Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Heartfelt Heroes
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12530 Fairwood PKWY STE 102 211
City: Bowie
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20706
Main Phone: 213-321-0811
Main Fax:
Organization Website: heartfeltheroes.org
Employer ID Number: 99-2976575
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Heartfelt Heroes
Project Description:

Heartfelt Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through trauma-informed mentorship, violence prevention, and creative expression. Our mission is to break cycles of violence, build emotional resilience, and create career pathways for young people facing systemic barriers. Through our flagship programs, Safety Sync and Hold On Pain Ends (HOPE), we provide conflict resolution training, firearm prevention education, peer mediation, and arts-based healing to help youth develop critical life skills and healthier coping mechanisms.
Our approach integrates mentorship to teach de-escalation strategies and nonviolent alternatives. Youth receive trauma-informed counseling and access to art therapy, music production, and creative writing workshops, helping them process emotions and express themselves constructively. Additionally, our Artist Mentoring & Workforce Development Program connects participants with professional artists and mentors, offering paid apprenticeships, career training, and entrepreneurial skills in creative industries.
With support from funders like the Hermanowski Foundation, we aim to reduce youth violence by 25% and increase school attendance and graduation rates by 20% among participants. By providing safe, supportive spaces for healing and growth, we equip young people with the tools to resolve conflicts, pursue education, and build positive futures. Through mentorship, mental health support, and creative expression, Heartfelt Heroes is transforming lives and strengthening communities, ensuring at-risk youth have meaningful alternatives to violence.

Total Project Budget: 20000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $17,000 (private donor)

Project Duration: Year-round
Geographical Area Served: DMV area
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Tiana
Contact Last Name: Ray
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 213-321-0811
Contact Email: info@heartfeltheroes.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Play360
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1303 S. Rechter Place
City: Bloomington
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 47401
Main Phone: 617-821-3010
Main Fax:
Organization Website: play360.0rg
Employer ID Number: 27-3715896
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Training Playmakers – Creating Joy
Project Description:

Play360 is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers community leaders in under-resourced regions to create educational, inclusive, and joyful play spaces for children. Through our flagship PlayMaker Program, we provide free virtual training, mentorship, and seed funding to local changemakers—known as PlayMakers—who design, build, and sustain playgrounds using low-cost, locally sourced materials. These vibrant, community-led play spaces serve not only as sites for recreation but also as hubs for learning, connection, and child development.
Since our founding, Play360 has supported the construction of over 200 playgrounds in 26 countries, reaching more than 50,000 children with access to safe, engaging environments for play and growth. Our work addresses a critical global challenge: millions of children around the world lack access to safe play areas and early educational resources, which are essential for healthy physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
What sets Play360 apart is our commitment to sustainability and local ownership. Every playground is conceived and built by the community it serves, fostering pride, leadership, and long-term stewardship. PlayMakers receive training in project management, construction techniques, and play-based learning strategies, along with access to a global network of peers and open-source educational tools aligned with early literacy and numeracy benchmarks.
With a focus on global impact and community empowerment, Play360 is currently expanding its reach in Nigeria, Tanzania, Mexico, and India. Funding partnerships enable us to train more PlayMakers, support more playground builds, and translate our curriculum for broader accessibility. At Play360, we believe that play is a powerful, transformative force—and every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive through play.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Microsoft ($10,000), Private Donor ($10,000)

Project Duration: Year-round.
Geographical Area Served: 26 countries including those in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa
Age Group To Be Served: 3-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Deidre
Contact Last Name: Durling
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 617-821-3010
Contact Email: deidre@play360.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Play360
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1303 S. Rechter Place
City: Bloomington
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 47401
Main Phone: 617-821-3010
Main Fax:
Organization Website: play360.0rg
Employer ID Number: 27-3715896
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Training Playmakers – Creating Joy
Project Description:

Play360 is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers community leaders in under-resourced regions to create educational, inclusive, and joyful play spaces for children. Through our flagship PlayMaker Program, we provide free virtual training, mentorship, and seed funding to local changemakers—known as PlayMakers—who design, build, and sustain playgrounds using low-cost, locally sourced materials. These vibrant, community-led play spaces serve not only as sites for recreation but also as hubs for learning, connection, and child development.
Since our founding, Play360 has supported the construction of over 200 playgrounds in 26 countries, reaching more than 50,000 children with access to safe, engaging environments for play and growth. Our work addresses a critical global challenge: millions of children around the world lack access to safe play areas and early educational resources, which are essential for healthy physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
What sets Play360 apart is our commitment to sustainability and local ownership. Every playground is conceived and built by the community it serves, fostering pride, leadership, and long-term stewardship. PlayMakers receive training in project management, construction techniques, and play-based learning strategies, along with access to a global network of peers and open-source educational tools aligned with early literacy and numeracy benchmarks.
With a focus on global impact and community empowerment, Play360 is currently expanding its reach in Nigeria, Tanzania, Mexico, and India. Funding partnerships enable us to train more PlayMakers, support more playground builds, and translate our curriculum for broader accessibility. At Play360, we believe that play is a powerful, transformative force—and every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive through play.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Microsoft ($10,000), Private Donor ($10,000)

Project Duration: Year-round.
Geographical Area Served: 26 countries including those in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa
Age Group To Be Served: 3-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Deidre
Contact Last Name: Durling
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 617-821-3010
Contact Email: deidre@play360.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CISNC
Mailing Address: 222 N. Person St., Ste. 203
City: Raleigh
State: NC
Postal Code: 27610-1067
Main Phone: 9198322700
Main Fax: 9198325436
Organization Website: www.cisnc.org
Employer ID Number: 56-1677831
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: CISNC’s Jobs for NC’s Graduates
Project Description:

Jobs for North Carolina’s Graduates (JNCG) is a transformative initiative of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) designed to equip high school students with the skills and knowledge necessary for post-secondary education and career success. Through a comprehensive approach that includes in-class instruction, career exposure, college tours, and job readiness training, JNCG provides students with the resources and support needed to navigate their future pathways successfully.

JNCG has demonstrated significant success in advancing student achievement, with measurable outcomes that highlight the program’s effectiveness:
***A consistently high graduation rate among JNCG seniors.
***A significant percentage of students securing employment, enrolling in college, or pursuing vocational training post-graduation.
***Increased student engagement in career readiness activities, including internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship opportunities.
***Strengthened community connections between students, businesses, and higher education institutions.

A notable initiative within the program is Jumpstart Jobs Week, which offers interactive career lessons, skill-building workshops, and direct engagement with employers. This initiative serves as a bridge between students and industry professionals, reinforcing the importance of workplace readiness and career planning.

CISNC respectfully requests funding to support JNCG, reinforcing our commitment to student success and workforce development in North Carolina.

Total Project Budget: 1,504,566

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Dogwood Health Trust, WNC Bridge Foundation, Pre-ETS vocational Serevices, NC Department of Public Instruction, Honeywell, GE Aerospace, school district contracts, Toyota

Project Duration: Yearly
Geographical Area Served: High schools in these NC counties – Randolph, Cabarrus, Henderson, Jackson, Halifax, Robeson, Duplin, Wilkes, Cumberland, Transylvania
Age Group To Be Served: High school students aged 14-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Virginia
Contact Last Name: Haynes
Contact Title: State Director – JNCG
Contact Phone: 828
Contact Email: vhaynes@cisnc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Encompass Community School
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4300 Park Avenue
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37209
Main Phone: 662-641-2389
Main Fax:
Organization Website: EncompassNashville.org
Employer ID Number: 92-2891235
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Literacy for All
Project Description:

Approximately 93% of Encompass’s student population met the federal definition of being economically disadvantaged. A majority of our students are zoned for schools with alarmingly low proficiency rates—only about 1 in 10 students demonstrate proficiency in reading and math, as measured by Tennessee’s statewide assessment in 2024. These persistent academic deficiencies compound over time, significantly limiting students’ access to postsecondary opportunities and reducing graduation rates. Given the stakes, it is imperative are able to implement a high-quality literacy program. Therefore, we are seeking an opportunity to formally request funding support to purchase Reading Mastery. This research-based literacy program ensures all students develop strong reading skills through explicit, systematic instruction. Given the importance of foundational literacy in early education, investing in Reading Mastery will give our students a proven pathway to reading success. Reading Mastery is backed by decades of research demonstrating its effectiveness in improving reading outcomes, particularly for struggling readers and students in diverse learning environments. The program follows a Direct Instruction (DI) model, emphasizing clear, scripted lessons, cumulative skill development, and frequent progress monitoring. This program is designed to meet the needs of all students, including those who require additional support. It provides differentiated instruction that helps accelerate learning for students at different skill levels. Its structured approach is particularly beneficial for students who may not have had strong early literacy foundations. The program ensures that students not only learn how to read but also achieve reading fluency and comprehension. It systematically builds decoding, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension skills, reinforcing learning at each step before moving forward. This mastery-based approach aligns with our school’s instructional model, ensuring that students gain confidence as readers. Studies have shown that Reading Mastery is effective in closing reading gaps, particularly for students from historically underserved communities. Its structured format minimizes gaps in instruction and provides consistent, high-quality reading instruction. By investing in Reading Mastery, we will equip our students with the tools they need to become proficient, confident readers, setting them up for lifelong academic success. This program aligns with our commitment to literacy excellence and will be a cornerstone of our early reading instruction.

Total Project Budget: $60,758.42

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Applied for $5,ooo Dollar General Literacy Grant

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Nashville, TN
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Megan
Contact Last Name: Garry
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 662-641-2389
Contact Email: mgarry@encompassnashville.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke’s, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TACC
Mailing Address: 435 Peachtree Street, NE
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30308
Main Phone: 404-876-6266
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org
Employer ID Number: 58-1247134
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/25
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Mental Health Counseling for Children, Youth, and their Families
Project Description:

Counseling services and programming are crucial in supporting children and youth and their families struggling in all areas of life. Many children and their families within Metro Atlanta are overlooked and go without counseling services of the mental health recovery system. TACC has highly trained counselors working directly with children, youth, and their families to address issues unique to them and place them on a track to healing. TACC helps clients become healthy, whole, and contributing members of the community, by helping individuals develop coping and life skills to get back on their feet and re-engaged with their lives. TACC’s affordable Mental Health Counseling program continues to make a huge impact by providing essential mental health services, as well as support and training to strengthen families who are low-income, uninsured/under-insured, and otherwise low-resourced. TACC partners with peer organizations in Atlanta as a vehicle to extend services deepening the impact throughout the city. TACC’s professionally trained/licensed counselors are a critical community resource, and services are trauma-informed. Clients and therapists work together to develop a specific and individualized course of treatment for each family. Our mental health services are available to anyone in need based on ability to pay. This is the core tenet of TACC’s mission. TACC eliminates cost barriers by providing therapeutic services on a sliding scale. As a part of this strategy, clients may access other complimenting services at TACC, including support groups and educational opportunities. These services are also available on a sliding-scale fee. TACC partners with the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, offering mental health services to both children and women, Nicholas House for families struggling with homelessness, and the Urban League for young people at risk and re-entering the community.

Total Project Budget: 381600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): -E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation $30,000, awarded -Bertha and Hix Green Foundation $15,000 awarded -Ida Alice Ryan Foundation $10,000 awarded -The Smith-Hawkins Fund $40,000, award -Atlanta Foundation – $7,500 awarded -Realan Foundation – $10,000 awarded -Greystone Power Foundation – 3,000 awarded -George Brown Foundation – $4,000 -Mary Brown Fund – $3500 -Fee for Services – $27,000 -Insurance – $19,000 -Individuals – $7,560 awarded

Project Duration: TACC’s programming is ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Atlanta, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: Children and Youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Rev
Contact First Name: Dorothea
Contact Last Name: Lotze-Kola
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 404-876-6266
Contact Email: dkola@taccatstlukes.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Achieve Brown County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 441 S Jackson St Suite 201
City: green bay
State: WI
Postal Code: 54301
Main Phone: 9205931052
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://achievebrowncounty.org/
Employer ID Number: 47-4100686
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Reading for the Future Partnership Initiative
Project Description:

Imagine a world where every child has the chance to thrive, no matter where they start. Data can identify the likelihood for a child to succeed in life, and we are on a mission to make transformational change by using data and rallying community to co-create solutions to our most complex challenges facing young people. Our current focus is to improve the number of young people attaining early grade reading benchmarks because data showed a 5-year decline in achievement; and in 2023 over 60% of third graders in Brown County were not reading proficiently. With more than 300 partners engaged, we have launched the Reading for the Future Initiative to collaboratively solve the root causes of why so many youths do not achieve grade level reading benchmarks.

Our initial call to action in 2022 led to community organizations launching, expanding or redesigning early literacy programs in Brown County. However, partners determined more information was needed before they could take action collectively. As a partnership we will identify and collect data regarding the availability and flow of early literacy resources across our community and determine how progress for our action together will be measured. Together we will answer the following questions:

1) How will the partnership measure progress for children from birth to age 9 to know if the actions made by our community are resulting in greater success for children learning to read?
2) What early literacy resources currently exist for youth and families in Brown County, who are they accessible to, and do families know about them?

The data collected will be publicly available through a data dashboard that is maintained and regularly updated. Partners will then follow a proven collaborative improvement process to develop targeted solutions together, measure progress and continuously improve.

Total Project Budget: 190767.43

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Basic Needs Giving Partnership $25,000; Breakthrough Fuel $5,000; George Kress Foundation $10,000; Pending: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation $50,000; Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust $5,000; Schreiber Foods $5,000; Cornerstone Foundation $10,000; Greater Green Bay Community Foundation $20,000, KC Stock Foundation $5,000, Hermanowski Foundation $10,000, O’Reilly Automotive Foundation $25,000; David & Rita Nelsen Family Foundation $20,000

Project Duration: 6/1/2025-5/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: Brown County, WI
Age Group To Be Served: 0-9 Years of Age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Ashley
Contact Last Name: Bethke
Contact Title: Director of Partnership Advancement
Contact Phone: 9205931052
Contact Email: abethke@achievebrowncounty.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Fellowship Hi-Crest
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: FHC
Mailing Address: 455 SE Golf Park Blvd
City: Topeka
State: KS
Postal Code: 66605
Main Phone: 7857832535
Main Fax:
Organization Website: fellowshiphicrest.com
Employer ID Number: 852806361
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Campus Connections – Positive Youth Development for Youth in Hi-Crest, Kansas
Project Description:

Fellowship Hi-Crest, provides extensive youth programming to meet the unique needs of our youth, who have very limited access to resources in the neighborhood. Our Youth Program Director works directly in the local elementary, middle, and high school every week getting to know each young person by name (one of the highest ranked protective factors) and providing mentorship, care coordination, and connection to community resources. Additionally, a Social Emotional Learning Team provides afterschool and summer programming to youth and their families through mental health programs, workforce development, financial literacy, and connections to family programming.
Campus Connections Program include:
Creative Expressions – a mental health program that provides at-risk youth with weekly non-formal therapeutic art sessions
Bridge Builder’s Club – empowers young minds with financial literacy, providing them with real-world experiences in finance and investing.
Work in Process – a series of concerts that use music and personal testimony to fight the stigma around mental health and its treatment, connecting youth and families to affordable and accessible mental health care, and other wrap-around services.
Teach Rock – overall, school-wide curriculum, which helps students learn creatively and innovatively, while learning leadership and SEL skills and coping mechanisms, ensuring students intentionally move through grade levels and are ready for high school.

Through this funding, SENT will be able to increase the reach of existing programs such as Creative Expressions, Bridge Builders, and Work in Process. This grant will support FHC in expanding the capacity of our existing youth programming, person centered case management, mental health and substance abuse prevention programming, and community outreach in order to provide the Hi-Crest community.

Total Project Budget: 426810

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Federal Home Loan bank has committed to donating $30,000 between 2024-2026. Cohort Digital pledged to donate $1800 over the first 6 years of the program. 20/30 Club – $5,000 Individuals – $1,100

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Topeka, KS
Age Group To Be Served: Elementary, Middle, and High School Aged Youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Jill
Contact Last Name: Rice
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 7857832535
Contact Email: jrice@fellowshiphicrest.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: North Bay Haven Elementary
Legal Name (if Different): Bay Haven, Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1 Buccaneer Drive
City: Panama City
State: FL
Postal Code: 32404
Main Phone: 8502761438
Main Fax: 850-248-3514
Organization Website: www.northbayhaven.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: North Bay Haven Elementary

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-30-25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Learning Slide: Where Fun Meets Focus
Project Description:

At North Bay Haven Elementary, we believe in creating a school culture that ignites excitement, encourages movement, and builds community. Inspired by the Ron Clark Academy, we’re taking engagement to the next level—literally—with a stairwell slide that turns transitions into celebrations and sparks joy in every student.

This isn’t just about fun—it’s about creating an atmosphere where students want to be. When students are excited to enter the building, they’re more energized to learn. The slide will serve as a reward, a motivator, and a memory-maker, reinforcing positive behavior and academic achievement. Whether it’s a student who hit a reading milestone or a class that crushed their math goals, sliding becomes the ultimate symbol of success.

By bringing movement and play into the school day, we’re also supporting focus, reducing anxiety, and encouraging collaboration. It builds a culture of celebration—where effort is applauded and students feel seen.

This unique feature will be tied into our house system, PBIS rewards, and academic challenges, making it a powerful tool for reinforcing the values we strive to instill: respect, enthusiasm, grit, and a love for learning.

We’re not just building a slide—we’re building momentum. And when kids are this excited to come to school, there’s no limit to how far they can go.

Total Project Budget: 15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): PTSP, School Fundraisers (Kona Ice, Spring Dance, etc.), St. Joe Comapny, FPL

Project Duration: October 2025-October 2026
Geographical Area Served: Panama City, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Ashley
Contact Last Name: Christie
Contact Title: Third Grade Teacher/Grant Coordinator
Contact Phone: 8502761438
Contact Email: chrisal@bayhaven.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: TheraYouth Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TheraYouth
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 78
City: Bernardsville
State: NJ
Postal Code: 07924
Main Phone: 908-662-1000
Main Fax: 973-385-8226
Organization Website: www.therayouth.org
Employer ID Number: 86-1970973
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2025
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Program (occupational, physical, speech)
Project Description:

TheraYouth improves the lives of children in underserved communities by helping them overcome physical and developmental barriers through outpatient therapy. Our project provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy to children for whom treatment is inaccessible due to cost, scarcity of providers, or space in government programs.

There is a lack of affordable outpatient therapy for low-income families in high density neighborhoods. Limited insurance reimbursement forces clinics to charge high fees. They often refuse Medicaid, government insurance for those with limited incomes, due to the low reimbursement rate of ~$35 per session. In a community where 21% of children under 18 live below the Federal Poverty Level, need is evidenced by the 220 children on our waiting list.

TheraYouth provides one-on-one treatment for speech defects and delays, orthopedic and postural impairments, motor skill, and sensory processing challenges. We are currently treating 40 children in our clinic at 65 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, close to many families and major public transit routes.

Children are referred by area pediatricians, public schools, and social service organizations. Our licensed therapists make clinical evaluations and a child begins treatment once another child graduates.

As a result of our programs, a greater number of children experience improved function, symptom reduction, enhanced coping skills, and better quality of life. In our first 17 months, we have delivered 2,226 therapy sessions, helping 123 children improve their health.

Upon graduation from treatment, all families are surveyed regarding the impact of therapy. Topics center on the following:
– Do families know more ways to work through issues presented by their child’s impairment, disability, or delay?
– Has therapy has improved their child’s ability to communicate their needs at home?
– Has their child shown an improved ability to complete activities of daily living?
– Are they more hopeful about the future?

Total Project Budget: $278,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): MassMutual Foundation, Turrell Fund, Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation, Dombal-Vogel Foundation, Northfield Bank Foundation, Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Provident Bank Foundation, The Summit Foundation, RSI Foundation, Board Gifts, Donors

Project Duration: October 2025 through December 2025
Geographical Area Served: Union County and Essex County, New Jersey
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Karen
Contact Last Name: McLaughlin
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 917-499-3442
Contact Email: grants@therayouth.org