Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: LeeAngels Foundation Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: LeeAngels Foundation
Mailing Address: 1515 N Warson Road Ste 238
City: Saint Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63132
Main Phone: (314) 304-0746
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://leeangelsfoundationinc.com/
Employer ID Number: 88-1281840
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Intergenerational Wellness & Empowerment Initiative
Project Description:

LeeAngels Foundation seeks $7,500 to support its Intergenerational Wellness & Empowerment Initiative, a community-based program serving underserved seniors and youth in the Greater St. Louis area. The initiative addresses two pressing needs: social isolation among seniors and limited access to leadership development opportunities for youth in under-resourced communities.

Through structured mentorship, leadership workshops, and direct assistance, the program connects youth with seniors in meaningful engagement activities while providing tangible support such as hygiene kits, wellness supplies, and essential household items to seniors experiencing economic hardship.

Youth participants gain leadership skills, financial literacy education, civic engagement exposure, and structured volunteer experience that strengthens personal growth and community responsibility. Seniors benefit from improved social connection, enhanced well-being, and access to basic necessities that promote dignity and stability.

Over a 12-month period, the initiative will directly serve approximately 80 individuals, including 40 seniors and 40 youth participants. Funds will support program coordination, supplies for participants, and direct assistance materials.

This investment will strengthen community resilience, promote equitable opportunity, and foster intergenerational connection that creates lasting social impact.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors (committed), community fundraising efforts (potential), small private foundation grants (pending).

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Missouri
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 13–18 and seniors ages 60+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Brandy
Contact Last Name: Bowdry
Contact Title: Founder/Executive Director
Contact Phone: (314) 304-0746
Contact Email: info@leeangelsfoundationinc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The 1 By 1 Project
Legal Name (if Different): The 1 By 1 Project
Also Known As: The 1 By 1 Project
Mailing Address: 9269 Pigeonwing Pl
City: Columbia
State: MD
Postal Code: 21045
Main Phone: 4437345113
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.the-by1project.org
Employer ID Number: 88-238-7993
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Heart and Soil acres Farm
Project Description:

The Vision:

At Heart and Soil Acres, the 1 by 1 Project imagines more than a farm — we envision a living, breathing community rooted in purpose, connection, and hope. This space will be a place where neighbors gather, hands in the soil and hearts aligned, rediscovering the beauty of growing together.

Our community garden spaces will offer open beds where families, seniors, and young people can grow their own food, share wisdom, and reconnect with the land in meaningful ways. Alongside these gardens, innovative hydroponic farms built within repurposed shipping containers will allow us to grow fresh, healthy produce year-round. By blending tradition with innovation, we’ll model a future where sustainability and creativity thrive side by side.

Heart and Soil Acres will also serve as an educational hub — a living classroom where curiosity grows as naturally as the crops. Through workshops, school partnerships, and hands-on experiences, children and adults alike will learn about science, nutrition, sustainability, and even entrepreneurship. It will be a place where knowledge takes root and confidence blooms.

Most importantly, this farm will be built on generosity. Through partnerships with local food banks, churches, and outreach organizations, the harvest will extend far beyond our gates. Fresh, nutrient-rich food will reach families who need it most, strengthening not just bodies, but the fabric of the community itself.

Heart and Soil Acres will stand as a symbol of what’s possible when people come together with intention — a space where growth happens in the soil, in minds, and in lives.

Total Project Budget: 65000

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

Project Duration: 60 months
Geographical Area Served: Howard county Jessup, Columbia, elkridge, ellicott city
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 75

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Wanda
Contact Last Name: Medina
Contact Title: CEO/ Founder
Contact Phone: 4437345113
Contact Email: wanda@the1by1project.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hope Community For Life CDC Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 207 3rd ave
City: Westville
State: New Jersey
Postal Code: 08093
Main Phone: 856.495.3913
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Hopecommunityforlife@gmail.com
Employer ID Number: 990899331
Organization Tax Status: Good

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20,2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Legacy Builders
Project Description:

Legacy Builder is a youth development initiative designed to cultivate leadership, academic achievement, life skills, and emotional wellness among middle and high school students. We prioritize youth from underserved and at-risk communities, creating a safe and empowering environment where young people can grow in confidence, resilience and purpose.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): It’s a newly launched youth development initiative designed to address leadership gaps, academic support needs, and social-emotional challenges among local youth.

Project Duration: The project initiative will operate as a 12-month structured youth development program.
Geographical Area Served: Will serve youth residing in Westville, New Jersey and surrounding communities within Gloucester county, including Woodbury, Deptford, Brooklawn, and Camden County border areas.
Age Group To Be Served: Ages :11-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Darlinda
Contact Last Name: Turner
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 856.495.3913
Contact Email: hopecommunityforlife@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meticulously Creating Legacies, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Meticulously Creating Legacies, Inc.
Also Known As: MCL, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1205 Pipers Crescent, Apt 418
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Postal Code: 23454
Main Phone: 757-524-0376
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.meticulouslycreatinglegaciesinc.com
Employer ID Number: 85-2140598
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Fighting Hunger & Food Insecurities
Project Description:

By ensuring that no child or young adult goes hungry, we are not only addressing an immediate need—we are disrupting cycles of poverty, improving educational outcomes, reducing health disparities, and fostering healthier, more stable communities. Access to nutritious food is a basic human right and a powerful catalyst for improved quality of life, lifelong health, and generational change.

Total Project Budget: $52,959.40

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ECWS Grant ($5,000), Norfolk Southern Grant ($1,000), Walmart Community Grant ($1,250), Sam’s Club Community Grant ($250), Utz Grant ($300), Wawa Grant ($1,500), Costco (in-kind gift cards) $500, Target (in-kind gift cards) $500, Publix (in-kind gift cards) $500, Harris Teeter (in-kind gift certificates) $500, Food Lion (in-kind gift cards) $2,000

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Hampton Roads, VA (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, & Virginia Beach)
Age Group To Be Served: Birth – Age 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: Lorie
Contact Last Name: Fisher
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7575240376
Contact Email: loriefisher@meticulouslycreatinglegaciesinc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Beat the Streets, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Beat the Streets CA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2232
City: Antioch
State: California
Postal Code: 94531
Main Phone: 9254812104
Main Fax: 925.481.2997
Organization Website: https://www.beatthestreetsca.org
Employer ID Number: 20-3592712
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Pathways to Education, Work, and Stability
Project Description:

Beat the Streets, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Smart Tech Community Resource Center in Antioch, California that provides free educational, vocational, and life skills services to at-risk, low-income youth and young adults ages 11–29 in East Contra Costa County. We are seeking support for our Youth Pathways to Education, Work, and Stability project, which helps young people who are out of school, unemployed, justice-involved, in foster care, or unstably housed to complete their education and transition into living‑wage employment.

The project offers three integrated service areas: 1) educational support, including tutoring, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) preparation, digital literacy, and homework help; 2) workforce development, including job readiness workshops, resume and interview coaching, job search assistance, and connections to local employers and apprenticeships; and 3) life skills and stability services, including financial literacy, housing navigation, basic‑needs support, and individualized case management.

A $10,000 grant will be used entirely for direct program costs: part‑time instructional hours, youth stipends and transportation assistance, educational and life‑skills materials, and basic‑needs support such as snacks, hygiene items, and school supplies. This support will enable approximately 60 unduplicated youth to participate consistently in tutoring, job readiness training, and life‑skills workshops over 9–12 months. The majority of participants are Black, Latino, and multiracial youth from households below 200% of the federal poverty level. Anticipated outcomes include increased literacy and numeracy skills, GED/HiSET attainment, entry‑level job placements, and improved stability and confidence to pursue long‑term education and career goals.

Total Project Budget: $60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board (committed): $25,000 East Bay Community Foundation (committed): $10,000 Additional private foundations (pending): $10,000 Individual donors and local businesses (projected): $5,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Antioch and surrounding East Contra Costa County communities (Pittsburg, Oakley, Bay Point), California
Age Group To Be Served: Youth and young adults ages 11–29 (primary focus 16–24)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Tracy
Contact Last Name: Tate
Contact Title: Founder/President
Contact Phone: 9254812104
Contact Email: ttate@beatthestreetca.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hopeful Hair Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Hopeful Hair
Mailing Address: 6817 SW 20 Ct
City: Miramar
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33023
Main Phone: 786-925-8773
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hopefulhair.org
Employer ID Number: 93-3055604
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Dream It & Build It: Empowering Foster Youth Through Confidence and Care
Project Description:

Hopeful Hair Inc. respectfully requests $10,000 to support Dream It! and Build It!, two integrated programs serving children and youth in foster care across Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Children in foster care frequently experience disruptions in identity, self-esteem, and emotional stability. Many lack access to culturally appropriate hair care and positive self-image development, which can negatively impact school engagement, peer relationships, and mental well-being.

Dream It! provides professional hair makeovers and grooming services delivered by licensed stylists who understand diverse hair textures and needs. For many youth, this is their first experience receiving consistent, affirming personal care. These services restore dignity, boost confidence, and create a sense of normalcy during uncertain transitions.

Build It! complements these services with structured confidence-building workshops focused on hygiene education, communication skills, emotional resilience, and self-identity development. Youth participate in guided discussions and activities that promote healthy self-perception and long-term personal growth.

In 2026, Hopeful Hair aims to directly serve more than 150 foster youth ages 5–18. Grant funding will support stylist stipends, culturally appropriate hair care supplies, workshop materials, and program delivery costs.

By investing in early confidence formation and emotional wellness, this project helps transform the lives of vulnerable children—equipping them with the tools to look good, feel good, and ultimately do good.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations; Community fundraising events; Pending foundation grant applications

Project Duration: One year (January – December 2026)
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 5–18 (up to 21 as eligible)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Christi
Contact Last Name: Lee
Contact Title: Grant & Funding Coordinator
Contact Phone: 786-925-8773
Contact Email: Funding@hopefulhair.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Coolxdad
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2368 Rice Blvd
City: Houston
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77005
Main Phone: 631-455-8062
Main Fax:
Organization Website: coolxdad.com
Employer ID Number: 86-2941115
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: CoolxKids
Project Description:

CoolxKids is a youth enrichment program (YEP) that reimagines how students engage with learning beyond the classroom. We integrate sports, arts, STEM, and social-emotional learning to nurture confidence, creativity, and community in every student. Through mentorship and hands-on experiences, CoolxKids helps youth build strong minds, healthy bodies, and confident leaders preparing them for success beyond the classroom.

Our core program activates during school hours, embedding enrichment, mentorship, and wellness directly into the school day. By meeting students where they are, we make learning relevant, restorative, and rooted in community. Beyond the classroom, we also engage students after school, during school breaks, and on weekends through community service and real-world learning experiences that strengthen character and connection.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): H-E-B, The Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation,

Project Duration: 2026
Geographical Area Served: Houston, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: 11-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: O’Shea
Contact Last Name: Woodhouse
Contact Title: Development Officer
Contact Phone: 832-668-4522
Contact Email: oshea@coolxdad.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dreamcatchers for the Soul Foundation, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12968 SW 21ST ST, MIRAMAR, FL 33027
City: MIRAMAR
State: FL
Postal Code: 33027
Main Phone: 9545580632
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dcfts.org
Employer ID Number: 461867323
Organization Tax Status: Dreamcatchers for the Soul Foundation, Inc

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20, 2025
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Safer Community Teen Leadership Initiative
Project Description:

The Safer Community Project is a year-round leadership and character development initiative serving teens ages 12–18 in Broward County, particularly in the 33319 zip code, where poverty and community violence impact daily life. Many of the young people we serve are carrying more than backpacks. They carry stress, grief, pressure, and uncertainty about their future.

We created Safer Community as a preventative space — where teens are not judged or reduced to statistics, but seen as leaders in the making.

Each week, youth gather in a structured, supportive environment that begins with mindfulness and grounding practices to strengthen emotional regulation and focus. Sessions move into conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, leadership development, and honest conversations about responsibility, choices, and vision. Participants are paired with consistent mentors who model accountability, compassion, and high expectations.

The program goes beyond conversation. Teens engage in meaningful community service projects that allow them to practice leadership in real time — building confidence while contributing to their schools and neighborhoods.

Safer Community is rooted in prevention. When teens learn to pause before reacting, communicate instead of escalating, and see themselves as capable and valued, discipline issues decrease and hope increases. We are interrupting patterns before they harden.

At Dreamcatchers for the Soul, we believe young people rise when surrounded with structure, love, and belief in who they can become. Safer Community helps them grow from the inside out into resilient leaders who strengthen their families and communities.

Total Project Budget: 13000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Broward Parks and Rectreation

Project Duration: Year following the grant for 32 weeks
Geographical Area Served: 33319 zipcode
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: PAMELLA
Contact Last Name: Reid
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9545580632
Contact Email: pam@dcfts.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: DFW-ABA
Mailing Address: 4351 Dallas Ft Worth Tpke Ste 200 #1036
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75211
Main Phone: 8173000626
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://dfwaba.or
Employer ID Number: 51-0186975
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Student Career Readiness and Advancement Initiative
Project Description:

The Student Career Readiness and Advancement Initiative is a comprehensive program serving high school seniors and college students across North Texas. The initiative equips students with the tools, preparation, and professional exposure necessary to successfully transition from education into sustainable career pathways in accounting, finance, and business.

Many students across North Texas lack early access to professional networks, structured guidance, and exposure to industry expectations. While DFW-ABA was founded to address gaps impacting underrepresented students, all student programs are open to any high school or college student seeking structured career preparation and mentorship.

Through a structured February–October 2027 program cycle, students will participate in college and career readiness cohorts, mentorship programming, on-campus engagement sessions, and the annual Student Symposium. Programming includes resume development, interview preparation, professional communication skills, networking strategies, financial literacy, and direct employer engagement. Students will also have their resumed include in a curated Resume Book shared with corporate partners to increase internship and employment visibility.

Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will support curriculum materials, student participation access, workshop facilitation, mentorship coordination, speaker acquisition, technical support, and resume book development. Approximately 150–200 students will be served during the 2027 cycle.

Outcomes will include increased career readiness confidence, measurable skill development through pre- and post-program surveys, expanded professional networks, and documented employer engagement touchpoints. At least 75 percent of participating students are expected to report improved preparedness for internships or full-time employment.

All funds will be fully utilized during the grant period. A comprehensive evaluation report detailing participation metrics and outcomes will be submitted upon project completion.

Total Project Budget: $60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $15,000 committed ($5,000 JPMorgan Chase; $10,000 membership and community contributions). $35,000 anticipated from corporate partners including Bank of America, DMA, McKesson, and additional community supporters.

Project Duration: February 2027 – November 2027
Geographical Area Served: North Texas Community
Age Group To Be Served: 16 – 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Willie
Contact Last Name: Sublet III
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 8173000626
Contact Email: president@dfwaba.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Train Up A Child Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Train Up A Child Inc.
Mailing Address: 3751 Page Ave.
City: ST LOUIS
State: MO
Postal Code: 63113
Main Phone: 3145663178
Main Fax: 3145663178
Organization Website: www.trainupachild.rocks
Employer ID Number: 74-3138686
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Operation Youth Build
Project Description:

Operation Youth Build (OYB) serves over 1,000 low-income, minority, and mentally challenged at-risk youth (ages 6–18) annually in our facility in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as online. TUAC defines at-risk youth as young people requiring temporary or ongoing intervention to succeed academically. According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch (January 2026;ed 2( c), the “St. Louis public school system has lost its accreditation. This can cause low student self esteem and lead to criminal delinquency.” OYB not only tutors youth in STEAM, AI, and coding in our facility, but also mentors them. This program was primarily established to help such youth go on to college or trade school and remain out of gangs and the penal system. OYB functions yearly, both during the school year and during the summer months, as a computer camp as well. We at TUAC believe that education is key to making our youth more productive and self-sufficient in their lives and careers. We at TUAC also believe that "it does take a village to raise a child."This grant will help us contract over 500 mentor/tutors who will help our clients in STEAM mentorships. It should also be mentioned that OYB utilizes qualitative and quantitative client entrance and exit surveys to assess each yearly class.
OYB has staff that are well versed in their respective professions. They include teachers,
counselors, and mentors. OYB has been in operation for over 15 years. OYB operates via:
1.) Client referral via teacher and parent recommendation (Month 1)
2.) Client assessed for tutoring/mentoring needs (Months 2-12)
3.) Client matched with a tutor/mentor that matches client needs (Months 2-12)
4.) Client tutored in STEAM and is mentored according to their individual needs (Months 2-12)

Total Project Budget: 250,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 240,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis, Mo.
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Morris
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 3145663178
Contact Email: trainupachild987@aol.com