Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Happy Trails for Kids
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 2525 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 104
City: Santa Monica
State: CA
Postal Code: 90405
Main Phone: 310-452-7979
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.happytrailsforkids.org
Employer ID Number: 95-4453586
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Happy Trails for Kids: Overnight Summer Camp Program 2026
Project Description:

Happy Trails for Kids provides transformative experiences for foster youth in Southern California through overnight camps and year-round programming. For the past 16 years, we have run an Overnight Summer Camp for multiple one-week sessions each summer, which has often been the first introduction foster youth have with Happy Trails’ overall program. Each year, we have rented camp facilities, bringing in our trained staff and programming to complement the traditional camp activities on-site such as swimming, archery, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, stargazing, and more.

Over time, the number of youth interested in attending our camps has grown immensely, with our waitlist far exceeding the number of Campers we could accept. Additionally, the logistics of renting facilities each year presented more challenges. As a long-standing partner of the LA County Department of Child & Family Services, we worked with the Board of Supervisors to identify available space that could be repurposed as a permanent location for our camp program. After 2.5 years, our hard work paid off and in January 2025, the County bequeathed a 135-acre property and facility that had been used by the County as a substance rehabilitation center. We are currently in a public phase of a capital campaign to revitalize and retrofit this property to meet our program needs.

We believe that any youth experiencing foster care should have access to the excitement, adventure, and self-reliance found from being in the great outdoors, as well as the friendships and memories made from a cherished childhood experience like summer camp. Our request through this opportunity is to support our transition from our camp program as it exists today to one that will be a premier model in the country offering access to nature, recreation, and important extracurricular experiences for hundreds more foster youth each year.

Total Project Budget: $1,663,616

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Current fundraising efforts are heavily focused on the capital campaign to renovate and prepare our permanent location in Acton, CA, where we plan to deliver our first summer camp sessions in 2026. Funds secured or being sought from the following will be applied towards our Overnight Summer Camp Program in 2026: County of Los Angeles – committed California Natural Resources Agency: Youth Community Access Grant – pending American Camp Association: Character at Camp Initiative – potential Ralph M. Parsons Foundation McGee Family Foundation Sky Ranch Foundation Clif Family Foundation Kathryn B. McQuade Foundation Robert Nelson Foundation US Bank Foundation The Felix Organization Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Johnny Carson Foundation Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Tailwinds Foundation

Project Duration: January 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: One hundred percent of our Campers are experiencing foster care and are considered a vulnerable and low-income population. The vast majority (77%) come from Los Angeles County, with others coming from surrounding counties such as San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, and Ventura.
Age Group To Be Served: Campers range from ages 7-15, with many becoming Junior Leaders through ages 16-17.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lindsay
Contact Last Name: Elliott
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 310-452-7979
Contact Email: Lindsay@happytrailsforkids.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Happy Trails for Kids
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 2525 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 104
City: Santa Monica
State: CA
Postal Code: 90405
Main Phone: 310-452-7979
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.happytrailsforkids.org
Employer ID Number: 95-4453586
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Happy Trails for Kids: Overnight Summer Camp Program 2026
Project Description:

Happy Trails for Kids provides transformative experiences for foster youth in Southern California through overnight camps and year-round programming. For the past 16 years, we have run an Overnight Summer Camp for multiple one-week sessions each summer, which has often been the first introduction foster youth have with Happy Trails’ overall program. Each year, we have rented camp facilities, bringing in our trained staff and programming to complement the traditional camp activities on-site such as swimming, archery, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, stargazing, and more.

Over time, the number of youth interested in attending our camps has grown immensely, with our waitlist far exceeding the number of Campers we could accept. Additionally, the logistics of renting facilities each year presented more challenges. As a long-standing partner of the LA County Department of Child & Family Services, we worked with the Board of Supervisors to identify available space that could be repurposed as a permanent location for our camp program. After 2.5 years, our hard work paid off and in January 2025, the County bequeathed a 135-acre property and facility that had been used by the County as a substance rehabilitation center. We are currently in a public phase of a capital campaign to revitalize and retrofit this property to meet our program needs.

We believe that any youth experiencing foster care should have access to the excitement, adventure, and self-reliance found from being in the great outdoors, as well as the friendships and memories made from a cherished childhood experience like summer camp. Our request through this opportunity is to support our transition from our camp program as it exists today to one that will be a premier model in the country offering access to nature, recreation, and important extracurricular experiences for hundreds more foster youth each year.

Total Project Budget: $1,663,616

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Current fundraising efforts are heavily focused on the capital campaign to renovate and prepare our permanent location in Acton, CA, where we plan to deliver our first summer camp sessions in 2026. Funds secured or being sought from the following will be applied towards our Overnight Summer Camp Program in 2026: County of Los Angeles – committed California Natural Resources Agency: Youth Community Access Grant – pending American Camp Association: Character at Camp Initiative – potential Ralph M. Parsons Foundation McGee Family Foundation Sky Ranch Foundation Clif Family Foundation Kathryn B. McQuade Foundation Robert Nelson Foundation US Bank Foundation The Felix Organization Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Johnny Carson Foundation Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Tailwinds Foundation

Project Duration: January 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: One hundred percent of our Campers are experiencing foster care and are considered a vulnerable and low-income population. The vast majority (77%) come from Los Angeles County, with others coming from surrounding counties such as San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, and Ventura.
Age Group To Be Served: Campers range from ages 7-15, with many becoming Junior Leaders through ages 16-17.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lindsay
Contact Last Name: Elliott
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 310-452-7979
Contact Email: Lindsay@happytrailsforkids.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The New Children’s Museum
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: NCM
Mailing Address: 200 West Island Avenue
City: San Diego
State: CA
Postal Code: 92101
Main Phone: (619) 233-8792
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://thinkplaycreate.org
Employer ID Number: 953619583
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Creative Collective at The New Children’s Museum
Project Description:

The New Children’s Museum’s The Creative Collective (TCC) is a group of teen artist leaders who design and implement public art projects that address a community need and/or focus on a social justice issue. Participants will be high school students throughout San Diego County, with priority being given to students from the four County zip codes most impacted by: 1) housing insecurity; 2) public transit scores; 3) juvenile arrest rates; and 4) food insecurity & assistance programs. Youth in TCC will hone their abilities to collaborate, take positive risks, and manage artistic projects from inception to completion. TCC members will meet weekly during the school year to explore the world of contemporary art, meet with nationally renowned artists, and learn how to use the arts as a tool to impact their broader communities.

We respectfully request a grant of $10,000 to support a pilot year of TCC starting in fall 2025. The pilot will involve a cohort of 10 students who will shape how projects and social justice issues are selected, what mid-year and culminating events look like, and other program elements, with support from an advisory board of adult community leaders and youth development practitioners.

TCC is one of three Museum initiatives designed to support Creative Youth Development (CYD). As outlined by the Creative Youth Development National Partnership, CYD is “a commitment to supporting young people’s stories, ideas, and dreams through the arts and creative expression” and calls for “all young people to have access to opportunities to develop their creative potential, live richer, fuller lives and develop the life skills they need to become active contributors to their communities.” As we have designed TCC in alignment with CYD principles, this program strongly aligns with the mission of The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation by equipping young people with the creative tools they need to reach their full potential.

Total Project Budget: $118,610 (includes 15% overhead costs, payroll taxes, and relative staff time)

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have applied for a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for all three of our Creative Youth Development (CYD)programs, including TCC, in the 2025-2026 year and and expect to be notified in April 2025. We are currently applying for grants from the San Diego County District Attorney’s office and the Robert Lehman Foundation to support TCC. We also plan to apply for CYD funding, which would include support for this initiative, from the California Arts Council in June 2025. All remaining expenses will be covered by individual donors and Museum operating funds.

Project Duration: June 2025-June 2026 (Grant funding will be used for expenses incurred after October 2025).
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Shelley
Contact Last Name: Wang
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: (315)751-8857
Contact Email: swang@thinkplaycreate.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Amphibian Stage
Legal Name (if Different): Amphibian Stage Productions
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 120 S. Main Street
City: Fort Worth
State: TX
Postal Code: 76107
Main Phone: 817-923-3012
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.amphibianstage.com
Employer ID Number: 75-2920347
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/25
Requested Amount: $2500

Project Title: Free Student Matinees for All
Project Description:

Amphibian Stage launched our ‘Free Matinee Show’ program under the Arts Education umbrella in 2022.

By offering field trips to arts/theatre departments for Free matinee shows along with professional artist talk backs we are able to support the performing arts educators with their curriculum and the critical connection the students need with the arts community and arts professionals, in order to chart their future in theatre.

While school programs in theater produce great quality work, we offer the students a glimpse of a future in this field and an opportunity for their questions to be answered by successful professionals with the expectation that we are creating a talent pipeline of young artists, to retain talent in the North Texas region.

The target audience for this program is middle and high school students in performing arts/theatre departments from Fort Worth ISD, neighboring ISDs and charter schools in Fort Worth. At the start of each school year, we reach out to our existing partners and potential partners to create a calendar of student matinee shows in alignment with our production season, understand their curricular needs, select artists who will best meet those needs in post-show talk backs.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other foundation & local grant support

Project Duration: 2025 Season- we host 1-2 student matinees per production
Geographical Area Served: Fort Worth and surrounding ISD areas
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Elizabeth
Contact Last Name: Kensek
Contact Title: Managing Director
Contact Phone: 817-923-3012
Contact Email: Elizabeth@amphibianstage.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Women for Afghan Women
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: WAW
Mailing Address: 71-19 162nd St, Unit CF-D
City: Fresh Meadows
State: New York
Postal Code: 11365
Main Phone: 718-591-2434
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://womenforafghanwomen.org/
Employer ID Number: 02-0539734
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit status 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Culturally Responsive Counseling for Refugee Youth
Project Description:

Women for Afghan Women’s (WAW) Virginia Community Center (VACC), located in Alexandria, VA, provides essential services to immigrant and refugee women, youth, and families across the DMV region—primarily Afghan newcomers who arrived following the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Many still face trauma, instability, and uncertain immigration statuses, requiring culturally responsive, linguistically appropriate, and trauma-informed support.
Led by Afghan immigrant women, WAW brings firsthand knowledge and deep cultural understanding to its work. In April 2024, in response to the acute mental health needs of Afghan youth, VACC launched a school-based mental health initiative in partnership with Alexandria City High School and Hammond Middle School. These students, aged 13 to 19, have fled violence and upheaval and now face new challenges in the U.S.—cultural adjustment, language barriers, bullying, family tension, financial hardship, and academic pressure—while still carrying the weight of past trauma.
VACC’s Afghan Mental Health Counselor visits both schools twice a week, providing individual and group counseling, peer support, recreational activities, social service referrals, and cultural competency training for school staff. The Counselor’s shared language and cultural background help create a safe space where students feel seen, heard, and supported. One student shared, “I usually don’t feel comfortable talking openly to anyone, but with you, I feel comfortable.”
To date, 67 students across Alexandria City High School and Hammond Middle School have benefited from this initiative. Early outcomes show improvements in attendance, academic performance, behavior, and emotional well-being.
With support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, WAW seeks to continue and expand this vital program to ensure Afghan refugee youth in Alexandria receive the mental health support they need to heal, thrive, and build hopeful futures. We welcome the opportunity to submit a full proposal.

Total Project Budget: 60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: L B Research And Education Foundation, Bloedorn Foundation, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Project Duration: Launched in April 2024; currently active and designed as a long-term initiative to support Afghan refugee youth.
Geographical Area Served: Alexandria, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 13 to 19 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rigi
Contact Last Name: Philip
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 718-591-2434
Contact Email: rigi@womenforafghanwomen.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BRYC
Mailing Address: 448 N. 11th Street
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70802
Main Phone: 225-456-5752
Main Fax:
Organization Website: thebryc.org
Employer ID Number: 262477597
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: BRYC’s 2025–2026 College Mentor Program
Project Description:

It’s a common misconception that all students who perform well academically will attain college success. This assumption ignores or underestimates resource gaps that cause 17 percent of lower-income students nationally to drop out of college. Those who do persist carry $52,000 in student debt on average. A systemic lack of academic, financial, and personal support during the college application process leaves high-achieving, under-resourced students in Baton Rouge unable to access affordable higher education and become leaders and innovators for Louisiana.

BRYC was founded in 2009 when two high school teachers realized even their brightest students would struggle to realize college success due to a dearth of resources. Today, we provide best-in-class college preparatory services — for free — to over 500 teen “Fellows,” preparing them to enter, persist in, and graduate from college. Closing out our 16th year, BRYC’s 750 alumni have collectively earned $90+ million in scholarships and boast an 83% persistence rate – five times the national average for lower-income students.

BRYC humbly requests $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support our College Mentor Program, which continuously delivers impressive results. Our 15th class (2024) received 616 college acceptances and $5 million in gift aid. One-hundred percent are enrolled in two- or four-year degree programs with affordable payments plans. We ask the Hermanowski Foundation to support this program because, quite simply, it works.

BRYC’s 200 Class of 2026 Senior Fellows will receive:
–1:2 support from dedicated BRYC College Counselors and trained College Mentors
–Robust essay coaching
–College tours/preview visits
–Family financial aid counseling
–Min. $100 direct financial assistance

Senior Fellows focus on submitting the FAFSA; writing and submitting applications; applying for scholarships; and choosing a best-fit school. They cap off senior year with “College 101,” BRYC’s eight-week course focused on the transition to college life.

Total Project Budget: $350,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): – Lisa and Thomas Adamek: $200,000 (committed) – Annette Barton: $25,000 (committed) – Ava and Cordell Haymon: $25,000 (committed) – Garrett and Mary Moran: $25,000 (committed) – Lemoine Company: $20,000 (committed) – Unum: $20,000 (potential) – Cheryl and Dave Luecke: $10,000 (committed) – TJX Foundation: $10,000 (potential) – Entergy: $5,000 (potential)

Project Duration: January 2026 — August 2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Connor
Contact Last Name: Gonzales
Contact Title: Director of Administration
Contact Phone: 225-456-5752
Contact Email: connor@thebryc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BRYC
Mailing Address: 448 N. 11th Street
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70802
Main Phone: 225-456-5752
Main Fax:
Organization Website: thebryc.org
Employer ID Number: 262477597
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: BRYC’s 2025–2026 College Mentor Program
Project Description:

It’s a common misconception that all students who perform well academically will attain college success. This assumption ignores or underestimates resource gaps that cause 17 percent of lower-income students nationally to drop out of college. Those who do persist carry $52,000 in student debt on average. A systemic lack of academic, financial, and personal support during the college application process leaves high-achieving, under-resourced students in Baton Rouge unable to access affordable higher education and become leaders and innovators for Louisiana.

BRYC was founded in 2009 when two high school teachers realized even their brightest students would struggle to realize college success due to a dearth of resources. Today, we provide best-in-class college preparatory services — for free — to over 500 teen “Fellows,” preparing them to enter, persist in, and graduate from college. Closing out our 16th year, BRYC’s 750 alumni have collectively earned $90+ million in scholarships and boast an 83% persistence rate – five times the national average for lower-income students.

BRYC humbly requests $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support our College Mentor Program, which continuously delivers impressive results. Our 15th class (2024) received 616 college acceptances and $5 million in gift aid. One-hundred percent are enrolled in two- or four-year degree programs with affordable payments plans. We ask the Hermanowski Foundation to support this program because, quite simply, it works.

BRYC’s 200 Class of 2026 Senior Fellows will receive:
–1:2 support from dedicated BRYC College Counselors and trained College Mentors
–Robust essay coaching
–College tours/preview visits
–Family financial aid counseling
–Min. $100 direct financial assistance

Senior Fellows focus on submitting the FAFSA; writing and submitting applications; applying for scholarships; and choosing a best-fit school. They cap off senior year with “College 101,” BRYC’s eight-week course focused on the transition to college life.

Total Project Budget: $350,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): – Lisa and Thomas Adamek: $200,000 (committed) – Annette Barton: $25,000 (committed) – Ava and Cordell Haymon: $25,000 (committed) – Garrett and Mary Moran: $25,000 (committed) – Lemoine Company: $20,000 (committed) – Unum: $20,000 (potential) – Cheryl and Dave Luecke: $10,000 (committed) – TJX Foundation: $10,000 (potential) – Entergy: $5,000 (potential)

Project Duration: January 2026 — August 2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Connor
Contact Last Name: Gonzales
Contact Title: Director of Administration
Contact Phone: 225-456-5752
Contact Email: connor@thebryc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lorenzo’s House
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5145 N. Glenwood Ave
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60640
Main Phone: (773) 217-8310.
Main Fax:
Organization Website: lorenzoshouse.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1604169
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 (non-profit organization)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Lorenzo’s Youth Summit
Project Description:

Lorenzo’s Youth Summit is a free, virtual worldwide gathering that unites the sons, daughters of a parent affected by younger-onset dementia. Together, we create a space to heal, connect, and advocate for dementia justice.
At this one-of-a-kind event, we share lived experiences, amplifying our collective wisdom to foster a more informed and compassionate world. Experts in the field join us to lead with knowledge, offering insight and guidance, while our community members lead with heart, sharing stories that inspire resilience and change.
Beyond learning, the Summit is a sanctuary—a place where young people feel seen and understood. Here, lifelong connections are formed, voices are strengthened, and action is ignited. Together, we reimagine a world where families navigating younger-onset dementia are met with empathy, support, and hope.
Join us as we turn our experiences into a movement—one that transforms grief into growth and isolation into solidarity.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individuals, Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration, Alector, Aeroflow

Project Duration: annually, June event
Geographical Area Served: We are a virtual organization that serves families locally, nationally and internationally. Founded in Chicago, we serve families in currently 49 U.S. States
Age Group To Be Served: 4 – 21; our young children, children and teen groups

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bree
Contact Last Name: Ruge-Ginley
Contact Title: Chief of Staff
Contact Phone: (773) 217-8310.
Contact Email: bree@lorenzoshouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lorenzo’s House
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5145 N. Glenwood Ave
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60640
Main Phone: (773) 217-8310.
Main Fax:
Organization Website: lorenzoshouse.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1604169
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 (non-profit organization)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Lorenzo’s Youth Summit
Project Description:

Lorenzo’s Youth Summit is a free, virtual worldwide gathering that unites the sons, daughters of a parent affected by younger-onset dementia. Together, we create a space to heal, connect, and advocate for dementia justice.
At this one-of-a-kind event, we share lived experiences, amplifying our collective wisdom to foster a more informed and compassionate world. Experts in the field join us to lead with knowledge, offering insight and guidance, while our community members lead with heart, sharing stories that inspire resilience and change.
Beyond learning, the Summit is a sanctuary—a place where young people feel seen and understood. Here, lifelong connections are formed, voices are strengthened, and action is ignited. Together, we reimagine a world where families navigating younger-onset dementia are met with empathy, support, and hope.
Join us as we turn our experiences into a movement—one that transforms grief into growth and isolation into solidarity.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individuals, Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration, Alector, Aeroflow

Project Duration: annually, June event
Geographical Area Served: We are a virtual organization that serves families locally, nationally and internationally. Founded in Chicago, we serve families in currently 49 U.S. States
Age Group To Be Served: 4 – 21; our young children, children and teen groups

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bree
Contact Last Name: Ruge-Ginley
Contact Title: Chief of Staff
Contact Phone: (773) 217-8310.
Contact Email: bree@lorenzoshouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 1175 NE 125th Street, Suite 103
City: North Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33161
Main Phone: 305.899.8087
Main Fax: 305.899.8071
Organization Website: https://all4lgbtqyouth.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-2799253
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Mental Health Support & Leadership Development for LGBTQ Youth
Project Description:

We respectfully request your consideration of a grant of $7,500 to support our LGBTQ Mental Health & Leadership Development Project. Funding will be directed to defray the direct costs associated with this program to serve more than 245 youth ages 13 to 20 in Miami-Dade County in one year.

LGBTQ young people face unique challenges that impact their well-being and development. This is not inherent in being LGBTQ, but rather a result of the mistreatment and stigmatization that many LGBTQ young people experience within their families, at school, and in other spaces in the community. These challenges lead to LGBTQ youth in Miami being 4x more likely to attempt suicide than their peers.

To support our youth in achieving a full and healthy development, in 2025 we will provide 145 LGBTQ youth and their families with direct Mental Health Services through five core efforts, facilitated by licensed clinicians: Care Coordination, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Referrals & Navigation, and Family Support Services. As a result, 90% of youth served will increase overall resilient capacities and proactive coping skills. Youth will also decrease overall scores of symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Through our Leadership Development initiatives, we will inspire 100 LGBTQ youth to action and deliver 30 youth-centered trainings and educational programs to the community. These efforts provide LGBTQ youth with the opportunity to develop as leaders, critical thinkers, and community activists by learning about LGBTQ history, systems of oppression, community organizing strategies, and political conscious raising on local, state, and policy levels. Each year’s class of leaders also identifies and implements a project specific to their community’s needs. In 2024, our youth leaders choose to focus on the growing violence facing the LGBTQ community, and developed a month-long social media campaign that began here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-kF2A6C3eG/?igsh=MTZkN2Z6bHV0cDd4

Total Project Budget: $702,414

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We are grateful for the committed support of The Children’s Trust, The Miami Foundation, The Our Foundation, Ansin Family Foundation, Howard Greenfield Charitable Foundation, Fine & Greenwald Foundation, and Wawa Foundation. We hope to soon count the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation among our community partners working towards better health and communities for LGBTQ youth.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 13-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Pauline
Contact Last Name: Green
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 305.899.8087
Contact Email: pauline@all4lgbtqyouth.org