Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
Also Known As: Henrico CASA
Mailing Address: 3001 Hungary Spring Road, Suite A
City: Richmond
State: Virignia
Postal Code: 23228
Main Phone: 804-501-1671
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.HenricoCASA.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1710746
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/28/26
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Court Advocacy: Giving Children the Chance to Live Up to Their Full Potential
Project Description:

Henrico CASA exists to ensure that the most vulnerable children in our community, victims of abuse or neglect, have a voice in court as life-altering decisions are made about their futures.

When a child is referred to Henrico CASA by the Court, our program assigns a Court Appointed Special Advocate to stand beside that child for the duration of their case. Advocates build a trusting relationship with the child, conduct an independent assessment of their circumstances, and provide judges with critical information and recommendations focused solely on the child’s best interests.

Henrico CASA’s project will provide five children with a dedicated Advocate who will visit the child and submit court recommendations on their behalf for an entire year. The project goal is to mitigate the long-term impact of trauma while improving outcomes in education, permanency, and overall well-being. Your support will ultimately change the trajectory of these children’s lives.

Henrico County consistently leads Central Virginia in child abuse and neglect referrals and demand for CASA’s services has risen by 8–9% annually, underscoring the urgent need for effective intervention. Despite increases, Henrico CASA has served 100% of children referred since our inception in 1994. Last year, alone, we served 399 children. Our Advocates attended 453 court hearings and submitted 461 written reports, with 98% of CASA recommendations adopted by judges. Notably, 100% of cases closed with children in safe, long-term homes.

Henrico CASA delivers this impact through a highly cost-effective model. By recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer Advocates, CASA serves a child for approximately $1,500/year, a fraction of the cost of foster care or juvenile justice involvement.

Your support will ensure that five children receive the advocacy, stability, and voice they deserve at no cost to their families and at a pivotal moment in their lives.

Total Project Budget: $956,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): At Henrico CASA, we believe that access to high-quality advocacy should never depend on a family’s ability to pay. For this reason, CASA services are provided at no cost to the children and families we serve. We take our responsibility as stewards of community and foundation resources seriously. The funding sources below, as well as other funding from individual contributors and special events, are consistent from year to year and therefore projected to be similar for our July 2026-June 2027 fiscal year. As we await responses to our pending requests and continue to cultivate new partnerships, we remain steadfast in our dedication to ensuring that no child in our community is left without the advocacy support they deserve. Department of Criminal Justice Services and Victims of Crime Act $257,228 Robins Foundation $30,000 Moses Nunnally Foundation – Charitable Trust B $20,000 Altria $15,000 Wareheim Foundation $15,000 Henrico County $10,000 Havens Foundation $5,000 Titmus Foundation $4,500 Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Charitable Trust $3,750

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Henrico CASA’s cases originate within Henrico County’s court jurisdiction, but the children and families we serve live throughout the Greater Richmond Region and beyond. Henrico CASA’s reach spans more than 25 zip codes across urban, suburban, and rural communities in Virginia, reflecting the broad geographic and demographic scope of the need for advocacy services.
Age Group To Be Served: Henrico CASA serves children from birth through age 18 who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and are involved in abuse and neglect proceedings before the Court. These children often enter the child welfare system having already endured profound trauma that affects their safety, development, and long-term wellbeing. CASA’s intervention provides consistent, child-centered advocacy during this critical period, helping to mitigate the long-term negative outcomes commonly associated with unaddressed childhood trauma.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Kristin
Contact Last Name: Blalock
Contact Title: Director of Partnerships
Contact Phone: 804-245-1469
Contact Email: Kristin@HenricoCASA.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: PS-IS 187 Hudson Cliffs Parents Organization
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 349 Cabrini Blvd
City: New York
State: New York
Postal Code: 10040
Main Phone: (212) 927-8218
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.187hudsoncliffs.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-0098907
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 18, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: General support for school with underrepresented students
Project Description:

PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs Parents Organization seeks a partnership with the Hermanowski Foundation to support the educational experience of the 750 students who attend PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs, a Pre-K through 8th-grade public school in Washington Heights. Our school serves a diverse community and is recognized for strong academics, dedicated teachers, engaged parents, and an inclusive culture grounded in equity, creativity, and engagement.

Students benefit from a rigorous academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by music, film, visual arts, and physical education. Teaching across disciplines emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and real-world connections, helping students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and readiness for middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, PS/IS 187 is known for imaginative arts programming that reaches all grade levels. Students participate in visual art, music instruction, instrumental performance, theater, filmmaking, and creative writing. These programs culminate in performances, exhibitions, and screenings that bring the school community together and provide authentic platforms for student voice. Through the arts, students take creative risks, collaborate with peers, and learn to express complex ideas.

Hands-on science and experiential learning are equally central to the PS/IS 187 experience. A thriving school garden serves as a living classroom where students explore environmental science, nutrition, sustainability, and food systems in an urban setting.

After-school programming is a critical extension of this work. High-quality after-school opportunities allow students to deepen academic skills, explore interests in STEM, arts, music, theater, and sports, and build strong relationships with peers and mentors in a safe, structured environment, while providing stability for working families.

Equity is at the heart of our mission. A general operating grant would help sustain this ecosystem of learning and ensure all students have access to enriching opportunities.

Total Project Budget: 187000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Foundations, Corporations, Individuals

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: New York City
Age Group To Be Served: 4-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Shazdeh
Contact Last Name: Omari
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 203-788-1167
Contact Email: ps187.development@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: FRESNO MINERS
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Mailing Address: 5499 W BLUFF AVE
City: Fresno
State: CA
Postal Code: 93722
Main Phone: 5595176825
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.FRESNOMINERSYOUTHFOOTBALL.COM
Employer ID Number: 830814110
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: NEVER LEAVE A CHILD BEHIND
Project Description:

From:
Fresno Miners Youth Football
Attn: Executive Director
Fresno, CA
Website: www.fresnominersyouthfootball.com
Email: info@fresnominersyouthfootball.com
Phone: 559-517-6825

Date: January 15,2026

Introduction and Organizational Information

Dear The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. and Trustees:

Fresno Miners Youth Football respectfully submits this Letter of Inquiry for consideration under the Foundation’s grant program. Our organization is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child—regardless of income, gender, or background—has full access to high‑quality, year-round youth sports opportunities. Our mission, “Never Leave a Child Behind,” guides all aspects of our work.

Executive Director:
Mya Mayberry
559-517-6825

Address:
5499 W. Bluff Ave, Fresno CA 93722

Website:
www.fresnominersyouthfootball.com

Organizational Background

Founded to meet the growing need for safe, structured youth sports programs in Fresno’s low‑income neighborhoods, Fresno Miners Youth Football provides flag football, tackle football, and competitive cheer for children from kindergarten through 8th grade. We serve hundreds of youths annually with strong family engagement and an emphasis on character development, physical health, teamwork, and leadership.

In 2025, through community fundraising and partnerships, we raised $80,000 to successfully operate a full season. Demand for our programs—especially among girls—has surged, motivating our 2026 expansion to ensure full access for boys and girls in grades K–8 who would otherwise be unable to participate.

Our annual operating budget for 2026 is $120,000, which covers facilities, insurance, uniforms, field equipment, and administrative coordination necessary to keep all programs free for families.

We have built a consistent track record of impact by removing financial barriers, maintaining safe and inclusive programs, and engaging deeply with underserved neighborhoods.

Community Need: Fresno Demographics and Poverty Indicators

Fresno faces a combination of high poverty, low household income, and a large population of youth—conditions that significantly restrict access to organized sports.

Economic Hardship and Child Poverty

Fresno’s child poverty rate is 28%, far higher than California’s average.

The overall poverty rate is 19.5%, also much higher than statewide rates.

A separate 2023 estimate places Fresno’s poverty rate even higher at 20.9%, confirming persistent need.

Household Income Below State Average

Fresno’s median household income ranges between $27,603 and $31,434, significantly below California’s overall median income.

A Young, Diverse Population

Fresno County’s population includes 27.2% under age 18, indicating a high need for youth programs.

Boys and Girls ages 5–14 represent approximately 15–16% of the county population.

Fresno is 56.44% Hispanic/Latino, with many families confronting significant socioeconomic barriers.

Implications for Youth Sports

These indicators demonstrate a profound need for free, accessible youth sports, particularly for kids who experience compounded barriers—economic, cultural, and structural. Many families cannot afford registration fees, equipment costs, travel expenses, or insurance, leaving thousands of boys and girls without opportunities for healthy development, physical activity, and mentorship.

Fresno Miners is uniquely positioned to address these gaps.

Total Project Budget: 120000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): CALVIVA, CITY COUNCIL

Project Duration: YEAR ROUND
Geographical Area Served: FRESNO CALIFORNIA
Age Group To Be Served: K-8TH GRADERS

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MRS
Contact First Name: MYA
Contact Last Name: MAYBERRY
Contact Title: GRANT COORDINATOR
Contact Phone: 5595136825
Contact Email: INFO@FRESNOMINERSYOUTHFOOTBALL.COM

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: FLPS
Mailing Address: 5905 O Street
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Postal Code: 68510
Main Phone: 402-436-1612
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.foundationforlps.org/
Employer ID Number: 36-3490560
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2026
Requested Amount: 8500.00

Project Title: SPARK Summer STEM Camp
Project Description:

For many Lincoln, NE families, summer is not a season of enrichment but a period of stress. With 79% of children ages 6 to 17 living in households where all parents are working, access to affordable, reliable summer care is essential. Yet costs continue to rise faster than wages, and nearly 30 percent of local households live at or near the federal poverty level. For these families, a typical $300 weekly camp fee is simply out of reach. This request is to support our SPARK Scholarship fund.

This gap has consequences. Children without access to structured, high quality summer learning are more likely to experience academic loss, fall behind peers, and disengage from learning. In Nebraska, unmet need has grown steadily, with 56% of families reporting they could not enroll their child in summer programming by 2025, most often due to cost and access barriers.

To address this challenge, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools created Spark Summer Learning, a nine-week, licensed STEAM program for elementary students. Spark provides hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through weekly themes such as robotics, food science, environmental studies, animation, and aeronautics. Students engage with local STEAM professionals, explore community learning sites, and build curiosity and confidence in a safe, nurturing environment. Spark also supports workforce stability by employing Lincoln Public Schools teachers during the summer.

In summer 2026, Spark will serve up to 150 (350 unique students) students per week across nine weeks. Approximately 45% of participants will receive scholarships based on Free and Reduced Lunch eligibility and income thresholds. By removing financial barriers, Spark ensures that income does not determine access to high quality summer learning, helping students sustain academic skills, families remain stable, and Lincoln’s future workforce grow stronger.

Total Project Budget: $402,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $325,000 committed – from registration fees, individual and corporate donors and private foundations

Project Duration: May 1 – August 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Lincoln NE
Age Group To Be Served: 5 to 14 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Carr
Contact Title: Development Specialist
Contact Phone: 4024361411
Contact Email: susan.carr@lps.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: KID smART
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2533 Columbus Street
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Postal Code: 70119
Main Phone: 5049401994
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.kidsmart.org
Employer ID Number: 72-1437353
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: KID smART Summer Camps: Literacy and STEAM
Project Description:

KID smART will launch two innovative summer camps in summer 2026 that address critical learning gaps for K-8 students in New Orleans: Wordplay! (literacy-focused) and STEAMY (STEAM-focused). Both camps use arts integration to make learning joyful, engaging, and effective for students who experience significant summer learning loss.

Wordplay! Literacy Camp uses theatre, storytelling, creative writing, and performance to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills, and oral communication. Students explore diverse texts, create original stories and monologues, and perform for families. Through drama games, character development, and collaborative writing, students strengthen literacy skills while discovering the power of their own voices.

STEAMY Camp integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on creative projects. Students explore scientific concepts through visual arts, build engineering solutions using creative problem-solving, and discover mathematical patterns in music and movement. Digital media, sculpture, and performance become vehicles for understanding STEM concepts, making abstract ideas concrete and accessible.

Both camps serve 60 students total (30 per camp) for one week each in summer 2026. We use a sliding-scale tuition model ensuring accessibility for families regardless of income. Many participants come from under-resourced schools where summer programming is limited or nonexistent.

Our approach is grounded in 26 years of experience delivering arts-integrated education in New Orleans public schools. We know that arts integration works: it increases engagement, deepens understanding, and makes learning culturally responsive and joyful. Our teaching artists are experienced educators trained in our proven AXIS framework, which seamlessly integrates arts across academic content.

This $10,000 grant will fund teaching artist salaries, art supplies and materials, snacks, and program coordination for both camps. Upon completion, we will provide a comprehensive evaluation report including student attendance, family feedback, student work samples, and teaching artist reflections.

KID smART summer camps demonstrate that learning can be rigorous, joyful, and transformative when creativity is at the center.

Total Project Budget: 75,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): NewSchools, United Way, Individuals

Project Duration: June – August 2026
Geographical Area Served: Greater New Orleans area
Age Group To Be Served: K-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bridget
Contact Last Name: Nolan
Contact Title: Managing Director of Institutional Fundraising
Contact Phone: 504-435-0370
Contact Email: bridget@kidsmart.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Legal Name (if Different): John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2550 Central Pkwy
City: Warren
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 44484
Main Phone: 330-369-1804
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.warrenjfk.com/
Employer ID Number: 26-0566792
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 15, 2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: STEM Exploration
Project Description:

The STEM Exploration Program is designed to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and expand opportunities for students through hands-on robotics and engineering experiences. Using 24 mBot Ranger robotics kits, students work individually or in pairs to explore coding, mechanical design, and problem solving in a highly engaging, project‑based environment.

The program introduces students to foundational STEM concepts–such as sensors, motion, circuitry, and programming logic–through guided challenges and open‑ended design tasks. Students learn to assemble, code, and operate their robots while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity. Engineering notebooks, collaborative activities, and structured workshops help students document their learning and reflect on their progress.

To support a rich learning experience, the program includes a small STEM Choice Fund that allows teachers and students to select additional materials–such as sensors, craft supplies, or small electronics–to enhance projects and encourage innovation. Student incentives and a culminating celebration recognize effort, perseverance, and growth.

By providing access to high-quality robotics tools and meaningful STEM learning experiences, the STEM Exploration Program directly aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to equip children and young adults with the tools they need to succeed and reach their full potential. Students gain not only technical skills but also the confidence and curiosity that fuel lifelong learning.

Total Project Budget: $7,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Hermanowski Foundation – $7500 – Potential

Project Duration: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Geographical Area Served: The STEM Exploration Program will serve students at John F. Kennedy Catholic School located in Trumbull County, Ohio. The program primarily benefits children and young adolescents living in the surrounding communities, including Warren, Howland, Niles, Girard, and other nearby areas.
Age Group To Be Served: The STEM Exploration Program will serve elementary and middle school students, approximately ages 6-14, at JFK’s Lower and Upper Campus. This age range is ideal for hands-on robotics and early engineering experiences, allowing students to build foundational STEM skills, strengthen problem‑solving abilities, and develop confidence during key developmental years.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: William
Contact Last Name: Pituch
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 330-369-1804
Contact Email: grants@warrenjfk.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: South Dallas Community School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The King’s Academy
Mailing Address: PO Box 398979
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75215
Main Phone: 214-557-0433
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://www.tkadallas.org
Employer ID Number: 83-1363524
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/15/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: The King’s Academy – Education and Wraparound Services for Children in South Dallas
Project Description:

The King’s Academy (TKA) exists to meet the urgent educational and social needs of children in South Dallas, one of the most under-resourced communities in Dallas County. Dallas has the highest childhood poverty rate in the nation at 38%, and within the 75215-zip code, 33% of adults lack a high school diploma. Nearly half of local children are projected to face incarceration before age 25, and many enter school significantly behind academically due to underperforming schools, excessive absenteeism, exposure to trauma, and limited access to basic resources. The South Dallas community is both a food desert and an education desert, where generational poverty and systemic barriers severely restrict opportunities for children.
TKA provides an affordable, Christ-centered alternative for families seeking a rigorous, faith-based education. We currently serve students in PreK3–6th grade (girls and boys,100% children of color; 74% living at or below the poverty line) and plan to expand by one grade each year until reaching 12th grade. Many of our children are from single-parent homes, impacted by incarceration and academic deficiencies upon enrollment. These students need a school that will help them overcome obstacles to learning and meet their varied academic needs through differentiated instruction, smaller classes, family support, and a strong social/emotional program. Our small class sizes and wraparound model address students’ academic, emotional, and physical needs through early literacy intervention, tutoring, STEM curriculum, social-emotional learning, nutritious meals, transportation, counseling referrals, and family support. By integrating academic excellence with holistic care—and ensuring financial barriers never hinder access—TKA equips students to grow in confidence, character, and faith. Ultimately, TKA is breaking cycles of poverty, low educational attainment, food insecurity, and incarceration by preparing children not only for college and career, but for a life of purpose and impact.

Total Project Budget: 327,508

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

Project Duration: 2026-2027 School Year
Geographical Area Served: South Dallas Zip Code 75215
Age Group To Be Served: PK3-7th Grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Shar
Contact Last Name: Stephens
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 214-707-7656
Contact Email: sstephens@tkadallas.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Elevate Navajo
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 679
City: Ft Defiance
State: Arizona
Postal Code: 86504
Main Phone: 5052368443
Main Fax:
Organization Website: ElevateNavajo.org
Employer ID Number: 86-1644925
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/14/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Elevating Navajo Youth
Project Description:

In Window Rock, Arizona, the heart of the Navajo Nation, young people grow up carrying both deep cultural strength and the heavy weight of isolation, poverty, and intergenerational trauma. Many students travel long distances to school, lack access to positive adult support, and struggle to imagine a future beyond survival. Elevate Navajo exists to change that story.

Elevate Navajo partners directly with local public schools to embed full-time, salaried Teacher-Mentors inside the school day and far beyond it. These Teacher-Mentors are not visitors or short-term program staff. They are trusted adults, from the same communities as the students they serve, who teach accredited classes focused on leadership, character, and employability skills while building multi-year mentoring relationships that extend after school, on weekends, and through the summer.

In the classroom, students develop confidence, communication skills, goal-setting habits, and a sense of purpose. Outside the classroom, Teacher-Mentors show up consistently, helping students navigate academic challenges, family responsibilities, grief, and self-doubt. They attend games and ceremonies, meet families, take students on outdoor adventures, and guide them through post-secondary planning, job readiness, and career exploration.

A unique component of Elevate Navajo is Little Elevate, where high school students practice leadership by mentoring younger students, strengthening responsibility, empathy, and pride in their own community.

The results are real and measurable. Before Elevate Navajo’s partnership, only 55% of participating students were on track to graduate. After three semesters, 91% are now on track, because someone noticed them, believed in them, and stayed.

General operating support allows Elevate Navajo to sustain these life-changing relationships, respond flexibly to student needs, and remain a steady presence in a place where consistency can change everything.

Total Project Budget: 432979

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual major donors – committed $120,000, Office of Juvenile $25,000, AmeriCorps $20,000, AZ Diamondbacks $5,000, Fiesta Bowl Charities $25,000, Daniels Fund $75,000, Marathon Petroleum $40,000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Navajo Nation – Window Rock, AZ
Age Group To Be Served: 11-19 years (4th – 12th grades and one year post-graduation)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Debbi
Contact Last Name: Speck
Contact Title: President Emeritus, Elevate USA
Contact Phone: 6024213486
Contact Email: dspeck@ElevateTheUSA.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Legal Name (if Different): Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope, Inc.
Also Known As: CAHH
Mailing Address: 44 Cocoanut Row, T-10
City: Palm Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33480
Main Phone: 561-748-7227
Main Fax: 561-748-7293
Organization Website: https://www.cahh.org/
Employer ID Number: 90-0101236
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/14/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Patient Navigation for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Project Description:

This program helps pediatric cancer patients, & their families, navigate & access local resources that increase quality of life, survivability, & optimize treatment outcomes. Headed by a Patient Navigator (PN), a trained individual who helps overcome barriers to care, enabling patients to adhere to care recommendations & improving their long-term results. The PN meets with families & conducts an initial interview/assessment to determine their unique needs.

The PN helps the child understand services, provides directions, & refers them to medical services. The PN helps them utilize comprehensive services which can include arranging transportation to doctor’s appointments, obtaining wellness items, ensuring timely access to treatment & procedures, finding & providing translative services (the assistant PN speaks both Spanish/English), & locating financial resources for unpaid medical costs.

Program goals include:
• Reduce the number of families with children at risk of homelessness due to a cancer diagnosis.
• Improve medical outcomes by providing their families with personal assistance in navigating their child’s cancer care, & by providing linkages to other resources such as support groups, prescription assistance, local/national hospitals, & organizations.
• Decrease reliance on Emergency Department care by increasing the family’s ability to meet the child’s care plan & providing resources that improve wellness.
• Ease the discomforts associated with cancer, & lower psychosocial distress scores for children diagnosed with cancer by providing cancer specific health & wellness items their families could otherwise not afford, including head wraps/scarves, wigs, skin creams, or chemo beanies.

Total Project Budget: $449,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: John & Nellie Bastien $5,000; Palm Beach Community Trust Fund $5,000; Baptist Health $30,000 | Potential: McFarlane Fnd. $40,000; BallenIsles $25,000; Mirasol Fnd. $20,000; Boca Rio Fnd. $5,000

Project Duration: Ongoing; any grants awarded will be utilized in the year following the grant.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Stanton
Contact Last Name: Collemer
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 561-748-7227
Contact Email: scollemer@cahh.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Be Eccentrich Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 141 NE 24TH ST
City: Pompano Beach FL
State: FL
Postal Code: 33064
Main Phone: 9542780153
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.beeccentrich.org
Employer ID Number: 83-0524434
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 12/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Arts Unplugged
Project Description:

Arts Unplugged is a comprehensive arts education initiative designed to engage local communities. Targeting youth, seniors, and local artists, the program fosters lifelong learning and appreciation for arts and culture. Beyond traditional education, it promotes intellectual and creative innovation, critical thinking, and the therapeutic value of the arts. The program also focuses on self-esteem building, public speaking, and effective communication skills. Operating in various community settings, including schools, community centers, care facilities, businesses, and churches, Arts Unplugged has become an integral part of our cultural fabric, offering diverse opportunities for personal growth and community enrichment.

Total Project Budget: 15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of Pompano Beach – $5000

Project Duration: April 2026 – june 2027
Geographical Area Served: Broward County – Pompano Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Sharonda
Contact Last Name: Richardson
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 9542780153
Contact Email: BEECCENTRICH@GMAIL.COM