Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Bruce Harter Learning Pavilion, Inc.
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Also Known As: The Learning Pavilion
Mailing Address: 3519 Easter Stanley Court
City: Tallahassee
State: FL
Postal Code: 32308
Main Phone: 850-921-5437
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: http://www.thelearningpavilion.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1553555
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 (nonprofit)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Developmentally Disabled Support of Arts and STEM Programs
Project Description:

The Bruce Harter Learning Pavilion (BHLP), formerly Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, is a renowned early childhood learning center in Tallahassee, Florida, serving over 240 children annually. With an inclusive, play-based curriculum for infants through pre-K (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), BHLP focuses on intervention strategies for children with developmental delays. Currently, 40% of students receive therapy services, and 46% come from ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), demonstrating our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Tallahassee is home to over 15,000 preschool-aged children, yet fewer than 15% of childcare facilities meet the standards of a true early learning center. Among these, BHLP is one of only two centers specializing in early intervention for children with developmental disabilities, with the other primarily serving severe cases. This distinction makes BHLP an indispensable resource for families seeking comprehensive developmental care. Our programs prepare children for kindergarten success and long-term growth, offering families a supportive network as they navigate disabilities. On-site therapeutic services—including occupational, behavioral, speech, music, and physical therapies—are tailored to each child’s needs, fostering confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Research confirms that hands-on, play-based learning enhances social, motor, language, and cognitive skills. BHLP’s daily schedule balances learning and care, featuring warm-up activities, rotations through specialized rooms (Sensory, STEM, Art), group learning, meals, naps, and outdoor play. Our "plan-do-review" approach promotes stability, creativity, and consistent development.

We are requesting $10,000 to improve our specialty rooms with additional STEM/Art supplies and organizational equipment. These enhancements will elevate our project-based curriculum, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and developmental milestones for all students, including those with delays. By supporting BHLP, you contribute to a brighter, more inclusive future for children in our community.

Total Project Budget: $2,480,588

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Registration/Tuition Fees – $1,665,602 – Committed; In Kind Professional Therapy Services (multiple) – $478,564 – Committed; Early Learning Coalition – $174,568 – Committed; Department of Health – $75,667 – Committed; Leon County CHSPG – $22,457 – Committed; United Way of the Big Beng – $67,800 – Potential; Goodwill Industries of the Big Bend – $6700 – Committed

Project Duration: 07/01/2025 – 06/30/2026
Geographical Area Served: North Florida Big Bend Area: Counties of Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 3 to 5 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jamie
Contact Last Name: Singleton
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 850-570-9514
Contact Email: jsingleton@thelearningpavilion.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shalom Orlando
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: Jewish Community Center Of Greater Orlando Inc, Jewish Federation Of Greater Orlando, Inc.
Mailing Address: 851 N Maitland Ave.
City: Maitland
State: FL
Postal Code: 32751
Main Phone: (407) 645-5933
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://shalomorlando.org/raise
Employer ID Number: 59-0946923
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees (RAISE)
Project Description:

Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees (RAISE) is a work and social-skills training program dedicated to empowering young adults with disabilities by building confidence, fostering independence, and teaching essential employability skills.

This collaborative program provides paid, part-time employment and 1:1 volunteer job coaching for 9 months through strategic partnerships with 18 businesses across Central Florida. Using a copyrighted curriculum, social skills for competitive employment are modeled, coached, and reinforced throughout the program.

In addition to hands-on training, RAISE provides education and resources to ensure participants and their families are equipped for success and provides support to transition to competitive employment. Our approach not only benefits individuals with disabilities, but also promotes inclusive workplaces and stronger communities.

In FY 2026, RAISE anticipates serving 16 young adults with disabilities; approximately 30% of RAISE participants are ages 18-21. Funding from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation would help RAISE expand to provide employment opportunities to more young adults.

RAISE offers each participant the self-worth that comes from earning a paycheck, the satisfaction of being a participating member of society, an accepting work environment, the self-respect that comes with productivity, the dignity of having a job, a feeling of contribution, and the benefit of interfacing with our community in a safe and compassionate setting. We strive to give them the tools they need to reach their full potential, and look forward to the opportunity to partner with The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation.

Total Project Budget: 216197

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): RAISE receives support from Vocational Rehabilitation Services, wage reimbursement for On-the-Job Training (OJT), as well as private philanthropy. We anticipate a total of $195,500 from these sources in FY 2026 (approximately 90% of total program costs), however these commitments are not yet confirmed.

Project Duration: January 1 – May 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Central Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 18-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rachel
Contact Last Name: Slavkin
Contact Title: Director of Inclusion/RAISE
Contact Phone: (407) 621-4033
Contact Email: rachel.slavkin@shalomorlando.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Significant Productions, Inc.
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Also Known As: SigPro
Mailing Address: 1000 Main Street
City: The Villages
State: FL
Postal Code: 32159
Main Phone: (352) 668-9502
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Organization Website: www.significantproductions.org
Employer ID Number: 88-4240707
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit – 509(a)(2)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Significant Productions – 2026 Youth Summer Theatre Camps
Project Description:

Significant Productions, Inc. is thrilled to continue fostering the next generation of artists and storytellers through our fifth annual Children’s Theatre Summer Camp at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages, FL. In partnership with teaching artists from Orlando Family Stage, we will provide an immersive, high-energy theatre experience from June 1 – June 13, 2025, where young performers will build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills on a professional stage.
Campers in grades 3-8 will take center stage, rehearsing and performing in full-scale productions, while our youngest participants (grades 1-2) will engage in a dynamic Creative Drama experience, using materials inspired by the larger productions. With a maximum capacity of 47 campers per week (94 total participants), we are committed to providing personalized attention and high-quality instruction.
Recognizing that financial barriers should never stand in the way of artistic growth, we also offer sponsorship opportunities for 1-3 children in need each year. While we strive to secure community support for these young artists, funding is not always guaranteed. This initiative has truly changed lives, providing students—who might not otherwise have the chance—the opportunity to learn, perform, and grow with us.
Through this program, we are not just teaching theatre; we are empowering young voices, fostering confidence, and ensuring that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has the chance to experience the magic of live performance.

Total Project Budget: 35000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Applicant cash-on-hand, camper tuition fees

Project Duration: June 1 – 13, 2026
Geographical Area Served: The Villages area (Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida)
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 1-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Russell
Contact Last Name: Stephens
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: (256) 683-6132
Contact Email: stephensr@significantproductions.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Significant Productions, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SigPro
Mailing Address: 1000 Main Street
City: The Villages
State: FL
Postal Code: 32159
Main Phone: (352) 668-9502
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.significantproductions.org
Employer ID Number: 88-4240707
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit – 509(a)(2)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Significant Productions – 2026 Youth Summer Theatre Camps
Project Description:

Significant Productions, Inc. is thrilled to continue fostering the next generation of artists and storytellers through our fifth annual Children’s Theatre Summer Camp at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages, FL. In partnership with teaching artists from Orlando Family Stage, we will provide an immersive, high-energy theatre experience from June 1 – June 13, 2025, where young performers will build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills on a professional stage.
Campers in grades 3-8 will take center stage, rehearsing and performing in full-scale productions, while our youngest participants (grades 1-2) will engage in a dynamic Creative Drama experience, using materials inspired by the larger productions. With a maximum capacity of 47 campers per week (94 total participants), we are committed to providing personalized attention and high-quality instruction.
Recognizing that financial barriers should never stand in the way of artistic growth, we also offer sponsorship opportunities for 1-3 children in need each year. While we strive to secure community support for these young artists, funding is not always guaranteed. This initiative has truly changed lives, providing students—who might not otherwise have the chance—the opportunity to learn, perform, and grow with us.
Through this program, we are not just teaching theatre; we are empowering young voices, fostering confidence, and ensuring that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has the chance to experience the magic of live performance.

Total Project Budget: 35000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Applicant cash-on-hand

Project Duration: June 1 – 13, 2026
Geographical Area Served: The Villages area (Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida)
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 1-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Russell
Contact Last Name: Stephens
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: (256) 683-6132
Contact Email: stephensr@significantproductions.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The International Association of Blacks in Dance
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Also Known As: IABD
Mailing Address: 1621 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 400
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20009
Main Phone: 301-755-0831
Main Fax: 301-273-9777
Organization Website: www.iabdassociation.org
Employer ID Number: 42-1698454
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Scholarship Support for the Annual International Conference and Festival
Project Description:

IABD requests support for youth dancers to receive scholarships to its annual conference and festival. Scholarship support alleviates any financial barriers that dancers may have by covering conference and festival registration and accommodations. This support method ensures that promising dancers will be able to take advantage of networking opportunities while expanding their technique and artistry.

IABD’s Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance is the largest international gathering of Black Dance artists, students, and professionals featuring performance presentations, dance classes, panels and roundtable discussions, workshops, plenary sessions, an awards presentation, auditions, and more. The 36th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, “From Soul to Sole: The Black Dance Family Reunion” will take place in Atlanta, GA, February 4-8, 2026, in partnership with Atlanta Dance Connection, Axam Dance Theatre, Ballethnic Dance Company, Dance Canvas, and Juel D Lane. The festival promotes cultural preservation, professional growth, scholarly discourse, and artistic excellence within the community of artists invested in the Black dance diaspora.

While participating in the conference and festival, dance artists are able to take advantage of:

IABD Auditions: Scholarship and multi-company auditions provide aspiring dancers access to summer intensives, collegiate dance programs, and top U.S. professional dance companies in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. These auditions create direct pathways for career advancement and financial support for dancers pursuing higher education.

on the 1, a Dance Class Series: Dancers receive technical and artistic development opportunities and training from world-renowned dance faculty to enhance their skills and professional readiness. Class genres include, but are not limited to Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Dunham, Horton, Graham, and West African, and are taught by professionals who work in various aspects of the industry.

Total Project Budget: $500,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Madison Square Garden Entertainment | Potential: Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta , SouthArts

Project Duration: February 4-8, 2026
Geographical Area Served: National
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Omar
Contact Last Name: Ingram
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 301-755-0831
Contact Email: omar@iabdassociation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Freedom in Education
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rainier Prep
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Mailing Address: 10211 12th Ave S
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98168
Main Phone: 206-494-5979
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Organization Website: www.rainierprep.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0956961
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: Athletics team expansion
Project Description:

Rainier Prep’s Athletics program is dedicated to expanding equitable access to high-quality team sports for BIPOC and limited-income students in South King County. With many of our students experiencing organized sports for the first time, we are focused on increasing coaching capacity, engaging community partners, and building a seamless pathway between our Physical Education curriculum, afternoon Enrichments, and after-school Athletics. This alignment fosters skill development, teamwork, and consistent participation in recreation and play.

Serving 360 students—96% BIPOC and 82% from limited-income families—Rainier Prep is a top 10% school statewide for academic growth. Despite this success, unequal state funding for charter schools limits our ability to offer Athletics programs that meet our students’ interests and needs. Our expanded Enrichment programming and Athletics bridge this gap by providing inclusive, culturally responsive opportunities for physical activity, skill-building, and social-emotional growth.

With more teams, more students explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and build confidence. PE teachers already track cardiovascular endurance for all 5th-8th grade students using Pacer test data and assess skills in cooperation, inclusivity, and positive communication. Our goal is 90% student-participant retention and 70% overall student engagement.

Parents have expressed gratitude for the positive impact of sports on their children, and many students are experiencing the joy of being part of a team for the first time. We are also fostering leadership, with students volunteering to teach younger grades. As we expand our offerings to include cross country and flag football over the next three years, our biggest challenge remains access to adequate facilities.

Total Project Budget: 110,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): King County Parks Youth Athletics Grant (potential, $75K), Aven Foundation ($50K, committed)

Project Duration: 3 years
Geographical Area Served: King County, WA
Age Group To Be Served: 10-13

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Scott
Contact Last Name: Hicke
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 206-494-5979
Contact Email: shicke@rainierprep.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: KID smART
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 2533 Columbus Street, Suite 201
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Postal Code: 70119
Main Phone: (504) 940-1994
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.kidsmart.org/
Employer ID Number: 72-1437355
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit exempt

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creative Schools
Project Description:

Equity in arts education remains a challenge. According to Americans for the Arts, 70% of adults agree that the arts help children to perform better academically. A recent study completed by the National Endowment for the Arts concluded that children with access to the arts are five times less likely to drop out of school. Our belief is simple–Arts education is a right, not a privilege. It should be accessible to every child, regardless of socio-economic background. We are committed to creating an educational environment where arts integration (mixing math, science, language arts, and social studies with artistic disciplines) serves as a powerful catalyst, unlocking students’ academic, creative, and personal potential. Through our Creative Schools program, we partner with 100 classroom teachers across 14 schools in New Orleans, reaching nearly 3,500 local K-8 public school students. Resident teaching artists co-plan and co-teach arts-integrated lessons with classroom teachers to increase student engagement and enhance learning. For example, students might learn about the plant life cycle through theater or learn about the civil rights movement by creating comics. Due to lack of funding, fewer K-8 students in New Orleans are enrolled in school-based arts enrichment courses. This is why we need your help. Together, we can partner with more schools and empower underserved children, giving them the transformative, arts-infused education they deserve.

Total Project Budget: $522,103

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lambent Foundation: $138,068 committed; MaggieGeorge Foundation: $50,000 committed; Booth-Bricker Fund: $25,000 committed; GPOA Foundation: $20,000 committed; New Orleans Theater Association: $20,000 committed; Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust: $20,000 committed; Brabson Library & Educational Foundation: $10,000 potential

Project Duration: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater New Orleans
Age Group To Be Served: Children in grades K-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Elise
Contact Last Name: Gallinot Goldman
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (504) 715-9874
Contact Email: elise@kidsmart.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: FosterAdopt Connect
Legal Name (if Different): Foster Adopt Connect, Inc.
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 356 N Rock Rd, Ste A
City: Wichita
State: KS
Postal Code: 67206
Main Phone: 316-202-1921
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.fosteradopt.org
Employer ID Number: 43-1895965
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/25
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Providing stability to children and families
Project Description:

FosterAdopt Connect (FAC) is committed to enhancing the lives of children and families by promoting family stability and addressing challenges associated with the child welfare system. Our strategy focuses on innovative solutions specifically designed to fill service gaps within local communities, ultimately elevating the quality of life for children in families facing difficulties. We recently opened a new resource center in Wichita, through which we offer several programs aimed at supporting families and children:

Behavioral Interventionist – This program delivers customized, intensive support to children dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges at home, which can jeopardize their living situations. Our trained staff employ techniques such as role-modeling, coaching, redirection, and de-escalation to help children cultivate self-regulation and independence in their daily lives.

Fostering Prevention – This initiative is dedicated to empowering parents to establish safe and nurturing environments for their children. It provides evidence-based parenting education, assists families in accessing vital resources, and offers support and advocacy for those facing significant obstacles, all with the goal of preventing unnecessary foster care placements.

Sammy’s Window – This assistance program supplies clothing and hygiene items, alleviating the financial strain of caring for children—whether biological, foster, or adopted—and enhancing the ability of regional foster homes to care for an increasing number of children.

As of January 2024, Kansas has 5,895 children in foster care, with over 1,300 located in Sedgwick County, which represents more than 20% of the state’s total. Sedgwick County is seeing an increase in foster care numbers, ranking among the highest per capita in the nation. This situation highlights the urgent need to support vulnerable children in our area. Your support will help provide essential services to children, youth, and families navigating the child welfare system in Wichita.

Total Project Budget: $650,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The majority of our 2025 operations in Wichita are funded by grants and contracts totaling $610,500 from the Department for Children and Families, and we expect that funding to continue for 2026. However, our long-term goal is to serve more children and families in the Wichita area through a braided revenue stream that engages individuals, churches, corporations, and foundations; prospects include Downing Family Foundation, Dwane L. and Velma Lunt Wallace Foundation, Wichita Foundation, Cargill and Reddi Industries, among others. We are also in early planning stages for our fundraising events for 2026. The support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation is important to our success, and we would love to partner with you to serve children and families in Wichita.

Project Duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater Wichita and surrounding counties
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Donna
Contact Last Name: Gower
Contact Title: Director of Development, Kansas
Contact Phone: 316-202-1985
Contact Email: donna.gower@fosteradopt.org