Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Travis Manion Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Travis Manion Foundation
Also Known As: TMF
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1485
City: Doylestown
State: PA
Postal Code: 18901
Main Phone: 215.348.9080
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.travismanion.org
Employer ID Number: 41-2237951
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/21/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Veterans Mentoring Youth Through Character Does Matter
Project Description:

Travis Manion Foundation’s leading program trains military veterans and surviving family members to serve as mentors of character and leadership to youth nationwide. Since 2010, this program, called Character Does Matter (CDM), has leveraged the skills of our nation’s military community as role models. Individuals involved with CDM are empowered to improve their well-being by finding purpose in their lives, developing meaningful relationships, and fully engaging in activities. Offered via both short-form presentations and multi-session engagements, Character Does Matter equips youth with the education and resources needed to identify and cultivate their own character strengths to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

At the start of the Character Does Matter program, Veteran Mentors are trained by TMF staff members to deliver 40-minute character education presentations to students. These
presentations make up the short-form version of the CDM program and include examples of character including stories of veterans’ experiences, highlighting the 24 Values in Action character strengths such as Honesty, Gratitude, Curiosity and Love of Learning among others. CDM presentations foster understanding of social emotional well-being and introduce students to the concepts of character and leadership. (186 characters)

Total Project Budget: $253,883 – Florida CDM Budget

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Vystar Foundation (committed); Wounded Warrior Project (committed); A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation (committed)

Project Duration: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Florida (specifically Jacksonville and Tampa)
Age Group To Be Served: Youth grades 4-12, and post 9/11 veterans

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Tannahill
Contact Title: Coordinator, Partnerships & Grants
Contact Phone: 609.467.4145
Contact Email: michelle.tannahill@travismanion.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Upturn Arts
Legal Name (if Different): Upturn Arts
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 1719 Toledano Street
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70115
Main Phone: (504) 390-8399
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://upturnarts.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-2925350
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: creARTive Impact & Intervention
Project Description:

Imagine a child standing on stage singing a song, performing a dance, presenting their original art, and then taking a bow. They stand up, smile, feel proud, and grow a little taller brimming with newfound confidence. That upturn can never be taken away. It will live on in that child forever. This is what we do at Upturn Arts. We guide children to develop critical thinking, find their unique voice, and walk out of our doors with new life skills feeling confident and inspired. This year marks Upturn Arts’ 15th anniversary of providing accessible arts education to New Orleans youth through on-site holiday, summer, and after-school programming. Many of the youth we serve reside in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, of which almost 30% of the population lives below the poverty line. Unfortunately, low-income working parents struggle to send their children to afterschool and summer programs due to the following barriers: lack of transportation, high costs, and unavailability of local programming. New Orleans is a hospitality-based city with many parents of our students working in the tourism industry. These parents are busiest during holidays, summer, and after school, which is why we offer an accessible, safe, and nurturing space for children to access our arts education programming during these times. In addition, 26% of our students have special needs. To ensure a truly inclusive environment for all students, our teaching artists undergo specialized training in art therapy techniques, led by licensed therapists. This empowers them to offer personalized support and on-site interventions that effectively address both the mental and physical challenges faced by students with special needs, allowing them to fully engage in learning and artistic expression alongside their peers.

Total Project Budget: $383,216

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New Orleans Recreation & Culture Fund $20,000 Committed; Kahn Oppenheimer Fund $20,000 Committed; Zemurray Foundation $10,000 Potential; Goldring Foundation $10,000 Potential

Project Duration: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: New Orleans
Age Group To Be Served: 4 – 17 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Dana
Contact Last Name: Reed
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (504) 427-1515
Contact Email: dana@upturnarts.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different): New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Inc.
Also Known As: NOJO
Mailing Address: 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70113
Main Phone: (504) 636-8390
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.thenojo.com/
Employer ID Number: 71-0919866
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: NOJO Youth Orchestra
Project Description:

The mission of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is to strengthen the legacy of Jazz throughout New Orleans by providing access to unparalleled performances, creative gathering places, and authentic community engagement. As the largest Black-run Jazz institution in the South, for 22 years NOJO has been a steadfast presence in New Orleans’ cultural landscape and an unwavering partner to the community in advancing and preserving Black culture and arts. Our goal is to bring our diverse community together through music, artistry, and creative development. NOJO aims for everyone in our programs to experience a meaningful encounter with Jazz while enhancing their life. For students with a passion for Jazz, their options are limited. There are no “Big Band” Jazz orchestras offered in New Orleans public schools. We aim to advance students’ music education by providing mentorship clinics with touring Jazz musicians, jam sessions, and “Big Band” ensemble training to continue the legacy and future of Jazz. As our longest standing program, the NOJO Youth Orchestra serves 1,500 children (ages 10-18) each year and has been in existence for 15 years.

Total Project Budget: $99,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Doris Duke Foundation $25,000 Committed

Project Duration: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: New Orleans, LA
Age Group To Be Served: children ages 10-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Adonis
Contact Last Name: Rose
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: (817) 908-6709
Contact Email: adonis@thenojo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Atlanta Inner-City Ministry Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1966 Lakewood Terrace SE
City: Atlanta, GA
State: GA
Postal Code: 30315
Main Phone: 4046227931
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.aimatlanta.org
Employer ID Number: 74-3101988
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Level Up Literacy
Project Description:

The Level Up Literacy Project is a transformative initiative designed to help disadvantaged youth in inner-city Atlanta overcome post-COVID learning loss and build strong literacy skills. Many students from low-income communities continue to struggle with reading proficiency, impacting their academic success and future opportunities. AIM is launching this program to provide targeted literacy support, ensuring that children have the resources and guidance needed to "level up" their reading abilities and confidence.

This program will offer one-on-one tutoring, small-group reading clubs, and family literacy nights to create a comprehensive literacy support system. Students will receive personalized reading instruction from trained volunteers, mentors, and literacy coordinators, focusing on phonics, comprehension, and writing skills. Additionally, AIM will integrate literacy components into its summer programs, ensuring that students continue to make progress year-round.

The Level Up Literacy Project will also equip families with tools and strategies to support reading at home, strengthening literacy development beyond the classroom. Book distributions, digital literacy resources, and reading incentives will encourage students to develop a lifelong love for reading.

By investing in personalized instruction, community engagement, and faith-driven mentorship, AIM’s Level Up Literacy Project will empower at-risk youth with the skills and confidence they need to achieve long-term academic success.

Total Project Budget: $54,500

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

Project Duration: 2026
Geographical Area Served: Atlanta, GA
Age Group To Be Served: K – 12th Grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Bret
Contact Last Name: Wilson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4046227931
Contact Email: grants@aimatlanta.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Start the Adventure in Reading
Legal Name (if Different): Start the Adventure in Reading, Inc.
Also Known As: STAIR
Mailing Address: 1545 State Street
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70118
Main Phone: 504-899-0820
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.stairnola.org/
Employer ID Number: 72-1178996
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 19, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Start the Adventure in Reading 2026
Project Description:

With 51% of second graders and 47% of 3rd graders failing reading last year, childhood illiteracy is a critical problem in New Orleans. To combat this, our goals are threefold: 1) get students to read at grade level; 2) increase their self-esteem; 3) create a life-long love of reading. The children we serve are primarily low-income with 48% of students living in a single-parent household and 88% of students qualifying for free and reduced meals. We meet the literacy needs of each student individually wherever they are in their educational journey. Our curriculum bridges the divide that low-literate students face by incorporating diverse characters, concepts, and levels to build a strong reading foundation. Each week, tutors and students read together, practice phonics, learn sight words and vocabulary, work on reading comprehension, play word games, and write stories. For a child struggling to read, there is no substitute for receiving consistent, weekly one-on-one tutoring from an adult. Each semester, students receive 12 age-appropriate books free-of-charge to establish or add to their home libraries so they can continue their newfound love of reading. When a student participates through second and third grade, they will receive a total of 48 books. With your support, we plan to achieve the following two outcomes with 150 students: 1) Increase students’ baseline reading comprehension from 30 words correct per minute to 50 words correct per minute; 2) 90% of students will show marked improvement in reading and comprehension assessments, increasing their literacy and self-esteem. Improving literacy improves lives. Thank you for your consideration in partnering with us to help more children learn how to read.

Total Project Budget: $283,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Goldring Family & Woldenberg Foundations $15,000 Committed; Fore!Kids Foundation $15,000 Committed; Entergy $40,000 Potential; The Campbell Foundation $35,000 Potential

Project Duration: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater New Orleans
Age Group To Be Served: 7- to 9-year-old children in second and third grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennie
Contact Last Name: Merrill Boudreaux
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 402-202-1182
Contact Email: jennie@stairnola.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Aim High for High School
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: Aim High
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 410715
City: San Francisco
State: California
Postal Code: 410715
Main Phone: (415) 551-2301
Main Fax: (415) 551-2626
Organization Website: https://aimhigh.org/
Employer ID Number: 94-3296338
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/19/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Empowering Futures for Success: Aim High’s Expanding Learning & Career Exploration for Middle Schoolers
Project Description:

Aim High is a free, five-week summer program designed to support rising 6th-9th grade students in Northern California. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, strengthen academic and social-emotional skills, and empower students with a clear path to high school, college, and career success. By fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment, Aim High ensures students develop confidence, resilience, and the tools needed for lifelong achievement.
The program’s curriculum consists of three core classes:
Humanities – Enhancing literacy, critical thinking, and discussion skills by exploring contemporary issues.
Issues & Choices – Helping students examine identity, community, and well-being while setting college and career goals.
STEM Challenge – Encouraging problem-solving through hands-on projects that incorporate design thinking, scientific inquiry, and mathematical reasoning.
Aim High incorporates project-based learning, where students engage in real-world challenges like addressing climate change and designing sustainable solutions. Additionally, social-emotional learning (SEL) is embedded throughout the program, aligned with the CASEL framework to develop self-awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making.
Beyond academics, students participate in enrichment activities such as arts, cultural studies, and sports, including hiking, swimming, film club, and team sports. College and career exploration is another key component, with students visiting university campuses and connecting with mentors to envision their future.
Aim High estimates that during the summer of 2026, they will serve 252 students across two summer site locations in Placer and Napa counties. Your generous support would be split between both sites.
A diverse teaching staff, including Aim High alumni, delivers the program. With a 98% high school graduation and college enrollment rate, Aim High continues to impact students, families, and communities.

Total Project Budget: $877,836

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other Funding: $309,000 Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Truckee Tahoe Airport $30,000 – Committed (2025) E. Richard Jones Family Foundation $35,000 – Potential (2025) Klenz Family Fund: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Napa Valley Community Foundation: $5,000 – Committed (2025) Lahontan Community Foundation: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation: $20,000 – Committed (2025) Martis Camp Foundation: $15,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation: $5,000 – Committed (2025) SH Cowell Foundation: $50,000 – Committed (2025) Napa Valley Unified School District: $54,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Unified School District: $35,000 – Committed (2025) Individual Donors: $30,000 – Committed (2025)

Project Duration: Summer Program 2026 (June – August)
Geographical Area Served: Northern California – Placer & Napa Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Middle School Students (Ages 11-14)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Deng
Contact Title: Development Manager, Institutional Philanthropy
Contact Phone: (415) 551-2301
Contact Email: grants@aimhigh.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Legal Name (if Different): Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 855 Hwy 541
City: Jackson
State: Kentucky
Postal Code: 41339
Main Phone: 606-693-5000
Main Fax: 888-742-1124
Organization Website: https://www.kmbc.edu/
Employer ID Number: 61-1103422
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 19, 2025
Requested Amount: $7,000

Project Title: New Heights Youth Camp
Project Description:

Every summer KMBC hosts New Heights Youth Camps for young people between the ages of twelve and eighteen. New Heights Youth Camps provide youth with a safe and encouraging place to stay for a week. During their time with us, campers experience a "taste" of campus life while learning, engaging in outdoor activities, and making new friends! For many attendees, these camps are a highlight of their summer.

In order to provide camp experiences to as many youth as possible, we try to keep camp attendance costs low and provide scholarships for those who cannot afford the typical prices. These discounts are especially beneficial to our many campers who come from low-income homes and cannot attend without this support. With your help, we want to provide camp scholarships to several young people, giving them with the opportunity to experience youth camp and all its benefits to their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.

Total Project Budget: $40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Spark Good Grants (Potential), Cheeryble Foundation (Potential), Dallas Seminary Found Vision Fund (Potential), Krueger Charitable Foundation (Potential), Wyler Family Foundation (Potential)

Project Duration: June-August 2026
Geographical Area Served: We serve youth from across the United States, including campers from Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, and beyond.
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Kaitlyn
Contact Last Name: Hunter
Contact Title: Assistant Librarian
Contact Phone: 606-693-5000 ext. 208
Contact Email: khunter@kmbc.edu

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Parker Street Ministries Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Parker Street Ministries or PSM
Mailing Address: 719 N Massachusetts Ave
City: Lakeland
State: FL
Postal Code: 33801
Main Phone: (863) 682-4544
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://psmlakeland.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-3579886
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) – tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2025
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Academic Enrichment Program
Project Description:

For more than 25 years, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) has been committed to Gospel-centered community development in an impoverished, high crime neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida, consisting of more than 600 addresses. The Parker Street neighborhood is majority-populated by people of color, many of whom suffer under bonds of generational poverty. A 2024 survey of families served by PSM shows the majority (around 95 percent) fall into the “low” to “extremely low” income categories. Stabilization opportunities are provided by PSM in education as well as housing, financial sustainability, health/wellness, workforce development, spiritual formation, neighborhood revitalization, and more. We currently offer some services to an adjacent neighborhood (North Lake Wire) and hope to open up more services as we are able.

Most services offered by PSM are delivered through an after-school program and summer camp, providing year-round academic enrichment for K-12 students. Neighborhood parents express the need for safe childcare and academic support. Parker Street Ministries addresses these challenges through a year-round Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) which includes after-school and summer opportunities for grades K-8, a Young Adult Program (YAP) for grades 9-12, and a summer Workforce Lab for young high schoolers, each designed to equip students with the tools necessary for academic, personal, and professional success. Parker Street Ministries also offers next steps coaching and micro-internships for older high schoolers and recently graduated young adults.

The Academic Enrichment Program includes homework help and tutoring, physical fitness activities, STEM projects, rotations in art and cooking, emotional regulation techniques and curriculum, summer educational/fun field trips, and more!

In 2024, 864 hours of programming served more than 100 students, reinforcing essential skills while fostering a safe, structured environment where learning flourishes. All services are free, except a weekly summer camp fee of $10 per child that many parents substitute through volunteer service.

Total Project Budget: $586,648.35

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Our funding sources include a variety of individuals, companies, churches, local government, and foundations. In 2024, PSM raised $1,266,296.51 in operational support through these entities. Some committed revenue this year for the Academic Enrichment Program includes Kiwanis Club of the Citrus Center Foundation – $5,000+ (amount depends on how much revenue is collected from Kiwanis’ annual pancake festival and divided amongst nine nonprofits); George Jenkins Foundation – $50,000; Camp Rotary Foundation – $3,000; and Start Smart Education Essentials donors, providing backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, and more for neighborhood kids – $7,000 (amount could change depending on # of donors this summer). This funding does not include committed operational support that would also help cover AEP expenses. Some of those funders include George Jenkins Foundation – an additional $100,000; Harrell Family Charities – $100,000; David Jenkins – $30,000; recurring monthly donations – $167,000+; and more!

Project Duration: Year-round (1/1/2026-12/31/2026)
Geographical Area Served: Parker Street neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County)
Age Group To Be Served: Students in grades K-12 and recent high school graduates

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Breed
Contact Title: Director of Development & Communications
Contact Phone: (863) 682-4544
Contact Email: sarah@psmlakeland.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Parker Street Ministries Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Parker Street Ministries or PSM
Mailing Address: 719 N Massachusetts Ave
City: Lakeland
State: FL
Postal Code: 33801
Main Phone: (863) 682-4544
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://psmlakeland.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-3579886
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) – tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2025
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Academic Enrichment Program
Project Description:

For more than 25 years, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) has been committed to Gospel-centered community development in an impoverished, high crime neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida, consisting of more than 600 addresses. The Parker Street neighborhood is majority-populated by people of color, many of whom suffer under bonds of generational poverty. A 2024 survey of families served by PSM shows the majority (around 95 percent) fall into the “low” to “extremely low” income categories. Stabilization opportunities are provided by PSM in education as well as housing, financial sustainability, health/wellness, workforce development, spiritual formation, neighborhood revitalization, and more. We currently offer some services to an adjacent neighborhood (North Lake Wire) and hope to open up more services as we are able.

Most services offered by PSM are delivered through an after-school program and summer camp, providing year-round academic enrichment for K-12 students. Neighborhood parents express the need for safe childcare and academic support. Parker Street Ministries addresses these challenges through a year-round Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) which includes after-school and summer opportunities for grades K-8, a Young Adult Program (YAP) for grades 9-12, and a summer Workforce Lab for young high schoolers, each designed to equip students with the tools necessary for academic, personal, and professional success. Parker Street Ministries also offers next steps coaching and micro-internships for older high schoolers and recently graduated young adults.

The Academic Enrichment Program includes homework help and tutoring, physical fitness activities, STEM projects, rotations in art and cooking, emotional regulation techniques and curriculum, summer educational/fun field trips, and more!

In 2024, 864 hours of programming served more than 100 students, reinforcing essential skills while fostering a safe, structured environment where learning flourishes. All services are free, except a weekly summer camp fee of $10 per child that many parents substitute through volunteer service.

Total Project Budget: $586,648.35

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Our funding sources include a variety of individuals, companies, churches, local government, and foundations. In 2024, PSM raised $1,266,296.51 in operational support through these entities. Some committed revenue this year for the Academic Enrichment Program includes Kiwanis Club of the Citrus Center Foundation – $5,000+ (amount depends on how much revenue is collected from Kiwanis’ annual pancake festival and divided amongst nine nonprofits); George Jenkins Foundation – $50,000; Camp Rotary Foundation – $3,000; and Start Smart Education Essentials donors, providing backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, and more for neighborhood kids – $7,000 (amount could change depending on # of donors this summer). This funding does not include committed operational support that would also help cover AEP expenses. Some of those funders include George Jenkins Foundation – an additional $100,000; Harrell Family Charities – $100,000; David Jenkins – $30,000; recurring monthly donations – $167,000+; and more!

Project Duration: Year-round (1/1/2026-12/31/2026)
Geographical Area Served: Parker Street neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County)
Age Group To Be Served: Students in grades K-12 and recent high school graduates

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Breed
Contact Title: Director of Development & Communications
Contact Phone: (863) 682-4544
Contact Email: sarah@psmlakeland.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Navicent Health Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Medcen Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3330 Northside Dr. Ste. 100
City: Macon
State: GA
Postal Code: 31210
Main Phone: 478-633-4483
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.navicenthealthfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 23-63-73555
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Pet Therapy for Child Advocacy Center
Project Description:

The funds will be used to expand our Paws for Patients Facility Dog program at Navicent Health Foundation to serve the Crescent House, our Child Advocacy Center at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Pet therapy in child advocacy centers (CACs) can significantly benefit children by offering a calming and reassuring presence during stressful forensic interviews and other proceedings, helping them feel more comfortable and cooperate during trauma-related work.
Since beginning services in 1997, Crescent House has cared for more than 11,700 children. Crescent House is not a shelter but a facility supplied with state-of-the-art equipment that enables specially trained professionals to conduct effective, consistent, non-threatening interviews and examinations of children who have made these allegations.
We specialize in offering the following services to children of our Central and South Georgia community: forensic interviews conducted by specially trained interviewers with over 33 years of combined experience , forensic medical exams provided by a Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician with 11 years of experience and a specially trained Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience.
The use of a facility dog in the Crescent House will provide a calming presence, promote interaction & connection, promote a safe space, improve communication, increase cooperation during interview, reducing sensory overload and provide comfort while waiting.
Since placing our first facility dog, we have seen a decrease in anxiety and stress associated with the hospital environment, increased support in the overall social, physical and emotional development and treatment of patients. He provides distraction and support during procedures, as well as motivates and encourage patients to reach treatment goals. He provides comfort following traumatic events, reduces feelings of loneliness associated with being separated from home, family and pets, and most importantly, offers unconditional love and acceptance through physical contact and soft touch.

Total Project Budget: $66,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kirby Smart Family Foundation, Virgil P. Warren Foundation, Lattner Family Foundation,The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society – All Pending Requests

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital serves 28 primary counties and 55 secondary counties in Central and South Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Tarver
Contact Last Name: Perry
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 478-633-7395
Contact Email: tarver.perry@atriumhealth.org