Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Valley Symphony Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different): South Texas Symphony Association
Also Known As: VSO
Mailing Address: PO Box 2832
City: McAllen
State: Texas
Postal Code: 78502
Main Phone: 956-661-1615
Main Fax:
Organization Website: valleyorchestra.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1939277
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04/10/24
Requested Amount: $7,000

Project Title: Valley Symphony Orchestra 2024/25 Season
Project Description:

The Valley Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) upcoming 2024-2025 programming, set at the esteemed McAllen Performing Arts Center, presents a season of cultural richness and diversity. Starting from November 2024 through April 2025, the lineup promises an array of classical favorites, family-oriented shows, including the highly anticipated A Touch of Frost holiday spectacle with the VSO Chorale, and a lively pops performance.

Beyond entertainment, our commitment extends to enriching the community by fostering creativity and inspiring the younger generation to embrace the arts. For over two decades, our Education Concerts have provided invaluable exposure to thousands of students, many of whom experience their first live orchestral performance through our program. Recent feedback indicates a significant impact on attendees, with the majority expressing their first-time attendance at both the McAllen Performing Arts Center and a professional live music event.

The new VSO Creative Youth Initiative aims to expand educational outreach in regional schools through innovative programming. Leveraging the expertise of bilingual educators within our orchestra, we strive to make arts education more accessible and engaging for our community’s youth.

Our Partners in Education program ensures access to our Masterworks concerts for high school students and their families at a reduced rate, thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors. Additionally, initiatives like Educator and Student Rush Tickets offer discounted options, further democratizing access to our performances.

By prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity, the Valley Symphony Orchestra continues to serve as a cornerstone of cultural enrichment and community engagement in the McAllen and Rio Grande Valley area. We are dedicated to providing a platform for artistic expression and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts in our community.

Total Project Budget: 1,050,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Rea Charitable Trust, Corning Foundation, Alice Kleburg Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, City of McAllen, PNC Foundation, AEP Foundation, HEB Community Trust

Project Duration: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Hidalgo County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: All

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Angelika
Contact Last Name: Gualberto
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 956-616-4998
Contact Email: angelika.gualberto@valleyorchestra.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Postal Code: 83291
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Proposal Information

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Contact Information

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Contact Phone: 255444134255
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connecting Communities and Families, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW
City: Atlanta
State: Ga
Postal Code: 30314
Main Phone: 404-688-6559
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.connectingcommunitiesatl.com
Employer ID Number: 27-4311829
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 4/9/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Transition to Independence
Project Description:

Our program supports individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community by offering comprehensive services addressing employment, education, housing, and support needs. Job readiness training equips participants with essential skills like resume building and interview preparation, enhancing their employability. We provide access to educational programs and vocational training to bolster skills for diverse career paths.

In addition to employment and education support, we offer wraparound services such as housing assistance, transportation aid, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Our goal is to create a supportive environment enabling participants to overcome challenges and build stable lives. Collaboration with local organizations, employers, educational institutions, and government agencies enhances resource access and expands opportunities for participants.

Through these partnerships, we aim to break the cycle of recidivism, promote positive transitions, and foster long-term success for participants. We believe that with the right support, every individual can thrive and contribute positively to society.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Truist, Chase, Greystone Walmart

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Atlanta University Center, English Avenue, Vine City, and Ashview Heights areas, collectively known as the Westside Promise Zone
Age Group To Be Served: 18 and up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Rosie
Contact Last Name: Palmer
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 404-688-6559
Contact Email: rosiet@connectingcommunitiesatl.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Stepping Stone Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 281 COUNTRY VILLAGE DR APT P120
City: SMYRNA
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37167-8226
Main Phone: 6292679008
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.steppingstoneaf.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Georgia State University

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04/09/2023
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Career Climb
Project Description:

The NourishCare Initiative by Stepping Stone Academy Foundation is a compassionate and comprehensive effort to address the pressing challenges faced by pregnant and teen mothers in our community. Our hearts are dedicated to identifying and alleviating the systemic issues affecting this vulnerable population, including the utilization of state funds by pregnant teenage girls, the lack of intentional, coordinated, full-scope resources to prevent/mitigate poverty, and the intersection of teenage pregnancies with the risk of dropping out, among other barriers created by teenage pregnancy.
At Stepping Stone Academy Foundation, we firmly believe that every mother deserves an opportunity to overcome these obstacles and thrive. Our commitment extends beyond immediate needs, and we strive to provide a holistic support system through our non-profit organization. NourishCare is not just about addressing hunger; it’s about fostering a brighter future for pregnant and teen mothers, breaking the cycle of challenges they face.
Join us in making a difference in these statistics and be a part of creating a positive change. Together, we can build a community where pregnant and teen mothers receive the support they need, empowering them to navigate the journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood and Childhood to Adulthood with confidence and resilience.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart and US Bank

Project Duration: 2 Years
Geographical Area Served: South
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Colleen
Contact Last Name: Howe
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 6292679008
Contact Email: colleen@steppingstoneaf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Stepping Stone Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 281 COUNTRY VILLAGE DR APT P120
City: SMYRNA
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37167-8226
Main Phone: 6292679008
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.steppingstoneaf.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Georgia State University

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04/09/2023
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Career Climb
Project Description:

The NourishCare Initiative by Stepping Stone Academy Foundation is a compassionate and comprehensive effort to address the pressing challenges faced by pregnant and teen mothers in our community. Our hearts are dedicated to identifying and alleviating the systemic issues affecting this vulnerable population, including the utilization of state funds by pregnant teenage girls, the lack of intentional, coordinated, full-scope resources to prevent/mitigate poverty, and the intersection of teenage pregnancies with the risk of dropping out, among other barriers created by teenage pregnancy.
At Stepping Stone Academy Foundation, we firmly believe that every mother deserves an opportunity to overcome these obstacles and thrive. Our commitment extends beyond immediate needs, and we strive to provide a holistic support system through our non-profit organization. NourishCare is not just about addressing hunger; it’s about fostering a brighter future for pregnant and teen mothers, breaking the cycle of challenges they face.
Join us in making a difference in these statistics and be a part of creating a positive change. Together, we can build a community where pregnant and teen mothers receive the support they need, empowering them to navigate the journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood and Childhood to Adulthood with confidence and resilience.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart and US Bank

Project Duration: 2 Years
Geographical Area Served: South
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Colleen
Contact Last Name: Howe
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 6292679008
Contact Email: colleen@steppingstoneaf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: MTAOC
Mailing Address: 3936 Birch Street
City: Newport Beach
State: CA
Postal Code: 92660
Main Phone: (949) 955-3737
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mtaoc.org/
Employer ID Number: 33-0582746
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04-08-2024
Requested Amount: 2,500

Project Title: Fairy Tale Fridays 2025
Project Description:

Join MTAOC Artistic Director JIMMY HIPPENSTIEL every Friday afternoon in March to rehearse Fairy Tale-themed Monologues and Scenes that will be performed for your family and friends at 5:30 pm, just after our final class, in the MTAOC Studio. The emphasis will be on fun and humor as we bring to life a hysterically fractured version of many of your favorite Fairy Tale Characters. Each student will learn two monologues and two scenes, culminating in a Friday afternoon showcase that starts with “Once Upon A Time” and ends with “Happily Ever After!” Don’t miss out on the Fairy Tale Fun!

Classes will take place every Friday in March 2025 from 4:00-5:30 pm in the MTAOC Studio at 3935 Birch St. Newport Beach, CA. 92660

Total Project Budget: 6,000

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

Project Duration: Four Weeks
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, California
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 8 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Donna
Contact Last Name: Mavros
Contact Title: Board Member
Contact Phone: (312) 504-2574
Contact Email: donnam143@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: African American Teaching Fellows
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 5064
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22905
Main Phone: 8048697337
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.aatf.org
Employer ID Number: 83-0413067
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 4/8/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Teacher-Leader Institute
Project Description:

Through its flagship program, The Teacher Leader Institute (TLI), AATF provides monthly programming to meet the needs of aspiring and current teachers, ranging from pedagogical coaching to mental health services through local partnerships. The organization understands that teachers often face unique challenges and stressors serving students in the community. Therefore, providing holistic support that acknowledges and addresses these challenges is essential for their well-being and long-term sustainability in the profession. While necessary and a core part of our programming, professional development isn’t the sole solution to support educators. In addition to professional development, our organization provides mentoring, cohort-based community building, and access to mental health support through partnerships with community organizations. We also lead a focus on the development and reinforcement of 21st Century Skills. All of these skills are embedded throughout our workshops and sessions for participating educators. These skills include: communication, collaboration, creativity, technology, flexibility, professionalism, and productivity.

On a community level, the impact of this work is profound. Educators play a critical role in shaping the perspectives, skills, and futures of young people. By increasing the presence of educators, who often serve as role models, we’re contributing to a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. This can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievements and self-esteem thereby fostering a more vibrant and cohesive community.

Total Project Budget: $95,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have an existing grant from the Charlottesville Community Foundation, as well as an individual donation from an anonymous donor. These total $45,000. We have also applied for a supplemental grant for $20,000 from a local foundation.

Project Duration: 12 months (year-round)
Geographical Area Served: Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: Adult (college students both undergraduate and graduate)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Tamara
Contact Last Name: Dias
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 804-869-7337
Contact Email: tamara@aatf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caroline House
Legal Name (if Different): Caroline House Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 574 Stillman Street
City: Bridgeport
State: CT
Postal Code: 06608
Main Phone: 203 334-0640
Main Fax: 203 290-4805
Organization Website: www.thecarolinehouse.org
Employer ID Number: 06-1455101
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: ESL for Mothers and Their Children
Project Description:

Caroline House was established in response to a direct need in Bridgeport, Connecticut to break the cycle of poverty through education and to break down barriers of social and physical isolation that negatively impact the lives of low income, immigrant women and their children. At Caroline House women learn English as a Second Language and acquire the skills and information they need to navigate life in their new home. To help their children thrive we have an Early Childhood Education component, Afterschool tutoring for their second through eight graders , and Mommy and Me days where the mothers and their young children participate in activities together in the Early Childhood Education classroom

The Early Childhood Education program participants are two through five years old. They develop the skills they need to make the successful transition to kindergarten. Hands-on activities that foster a love of learning and build school-readiness. The curriculum and daily activities are designed to address ESL issues. The program is under the auspices of an pro early childhood education professional.

Children in grades 2-8 who are also English Language Learner receive tutoring that helps them to learn English and address other academic issues. The goal is to put them on a level playing field with their peers for whom English is a first language so that they are prepared for high school and can consider higher education.

Twenty years ago Karen M attended the Caroline House Early Childhood Education program while her mother Maria attended our ESL classes. Karen recently graduated from Fairfield University with a double major. She credits Caroline House with helping her family on their educational journey.

Total Project Budget: $486,446

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Special Events: $191,000 (Golf Tournament, Wine Tasting, Concert) Donations from Individuals: $126,654 (Received) Grant Funding: See below for received or committed. Awaiting responses to other grant applications. School Sisters of Notre 50,000.00 Committed Dame Sexauer Foundation 20,000.00 Received Avangrid Foundation 10,000.00 Received Dalio Foundation 37,500.00 Received Raskob Foundation 20,000.00 Received William T. Morris Foundation 20,000.00 Received Ernest & Joan Trefz 25,000.00 Received Foundation Westport Young Women’s League 10,000.00 Committed CLA 15,000.00 Received Coates Foundation $10,000 Received

Project Duration: on-going requesting 12 month funding
Geographical Area Served: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Age Group To Be Served: youth two-fifteen and their mothers

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Janis
Contact Last Name: Wasserman
Contact Title: Grants Coordintor
Contact Phone: 2039845106
Contact Email: janiswasserman@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Topping Crue Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TCF
Mailing Address: Plot No E28 Off kwacha Road
City: Livingstone
State: Zambia
Postal Code: 60375
Main Phone: +260979858848
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://wwwtcforg.page.tl/
Employer ID Number: 01
Organization Tax Status: charitable organization which is tax exmpted

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/4/2024
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Tonse Vulnerable children’s education Project
Project Description:

We are seeking funding which will go towards our Tonse vulnerable children’s education project a project where we are providing free, inclusive early childhood and primary class room based education to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our project targets marginalized and disadvantaged children mostly children living with vulnerability within the age range of 3 years to 11 years onwards. We provide classroom-based education, learning and through play and sports activities to help educate children especially in Libuyu, where poverty has prevailed most. By so doing we aim at educating, caring, counselling, empowering and integrating Children living in poverty and with vulnerability for a better future, hence increasing social and economic developments and preventing generational poverty from tipping from one generation to the next in the Libuyu community and Zambia at large. We also provide STEM education at Topping Crue Foundation community school centre to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children who without our support will never have a chance to learn about computers and STEM subjects. We also provide nutritious meals to the children under our Skulu Nutrition Programme as most of the children come from families living on less than a Dollar per day. The Skulu Nutrition Programme plays a crucial role in enhancing education quality and addressing food security for all our school-going children. Apart from that this programme enhances children’s active learning capacity, alleviates short-term hunger, and provides an incentive for children to attend school regularly and punctually while addressing certain micro-nutrient deficiencies in children, providing a reliable food security for the children. We also provide full educational support to teenage mothers’ girls bellow the age of 17 years but have children, who because of pregnancy dropped out of school and lacked the means to continue.

Total Project Budget: $14,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 8000 grant from Global fund for children

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Libuyu Livingstone Zambia Africa
Age Group To Be Served: 3,11 and 15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Isaac
Contact Last Name: Chitenta
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: +260979858848
Contact Email: toppingcruefoundation@yhaoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Topping Crue Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TCF
Mailing Address: Plot No E28 Off kwacha Road
City: Livingstone
State: Zambia
Postal Code: 60375
Main Phone: +260979858848
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://wwwtcforg.page.tl/
Employer ID Number: 01
Organization Tax Status: charitable organization which is tax exmpted

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/4/2024
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Tonse Vulnerable children’s education Project
Project Description:

We are seeking funding which will go towards our Tonse vulnerable children’s education project a project where we are providing free, inclusive early childhood and primary class room based education to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our project targets marginalized and disadvantaged children mostly children living with vulnerability within the age range of 3 years to 11 years onwards. We provide classroom-based education, learning and through play and sports activities to help educate children especially in Libuyu, where poverty has prevailed most. By so doing we aim at educating, caring, counselling, empowering and integrating Children living in poverty and with vulnerability for a better future, hence increasing social and economic developments and preventing generational poverty from tipping from one generation to the next in the Libuyu community and Zambia at large. We also provide STEM education at Topping Crue Foundation community school centre to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children who without our support will never have a chance to learn about computers and STEM subjects. We also provide nutritious meals to the children under our Skulu Nutrition Programme as most of the children come from families living on less than a Dollar per day. The Skulu Nutrition Programme plays a crucial role in enhancing education quality and addressing food security for all our school-going children. Apart from that this programme enhances children’s active learning capacity, alleviates short-term hunger, and provides an incentive for children to attend school regularly and punctually while addressing certain micro-nutrient deficiencies in children, providing a reliable food security for the children. We also provide full educational support to teenage mothers’ girls bellow the age of 17 years but have children, who because of pregnancy dropped out of school and lacked the means to continue.

Total Project Budget: $14,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 8000 grant from Global fund for children

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Libuyu Livingstone Zambia Africa
Age Group To Be Served: 3,11 and 15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Isaac
Contact Last Name: Chitenta
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: +260979858848
Contact Email: toppingcruefoundation@yhaoo.com