Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Camp Boggy Creek
Legal Name (if Different): The Boggy Creek Gang, INC
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 30500 Brantley Branch Rd
City: Eustis
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32736
Main Phone: 3524834200
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.boggycreek.org/about-us
Employer ID Number: 593012889
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2026
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: 30 New Families at Camp Boggy Creek: A 30th Birthday Project
Project Description:

Across Florida, thousands of children live with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, sickle cell anemia, immune disorders, and epilepsy. Frequent hospital stays, exhausting treatment schedules, and ongoing medical uncertainty place tremendous strain on entire families. Parents often feel isolated, siblings may feel overlooked, and families have little time or space to rest, reconnect, or process life after a diagnosis. Nearly 15% of children in Florida live with a chronic condition, and many families experience heightened stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue throughout treatment and beyond.
As Camp Boggy Creek enters its 30th year, we are committed to reaching families who may be newly diagnosed and unaware that a medical camp like ours exists. To mark this milestone, Camp Boggy Creek is seeking 10 new funding partners to help welcome 30 new families to Camp through our Family Retreat programs—one for each year of our history. These families represent those who may have never had access to a medically safe space designed to support not just the child, but the entire family unit.
Family Retreats offer parents, siblings, and caregivers the opportunity to rest, reconnect, and build community in a supportive, medically supervised environment at no cost to families. With 24/7 on‑site medical support, accessible lodging, shared meals, and adaptive activities, families can enjoy quality time together without the stress of managing care alone. Retreats serve as an important entry point to Camp, helping families regain a sense of normalcy and connection during an overwhelmingly difficult season of life.
By supporting this 30th anniversary initiative, partners help ensure that more families experience not just a weekend away, but meaningful respite, renewed hope, and a lasting sense of belonging—reminding them they are not alone on their journey.

Total Project Budget: 75000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Foundation grants, individual donors, healthcare partners, and unrestricted funds from special events.

Project Duration: September 2026-April 2027
Geographical Area Served: Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Abbey
Contact Last Name: Linville W.
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 3524038797
Contact Email: alinville@campboggycreek.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HamCo Love
Legal Name (if Different): HamCo Love INC
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 13841 Barnett Place
City: Fishers
State: IN
Postal Code: 46038
Main Phone: 3176268624
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hamcolove.com
Employer ID Number: 86-1812995
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2026
Requested Amount: 1000

Project Title: Back to School 2026
Project Description:

We distribute pads, tampons, underwear, and leggings to schools in Hamilton County, Indiana. The items are distributed to school nurses and also put in restrooms so girls can access as needed throughout the school year.

Total Project Budget: 5000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2500 grant committed

Project Duration: August-October 2026
Geographical Area Served: Hamilton County, Indiana
Age Group To Be Served: Middle and high school students (12-18)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Harmon
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3176268624
Contact Email: Jennifer@hamcolove.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: THE PLUS ME PROJECT
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PLUS ME
Mailing Address: 2519 W AVENUE 30
City: LOS ANGELES
State: California
Postal Code: 90065-2148
Main Phone: 3236878862
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.theplusmeproject.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-3506663
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: 5250

Project Title: Wildfire Recovery: Uplifting Youth Voice
Project Description:

Our organization will address wildfire relief by providing Storytellers PLUS ME workshops for 75 high school students, parents, and/or educators in Altadena and Pasadena who were affected by the Eaton fire.

We are eager to build on work we have already started in this community (supporting literacy by compiling community stories into a published book), by adding the introspective and social emotional component inherent to our Storytellers curriculum. This support would also allow us to grow the culminating community celebration where participants share their stories, engage in activities to collectively process their experience, and celebrate their community resilience.

In Storytellers PLUS ME participants reflect on past experiences to better understand themselves, their strengths, and deepen connections with peers. We adapted this model for Parents and Educators in order to holistically support the social emotional wellness of educational communities and provide supportive adults the tools to better communicate and connect with youth.
If this work is successful, the Altadena and Pasadena communities will see a renewed opportunity to learn from the unique experiences of this recurring seasonal trauma shared by all Angelenos–from the perspective of those most affected. We will also experience improved social ties for the high school students who experience our programming. At this time when youth mental health concerns and loneliness rates are at an all-time high, a trusted social network is more essential than ever. Finally, we will have added the essential and often overlooked voices of youth to the record about these historical fires. Future reflections on this moment will be more inclusive and therefore tell a fuller picture allowing clearer meaning to be made.

The culminating celebration launch will also allow more Angelenos to hear and/or read more about the direct impact of this natural disaster directly from youth to enhance their understanding of the impact this had on residents.

Total Project Budget: 55250

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): CCF Wildfire Relief Fund

Project Duration: Ongoing, ends September 2027
Geographical Area Served: Altadena, Pasadena
Age Group To Be Served: 11+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Erendina
Contact Last Name: Delgadillo
Contact Title: Grants & Data Specialist
Contact Phone: 3236878862
Contact Email: erendina@theplusmeproject.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Heart House
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Heart House Dallas
Mailing Address: PO Box 823162
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75382
Main Phone: 214-750-7637
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://hearthousedallas.org/
Employer ID Number: 75-2898097
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Head, Heart, Hands (H3)
Project Description:

Heart House addresses education inequity and barriers to academic success faced by refugee and immigrant children in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas. Children encounter multiple challenges that hinder their ability to thrive in the education system, including language barriers, trauma from displacement, cultural adjustment difficulties, and limited access to resources and support services. By providing a range of educational programs, resources, and culturally responsive interventions, Heart House bridges social service gaps and ensures that participants have equitable access to quality education. The organization recognizes that education is essential for individual success and plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting social mobility.
Heart House’s main intervention – the H3 Program – integrates learning and living while promoting an environment of equity and inclusion. H3 activities include:

Head: Education-based programming to help children maintain or improve core competencies, with an emphasis on literacy and comprehension, in school subjects through homework support and learning centers.

Heart: Trauma-informed activities include mindful breathing techniques and movements, and interactive SEL (Social- Emotional Learning) activities to develop lifelong characteristics such as resilience, persistence, and curiosity.

Hands: Experiential learning opportunities, including field trips, cultural engagement, and career days.

The program runs the entirety of the Dallas ISD school year, Monday through Friday from 3:15 – 6:00 pm. The program will serve 60 children in grades Kindergarten – Five.

Total Project Budget: 703, 700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $320,000 pending: $850,000 to be submitted: $1m +

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Dallas, TX
Age Group To Be Served: 5-13 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alissa
Contact Last Name: Zimmerman
Contact Title: Grant Wrtier
Contact Phone: 9182571459
Contact Email: grants@hearthousedallas.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Operation Impact
Legal Name (if Different): Operation Impact Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3033 Express Drive N
City: Islandia
State: New York
Postal Code: 11749
Main Phone: 347-470-4190
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://operationimpact.co/
Employer ID Number: 92-1654145
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Backpacks for a Cause
Project Description:

Think back to a moment in childhood when you felt uncertain, unconfident, nervous, or scared and wished someone was there to reassure you.

I remember going school supply shopping and quietly worrying about how long my list would be, knowing what it might cost my parents when there was no extra income to spare. That feeling of uncertainty stays with you. Today, there are families and children all around us carrying that same quiet burden.

Operation Impact’s Backpacks for a Cause brings joy, confidence, and excitement to children when they choose their own school supplies and receive a backpack filled with the essential tools they need for the school year. For many families, purchasing basic school supplies can create financial stress at the very moment children should feel hopeful about learning. By providing fully stocked backpacks, Operation Impact helps remove this barrier and empowers students to start the school year prepared and proud.

Through a network of volunteers and partnerships with community organizations and Title I schools, Operation Impact mobilizes resources to collect, assemble, and distribute backpacks filled with new school supplies to children in underserved communities across the United States. Since launching this initiative in 2021, over 7,500 students have received backpacks that equip them for the classroom while restoring confidence and excitement for learning.

This project seeks funding to expand the reach of Backpacks for a Cause so that more children can begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Each backpack represents more than supplies, it represents dignity, encouragement, and the message that their education matters.

By investing in this program, your foundation will help relieve financial pressure on families, support teachers and schools, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to start the school year ready to learn and thrive.

Total Project Budget: $35,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Volunteer outreach for fundraising

Project Duration: June through August 2026 and 2027
Geographical Area Served: Florida (Gainesville, Orlando & Tampa), New York, Texas, Georgia (Atlanta) and New Jersey
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten through 12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Trisha
Contact Last Name: Wright
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 347-562-8424
Contact Email: grants@operationimpact.co

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CHICK THERAPY
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4401 GATEWAY PARK BLVD 348166
City: SACRAMENTO
State: CA
Postal Code: 95834
Main Phone: 7074106983
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.CHICKTHERAPY.ORG
Employer ID Number: 862768057
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3 – EXEMPT

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-25-2026
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: OPERATION EMPOWER
Project Description:

CHICK Therapy is a community based initiative dedicated to improving emotional wellness, resilience, and life outcomes for women, girls, and underserved youth. The program provides safe, supportive spaces where participants can develop emotional intelligence, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence through guided discussion, mentorship, and therapeutic activities.

The project will expand CHICK Therapy’s structured programming to include weekly in person sessions, virtual support circles, and ongoing mentorship. Participants engage in curriculum focused on self awareness, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Creative expression such as journaling and storytelling is incorporated to support healing and personal growth.

A key focus of CHICK Therapy is youth development, particularly for girls facing social and environmental challenges. By providing consistent support and positive role models, the program fosters stability, belonging, and empowerment during critical developmental stages.

This initiative aligns with the Charles and Jean Hermanowski Family Foundation’s commitment to strengthening communities and supporting human services by addressing the growing need for accessible, culturally responsive emotional wellness resources. CHICK Therapy prioritizes individuals who may face barriers to traditional mental health services.

Funding will support program expansion, facilitator training, curriculum development, and community outreach efforts. It will also enable the delivery of workshops and events that promote connection, dialogue, and collective healing.

Through this work, CHICK Therapy aims to equip participants with practical tools for emotional well being while fostering stronger, healthier communities.

Total Project Budget: 8000

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

Project Duration: 12 months (with ongoing sustainability and program continuation)
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco, CA and surrounding Bay Area communities
Age Group To Be Served: 12-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Angela
Contact Last Name: Washington
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7074106983
Contact Email: info@chicktherapy.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Annunciation Heights
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 7400 State Highway 7
City: Estes Park
State: CO
Postal Code: 80517
Main Phone: 970-586-5689
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.annunciationheights.org
Employer ID Number: 82-3745326
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: JPII Outdoor Labs
Project Description:

Annunciation Heights respectfully requests support from the Hermanowski Foundation to provide essential supplies and equipment for our outdoor education program, which serves students across Colorado through immersive, nature-based learning experiences that promote both academic growth and student well-being.

Since 2018, Annunciation Heights has partnered with schools to deliver hands-on environmental and leadership education in the Rocky Mountains. Our program reinforces classroom learning in the physical, life, and earth sciences through experiential activities such as field studies, wildlife observation, and team-building initiatives. These experiences foster curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence while supporting students’ physical and emotional health.

To deliver these programs safely and effectively, we rely on specialized outdoor education equipment and consumable supplies, including field science tools, safety gear, instructional materials, and seasonal equipment suited to the inclement weather we frequently experience at nearly 9000’ of elevation. Many of these items experience heavy wear due to frequent use by visiting school groups and must be replaced or replenished regularly. Without reliable equipment, our ability to provide safe, engaging, and high-quality educational experiences is significantly limited.

Each year, thousands of students—many from urban and underserved communities—benefit from their time at Annunciation Heights. Feedback has reinforced the positive impact of this program, with 75% of students saying they can explore science in a new way. Additionally, 94% say they have grown closer to their classmates and over two-thirds grew as a leader among peers. Nearly every single adult (99%) said the program met their science and leadership goals.

Access to nature-based education helps improve focus, reduce stress, and build interpersonal skills that carry back into the classroom and everyday life. We aim to
continue equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence, and respect for the natural world that are essential to their long-term development and good health.

Total Project Budget: $640,776

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Program fees from each school; 2 pending grants from private foundations for scholarships totaling $35,000; 2 dedicated fundraising events per year

Project Duration: Aug 24, 2026 to May 7, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming
Age Group To Be Served: students age 10-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Hank
Contact Last Name: Buckingham
Contact Title: Camp Administrator
Contact Phone: 970-586-5689
Contact Email: hank.buckingham@annunciationheights.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Helping Hands Program of South County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Helping Hands
Mailing Address: 700 Timber Ridge Trail SW
City: Vero Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 32962
Main Phone: 772-453-6987
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hhpsc.org
Employer ID Number: 84-2417826
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: $9,500

Project Title: Workforce Training for Young Adults
Project Description:

Through the Helping Hands Workforce Training Program, students will be exposed to a variety of career pathways, ranging from entry-level opportunities requiring minimal skills to careers that require college education and advanced training. This program will introduce them to diverse industries and possibilities, including entrepreneurship, helping them discover their interests, build confidence, and begin developing the skills needed for their future.
By the program conclusion, students will create resumes, LinkedIn profiles, engage in mock interviews, and earn Career Certificates (AI Basics, Customer Service, etc.) with industry partners! Our target audience includes youth who live in poverty and are from underrepresented groups, helping them explore options beyond just the careers available in their hometown and own cultures.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

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

Project Duration: November 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Indian River County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 5 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Laticia
Contact Last Name: Boswell
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 772-453-6987
Contact Email: HelpingHandsProgramSouthCounty@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Casa Youth Shelter
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10911 Reagan St.
City: Los Alamitos
State: California
Postal Code: 90720
Main Phone: 562-594-6825
Main Fax: 562-594-9185
Organization Website: https://casayouthshelter.org/
Employer ID Number: 95-3218061
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Youth Crisis Response Program
Project Description:

Unfortunately, many youth today face serious challenges, including abuse, homelessness, running away, neglect, and mental health struggles. Casa Youth Shelter’s Youth Crisis Response Program exists to meet them in these moments with immediate, compassionate support.

Our program is unique in that youth can come to us at any time for emergency housing in our licensed home-like shelter. While in our care, we meet their basic needs with a safe bed, nutritious meals, and clean clothing, but the support goes much deeper. Each youth receives intensive trauma-informed counseling to help them understand the root causes of their situation and begin the process of healing.

As part of this support, youth participate in group counseling alongside peers facing similar challenges, creating a sense of connection and shared understanding. We also engage parents and caregivers in counseling, recognizing that breaking cycles and creating lasting change requires healing within the entire family.

Youth are capable of shaping their own futures. Our role is to provide the tools, guidance, and support they need to do so. Through counseling, daily life skills training, case management, recreation, and consistent care, youth build confidence, stability, and a sense of ownership over their lives. All services are provided on-site by our staff.

Our Youth Crisis Response Program provides 24-hour crisis services at no cost to youth and their families. We do not bill insurance, and we do not pass costs on to the people we serve. Access to care is immediate and barrier-free because a crisis does not wait, and it does not discriminate.

In addition to shelter, the program offers counseling for youth who may not need to stay in our facility but are still experiencing crisis or instability. Thus allowing us to reach youth earlier, provide support before situations escalate, and ensure shelter remains available if needed.

Total Project Budget: $1,493,283.21

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – March 25, 2026) Dept of Health & Human Services – Family and Youth Services Bureau, $200,000.00 Decorative Arts Society, $150,000 Stars and Stripes Children’s Foundation, $200,000.00 Exchange Club Family Support Center, $50,000.00 Green Foundation, $35,000.00 The DelRe Foundation, $34,400.00 Ross Stores Inc., $30,000.00 Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, $25,000.00 DevTo Support Foundation, $25,000.00 O.L. Halsell Foundation, $25,000.00 The Hexberg Family Foundation, $11,000.00 Rhynard Family Foundation, $10,000.00 The Crean Foundation, $10,000.00 Stop Poverty Foundation, $7,000.00 McMaster-Carr Supply Company, $6,500.00 Howard Contracting, Inc., $5,000.00 The Hart Family Foundation, $5,000.00 Impact Health Policy Partners, $4,000.00 Weyerhaeuser, $3,000.00 Las Damas, $2,800.30 Perry Family Charitable Fund, $2,650.00 Columbia Bank, $2,500.00 First Foundation Bank, $2,500.00 Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council, $2,500.00 Stater Bros. Charities, $2,500.00 Downtown Long Beach Lions Club, $1,750.00 John C. Griswold Family Foundation, $1,500.00 Southern California Gas Company, $1,500.00 Womans Club of Leisure World of Seal Beach, $1,240.00 Cottonwood Church, $1,210.00 Ganahl Family Foundation, $1,000.00 Howard, Kittle & Company,CPAs, $1,000.00 Anaheim Revive Church, $700.00 F/8 Studios, $510.00 Pardon & Gladych, LLP, $510.00 The Knight and Day Family Foundation, $500.00 Savala Painting, $100.00 Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation, (pending), $30,000.00 Brotman Foundation of California, (pending), $5,000.00 TJX Foundation, (pending), $5,000.00 Nordstrom, (pending), $10,000.00 The Rudolph J & Daphne A Munzer Foundation, (pending), $40,000.00 Mark Wahlberg Family Foundation, (pending), $10,000.00 George Hoag Family Foundation, (pending), $20,000.00 Crail-Johnson Foundation, (pending), $10,000.00 Uncork for Hope, (pending), $50,000.00 Ameriprise Financial, (pending), $15,000.00 Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation, (pending), $10,000.00 Lowes, (pending), $200,000 AE Foundation, (pending), $10,000 Bank of America, (pending), $15,000 Peter & Ginny Ueberroth Family Foundation, (pending), $45,000 Labcorp, (pending), $15,000 JW and Ida M. Jameson Foundation, (pending), $5,000 Project Awesome, (pending), $30,000

Project Duration: On-going, year-round program (365 days a year)
Geographical Area Served: We serve youth and families residing in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Kern counties in California, as well as surrounding communities.
Age Group To Be Served: 12-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Genevieve
Contact Last Name: Cerda
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 626-975-4665
Contact Email: Gcerda@casayouthshelter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Nikao Nation
Legal Name (if Different): Nikao Nation
Also Known As: Nikao Nation
Mailing Address: 2500 Dallas Hwy SW Ste 202 PMB
City: Marietta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30364
Main Phone: 8044323501
Main Fax:
Organization Website: nikaonation.org
Employer ID Number: 92-2251570
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Nikao’s World Workshop Experience
Project Description:

The Nikao’s World Workshop Experience is a trauma education workshop that uses creative storytelling to guide participants through conversations about trauma, resilience, and healing. The workshop integrates music, narrative storytelling, and guided discussion to help participants better understand trauma responses and the importance of supportive communities. Participants leave with increased awareness of trauma, greater empathy for survivors, and knowledge of resources available for healing support.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Atlanta and also able to fly to where workshop is booked throughout the United States.
Age Group To Be Served: 14-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Megan
Contact Last Name: McClary
Contact Title: Donor Relations and Communications Coordinator
Contact Phone: 404-620-8827
Contact Email: megan@nikaonation.org