Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: DC Childrens Institute Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): DC Childrens Institute Inc.
Also Known As: DCCI
Mailing Address: 4190 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 319
City: Washington D.C.
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20016
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://eisenblackstonegroup.com/
Employer ID Number: 92-0968330
Organization Tax Status: 509(a)(c)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Child Advocacy Judicial Trainings
Project Description:

The D.C. Children’s Institute (DCCI) has three primary programs built around its mission to provide child-centered interventions to help families navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of multifamily transitions, emphasizing the health and well-being of children throughout the court and judicial process. DCCI is a fledgling organization with decades of clinical and legal expertise, so it executes its premiere programming. As such, particulars are subject to change based on their effectivity, feasibility, and accessibility to youth and families. DCCI’s D.C. Courts CRA Training is designed to intervene at the legal system juncture of divorce, providing better mental health outcomes for children. This training aims to provide judges, attorneys, court administration, and staff of D.C. Family Court with specific instruction based on children and family psychology that will better long-term health and behavioral outcomes for children.
 The training curriculum has been established in conjunction with teaching professionals whose academic and practice specialties are healthy management of high-conflict families. Each day-long training session will teach the audience of professionals how to put child advocates preferred theories into practice in each of their roles. Program enrollees will be familiarized with frequent examples of attachment theory, family systems theory, and other pertinent psychological models. Each professional will receive specific instruction relevant to their role in the family court system.  DCCI staff will administer the CRA training in person at the Courthouse from 9 to 3 p.m. quarterly. The intended audience for this programming is D.C. Family Court judges, attorneys, court administration, and staff, led by DCCI collaboration with the honorable Justice R. John.

Total Project Budget: $146,990

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Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Renounce Denounce Gang Intervention Program
Legal Name (if Different): Laron Douglas Sr
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 26155 Euclid Ave (rear)
City: Euclid
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 44132
Main Phone: 4407238190
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.renouncedenouncegangprogram.org
Employer ID Number: 83-3806901
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Saving Our Youth & Communities from Gun and Gang Violence
Project Description:

Our initiative aims to significantly reduce gun and gang violence in Cleveland by implementing a dual-component strategy. Firstly, our meticulously designed 10-week cognitive behavioral program, divided into Phases 1 and 2, targets the root psychological and social factors contributing to violence. This program equips participants with the tools for personal transformation, fostering critical thinking and emotional resilience essential for disengaging from violent behaviors. Secondly, the Community Assist Team (C.A.T.) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our youth through the "Safe Passages" initiative, which provides secure routes for students traveling to and from local schools. Beyond safeguarding our children, the C.A.T. actively works to disrupt the cycles of violence in our neighborhoods through targeted Community Violence Intervention efforts. Together, these comprehensive approaches create a synergistic effect, not only curbing immediate threats but also building a foundation for lasting peace and safety in our communities.

Total Project Budget: 210,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Cleveland Police Commission $50K

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Northwest and Northeast Ohio, Cleveland & Lorain Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 10-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Laron
Contact Last Name: Douglas Sr
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 216-315-6842
Contact Email: info@renouncedenouncegangprogram.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Deep Roots Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Deep Roots Clairvaux Farm
Mailing Address: 21 Veazey Cove Rd
City: Earleville
State: MD
Postal Code: 21919
Main Phone: 2405087965
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.deeprootsinc.org
Employer ID Number: 45-5115992
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Artistic Horizons: Unlocking Potential and Joy for Homeless Youth
Project Description:

Deep Roots, a sanctuary for families grappling with homelessness. Our core mission at Deep Roots is not only to provide shelter but also to kindle hope and facilitate growth among those we serve, particularly children and young adults. Your foundation’s dedication to transforming lives and nurturing potential aligns perfectly with our vision, especially in our quest to introduce the transformative power of the arts into the lives of our young residents. We house over 100 children annually and have over 300 alumni who we continue to engage and support.
For countless children in our care, the harsh realities of homelessness have overshadowed the simple joys of childhood, such as exploring creativity through the arts. Engaging in artistic activities is not a mere luxury; it is a vital component of personal development and well-being. Research underscores the profound impact of the arts on children, particularly those facing adversity. Participation in the arts has been linked to improved emotional expression and regulation, enhanced academic performance, and the development of critical thinking and social skills. For homeless children, these activities provide a respite from their daily struggles, offering them the tools to communicate their experiences, foster resilience, and envision a future beyond their current circumstances.
With the support of the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, we aim to launch an after-school arts program within our shelter, “Artistic Horizons: Unlocking Potential and Joy for Homeless Youth”. This initiative will offer a diverse range of artistic outlets—from music and painting to drama and dance—tailored to uncover and nurture the unique interests and talents of each child. Our goal is not only to provide an escape from the challenges these children face but also to empower them with the confidence and skills to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential.

Total Project Budget: $8,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Current funding for children’s activities

Project Duration: one year with hopes of it continuing as part of our service to the children
Geographical Area Served: Maryland, Deleware & Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: 5 -16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): J0hn Thompson
Contact First Name: John
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 12405087965
Contact Email: jthompson@deeprootsinc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hear Your Song, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 140 East 56th Street #11A
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10022
Main Phone: 646-584-0198
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hearyoursong.org
Employer ID Number: 85-3483842
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Collaborative Songwriting Program
Project Description:

Hear Your Song (HYS) empowers children and teens with serious illnesses and complex health needs to make their voices heard through collaborative songwriting. HYS provides power and choice—and a microphone—to young people with a wide range of diagnoses, both physical and mental health conditions, that so often deprive them of both power and choice in their day-to-day lives. At HYS, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to define themselves on their own terms.

HYS seeks funding to expand our national Collaborative Songwriting Program for youth living with serious illnesses and complex health needs. We deliver this program, free of charge for all youth and partner organizations, through both virtual and in-person songwriting sessions facilitated by community collaborations with children’s hospitals, camp programs, and other nonprofits.

The goal of all aspects of this program is to offer long-term empowering experiences to youth living with significant health conditions. Through trauma-informed, kid-driven songwriting sessions, youth participants write and produce their own songs about anything they want—from loving pasta to living with epilepsy—and to participate as much as they want in the process of turning their lyrics into fully-produced songs. All youth write their own lyrics and many record their own vocals, compose their own melodies, and produce their own beats and tracks. Others suggest ideas for musical style, melody, instrumentation, and tempo, which our volunteer composers and musicians then use to create a recording of the song that captures, as precisely as possible, what the child imagined.

The goal is for every youth songwriter to continue to engage in Hear Your Song’s ongoing programming and community, including Peer Songwriting Groups and live performances following the initial songwriting experience. Pivotal to our mission, HYS amplifies the songs that kids write to ensure that our youth songwriters’ voices are heard and celebrated.

Total Project Budget: $182,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts ($25,000 committed for 2025); potential recurring funds from The Rose Badgeley Charitable Trust ($25,000 for 2024), The Keith Haring Foundation ($20,000 for 2023), The Find Your Light Foundation ($10,000 in 2024), The Foundation to Decrease World Suck ($36,948 in 2023)

Project Duration: January — December 2025
Geographical Area Served: National (in-person focus on New York State, virtual throughout the US)
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Dan
Contact Last Name: Rubins
Contact Title: Executive Director and Co-Founder
Contact Phone: 646-584-0198
Contact Email: dan@hearyoursong.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ayazamana Cultural Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Ecuadorian American Cultural Center
Mailing Address: 36-32 34th Street, 3rd Floor
City: Long Island City
State: New York
Postal Code: 11106
Main Phone: 718-300-4003
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.ecuadorcenter.org/
Employer ID Number: 27-0521135
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2034
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Folkloric Children’s Dance Program
Project Description:

Ecuadorian American Cultural Center (EACC) offers folkloric dance classes to children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 14 through the Children’s Dance Program. This program offers participants the opportunity to experience the rich diversity of Ecuadorian culture through dance, art and music. In addition to the dance component, the classes teach children about the history and culture of the different communities that exist in Ecuador. The educational component includes workshops, arts and crafts, groups projects, guest speakers, and field trips.

Classes are offered on a sliding scale so that they are accessible to all with wardrobe and other materials provided at no cost. The Center provides various performance opportunities to the children so they can showcase what they have learned. For example, they participate in recitals at the conclusion of the spring and winter cycles, and in events organized by the Ecuadorian Consulate and other community organizations. The Center enrolls between 60-100 students annually in this program.

Children’s Folkloric Dance serves a diverse group of local children from many backgrounds and cultures and many program participants are immigrants to the U.S. from Ecuador. For children adjusting to life in a new place, the program provides a unique opportunity to connect to their heritage and culture while simultaneously fostering connection to new friends in a new place. For first, second and third generation Ecuadorian American, this program offers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture that shaped their parents, grandparents and ancestors, strengthening family connections and broadening horizons. These connections are at the heart of the program, ensuring the sense of belonging that is so necessary for children to thrive, flourish and reach their fullest potential, firmly rooted and ready to grow.

Total Project Budget: 60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation- potential

Project Duration: year round
Geographical Area Served: Sunnyside, and Flushing , NY. Wealso serves residents from other Boroughs
Age Group To Be Served: 6-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Esau
Contact Last Name: Chauca
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 646-229-5867
Contact Email: esau@ecuadorcenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Olive Tree Community Outreach
Legal Name (if Different): Same
Also Known As: Live Tree Community Outreach
Mailing Address: 32 Mt. Olive Road
City: Elizabethtown
State: NC
Postal Code: 28337
Main Phone: 19108183163
Main Fax: 910
Organization Website: Mt. Olive Youth Enrichment Camp
Employer ID Number: 991615328
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Mt. Olive Youth Enrichment Camp
Project Description:

The camp provides a safe haven for the youth of Bladen County during the summer months. The Youth Program offers school-based programs and summer camp opportunities to children in Pre School to grade 8th. There are academic studies (for children that need assistance that fall below in school grade levels), it gives children structure and bridges the gap between taking a break for the summer and staying on a scheduled routine, it keeps the children safe during the summer months while their parents are at work. We provide periodical trips for the children, and serve breakfast, lunch and a snack each day.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): None

Project Duration: 8 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Elizabethtown
Age Group To Be Served: 4-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Linder
Contact Last Name: Drye
Contact Title: Vice President
Contact Phone: 19108183163
Contact Email: dr9ln@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Florida CraftArt, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 501 Central Avenue
City: St. Petersburg
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33701
Main Phone: 727-821-7391
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.FloridaCraftArt.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7375994
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: $3,000

Project Title: Creative Discovery Workshops for Children and Adults about Fine Crafts
Project Description:

Florida CraftArt offers Creative Discovery Workshops that introduce children and their families to fine crafts like ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, and wood.
These workshops are conducted by professional artists who align their curriculum with Florida Sunshine State Standards. Students from diverse backgrounds, including those from Title I schools, homeschool groups, and special needs organizations, receive a handout with vocabulary, project description, history, and glossary.
FCA, established in 1951, is situated in downtown St. Petersburg and showcases over 300 fine craft artists in its galleries and exhibitions. It is open seven days a week, year-round, and is free for the public to visit.
We would appreciate your support of this educational art program.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Division of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida

Project Duration: Year-round
Geographical Area Served: Pinellas County
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten through 12th Grades

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Katie
Contact Last Name: Deits
Contact Title: Director of Grants & Special Projects
Contact Phone: 5613517904
Contact Email: Katie@FloridaCraftArt.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bayview SOL (fiscal sponsor)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Bayview SOL
Mailing Address: 256 Peabody Street
City: San Francisco
State: Califonia
Postal Code: 94134
Main Phone: 415-577-4761
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.bayviewsol.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Bayview SOL (fiscal sponsor)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2024
Requested Amount:

Project Title: Braidz N’ Thangz Young Adult Internship Program
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 – Hope SF: https://www.hope-sf.org $328,000 – City of San Francisco Dream Keeper’s Initiative: https://www.dreamkeepersf.org

Project Duration: September 2024 – September 2025
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 18-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patricia
Contact Last Name: Rodriguez
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 4155774761
Contact Email: p.rodriguez@bayviewsol.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bayview SOL (fiscal sponsor)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Bayview SOL
Mailing Address: 256 Peabody Street
City: San Francisco
State: Califonia
Postal Code: 94134
Main Phone: 415-577-4761
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.bayviewsol.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Bayview SOL (fiscal sponsor)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2024
Requested Amount:

Project Title: Braidz N’ Thangz Young Adult Internship Program
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 – Hope SF: https://www.hope-sf.org $328,000 – City of San Francisco Dream Keeper’s Initiative: https://www.dreamkeepersf.org

Project Duration: September 2024 – September 2025
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 18-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patricia
Contact Last Name: Rodriguez
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 4155774761
Contact Email: p.rodriguez@bayviewsol.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bayview SOL (fiscal sponsor)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Bayview SOL
Mailing Address: 256 Peabody Street
City: San Francisco
State: Califonia
Postal Code: 94134
Main Phone: 415-577-4761
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.bayviewsol.org
Employer ID Number: 84-3537766
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Braidz N’ Thangz Young Adult Internship Program
Project Description:

Promoting Power, Purpose, and Poise! Equipping young women with the education and skill set to pursue their aspirations in the professional beauty industry, with a focus on developing interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 – Hope SF: https://www.hope-sf.org $328,000 – City of San Francisco Dream Keeper’s Initiative: https://www.dreamkeepersf.org

Project Duration: September 2024 – September 2025
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 18-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patricia
Contact Last Name: Rodriguez
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 415-577-4761
Contact Email: p.rodriguez@bayviewsol.org