girls Inc. of Greater Houston
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Mailing Address: 2190 North Loop West, Ste. 105
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77081
Main Phone: 713-802-2260
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.girlsinc-houston.org
Employer ID Number: 76-0483812
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Project Literacy
Project Description:

At Girls Inc. of Greater Houston (GIGH), our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We serve girls ages 6-18 from underserved, marginalized communities, where we strive to develop girls’ capacity to be self-sufficient, responsible members of their communities, and help them overcome the effects of discrimination. GIGH requests support to help underwrite the Project Literacy program for 2024. Our $5,000 grant request represents 10% of the 2024 Reading Literacy budget of $51,330 aiming to impact a minimum of 200 girls in grades 1–3.

By the third grade, reading at grade level becomes a critical benchmark of a child’s development. However, a longitudinal study of nearly 4,000 students found that 1 in 4 students (23%) with “below-basic” reading skills in third grade had not graduated high school by age 19. Poverty compounds the problem, with students who have lived in poverty being three times more likely to drop out or fail to graduate on time than their more affluent peers. Our trained GIGH facilitators tackle these challenges head-on through Project Literacy programs that focus on the Five Building Blocks of Literacy: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension. Additionally, they emphasize the Experiential Learning Cycle, enabling participants to draw their own conclusions, examine their attitudes, get excited about new ideas, see skills in action, learn from other participants, and practice new ways of behaving.

Project Literacy assists girls who have fallen behind grade level in their reading skills, bringing them up to grade level reading in time for them to keep up with the reading coursework expected of students entering fourth grade. Given the uphill battle educators face in increasing literacy and raising basic reading skills for all students, Project Literacy is taught by grade level in elementary schools in Houston’s most underserved communities.

Total Project Budget: $51,330

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation – $5,000, United Way – $22,500, Phillips 66 – $15,000; Potential: Literacy Opportunity Fund – $6,000, Hermanowski Family Foundation – $5,000

Project Duration: Year-Round
Geographical Area Served: Greater Houston Area
Age Group To Be Served: underserved youth, aged 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Treopia
Contact Last Name: Cannon
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 7138022260
Contact Email: treopia@girlsinc-houston.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Girls Inc. of Greater Houston
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2190 North Loop West, Ste. 105
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77081
Main Phone: 713-802-2260
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.girlsinc-houston.org
Employer ID Number: 76-0483812
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Project Literacy
Project Description:

At Girls Inc. of Greater Houston (GIGH), our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We serve girls ages 6-18 from underserved, marginalized communities, where we strive to develop girls’ capacity to be self-sufficient, responsible members of their communities, and help them overcome the effects of discrimination. GIGH requests support to help underwrite the Project Literacy program for 2024. Our $5,000 grant request represents 10% of the 2024 Reading Literacy budget of $51,330 aiming to impact a minimum of 200 girls in grades 1–3.

By the third grade, reading at grade level becomes a critical benchmark of a child’s development. However, a longitudinal study of nearly 4,000 students found that 1 in 4 students (23%) with “below-basic” reading skills in third grade had not graduated high school by age 19. Poverty compounds the problem, with students who have lived in poverty being three times more likely to drop out or fail to graduate on time than their more affluent peers. Our trained GIGH facilitators tackle these challenges head-on through Project Literacy programs that focus on the Five Building Blocks of Literacy: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension. Additionally, they emphasize the Experiential Learning Cycle, enabling participants to draw their own conclusions, examine their attitudes, get excited about new ideas, see skills in action, learn from other participants, and practice new ways of behaving.

Project Literacy assists girls who have fallen behind grade level in their reading skills, bringing them up to grade level reading in time for them to keep up with the reading coursework expected of students entering fourth grade. Given the uphill battle educators face in increasing literacy and raising basic reading skills for all students, Project Literacy is taught by grade level in elementary schools in Houston’s most underserved communities.

Total Project Budget: $51,330

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation – $5,000, United Way – $22,500, Phillips 66 – $15,000; Potential: Literacy Opportunity Fund – $6,000, Hermanowski Family Foundation – $5,000

Project Duration: Year-Round
Geographical Area Served: Greater Houston Area
Age Group To Be Served: underserved youth, aged 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Treopia
Contact Last Name: Cannon
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 7138022260
Contact Email: treopia@girlsinc-houston.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Center for Trauma Counseling
Legal Name (if Different): Center for Trauma Counseling, Inc.
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 6801 Lake Worth Road, Suite 307
City: Greenacres
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33467
Main Phone: 561-444-3914
Main Fax: 561-768-7719
Organization Website: www.palmbeachmentalhealth.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4708248
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Children and Youth Mental Wellness Program
Project Description:

The Children and Youth Mental Wellness Program serves Palm Beach County (PBC) children/youth 3-21 who would otherwise be denied services due to inability to afford. The need for affordable, easily accessible mental healthcare services continues to rise. In 2023, 241 children/youth were served by this program; 108 aboard the Mobile Hope Clinic (MHC) and 133 in office and/or via telehealth.

Quality mental wellness services help children/youth suffering from trauma regulate their emotions, stop self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation/attempts, and prevents costly and additionally traumatic inpatient placement.

For PBC’s most in-need children/youth, services are:

• FREE to those who qualify, as funding allows
• provided by qualified therapists experienced in child/youth trauma
• offered in English, Spanish and Creole, reducing language barriers
• available without a waitlist
• provided through several easily accessible ‘avenues to care’ to expand access for ALL; in-office, telehealth and/or aboard the MHC

Funding will support direct mental healthcare services to children/youth (3-21) where services are easiest to access for the client; in-office, via telehealth and/or aboard the MHC. The MHC launched mobile services in 2021 and has demonstrated great efficacy for service expansion to PBC’s most in-need children/youth. The MHC operates on our highly successful ‘community-partner model’; partnering with other local agencies where children/youth already visit for other services, thereby eliminating transportation barriers to come to us.

Clients without insurance and living below poverty level are offered 8-10 FREE sessions. Those that do not qualify for free sessions are offered extremely reduced rates based on a sliding scale starting at $45 per session.

$10,000 in support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, if awarded, will support approximately 57 hours of free/low-cost mental healthcare services to in need PBC children/youth (3-21)

Total Project Budget: $340,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Stoops Family Foundation $50,000 Mary Alice Fortin Foundation $30,000 BallenIsles Charities Foundation $25,000 Weyenberg Foundation $20,000 Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation $15,000 The Law Enforcement Trust Fund $10,000 William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust $5,000 Pending: The Jim Moran Foundation $100,000 Community Foundation $75,000

Project Duration: 12 months (1/1/2025-12/31/2025)
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 3-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Helya
Contact Last Name: Ortiz
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 561-504-3640
Contact Email: helya@palmbeachmentalhealth.org