Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bethel Hearts for Souls Outreach Center INC
Legal Name (if Different): NA
Also Known As: NA
Mailing Address: 4806 St Barnabas Rd, #132
City: Temple Hills
State: MD
Postal Code: 20748
Main Phone: 202-489-3289
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.bhfsoc.org/
Employer ID Number: 84-4793721
Organization Tax Status: 2020

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Fresh Start Foods "Healthy Families" Initiative
Project Description:

The Fresh Start Foods "Healthy Families" Initiative was founded to promote healthier lifestyles and improve access to nutritious foods within the community. Established to address the rising concerns of food insecurity and poor nutrition, the initiative integrates education, outreach, and direct support to empower families to make informed dietary choices. The program emphasizes creating equitable access to fresh, affordable foods, fostering nutrition education through workshops, and supporting overall family well-being.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

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

Project Duration: GENERAL OPERATIONS
Geographical Area Served: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: ALL

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Frederick
Contact Last Name: Gaskins
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 202-489-3289
Contact Email: bethelheartssoulsoutreachcntr@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Jamaur Law Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1282 Smallwood Dr W, PMB #140
City: Waldorf
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20603
Main Phone: 7245443511
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.jamaurlawfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 82-4938907
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02202026
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: SMART Money
Project Description:

The primary goal of the SMART Money Financial Literacy Program is to strengthen near-term economic stability and reduce financial vulnerability for residents of the Washington, DC Metro area by increasing financial capability and providing access to workforce aligned, industry-recognized credentials. The program is designed to help individuals and families with low incomes and low wealth build the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to navigate complex financial systems, stabilize household finances, and improve economic participation.

Total Project Budget: 45000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart and indiv donors

Project Duration: On going throughout 2026 and beyond
Geographical Area Served: Washington DC Metro area
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Jamaur
Contact Last Name: Law
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7245443511
Contact Email: info@Jamaurlawfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Black Boarders CT
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 55 Fairlea Ave, (c/o Vince Stimpson)
City: Stratford
State: Connecticut
Postal Code: 06614
Main Phone: 917-755-4909
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://blackboardersct.org/
Employer ID Number: 88-2709634
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Empow(d)ering Dreams
Project Description:

Black Boarders CT works to increase access, representation, and belonging in snowboarding for Black and Brown youth by removing financial, cultural, and logistical barriers. We provide gear, instruction, and community-centered mountain experiences, fostering outdoor engagement and personal growth. Our mission extends beyond snowboarding, aiming to reconnect youth with nature and support their journey through both the challenges and joys.
Our innovative model combines subsidized access to equipment, instruction, and lift tickets through a partnership with Mount Southington (CT), and uses mentors and instructors who provide inclusive, affirming spaces where youth feel safe, seen, and celebrated; transforming a recreational space into an opportunity for belonging, resilience, and improved mental health. Our focus on intergenerational engagement is the greatest driver for sustained change.
Our strategies are designed for growth and replication: we’ve scaled from a pilot cohort of 5 youth to 50, and expanded to include a moms cohort (with women who are often more excited than their children), demonstrating sustained demand and effective programming. As winter sports participation diversifies, we are positioned to drive systemic change. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/organization-aims-to-introduce-more-kids-of-color-to-winter-sports/3700643/
As a result of integrating the moms in this way, our first official cohort of 25 youth (year 2) achieved an 88% proficiency rate among those attending four or more sessions, demonstrating their ability to move to a larger mountain and actively snowboard. In our second cohort of 25 youth, 92% reached proficiency with consistent attendance, further validating our approach and impact. These outcomes reflect measurable progress in skill development and confidence, and strategic parental involvement. We are currently in our third year with a cohort of 50 youth and 15 moms (women).

Total Project Budget: 35000

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

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served: Connecticut
Age Group To Be Served: 7-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Natasha
Contact Last Name: Harris
Contact Title: Grant Consultant
Contact Phone: 959-888-2735
Contact Email: nharris@ccconsultingct.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Celeste Burgess One Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CB1 foundation
Mailing Address: 267 KENDALL FARMS CT
City: winston salem
State: NC
Postal Code: 27107
Main Phone: 3368670076
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cb1foundation.org
Employer ID Number: 46-4148817
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 7000

Project Title: CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative
Project Description:

The CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative, led by the Celeste Burgess One Foundation, is designed to equip underserved youth and families in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina with essential financial literacy, leadership, and life-skills education needed to achieve long-term economic stability.

Many youth and families in our community face barriers related to poverty, limited financial education, and lack of access to mentorship opportunities that promote informed financial decision-making. This program addresses these challenges by providing structured financial literacy workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on learning experiences focused on budgeting, saving, credit awareness, banking fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and goal setting.

Participants ages 8–24, along with their families, will engage in interactive workshops led by trained volunteers and community partners. The program also incorporates youth leadership development activities that build confidence, responsibility, and workforce readiness skills. Families are encouraged to participate alongside students to strengthen household financial knowledge and promote generational financial empowerment.

Funding will support program materials, educational resources, workshop facilitation, participant supplies, and outreach efforts to ensure accessibility for low-to-moderate income households. The initiative will serve approximately 75–100 youth and family members annually through ongoing sessions hosted in safe, community-based environments.

By increasing financial knowledge, strengthening decision-making skills, and fostering mentorship connections, the CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative aims to improve financial confidence, encourage positive economic behaviors, and create sustainable pathways toward financial independence and community success.

Total Project Budget: $15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SHeetz, The Sam Berman Foundation, Duke Enery Foundatio, Truist Bank

Project Duration: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina, including surrounding Piedmont Triad communities.
Age Group To Be Served: 8-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Donna
Contact Last Name: Burgess
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3368670076
Contact Email: dburgess27103@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Celeste Burgess One Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CB1 foundation
Mailing Address: 267 KENDALL FARMS CT
City: winston salem
State: NC
Postal Code: 27107
Main Phone: 3368670076
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cb1foundation.org
Employer ID Number: 46-4148817
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 7000

Project Title: CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative
Project Description:

The CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative, led by the Celeste Burgess One Foundation, is designed to equip underserved youth and families in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina with essential financial literacy, leadership, and life-skills education needed to achieve long-term economic stability.

Many youth and families in our community face barriers related to poverty, limited financial education, and lack of access to mentorship opportunities that promote informed financial decision-making. This program addresses these challenges by providing structured financial literacy workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on learning experiences focused on budgeting, saving, credit awareness, banking fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and goal setting.

Participants ages 8–24, along with their families, will engage in interactive workshops led by trained volunteers and community partners. The program also incorporates youth leadership development activities that build confidence, responsibility, and workforce readiness skills. Families are encouraged to participate alongside students to strengthen household financial knowledge and promote generational financial empowerment.

Funding will support program materials, educational resources, workshop facilitation, participant supplies, and outreach efforts to ensure accessibility for low-to-moderate income households. The initiative will serve approximately 75–100 youth and family members annually through ongoing sessions hosted in safe, community-based environments.

By increasing financial knowledge, strengthening decision-making skills, and fostering mentorship connections, the CB1 Financial Empowerment & Youth Leadership Initiative aims to improve financial confidence, encourage positive economic behaviors, and create sustainable pathways toward financial independence and community success.

Total Project Budget: $15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SHeetz, The Sam Berman Foundation, Duke Enery Foundatio, Truist Bank

Project Duration: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina, including surrounding Piedmont Triad communities.
Age Group To Be Served: 8-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Donna
Contact Last Name: Burgess
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3368670076
Contact Email: dburgess27103@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: DFW Angels
Legal Name (if Different): Transformations by Dallas – Ft. Worth Angels
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 6333 E Mockingbird Ln; Ste 147-571
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75214
Main Phone: 214-435-3060
Main Fax:
Organization Website: dfwangels.org
Employer ID Number: 84-4232553
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-20-2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Dare to Dream®
Project Description:

The Dare to Dream program launched in an effort to meet the needs of foster children who have, or are on the verge of, aging out of the system and serves foster youth ages 15 to 22. Through this program, mentors are matched with foster youth to develop life and job skills to prepare them for independent living to include obtaining a driver’s license and bank account, obtaining a high school diploma and enrolling in some form of higher education, trade school, or branch of service. The focus is on building life skills and developing healthy adult relationships and role models to help prepare youth for aging out of care. Before being matched with a youth, mentors complete trauma informed training to build and support relationships with youth who have experienced trauma. Mentors meet with youth, at minimum, twice a month and work through our Dare to Dream manual as a guide for building rapport, engaging in activities, while also developing important life skills. The manual consists of ten milestones: building rapport, personal/professional goals, support systems/healthy relationships, physical fitness/meal prep, driver’s license, sex education/internet safety, interview/resume skills, money management/budget planning, college, trade school, or military, and finally, living arrangements. The manual also includes two extra milestones – self-esteem and public transportation. Each milestone includes a goal and application offering ideas for ways to achieve each goal. Case managers track progress in completing milestones, which will lead to the short-term goals of obtaining a driver’s license, discussing career plans, opening a bank account and knowledge about renting an apartment/living alone. Expected long term outcomes include gaining a sense of normalcy, a decrease in behavioral issues, placement stability, academic progress, independent living skills and relational permanency.

In addition to mentorship services received through the Dare to Dream program, youth can receive funding to help cover costs associated with life and job skills. Funds can be used toward driver’s education, driver’s license fees, tutoring, car insurance, first month’s rent, professional wardrobe, etc. These expenses are a hurdle for many youth aging out of care but are necessary for a successful transition to independent living. Receiving funds through the Dare to Dream program can alleviate this hurdle, increasing their ability to reach occupational goals and secure stable housing.

Total Project Budget: $105,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding Sources • Angel Alliance members – a group of monthly donors (individuals) • Leadership Worth Following – corporation (monthly giving and event sponsorships) • Lennar Homes – corporation (3 year commitment to fund us each year) ($30,000 per year) (2024-2026) • Bill and Leah Almquist – private donations and stocks • AOI Institute – grant funding ($90,000 in 2024) ($1,000 in 2025) DFW Angels 2025 Revenue Breakdown • Fundraising events make up 60% • Grants make up 15% • Individual donors make up 25% Our mission is sustained through two core annual fundraising events—a golf tournament and our fall gala—with 100% of proceeds directly supporting our programs for children, youth, and families in foster care.

Project Duration: January 1-December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Geographic Communities Served All of DFPS Region 3 which are the following counties: Collin Cooke Dallas Denton Ellis Erath Fannin Grayson Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Navarro Palo Parker Rockwall Somervell Tarrant Wise
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to 21 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Stephanie
Contact Last Name: Rampone
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 817-247-5216
Contact Email: stephanie@dfwangels.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: COPE Mind the Mental Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): COPE Mind the Mental Inc.
Also Known As: COPE Mind the Mental Inc.
Mailing Address: 528 S. Glancy Drive
City: Deltona
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32725
Main Phone: 3018210456
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.copemtm.org
Employer ID Number: 841813775
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/26
Requested Amount: $3600

Project Title: Calm Quest
Project Description:

A 12-week evidence-based mental health program for under-resourced youth that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and peer support models, the program equips participants with practical tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build healthy self-concepts. Delivered once per week by a licensed mental health professional, each session follows a consistent, trauma-informed structure: guided journaling and emotional check-ins, positive affirmations, interactive skill-building lessons, stress-reduction techniques (e.g., box breathing, visualization, meditation), and reflective discussion. Youth engage in a safe, supportive space that promotes trust, accountability, and community. Across 12 weeks, participants explore core domains: Self-Awareness, mindfulness, accountability, and acknowledgement.

Topics include bullying, racial injustice, healing from hurt, rebuilding self-esteem, stages of change, maintaining positive behavior shifts, and developing a personal vision for the future. Youth leave with individualized coping plans and clearly defined goals. Program outcomes include increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, enhanced resilience, and greater use of positive coping strategies. To measure impact, C.O.P.E. administers validated screening tools (PHQ-9 and GAD-7) to assess changes in depression and anxiety symptoms over time.
Calm Quest empowers youth to “Choose Options for Positive Effects,” fostering confidence, self-worth, and lifelong mental wellness while advancing our mission to reduce bullying, strengthen protective factors, and decrease youth suicide rates.

Total Project Budget: $6000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): donations, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships,

Project Duration: This is an on-going program
Geographical Area Served: Central Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Nicole
Contact Last Name: Crawford
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3018210456
Contact Email: info@copemtm.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Consortium of Catholic Academies (CCA) is committed to delivering exceptional academic and spiri
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 430
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20017
Main Phone: 3134694008
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://catholicacademies.org
Employer ID Number: 522050972
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: DC Summer Bridge Program
Project Description:

Program Overview
The Summer Bridge Program offers a unique opportunity for inner-city youth to engage in an intensive, hands-on learning experience across several core areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), The Arts, Writing, Media/Broadcast Journalism, and Sports. This program is designed to close the achievement gap, expose students to diverse career pathways, and provide mentorship and resources that will help them succeed academically and socially.

The Need
a. Achievement Gap and Limited Resources
Students from low-income, urban areas often face significant barriers to educational success. These include underfunded schools, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of access to enrichment programs. Oftentimes, our students from the inner-city are less likely to be exposed to extracurricular activities, such as STEM clubs, arts programs, or sports, which can drastically hinder their personal development. This discrepancy is particularly problematic as employers increasingly seek workers with a diverse set of skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and teamwork.

b. Social and Emotional Challenges
The summer months can also amplify social challenges, as many students face unstable home environments or lack engaging, enriching activities during the break. For many inner-city youth, summer is not a time of personal growth but of idle time, which can lead to a lack of structure and higher risks of falling behind in their studies, or getting involved in negative behaviors.

The Solution: A Multifaceted Summer Bridge Program
The Summer Bridge Program provides an engaging, structured environment where students will not only catch up on their academic progress but also gain valuable life skills that will prepare them for high school, college, and beyond. Students from St. Augustine Catholic School, from Northwest inner-city DC, will be invited to join the Consortium of Catholic Academies and Archbishop Carroll High School Summer Bridge program. Grades 7th and 8th will be welcomed.

Total Project Budget: $75000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Carroll HS, LTYC Group

Project Duration: 3 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC
Age Group To Be Served: 12-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Brandon
Contact Last Name: Brice
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 3134694
Contact Email: Brandon.Brice@catholicacademies.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CHILDREN FIRST COUNSELING CENTER
Legal Name (if Different): Children First, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 532147
City: Grand Prairie
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75050
Main Phone: 972.264.0604
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.childrenfirstinc.org
Employer ID Number: 75-2100237
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-20-2026
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: General Counseling Program
Project Description:

Our General Counseling Program serves individuals, couples, and families and provides one-on-one therapy services to over 300 clients each year to provide emotional growth, healing, and recovery to strengthen survivors and provide safer environments. We serve hundreds more each year through referrals, group therapies, community outreach programs and public speaking engagements.

We are one of only a few agencies in North Texas to provide low or no-cost Play Therapy services to children from low-income households. Through Play Therapy, the healing process can begin as early as age 3.

Total Project Budget: $701,380

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2025 Grants Awarded: Every Page Foundation $10,000 QuikTrip $1000 Ken W. Davis Foundation $15,000 (capital) Hoblitzelle Foundation $20,000 (capital) Junior League of Dallas Emergency Fund $7500 The James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation $10,000 Dallas Children’s Charities $3500 Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation $10,000 The Perot Foundation – funded by Mrs. Perot $25,000 The Dallas Foundation $10,000 The Ninnie L. Baird Foundation $10,000 (capital) Grand Prairie QOL Foundation $17,500 (capital) Lone Star Park Charitable Foundation $10,000

Project Duration: January 1-December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: The target population for our program consists of low-income families and victims of child abuse, domestic violence or other crimes, ages 3 and up, living in Grand Prairie and nearby areas of Dallas and Tarrant Counties. However, we do not turn away someone who needs our help because they do not have a history of victimization.
Age Group To Be Served: Children 3-11: Adolescents 12-17:

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amber
Contact Last Name: Alexander
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 972.264.0604
Contact Email: amber@childrenfirstinc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Agape Community Economic Development Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ACED
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2534, 2306 US Highway 80 East
City: Selma
State: AL
Postal Code: 36702
Main Phone: 3343490053
Main Fax:
Organization Website: .www.agapecommunityeconomicdevelopmentinc.com
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Agape After-School and Summer Program "STEM"
Project Description:

The STEM Program is a comprehensive, free after-school and summer enrichment initiative serving K–12 students in Dallas County and Wilcox County. Designed to expand access to high-quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, the program operates September through May from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and for six weeks during the summer, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Since its inception, the program has served over 2,000 students, providing safe, structured, and academically enriching experiences beyond the traditional school day.

The program delivers STEM-focused instruction four days per week, complemented by robotics and coding, hands-on science experiments, engineering challenges, and technology-based learning activities. Students also participate in educational field trips, college campus tours, arts and music enrichment, vocational exploration, and academic assistance. Nutritious snacks are provided during the school year, and breakfast and lunch are served during the summer program, ensuring students’ basic needs are met so they can focus on learning.

A core component of the program is targeted academic intervention. The STEM hub collects and analyzes I-Ready and ACAP assessment data to monitor student progress in math and reading. This data-driven approach enables staff to provide immediate one-on-one and small-group support to students performing below grade level, ensuring measurable learning gains and closing achievement gaps.

The STEM Program actively engages and inspires economically disadvantaged students, English Language Learners, and students of color to pursue STEM pathways. By increasing exposure to advanced learning opportunities and career exploration, the program strengthens academic performance, builds technical skills, and fosters college and career readiness. Ultimately, the initiative not only improves individual student outcomes but also cultivates a generation of innovators equipped to address real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Total Project Budget: $57072.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Children Trust of Alabama, Gates Foundation

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Alabama (Dallas & Wilcox Counties)
Age Group To Be Served: K-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Johnny
Contact Last Name: Cunningham
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 3343490053
Contact Email: aced.selma.jfcunningham@gmail.com