Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bee U NYC
Legal Name (if Different): Bee U Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 160 Tompkins Ave #40989
City: Staten Island
State: New York
Postal Code: 10304
Main Phone: 3476422709
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://beeunyc.org/
Employer ID Number: EIN: 88-1156617
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2026
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Urban Beekeeping Fellowship
Project Description:

Bee U NYC’s Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for young people ages 16 to 24 that combines hands-on beekeeping, environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. The program runs for three months and is designed to introduce participants to the green economy through an engaging, place-based learning experience rooted in community and environmental stewardship. Using honey bees as a gateway, Fellows explore the connections between pollinators, food systems, biodiversity, climate, and environmental justice while building practical skills and confidence.

Throughout the Fellowship, participants take part in several core program components. The first is hands-on beekeeping education, where Fellows learn how to work safely around bees, conduct hive inspections, identify hive components, understand colony behavior, and support seasonal hive management. The second is environmental education, which helps Fellows connect beekeeping to larger issues such as sustainability, urban ecosystems, and the environmental challenges facing New York City communities. The third component is leadership development, where Fellows build communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills through group discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning. The fourth is workforce readiness, which includes exposure to green careers, a Green Jobs Panel, and conversations about next steps through Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline.

In addition to weekly sessions, Fellows participate in field trips, partner-led experiences, and Environmental Action Projects that deepen their understanding of local environmental issues and community-based solutions. The Fellowship also includes asynchronous learning, such as short educational videos and quizzes, to reinforce core beekeeping knowledge outside of in-person sessions.

The program concludes with a graduation ceremony, where Fellows celebrate their accomplishments, demonstrate what they have learned, and are recognized for completing the program. For many participants, the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is their first paid program and first direct exposure to green career pathways, making it an important entry point into continued leadership, learning, and employment opportunities with Bee U NYC.

Total Project Budget: 147,488

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed – Summerfield Foundation (75K); K&R Moelis Foundation (50K); DJ McManus Foundation (20k)

Project Duration: April to September, 2027
Geographical Area Served: New York City
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: André
Contact Last Name: Ware
Contact Title: Co-Founder & Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3476422709
Contact Email: andre@beeunyc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bee U NYC
Legal Name (if Different): Bee U Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 160 Tompkins Ave #40989
City: Staten Island
State: New York
Postal Code: 10304
Main Phone: 3476422709
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://beeunyc.org/
Employer ID Number: EIN: 88-1156617
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2026
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Urban Beekeeping Fellowship
Project Description:

Bee U NYC’s Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for young people ages 16 to 24 that combines hands-on beekeeping, environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. The program runs for three months and is designed to introduce participants to the green economy through an engaging, place-based learning experience rooted in community and environmental stewardship. Using honey bees as a gateway, Fellows explore the connections between pollinators, food systems, biodiversity, climate, and environmental justice while building practical skills and confidence.

Throughout the Fellowship, participants take part in several core program components. The first is hands-on beekeeping education, where Fellows learn how to work safely around bees, conduct hive inspections, identify hive components, understand colony behavior, and support seasonal hive management. The second is environmental education, which helps Fellows connect beekeeping to larger issues such as sustainability, urban ecosystems, and the environmental challenges facing New York City communities. The third component is leadership development, where Fellows build communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills through group discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning. The fourth is workforce readiness, which includes exposure to green careers, a Green Jobs Panel, and conversations about next steps through Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline.

In addition to weekly sessions, Fellows participate in field trips, partner-led experiences, and Environmental Action Projects that deepen their understanding of local environmental issues and community-based solutions. The Fellowship also includes asynchronous learning, such as short educational videos and quizzes, to reinforce core beekeeping knowledge outside of in-person sessions.

The program concludes with a graduation ceremony, where Fellows celebrate their accomplishments, demonstrate what they have learned, and are recognized for completing the program. For many participants, the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is their first paid program and first direct exposure to green career pathways, making it an important entry point into continued leadership, learning, and employment opportunities with Bee U NYC.

Total Project Budget: 147,488

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

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Pretty Passionate Hand Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3421 N Park Ave
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Postal Code: 46205
Main Phone: 317-737-6435
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.pphchildcare.org/
Employer ID Number: 86-2016933
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Breaking Barriers for Teen Parents & Families
Project Description:

Pretty Passionate Hands Inc. is requesting $10,000 to support direct services for teen mothers and fathers ages 12–24 in Indianapolis who are navigating parenthood with little to no support.
The families we serve face multiple barriers at once—housing instability, lack of childcare, limited access to food and hygiene items, and gaps in financial and life skills. Without intervention, these challenges often lead to long-term instability and missed opportunities for both parent and child.
Funding will support operations at our Family Wellness & Teen Parent Resource Center, where we provide centralized, wraparound services in a safe and supportive environment. Through this investment, we will deliver essential resources and programming that meet immediate needs while building long-term stability.
The $10,000 will:
Provide food, hygiene items, and baby essentials to over 50 families
Support parenting education and life-skills workshops
Expand financial literacy and workforce readiness programming
Help sustain daily operations to ensure consistent access to services
Our work is rooted in trust, mentorship, and lived experience. We create a space where young families are supported without judgment and equipped with the tools needed to move forward.
This investment will not only meet urgent needs—it will help break cycles and create pathways toward stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term success for teen parents and their children.

Total Project Budget: 20000

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Pretty Passionate Hands Inc. primarily serves teen parents and families throughout Indianapolis (Marion County), with additional reach across Central Indiana as families travel to access our Family Wellness & Teen Parent Resource Center and community-based programming.
Age Group To Be Served: 12 – 24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Paradise
Contact Last Name: Bradf0rd
Contact Title: Founder / CEO
Contact Phone: 317-737-6435
Contact Email: paradise@pphchildcare.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sprout Up, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Sprout Up, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2094 Se 17 Street
City: Homestead
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33035
Main Phone: 3057760741
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.sproutingup.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1569019
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Sprout Up’s Weekly Community Markets
Project Description:

Sprout Up’s Weekly Community Markets provide consistent, dignified access to fresh, nutritious food for children and families across Homestead, Florida City, and surrounding South Dade communities. Serving approximately 400 households weekly, the program directly supports children from birth through age 21 who are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity due to low household income, seasonal employment, and rising living costs.

Designed to address the full spectrum of a child’s well-being, the program goes beyond food access by integrating elements of health, education, and family stability. Each market operates using a client-choice model, allowing families to select fresh produce and pantry staples that meet their cultural and dietary needs—promoting healthier eating habits and supporting child development.

In alignment with the foundation’s priorities, Sprout Up embeds enrichment opportunities into its weekly distributions. Children and youth benefit from on-site nutrition education, hands-on learning experiences, and social-emotional wellness activities that reinforce positive behaviors and long-term health outcomes. Families are also connected to critical health and welfare resources, including access to community health partners, mental wellness support, and referrals to educational and social services.

By meeting families where they are, in trusted and accessible community locations, Sprout Up reduces barriers to essential resources while creating safe, supportive environments for children to thrive. The Weekly Community Markets serve as a critical touchpoint for improving child health, strengthening family stability, and advancing equitable outcomes in underserved communities.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Florida Blue Foundation, The Miami Foundation, Sprouts Market

Project Duration: November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Homestead and Florida City, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 0 months and up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Natalie
Contact Last Name: Rowe
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3057760741
Contact Email: natalie@sproutingup.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Stratford YMCA
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3045 Main Street
City: Stratford
State: CT
Postal Code: 06614
Main Phone: 2033755844
Main Fax:
Organization Website: cccymca.org/stratford
Employer ID Number: 06-0662195
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit Organization, 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: 2nd grade learns to swim
Project Description:

The Stratford YMCA second-grade learn-to-swim program focuses on water safety, comfort, and basic survival skills. This program runs twice a week for 30 minutes, teaching skills like blowing bubbles, front/back floats, and jumping in. The goal is to build confidence and ensure students know how to safely exit the water.

Total Project Budget: 23,000

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

Project Duration: 3/10/26-3/10/27
Geographical Area Served: Stratford, CT
Age Group To Be Served: 2nd graders; ages 7 and 8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Suzanne
Contact Last Name: Richards
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 203-375-5584
Contact Email: srichards@cccymca.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Humanities Nebraska
Legal Name (if Different): Nebraska Humanities Council
Also Known As: Humanities Nebraska
Mailing Address: 215 Centennial Mall S., Ste. 330
City: Lincoln
State: Nebraska
Postal Code: 68508
Main Phone: 402-474-2131
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://humanitiesnebraska.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7359778
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Prime Time Family Reading in Nebraska
Project Description:

Prime Time Family Reading is a six-week reading and discussion program that brings the humanities to underserved children and their parents. Designed for lower-income families in communities where student reading scores do not meet Nebraska state standards, Prime Time encourages children and their parents to bond around the activity of reading rather than passively watching television during “prime time” hours. Three different formats are offered: Prime Time Family Reading for families with children ages 6-10, Prime Time Preschool for families with children ages 3-5, and Prime Time Online. Every program is open to any family, but program sites may choose books focusing on: African-American experiences, Native American culture, bilingual for Spanish-speaking families, trilingual for Spanish-speaking and Karen-speaking families, and English-only for a diverse, multicultural group of families.
In 2025, Prime Time saw a dramatic increase in partnerships and program applicants at the same time we unexpectedly lost our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Our usual practice is to accept every Prime Time application that’s submitted, but the loss of NEH funding turned Prime Time applications into a competitive process. We now select sites based on demographics, number of families reached, geography, and strength of the team’s preliminary plans, while prioritizing new sites and returning sites who reach the required minimum of seven families. We are still refining our criteria for this newly competitive process, but we hope this is a temporary change. We currently have 25 programs underway for the Spring semester, reduced from 30 applications received.

We completed our 500th Prime Time in December 2024, and more than 21,000 people have participated in the program since its inception. The importance of this program in the state of Nebraska can’t be understated!

Total Project Budget: $249,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have funding from a state appropriation, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment (NCE), and local private funders and foundations.

Project Duration: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Geographical Area Served: Statewide Nebraska (Urban and Rural)
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool and Elementary Age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Erin
Contact Last Name: Moran
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 402-474-2131, ext. 107
Contact Email: erin@humanitiesnebraska.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Humanities Nebraska
Legal Name (if Different): Nebraska Humanities Council
Also Known As: Humanities Nebraska
Mailing Address: 215 Centennial Mall S., Ste. 330
City: Lincoln
State: Nebraska
Postal Code: 68508
Main Phone: 402-474-2131
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://humanitiesnebraska.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7359778
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Prime Time Family Reading in Nebraska
Project Description:

Prime Time Family Reading is a six-week reading and discussion program that brings the humanities to underserved children and their parents. Designed for lower-income families in communities where student reading scores do not meet Nebraska state standards, Prime Time encourages children and their parents to bond around the activity of reading rather than passively watching television during “prime time” hours. Three different formats are offered: Prime Time Family Reading for families with children ages 6-10, Prime Time Preschool for families with children ages 3-5, and Prime Time Online. Every program is open to any family, but program sites may choose books focusing on: African-American experiences, Native American culture, bilingual for Spanish-speaking families, trilingual for Spanish-speaking and Karen-speaking families, and English-only for a diverse, multicultural group of families.
In 2025, Prime Time saw a dramatic increase in partnerships and program applicants at the same time we unexpectedly lost our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Our usual practice is to accept every Prime Time application that’s submitted, but the loss of NEH funding turned Prime Time applications into a competitive process. We now select sites based on demographics, number of families reached, geography, and strength of the team’s preliminary plans, while prioritizing new sites and returning sites who reach the required minimum of seven families. We are still refining our criteria for this newly competitive process, but we hope this is a temporary change. We currently have 25 programs underway for the Spring semester, reduced from 30 applications received.

We completed our 500th Prime Time in December 2024, and more than 21,000 people have participated in the program since its inception. The importance of this program in the state of Nebraska can’t be understated!

Total Project Budget: $249,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have funding from a state appropriation, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment (NCE), and local private funders and foundations.

Project Duration: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Geographical Area Served: Statewide Nebraska (Urban and Rural)
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool and Elementary Age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Erin
Contact Last Name: Moran
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 402-474-2131, ext. 107
Contact Email: erin@humanitiesnebraska.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sakeenah US
Legal Name (if Different): Sakeenah Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4071 LB McLeod Rd, Suite D #105

City: Orlando
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32811
Main Phone: 1-888-671-3446
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://sakeenahus.com/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: The People’s Market
Project Description:

An innovative food program that provides families with a dignified grocery store experience while they receive their basic needs. We have plans to open in Dallas–Fort Worth, a grocery-store setup, which carries a variety of culturally-diverse fresh, dried, and frozen foods, and allows clients to book a time to visit and choose items to their specific needs.

All The People’s Market clients must be enrolled in our mandatory budgeting workshop to ensure they are getting educated in financial literacy to help them become independent and self-sufficient members of society.

In Canada, this program is very successful, with around 150 families served each month in per location and 7,290 food items distributed. Around 50% of all individuals served are children and youth under the age of 18-years old.

Total Project Budget: 252,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential private donors from fundraising efforts.

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Dallas–Fort Worth
Age Group To Be Served: Families including 50% youth and children directly served from this program.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Maryam
Contact Last Name: Hikmat
Contact Title: Grants and Foundations Manager
Contact Phone:
Contact Email: maryam.h@sakeenahus.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Minding Your Mind
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 124 Sibley Avenue
City: Ardmore
State: PA
Postal Code: 19003
Main Phone: 610-213-2683
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mindingyourmind.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8448707
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/26
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Emotional Wellness, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention Education
Project Description:

A $5,000 grant will fund 10 Florida school-based mental health and suicide prevention education programs for students. Kind Minds for younger students (K-4) teaches children how to identify their emotions and build empathy, creating awareness of mental wellness early. Changing Minds (grades 5-12) is an evidence-based program that focuses on strengthening emotional wellness and mental health awareness using near-peer presenters discussing real life stories of hope and resilience interlaced with factual mental health education. Our Hear to Help program (grades 5-12) empowers students with essential skills to be a supportive friend, build empathy, and create safe and supportive peer communities. This grant will support any of these Minding Your Mind student specific programs, offering them at no cost to any elementary, middle, high school and/or community groups, with the potential to reach 1,000 or more students.

Minding Your Mind partners with Florida schools and communities, delivering high-impact programs at no cost to ensure equitable access. Our speakers reflect the diverse identities and lived experiences of the youth they serve. Programs are grounded in open dialogue, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that students feel seen, heard, and respected.

Our student programs take place in person, on school campuses, during assemblies, health classes, and wellness periods. Offerings are available year-round, though most are scheduled during the school calendar year. We tailor our approach to each school’s needs—whether integrated into existing curricula or aligned with standalone wellness efforts. Our trained facilitators, including licensed clinicians and near-peer speakers, bring Minding Your Mind programs to life. Kind Minds is typically delivered as an engaging 30–45 minute assembly, with flexibility to match age and group needs. Changing Minds and Hear to Help, for grades 5–12, fit seamlessly into health classes or assemblies, averaging 45 minutes per session.

Total Project Budget: $81,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We receive $150,000 in grant funding for general operating expenses in Florida. We’ve previously received support from the Florida Panthers Foundation, with another application pending. Other pending applications include First Bank Charitable Foundation, First Horizon Foundation, Bedford Foundation, & Lattner Family Foundation.

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Trish
Contact Last Name: Larsen
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 610-213-2683
Contact Email: trish@mindingyourmind.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Greenville Symphony of Mercer County
Legal Name (if Different): Greenville Symphony Society, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 364
City: Greenville
State: PA
Postal Code: 16125
Main Phone: (724) 456-1661
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.thegreenvillesymphony.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7012152
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Children’s Concert
Project Description:

Our annual Children’s concert includes students from 11 school districts within Mercer County plus students in the Conneaut Area Schools (Crawford, Co.) and Pymatuning Valley Schools (Trumbull Co., Ohio).

99% of our attending students are in grades 3 through 6 although older students from the Autistic and Gateways classes at GHS are invited to attend.

Our performance venue (William A. Passavant
Center, Thiel College) has a capacity of 1800+ seats which is usually filled to capacity by our students and
chaperones. For most students, this is their only experience with a live symphonic orchestra which often
sparks interest in playing a musical instrument at school.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

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

Project Duration: 7/1/2026 – 11/14/2026
Geographical Area Served: Mercer & Crawford PA Counties; Trumbull County OH
Age Group To Be Served: Elementary School Students, grades 3 – 6

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Daniel
Contact Last Name: Spence
Contact Title: Grants Director
Contact Phone: (724) 815-8493
Contact Email: businesslv1@msn.com