Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Legal Services of Southern Piedmont
Mailing Address: 5535 Albemarle Road
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Postal Code: 28212
Main Phone: 704-376-1600
Main Fax: 704-376-8627
Organization Website: https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/
Employer ID Number: 56-1202940
Organization Tax Status: tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Unaccompanied Children Program
Project Description:

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) provides legal services to vulnerable populations in the Charlotte region to ensure that everyone has access to justice. Among those most vulnerable to exploitation in our community are immigrant children and their families, who face serious issues including human trafficking, domestic abuse and discrimination. Vital services for victims are often out of reach for those whose immigration status is insecure. CCLA offers legal support to unaccompanied migrant children under 18, both by providing direct legal representation as well as conducting legal orientations, known as “Know Your Rights” clinics, to migrant children who cross the border alone and are in federal government shelters.

In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated nearly all government contracts funding such legal work, which severely impacts CCLA’s Unaccompanied Children Program, affecting more than 300 active cases. Due to this funding cut, the Advocacy Center does not have the financial resources needed for these current cases when these children go to immigration court, and we cannot take on new cases. Hundreds of immigrant children, many of whom have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment and other forms of harm, will be left defenseless and without adequate legal representation.

It is virtually impossible for a child to understand their legal options or successfully navigate complex legal proceedings alone, without a specialized children’s rights attorney. According to the Congressional Research Service in 2021, attorneys have a dramatic impact on children’s cases; immigration judges were almost 100 times more likely to grant legal relief to unaccompanied children with counsel than to those without. Most clients served by our Immigrant Justice Program are under age 18. These cases are ongoing, and the Advocacy Center is seeking diverse sources of funding to safeguard these children’s right to safety and stability.

Total Project Budget: 250,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA); Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC); subcontract through Acacia Center for Justice; subcontract through Global Refuge

Project Duration: 1 year (October 2025 – October 2026)
Geographical Area Served: Greater Charlotte region (cases processed in the Charlotte Immigration Court)
Age Group To Be Served: Under 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alexandra
Contact Last Name: Lebron
Contact Title: Grants Specialist
Contact Phone: 980-202-7338
Contact Email: ally.lebron@charlottelegaladvocacy.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: WildCare
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 76 Albert Park Lane
City: San Rafael
State: CA
Postal Code: 94901
Main Phone: 415-453-1000
Main Fax: 415-456-0594
Organization Website: https://discoverwildcare.org
Employer ID Number: 51-0172331
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: WildCare’s Terwilliger Nature Education Programs
Project Description:

Today’s children, especially those in disadvantaged communities, are more disconnected from the natural world than ever before. Studies show this lack of connection negatively impacts their academic achievement along with their physical and emotional health and development. WildCare’s Terwilliger Nature Education Programs reconnect kids to nature, providing real-life context to science concepts taught in California’s primary-12th grade classrooms while offering healthy and meaningful outdoor experiences. Our approach is based on the experiential teaching methods developed by Elizabeth Terwilliger, a San Francisco Bay Area educator who inspired four generations to care about nature. This approach, along with a curriculum that supports state science standards, makes WildCare one of the most effective, sought-after environmental educators in the region, attracting up to 200 Bay Area schools/youth organizations. Our programs range from guided hikes through parks with trained nature guides to direct-to-school presentations featuring our mobile Nature Van and our live, non-releasable “Wildlife Ambassador” educational animals.

WildCare primarily serves students who face economic, language, and/or social barriers to environmental education: over half the 13,000+ students we serve are from low-to-moderate income families, and nearly 60% are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. For many, a WildCare program is their first direct experience of the natural world. Our programs fill the gap in experiential nature education resulting from limited school budgets for enrichment classes and transportation. In the current school year, 52% have received a full or partial scholarship.

This year WildCare’s programs have experienced exponential growth thanks to targeted outreach to schools in low-income communities and our new Spanish-language Nature Van presentations. We anticipate this demand will continue to grow as more schools search for low-cost, high-quality, standards-based programs to help their students experience the many benefits of connecting with nature. For more details, please visit us at: discoverwildcare.org/education.

Total Project Budget: 508,682

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): WildCare’s Terwilliger Nature Education programs are supported by a variety of funding sources, including 18 private foundations and government agencies, individual donors, and corporate sponsors. Program fees from schools that can afford to pay help fund scholarships for students at low-income schools. 2025-26 program fees: $129.5K Awarded ($155K total): Gruber Family Foundation ($25K); Kimball Foundation ($30K); The Sato Foundation ($10K); Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation ($25K); Woodlawn Foundation ($65K) Potential ($109.5K) : Adobe Employee Community Fund ($20K); Alexander M. & June L. Maisin Foundation ($20K); George Wasserman Family Foundation ($10K); Harbor Point Charitable Foundation ($15K); LaureL Foundation ($15K); Leiter Family Foundation ($10K); Marin County Fish & Wildlife Commission ($4.5K); Swantz Family Foundation ($5K); Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation ($10K)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco Bay Area
Age Group To Be Served: 3-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Beth
Contact Last Name: Slatkin
Contact Title: Grants Program Manager
Contact Phone: 510-847-2485
Contact Email: bethslatkin@discoverwildcare.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Brown Sugar Music Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Brown Sugar Strings
Mailing Address: 3329 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27707
Main Phone: 9194235701
Main Fax:
Organization Website: brownsugarmusic.net
Employer ID Number: 33-1473992
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Brown Sugar Strings
Project Description:

Brown Sugar Strings is a dynamic string ensemble dedicated to amplifying the voices of girls of color within classical music. Our mission extends beyond performance; we aim to dismantle traditional barriers and cultivate an inclusive space where diverse talents flourish. We provide:

Musical Excellence: Rigorous training and performance opportunities, showcasing the exceptional skill of our young musicians.
Cultural Representation: Repertoire that celebrates diverse musical traditions, fostering a sense of belonging and representation.
Community Engagement: Accessible performances and educational outreach, making classical music approachable for all.
Empowerment: Mentorship and leadership development, equipping our members with the tools for lifelong success.
Brown Sugar Strings seeks to inspire a new generation of musicians and audiences, demonstrating the transformative power of diversity within the arts. We are striving to create a more inclusive and harmonious musical landscape.

Total Project Budget: 90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Membership fees, fundaraising, grants

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh NC
Age Group To Be Served: 7-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jeanetta
Contact Last Name: Powell
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 9194235701
Contact Email: brownsugarmusicproject@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Special Kids, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Special Kids
Mailing Address: 2132 E. Main Street
City: Murfreesboro
State: TN
Postal Code: 37130
Main Phone: 615-809-2632
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.specialkidstn.com
Employer ID Number: 62-1718638
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services
Project Description:

Through physical, speech, and occupational therapy, Special Kids helps children with special health care needs meet their individualized goals, improving their ability to communicate, navigate their environment, and perform daily tasks independently. Our therapy services foster inclusion and enable children to live more productive and fulfilled lives. In 2025, this program will serve 606 unique children and provide more than 22,000 therapy sessions.
Special Kids’ Physical Therapy program helps enhance or restore a child’s functional ability by focusing on large muscle movement and gross motor skills. Staff work with children on mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. Clinicians may recommend adaptive equipment for children in the physical therapy program.
Special Kids’ Speech Therapy program works to improve a child’s understanding of language and their expression of thoughts and feelings. The program is available for children, youth, and young adults. Therapists may focus on articulation and correcting speech sound production. Children may need help with expressive language, expanding their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence formulation. Children may also need assistance in strengthening their understanding and following directions. Developing conversational skills, social interactions, and emotional understanding may also be part of therapy. Further, treatment may require addressing stuttering, such as syllable repetition or prolongation.
The Occupational Therapy program at Special Kids helps children develop the skills they need for self-care, independence, and life activities. Children may need help developing small muscle movement and fine motor skills. Occupational therapists teach self-help skills like brushing teeth, dressing, or combing hair. Some children may need help learning to hold toys, transferring objects from hand to hand, or drawing and coloring. Many children we work with have difficulty processing sensory input, such as light, sound, or touch, or struggle with transitioning between activities. Therapies are designed to help children learn skills by breaking larger tasks into smaller pieces.

Total Project Budget: $2,105,560

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Approximately $1,805,560 of income will be generated from patient and program income. An approximately $300,000 gap in funding will be filled with funds raised through grants, campaigns, and events.

Project Duration: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Middle Tennessee
Age Group To Be Served: Birth through 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kasey
Contact Last Name: Ewing
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 615-809-2632
Contact Email: grants@specialkidstn.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arts for Learning Maryland
Legal Name (if Different): Arts for Learning Maryland, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 21 E North Ave, 1st Floor
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21202
Main Phone: (855) 245-2787
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.artsforlearningmd.org/
Employer ID Number: 52-0698849
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/25
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Arts for Learning Maryland Early Childhood Programming
Project Description:

Arts for Learning Maryland (A4L) transforms the lives and education of our youth through the arts by connecting educators, professional artists, and communities. We provide artistically excellent programs, expertise, and resources to ensure opportunities for all students across the state of Maryland. Through A4L, professional teaching artists from all disciplines partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide over 500,000 hours of learning in, through, and about the arts to more than 165,000 Maryland students annually.

The Early Childhood department at A4L aims to reconstruct the early childhood education system in Maryland so that it leads to better school readiness and life outcomes for children by transforming teacher and caregiver practice; building allies in policy and decision-making who see the arts as essential to learning; and advancing equity in early childhood education. Early Childhood programming includes:

Infant and Toddler Programming (ages 0-3): We provide Baby ArtsPlay! residencies, which aim to build the capacity of both educators and caregivers, including parents and other family members, to use arts- and play-based learning strategies with infants and toddlers.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Programming (ages 4-6): A4L’s Pre-K and Kindergarten residencies reach students ages 4-6 and their educators. Residencies are arts-integrated and may focus on STEM or literacy, depending on the need and preference of each classroom and teacher. In addition to supporting developmentally appropriate literacy and STEM learning, these residencies use the arts to nurture social-emotional development in students and help educators gain greater skills in the use of arts integration.

Developed with the Maryland State Curriculum Standards in mind, our teaching artists collaborate with a school or classroom’s specific needs to create a residency that extracts the most value out of their time spent with the children. Additional early childhood programming includes professional development for educators, assemblies, family workshops.

Total Project Budget: $699,473.47

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Saul Zaentz Foundation, PNC, Richman Family Foundation, Sherman Family Foundation, Northrup Grumman, Baltimore Community Foundation, Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation, Goldsmith Family Foundation, Wright Family Foundation, Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, J.W. Couch Foundation

Project Duration: 9/1-2025 – 8/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: DMV area, primarily Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to age 6

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Hailie
Contact Last Name: Miles
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 855-245-2787 x255
Contact Email: hailie.m@artsforlearningmd.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Center for Whitley County Youth, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Center
Mailing Address: 201 W Market St
City: Columbia City
State: IN
Postal Code: 46725
Main Phone: 260-248-4977
Main Fax:
Organization Website: thecenterwcy.com
Employer ID Number: 20-5993971
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/2025
Requested Amount: 3,500

Project Title: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Fostering Holistic Youth Development through After School Central (ASC) and After School SERVE (SERVE) Programs in Whitley County, Indiana
Project Description:

The Center for Whitley County Youth respectfully requests $3,500 to support our After School Central (ASC) and SERVE programs for the 2025–2026 fiscal year in Columbia City and South Whitley, Indiana. These free, high-impact programs serve middle and high school students ages 11–18—providing a safe space, trusted mentors, and real-world learning opportunities that help youth grow into confident, capable young adults.

ASC supports middle schoolers during critical after-school hours with academic help, healthy snacks, enrichment activities, and social-emotional support. SERVE builds on that foundation by helping high school students explore career paths, build resumes, connect with local employers, and develop leadership skills. Together, these programs equip students with the tools they need to succeed—both in school and in life.

In 2025, The Center will celebrate 20 years of empowering local youth. What began as one program has grown into 15, serving over 1,400 student enrollments last year alone. Yet we remain a grassroots nonprofit focused on meeting the needs of our rural community. We do not receive United Way or large public charity support, relying instead on dedicated partners like the Hermanowski Foundation to help us reach those who might otherwise be left behind.

With your support, we will continue transforming the lives of young people—meeting them where they are and helping them discover just how far they can go.

Total Project Budget: $31,100; The total cost anticipated to be incurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year by The Center (not including building expenses, staff salaries, software fees, and other administrative expenses) to provide quality financial literacy, education, and health and wellness programming through our After School Central and After School SERVE programs at our Columbia City and South Whitley locations is approximately $31,100.

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Projected income for all Center activities for the 24-25 fiscal year (July 1 to June 30th) is expected from the following sources: grants and foundation (56%), annual fund fundraising (21%), non-charitable income (3%), government grants (10%), LifeWise sponsors (5%), and board fundraising (5%)

Project Duration: Ongoing; funds would be used to to support our program during our next fiscal year which is from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
Geographical Area Served: Whitley County, Indiana, and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: 11 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Maren
Contact Last Name: Gernhardt
Contact Title: Director of Communications
Contact Phone: 260-248-4977
Contact Email: maren@thecentercc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ness Healthcare NFP
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Ness Center
Mailing Address: 23455 Sparrow Road
City: Mandeville
State: LA
Postal Code: 70448
Main Phone: 9853344040
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thenesscenter.com
Employer ID Number: 47-4572658
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/25
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: The Ness Center PPW Chidren’s Art Program
Project Description:

The Ness Center is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support the children’s services within our Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) program. This grant will fund critical therapeutic and developmental supplies such as art materials, sensory toys, educational games, and other play therapy items. These resources are vital to helping children under 13 who have experienced significant trauma. Licensed therapists and educators work with the children daily as part of our comprehensive residential program, ensuring they have the tools and support needed for healing and growth.

Our program provides addiction treatment and mental health care for mothers, along with trauma-informed care and child development services for their children. After a typical treatment period of 30-60 days, mothers and children can transition into supportive living with continued services. This is followed by rapid rehousing for up to one year, offering families stability as they rebuild their lives.

We serve a highly underserved population, working closely with schools, community organizations, and family service agencies to ensure families receive the support and resources they need for long-term recovery. The funding will help us meet two key objectives:

Improve the children’s ability to self-regulate emotions and behaviors by 25% through enhanced therapeutic activities.

Increase developmental milestone achievements in 80% of participating children by providing consistent access to high-quality therapeutic supplies.

With responsible procurement practices, we’ll ensure the funding is used effectively, making supplies last for the entire grant period. At the end of the year, we’ll provide a detailed report to the foundation outlining how the funding has helped families heal and remain together.

Total Project Budget: 150,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Medicaid, Medicare

Project Duration: 10/1/2025 to 10/31/2025
Geographical Area Served: LDH Region 9, Louisiana (St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipohoa Parishes and Across South Louisiana)
Age Group To Be Served: 0-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Toni
Contact Last Name: Bonvillian
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 504.710.9162
Contact Email: tonib@thenesscenter.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dallas Theatre Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2400 Flora St
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75201
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://dallastheatercenter.org/
Employer ID Number: 75-0959992
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit Tax Code Designation: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Project Discovery
Project Description:

Project Discovery serves as a catalyst for young people to explore their place in the world and find their voice. Exposure to and involvement with DTC performances paves a pathway to self-expression and identity. This year-long after-school program brings together groups of teens from middle and high schools across North Texas cultivating them as artists, thinkers, and patrons.

Partner Schools. The program is open to public schools throughout the DFW-area providing access to theatre and examples of professional artistic expression to which students may otherwise not have access. The FY 2025/2026 cohort will be provided at no cost to schools, students, teachers, and parents.

Hybrid Student Learning. Students and teachers will have access to five productions throughout the school year. This will allow schools to select the best method to access theater education with free tickets, digital pre-show workshops, visiting teaching artists for in-class instruction, and transportation to and from the theater for all shows. Available shows: Noises Off, a unique story-telling experience that explores comedic themes and theatrical expression through a farcicle theatre production; A Christmas Carol, a classic production held in high cultural-esteem that delves into ideas of generosity, responsibility, and compassion; Fat Ham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a modern Black family that grapples with themes of identity, family, trauma, and self-liberation; Where We Stand, a one-person show that weaves storytelling with audience engagement to delve into justice, belonging, and personal responsibility; and Ragtime, a powerful tale about race, class, and ambition.

The study of classic and contemporary theater allows students to develop and explore values, appreciate diversity, make informed decisions, and express individual vision.

Teacher Professional Development. Teachers will have access to Project Discovery resources to help deliver instruction that explore relevant themes while also providing the tools to bridge the experience with in-class learning.

Total Project Budget: 434,159

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): MR & Evelyn Hudson Foundation, Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, The Harold Simmons Foundation, Addy Foundation and TCA Arts Respond are all past funders that we will ask to renew support.

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Age Group To Be Served: 6th-12th Grade Students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Leslie
Contact Last Name: Chatman
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 972-821-8112
Contact Email: Leslie.Chatman@dallastheatercenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Jewish Family Services
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 6718 Patterson Avenue
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23226
Main Phone: 804-282-5644
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://jfsrichmond.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-0526201
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Bright Futures: Counseling and Care for Children in Need
Project Description:

Founded in 1849, Jewish Family Services (JFS) transforms lives and strengthens our community through care, counseling, and adoption. This grant will support day-to-day costs of providing excellent, trauma-informed care to children through our counseling department and through Connecting Hearts, our kinship and foster care program.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated youth mental health challenges. In 2023, one third of Virginia high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, yet only 20% of students with mental health concerns receive the care that they need. Each city and county in Virginia is a HRSA-designated mental health professional shortage area. Low-income children in particular face barriers to behavioral health care. Though demand for counseling services outpaces our capacity, JFS is committed to bridging that gap.

Our counseling team serves 70 children each year. Experienced counselors take a person-centered approach to care, tailoring the intervention to match the child’s developmental, emotional, and social needs. We use innovative approaches, including play therapy, strengths-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

JFS’ Connecting Hearts program supports the well-being of children in the foster care system by providing kinship placement and adoption services. Each year, JFS works with up to 16 children referred by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to facilitate kinship care placements, which involve transitioning children from institutional settings, such as group homes, to the care of relatives. JFS conducts extensive interviews with potential caregivers, evaluates the suitability of family homes, and coordinates closely with family members to ensure a smooth transition for children. These extra steps are worth the time and effort – 75% of kinship placements are successful, compared to half of traditional foster care placements. Children in kinship care also experience greater stability, fewer behavioral issues, and stronger connections to their families and communities.

Total Project Budget: $415,718.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funders that have supported our children’s counseling, kinship, and adoption services in the past include the Thalhimer Family Foundation, R.E.B. Foundation, and Memorial Foundation for Children. The counseling department also earns revenue from Medicaid and insurance.

Project Duration: This is an ongoing program. If awarded, this grant would support program expenses in fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
Geographical Area Served: Greater Richmond, Virginia (City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and the surrounding area)
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Becki
Contact Last Name: Mann
Contact Title: Chief Impact Officer
Contact Phone: 804-349-0778
Contact Email: jfsgrants@jfsrichmond.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Faith Christian Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: FCA
Mailing Address: 2255 Allentown Road
City: Quakertown
State: PA
Postal Code: 18951
Main Phone: 8144941404
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.my-fca.com
Employer ID Number: 23-7413756
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit – Tax Exempt since 2007

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/2025
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Empowering Youth Through Mobile Community Impact
Project Description:

Faith Christian Academy (FCA) seeks a $9,000 grant to purchase and equip a food trailer that will serve as a mobile hub for student-led business initiatives and community outreach. This innovative project will provide hands-on learning opportunities in entrepreneurship, culinary arts, and service leadership to students in grades 6–12. Operated as part of our science and technology programming, students will plan, staff, and manage mobile events, developing real-world skills in STEM, marketing, budgeting, and community service.
In addition to enhancing educational outcomes, the trailer will support under-resourced communities in the Bucks and Montgomery County region by distributing food, supplies, and educational materials during outreach events and emergencies. As a designated emergency shelter site, FCA is strategically positioned to serve its surrounding population. The trailer will be utilized throughout the year, especially in summer and fall, maximizing its impact in both school and community settings.
This project aligns with FCA’s mission of providing education from a biblical worldview while preparing students to serve God and others. Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will empower the next generation of servant leaders—children and young adults equipped to make a tangible difference.

Total Project Budget: 15000

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

Project Duration: January–December 2026
Geographical Area Served: Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Richard
Contact Last Name: Hampson
Contact Title: Grant Writer and Community Connections
Contact Phone: 8144941404
Contact Email: rhampson@my-fca.com