Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Graceful Opportunities
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Mailing Address: 2751 Thomas Drive
City: Cape Girardeau
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63701
Main Phone: 573-803-5002
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gracefulopportunities.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1263810
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 19, 2026
Requested Amount: $4,800

Project Title: Driver’s Education for Special Needs Youth
Project Description:

We offer customized driver’s education to youth with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Youth who have Medicaid waivers can have the cost of the program paid through a tax-generated fund. For youth without Medicaid waivers, this program is usually too expensive. Being able to drive removes the most significant barrier to getting and keeping employment in rural areas. The project would fund two teens with special needs who do not have Medicaid waivers and whose families cannot afford the program to get their driver’s permits and then their licenses or four teens to obtain their driver’s permits.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SB 40 Board; Families who can self-pay

Project Duration: through 2027
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Missouri
Age Group To Be Served: 15-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Lesley
Contact Last Name: Barker
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 573-803-5002
Contact Email: lesley@grhs-mo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Also Known As: Victory Junction
Mailing Address: 4500 Adam’s Way
City: Randleman
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 27317
Main Phone: 3364952066
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.victoryjunction.org
Employer ID Number: 56-2215292
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2025
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Lifechanging Camp
Project Description:

Victory Junction requests support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation to underwrite the cost of two children attending a fully accessible life-changing medical camp for children with complex medical and physical needs. At VJ fun is the number one goal, but the outcomes and impact of belonging and making friends with similar challenges goes far beyond the week at camp. Camp experiences are – always free – for families and caregivers thanks to our supporters.

Total Project Budget: $253,462 for a week at camp

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Serious Fun Children’s Network

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Victory Junction is proud to serve children from all 50 states, Canada, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Denmark, England and Switzerland. We partner with charter bus company and private pilots to bring children to camp, if they are unable to otherwise attend.
Age Group To Be Served: Summer camp sessions (9 weeks) are available for primary campers ages 6-16. Family weekends (18) are for primary campers ages 3-21.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Maria
Contact Last Name: Morgan
Contact Title: Grant’s Manager
Contact Phone: 3364952066
Contact Email: mmorgan@victoryjunction.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Also Known As: Victory Junction
Mailing Address: 4500 Adam’s Way
City: Randleman
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 27317
Main Phone: 3364952066
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Organization Website: www.victoryjunction.org
Employer ID Number: 56-2215292
Organization Tax Status: 5

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Victory Junction Gang Camp, Inc.
Also Known As: Victory Junction
Mailing Address: 4500 Adam’s Way
City: Randleman
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 27317
Main Phone: 3364952066
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Organization Website: www
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Center For Independent Living in Cental Flroida, Inc.
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Mailing Address: 720 N Denning Dr.
City: Winter Park
State: FL
Postal Code: 32789
Main Phone: 4076231070
Main Fax: 4076231390
Organization Website: www.cilorlando.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1828770
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Family Disability Navigator – Setting up Youth with Disabilities and their families for success in school
Project Description:

Our Family Disability Navigator program supports youth ages 3–22 and their families in accessing the services they need to succeed at home, in school, and in their communities. This program is built on individualized pathways, recognizing that each child and family has unique needs. Support may include coordinating a disability diagnosis, navigating 504 Plans or IEPs, and connecting families to essential resources such as food assistance, therapies, and community-based services.

Launched in 2022 in response to a community need we identified along with other funders and community partners, this program addresses the challenges children with disabilities face alongside their families. Navigating these systems can be overwhelming, particularly for families who are low-income, non-native English speakers, individuals with disabilities themselves, or those facing other barriers. At the same time, school-based resources are often limited, leaving families without the guidance they need.

Our team of three dedicated Navigators works one-on-one with children and their families to ensure they are supported every step of the way. We provide personalized guidance, advocacy, and coordination so that families are not navigating these complex systems alone.

Key services include information and referral for formal disability diagnosis; planning, advocacy, and navigation of IEPs and 504 Plans; connection to community resources; wellness assessments and referrals for children; parent education and support groups; case management; and skills training.

Through this work, we help families build stability, increase access to critical services, and create stronger outcomes for children with disabilities.

Total Project Budget: $300,000

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

Project Duration: 11/01/2026-10/31/2027
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Charlotte
Contact Last Name: Leavitt
Contact Title: President and CEO
Contact Phone: 407-961-5531
Contact Email: cleavitt@cilorlando.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As: Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Mailing Address: 3318 Bushwood Drive
City: Perkasie
State: PA
Postal Code: 18944
Main Phone: 9732246900
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ourheartsofhope.org
Employer ID Number: 20-3666775
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Non Profit Corporation

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 19, 2026
Requested Amount: $6,000

Project Title: GRIT™ Grief Support Group Program for Secondary School Students
Project Description:

GRIT™ Support Program – A Tier 2 Mental Health Grief Support Program
We live in a world where school tragedies occur all the time. We are overwhelmed by news of school shootings, student suicides, and the deaths of beloved teachers from life-threatening illnesses.
During these times, Tier 2 mental health services are crucial for supporting those facing deeper emotional distress and needing more structured help than regular school counseling. Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc. created the GRIT™ Support Program to meet this urgent need.
GRIT™ Support is a structured Tier 2 group support program designed specifically to help students process grief and loss in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.
This program offers students a chance to connect with peers who may be experiencing similar feelings, while learning healthy ways to understand and express their emotions.
By guiding participants through discussions and activities focused on healing and emotional expression, GRIT™ Support helps students build the strength and resilience needed to handle loss and move forward.
GRIT™ SUPPORT – HOW IT WORKS
A key part of the GRIT™ Support Program is its emphasis on training and empowering school-based mental health professionals.
Hearts of Hope Foundation staff work directly with school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health team members to teach them how to present and implement the GRIT™ Support model within their schools. This training ensures that schools have the necessary knowledge, tools, and confidence to provide effective grief support whenever it is most needed.
GRIT™ SUPPORT – IMPACT
The impact of the GRIT™ Support Program has been transformative for many school communities. Students who once felt overwhelmed by grief have found connection, understanding, and hope through these groups.
Educators and mental health professionals report stronger communication with students, improved emotional awareness, and healthier coping strategies among participants.

Total Project Budget: $55,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private Donations, Training Fees for GRIT™ Support Program Trainees, Allocation in Annual Budget for GRIT services.

Project Duration: On-Going
Geographical Area Served: Secondard Schools – training provided to interested schools nationwide
Age Group To Be Served: Teens in Secondard Schools

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Judith
Contact Last Name: Pedersen
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 973-224-6900
Contact Email: j.pedersen@ourheartsofhope.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RENNERVATION FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different): RENNERVATION FOUNDATION
Also Known As: RENNERVATION FOUNDATION
Mailing Address: 890 E Patriot Blvd, Suite E
City: Reno
State: NV
Postal Code: 89511
Main Phone: 7758568582
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Www.rennervationfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 93-4401347
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Pave Your Way
Project Description:

Pave Your Way is a comprehensive, outcomes-driven program designed to support foster and at-risk youth, ages 16 to 21, as they transition to independence. Youth exiting foster care face some of the highest risks of homelessness, unemployment, and disconnection from education. This program directly addresses those risks through an integrated model that combines safe housing support, life skills development, and workforce readiness.

At the core of Pave Your Way is housing stability. We provide transitional housing assistance and individualized support to ensure youth have a safe, consistent place to live while they build independence. Stable housing serves as the foundation from which youth can pursue education, employment, and personal growth.

Participants engage in structured life skills training that includes financial literacy, budgeting, meal planning, tenant responsibilities, time management, and navigating healthcare and community systems. These skills are reinforced through real-world application and mentorship, ensuring youth are prepared for long-term self-sufficiency.

The program also emphasizes career pathways and job development. Youth receive job readiness training, resume building, interview preparation, and direct connections to employment opportunities through local partnerships. For those pursuing higher education or vocational training, we provide guidance and support to help them enroll and persist.

Pave Your Way is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that recognizes each young person’s potential. Success is measured through tangible outcomes, including stable housing retention, employment placement, income growth, and continued engagement in education or training.

By addressing housing, life skills, and employment together, Pave Your Way creates a clear and supported path forward, empowering youth to transition from foster care into stable, independent adulthood with confidence and dignity.

Total Project Budget: 408,801

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private Foundations, Grants, and Federal/State funding

Project Duration: 1 year and ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Nevada – Washoe County, Rural, and Clark County
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Kym
Contact Last Name: Renner
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 209-604-8525
Contact Email: kymrenner7@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Billings Food Bank, Inc.
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Also Known As: Billings Food Bank
Mailing Address: (2112 Fourth Avenue North) P.O. Box 1158
City: Billings
State: Montana
Postal Code: 59103-1158
Main Phone: (406) 259-2856
Main Fax: (406) 259-9847
Organization Website: www.billingsfoodbank.com
Employer ID Number: 36-3519470
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Infant/Child Food Purchase and School Backpack Program
Project Description:

The students and/or school children being served by this Billings Food Bank (BFB), Inc. School backpack feeding program are enrolled at Elder Grove School – (662), and Elysian School – (391) both located west of Billings and are also enrolled at Huntley Project Schools (748) and Shepherd Schools (785) which are east and north of Billings Heights. All four schools are in located within Yellowstone County, Montana. BFB, Inc. feels that no child, no family should face the humiliation of being denied or embarrassed for asking for food assistance and/or needing help with their lunch/breakfast purchases at school. All of the Schools as well as the School staff involved with Billings Food Bank’s Back Pack Feeding will encourage students and/or their families in taking time to apply for the School’s Free and Reduced Breakfast/Lunch programs.

Total Project Budget: $137,888.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Program funding comes from our regular Donors, and/or local private Corporations & Foundations who support our food collection/distribution programs.

Project Duration: Our Program Fiscal Year is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: This BFB, Inc. – School Backpack Program is part of the local effort to help fight "childhood hunger/homelessness" within Yellowstone County and the (16) Counties located in this region of Montana: to include Big Horn, Carbon, Custer, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Garfield, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Fergus, Meagher, Musselshell, Treasure, Park, Petroleum, Rosebud, and Wheatland) along with (2) Indian Reservations: Crow Nation & Northern Cheyenne.
Age Group To Be Served: Age groups and the percentage of those Infants/Children who are impacted or served by this School Backpack Program: Children (0-12) & Youth (13-18) – 33.25%.;

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sheryle
Contact Last Name: Shandy
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (406) 259-2856
Contact Email: foodbank@billingsfoodbank.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Black Carolinian The History of Us
Legal Name (if Different): Black Carolinian The History of Us
Also Known As: Black Carolinian The History of Us
Mailing Address: 1609 Barlow Road, Apt 3F
City: Tarboro
State: NC
Postal Code: 27886
Main Phone: 2529554854
Main Fax:
Organization Website: blackcarolinianhistory.org
Employer ID Number: 39-4499142
Organization Tax Status: Black Carolinian The History of Us

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Black Carolinian: Local History Education Initiative
Project Description:

Black Carolinian: The History of Us is an educational initiative designed to provide culturally relevant, North Carolina-based history resources to students, educators, and community members. This project will develop and distribute engaging learning materials—including reading passages, worksheets, and interactive activities—focused on the contributions and experiences of Black North Carolinians.

The initiative addresses a critical gap in accessible, localized history education by aligning all materials with North Carolina state standards while making them engaging and easy to implement in classrooms, after-school programs, and community learning spaces. Resources will be distributed both digitally and in print to ensure equitable access across rural and underserved communities.

Funding will support the creation of curriculum materials, printing costs, website development, and community outreach efforts, including workshops and book club-style learning sessions.

Through this project, Black Carolinian aims to reach students across multiple counties in North Carolina, equipping them with a deeper understanding of local history while fostering pride, identity, and critical thinking skills. This initiative will also support educators by providing ready-to-use, standards-aligned content that enhances instruction without increasing workload.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations (community supporters) Teachers Pay Teachers resource sales Local sponsorships and small business contributions Pending grant applications (various foundations)

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Eastern North Carolina (with plans to expand statewide)
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Stacy
Contact Last Name: Magwano
Contact Title: Executive Director and Founder
Contact Phone: 2529554854
Contact Email: blackcarolinianhistory@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Black Carolinian The History of Us
Legal Name (if Different): Black Carolinian The History of Us
Also Known As: Black Carolinian The History of Us
Mailing Address: 1609 Barlow Road, Apt 3F
City: Tarboro
State: NC
Postal Code: 27886
Main Phone: 2529554854
Main Fax:
Organization Website: blackcarolinianhistory.org
Employer ID Number: 39-4499142
Organization Tax Status: Black Carolinian The History of Us

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Black Carolinian: Local History Education Initiative
Project Description:

Black Carolinian: The History of Us is an educational initiative designed to provide culturally relevant, North Carolina-based history resources to students, educators, and community members. This project will develop and distribute engaging learning materials—including reading passages, worksheets, and interactive activities—focused on the contributions and experiences of Black North Carolinians.

The initiative addresses a critical gap in accessible, localized history education by aligning all materials with North Carolina state standards while making them engaging and easy to implement in classrooms, after-school programs, and community learning spaces. Resources will be distributed both digitally and in print to ensure equitable access across rural and underserved communities.

Funding will support the creation of curriculum materials, printing costs, website development, and community outreach efforts, including workshops and book club-style learning sessions.

Through this project, Black Carolinian aims to reach students across multiple counties in North Carolina, equipping them with a deeper understanding of local history while fostering pride, identity, and critical thinking skills. This initiative will also support educators by providing ready-to-use, standards-aligned content that enhances instruction without increasing workload.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations (community supporters) Teachers Pay Teachers resource sales Local sponsorships and small business contributions Pending grant applications (various foundations)

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Eastern North Carolina (with plans to expand statewide)
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Stacy
Contact Last Name: Magwano
Contact Title: Executive Director and Founder
Contact Phone: 2529554854
Contact Email: blackcarolinianhistory@gmail.com