Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: YESUSA Transformational Cities
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64356
City: Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23467
Main Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yesusacities.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2673704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: All In Sports and Character Development Camp
Project Description:

Consistent with YESUSA Transformational Cities’ mission to develop Values-Based leaders through Character Development and College and Career Readiness, this program is designed to help students to apply skills and values from the classroom to the field. The ALL IN Youth Sports Camps are opportunities for youth ages 7 to 17 to participate in sports camps that provide character development and values-based skills training. Through this program, hundreds of underserved youth participants in Norfolk, VA will develop leadership, determination, collaboration, and other skills in fun, safe, educational, and athletic ways.

Total Project Budget: 243,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Norfolk Public Schools $118,000 Committed United Way $100,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk Safer Communities $35,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk PICC Grant $21,666 Committed Blocker Foundation $10,000 Committed Fidelity Charitable $ 5,000 Committed Langley For Families $ 5,000 Will apply Metro Ministers’ Conference $ 5,000 Committed Dominion Energy Foundation $ 2,500 Committed

Project Duration: July 2026 through July 2027
Geographical Area Served: Norfolk Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Curley
Contact Title: Grant Administrator
Contact Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Contact Email: admin@yesusacities.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: YESUSA Transformational Cities
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64356
City: Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23467
Main Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yesusacities.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2673704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: All In Sports and Character Development Camp
Project Description:

Consistent with YESUSA Transformational Cities’ mission to develop Values-Based leaders through Character Development and College and Career Readiness, this program is designed to help students to apply skills and values from the classroom to the field. The ALL IN Youth Sports Camps are opportunities for youth ages 7 to 17 to participate in sports camps that provide character development and values-based skills training. Through this program, hundreds of underserved youth participants in Norfolk, VA will develop leadership, determination, collaboration, and other skills in fun, safe, educational, and athletic ways.

Total Project Budget: 243,500

Other Funding
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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: YESUSA Transformational Cities
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64356
City: Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23467
Main Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yesusacities.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2673704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: All In Sports and Character Development Camp
Project Description:

Consistent with YESUSA Transformational Cities’ mission to develop Values-Based leaders through Character Development and College and Career Readiness, this program is designed to help students to apply skills and values from the classroom to the field. The ALL IN Youth Sports Camps are opportunities for youth ages 7 to 17 to participate in sports camps that provide character development and values-based skills training. Through this program, hundreds of underserved youth participants in Norfolk, VA will develop leadership, determination, collaboration, and other skills in fun, safe, educational, and athletic ways.

Total Project Budget: 243,500

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

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Let’s Smile, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Let’s Smile
Mailing Address: 155 Oakdale Street
City: Owatonna
State: MN
Postal Code: 55060
Main Phone: 507-455-4063
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.letssmile@outlook.com
Employer ID Number: 46-2672230
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/16/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Bringing Preventive Dental Care to Underserved Children Through School-Based Outreach
Project Description:

Let’s Smile, Inc. is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dental organization that provides preventive and restorative dental care to children and teens who are uninsured or enrolled in public health insurance programs. Since 2013, Let’s Smile has operated both a community dental clinic and portable school-based outreach programs that bring dental care directly to children who face transportation, financial, and access barriers.

Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will support Let’s Smile’s school-based dental outreach program, which delivers preventive dental services directly at Head Start preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, charter schools, and alternative learning centers throughout rural Southern Minnesota.

Our licensed dental hygienists and dental assistants transport portable dental equipment to school sites to provide oral health screenings, dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and oral health education. By bringing care directly to schools, we remove many of the barriers that prevent children from receiving routine dental care.

Many children we serve come from low-income households and face significant barriers to accessing dental services. Poor oral health is one of the leading causes of preventable school absences among children, making access to preventive dental care critical for both health and academic success. Without early prevention and treatment, these children are at higher risk for untreated tooth decay, dental pain, infection, and missed school days.

This project will expand outreach services and increase the number of children receiving preventive dental care across multiple school settings. The requested funding will help support portable dental equipment, clinical supplies, and outreach operations necessary to provide these services.

Through this program, Let’s Smile anticipates serving 300–400 children with preventive dental care during the project year, helping children stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn.

Total Project Budget: $85,000 (This reflects staffing, travel, portable equipment, and clinical supplies needed to operate school-based outreach clinics.)

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): • Minnesota Department of Health – Dental Safety Net Grant • Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation • South Country Health Alliance • United Way of Steele County • Individual donors and community supporters • Local business sponsorships and fundraising events

Project Duration: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Southern Minnesota including Steele, Rice, Waseca, Dodge, and Olmsted Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Children and teens ages 3–18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Holly
Contact Last Name: Jorgensen
Contact Title: Founder & Executive Director
Contact Phone: 507-455-4063
Contact Email: letssmile@outlook.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shenandoah County Free clinic BDA Shenandoah Community Health Clinic
Legal Name (if Different): Shenandoah County Free Clinic
Also Known As: Shenandoah Community Health Clinic
Mailing Address: Leigh Sicina
City: Woodstock
State: VA
Postal Code: 22664
Main Phone: 5404595910
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.shenclinic.org
Employer ID Number: 54-2032008
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 7500.00

Project Title: Behavioral Health Support for Camp Hope Youth
Project Description:

Shenandoah Community Health Clinic (SCHC) respectfully requests support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to provide behavioral health services for at-risk youth participating in Camp Hope, a summer program serving young people in Shenandoah County who face significant social, emotional, and environmental challenges. Many youth in our rural community experience barriers such as family instability, trauma, behavioral health concerns, and limited access to counseling services. Without early intervention and supportive mentorship, these challenges can contribute to long-term mental health struggles, school disengagement, and increased risk for substance use.

Funding will support licensed behavioral health professionals who will provide therapeutic services connected to the Camp Hope experience. These services will focus on strengthening emotional resilience, improving coping skills, and helping youth develop healthy strategies for managing stress, peer pressure, and life challenges.

Support for participants will begin prior to the start of camp through initial wellness screenings and relationship-building sessions with behavioral health staff. This early engagement helps youth feel safe, supported, and prepared to participate in a positive summer experience. During camp, clinicians will offer small group and individual counseling sessions that focus on emotional regulation, self-confidence, communication skills, and healthy decision-making. The camp setting provides a safe and encouraging environment where youth can build trust, connect with peers, and begin developing stronger emotional skills.

After camp concludes, SCHC will continue providing follow-up counseling and supportive services for youth who need ongoing care. These services help reinforce the progress made during camp and ensure youth continue receiving support as they transition back to their home and school environments.

Support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help ensure that vulnerable youth in Shenandoah County have access to compassionate mental health care and positive mentorship opportunities. By strengthening emotional well-being during a critical stage of development, this project helps young people build confidence, resilience, and hope for the future while fostering healthier families and stronger communities.

Total Project Budget: 20000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Secured Funding $10K, and in kind support

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Shenandoah County, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 8-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Leigh
Contact Last Name: Sicina
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5404595910
Contact Email: lsicina@shenclinic.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lake Worth Playhouse
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Mailing Address: 713 Lake Ave
City: Lake Worth Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33460
Main Phone: 561-586-6410
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://lakeworthplayhouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-6138280
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Family Theater Series
Project Description:

Lake Worth Playhouse respectfully requests support to strengthen and expand the community impact of its artistic, educational, and public programming, ensuring that individuals of all ages, incomes, and abilities have access to enriching cultural experiences that enhance well-being, foster belonging, and inspire personal growth.

As Palm Beach County’s oldest continuously operating community theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse offers a unique model where professional artists, volunteers, and emerging talent collaborate on the same stage. Unlike larger regional theatres that primarily feature professional productions, the Playhouse emphasizes grassroots participation, providing hands-on opportunities for local performers, designers, technicians, and students to develop their craft and contribute to the cultural life of the community.

Guided by an inclusive mission, the Playhouse ensures that people of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds can experience the performing arts as artists, students, or audience members. This commitment to affordability, accessibility, and community engagement makes the Playhouse not just a theatre, but a creative home that reflects and serves the diverse residents of Palm Beach County.

Many families, particularly those with young children, face barriers to accessing live arts experiences, including cost, limited age-appropriate programming, and lack of early exposure. Without these opportunities, children may miss the social, emotional, and educational benefits that the arts provide.

To address this need, Lake Worth Playhouse will present the Family Theater Series, a three-show theatrical experience designed specifically for families with children ages 5–12. Each dynamic, 60-minute production will combine storytelling, music, and adventure to introduce young audiences to live theatre in an engaging and welcoming environment.

The series will spark imagination, support early learning, strengthen family connections, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts, while ensuring that more families across Palm Beach County can experience the joy and inspiration of live theatre together.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Shubert Foundation Theatre Grants – Pending

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Southern Palm Beach County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shoshana
Contact Last Name: Davidowitz
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-586-6169 x205
Contact Email: shoshana@lakeworthplayhouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: YMCA of Southwest Florida
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Mailing Address: 200 Nokomis Ave S, 3rd Floor
City: Venice
State: FL
Postal Code: 34285
Main Phone: 941-492-9622
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ymcaswfl.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1629660
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Beacons Career & Technical Education program
Project Description:

The Beacons program is a new initiative launched in 2025 to expand career and technical education for at-risk middle school and high school youth. By preparing future generations for in-demand, sustaining-wage careers, we help foster long-term economic stability for underserved individuals and families as well as drive economic growth and strengthen the overall vitality of our community.
The goals of the Beacons program are to help young people:
• Identify and pursue meaningful educational and career pathways that align with their interests and strengths
• Gain exposure to diverse college, career and technical education opportunities, broadening their understanding of traditional and non-traditional career paths
• Engage with industry professionals and mentors who inspire and guide them in exploring potential careers
• Build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging, fostering the skills and mindset needed for long-term success
Key activities of the Beacons program include providing internships, career field trips, job shadowing, work readiness clubs that merge classroom learning with real-world practice, and career presentations based on youth interests, technical college programs/tours, and social-emotional support and mentorship.
Beacons recruits youth through teachers, coaches, community events, social media and word of mouth. Since August, the program has served 599 youth at 11 schools/sites. The program is open to both males and females, but about 70% are young men. Participants tend to reflect the population of their respective schools in race/ethnicity and income. On average, 60% of middle school youth currently served by Beacons qualify for free or reduced school lunch; in some locations, 100% of youth qualify for this benefit.
The response to the Beacons program has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are seeking to expand the program to serve more youth and schools throughout the Y’s service area. This expansion will include adding staff and resources for paid student internships, field trips, etc.

Total Project Budget: $574,425

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $450,000

Project Duration: 1/1/27 – 12/31/27
Geographical Area Served: Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Trisha
Contact Last Name: Kauffman
Contact Title: Director of Grants
Contact Phone: 941-492-9622
Contact Email: tkauffman@ymcaswfl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ramp Access Made Possible by Students (RampsRVA)
Legal Name (if Different): Ramp Access Made Possible by Students (RampsRVA)
Also Known As: RAMPSRVA
Mailing Address: 1114 Westbriar Drive, Suite D,
City: RICHMOND
State: VA
Postal Code: 23238
Main Phone: 8042823605
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://rampsbystudents.org/
Employer ID Number: 55-0900123
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Providing mobility and independence for elderly and disabled wheelchair users
Project Description:

Our organization has two objectives.
First, providing modular wheelchair ramps to individuals and families who have significant medical and financial challenges. Second, instilling values and skills in local high school students. The majority of our ramps are built by students from 12 area high schools clubs. These student volunteers gain an appreciation of the importance of service to others and the value of making a positive impact in the community, in addition to gaining team-building, fund-raising and mechanical skills. Clubs are required to raise part of the funding for any ramp they build.

Total Project Budget: 65000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have commitment from multiple foundations, student fundraisers, individuals and companies

Project Duration: January 1 to December 31
Geographical Area Served: We serve the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield along with the City of Richmond, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: All

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: BARRY
Contact Last Name: MCDONALD
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 8437311108
Contact Email: barry@rampsrva.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Guidance Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CGC
Mailing Address: 793 Old Route 119 North
City: Indiana
State: PA
Postal Code: 15701
Main Phone: 724-465-5576
Main Fax: 724-463-3262
Organization Website: www.thecgc.com
Employer ID Number: 25-1096780
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 16,2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Adolescent Rural Psychiatry
Project Description:

The purpose of the grant request is to address Child Psychiatry needs in rural Pennsylvania. Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (ALPHA) is an established comprehensive psychiatric treatment program for children in grades k-12 and is one of the major programs offered by Community Guidance Center. ALPHA combines academic instruction by certified teachers along with therapy and psychiatric services by clinical care teams. ALPHA offers structured care without disruption to routine; it is considered a step down from inpatient hospitalization and can be a diversion to prevent hospitalization. Children in this program receive compassionate, intensive crisis intervention and therapy to improve their well-being. This program works directly with 13 area school districts to help with critical needs of children and their families. Program success has been positive. In Pennsylvania, regulations require Adolescent Partial Hospitalization programs to provide 2 psychiatric hours per week for every five adolescents per week. This requirement is hampered by the lack of certified Adolescent Psychiatrist in rural Pennsylvania. To combat this, we are forced to use telehealth with remote psychiatrists in an attempt to maintain compliance with the Office of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). For this, we utilize a contracted Adolescent Psychiatrist physically located in the state of Texas and we are tasked with bringing him to Indiana Pennsylvania every 90 days for in- person requirements to subsidize his telehealth services. We are requesting financial assistance to subsidize the monetary burden of staffing an Adolescent Psychiatrist in the ALPHA program as mandated by the state of Pennsylvania. We are requesting $10,000 financial assistance for program funding to help offset this expense incurred for the Community Guidance Center to facilitate this program. ALPHA will be able to report the number of children diverted from inpatient hospitalization or more long-term treatment programs, maintaining family environments.

Total Project Budget: $70,537

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): potential Davis Foundation and DanPaul FOundation

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Rural Western Pennsylvania (Indiana and surrounding Counties)
Age Group To Be Served: 6 yrs – 17 yrs old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: James
Contact Last Name: Decker
Contact Title: Grant Adminsitrator
Contact Phone: 724-465-5576 ext 10210
Contact Email: jdecker@thecgc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: LOHR
Mailing Address: PO Box 334
City: Dover Plains
State: NY
Postal Code: 12522
Main Phone: 8458770685
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.luckyorphans.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-2729197
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Non Profit Est. 2008

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 16, 2026
Requested Amount: $10000

Project Title: Expand Equine Assisted Development for youth
Project Description:

Through our Equine Assisted Development (EAD) programs, we work with youth and young adults facing social, emotional, and developmental challenges. Our youth programming focuses specifically on helping children and adolescents build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, and communication skills—foundational tools that empower them to succeed in school, relationships, and future careers. Many of the young people we serve come from rural communities where access to alternative therapeutic and developmental services is limited. Our experiential, horse-centered programs provide a powerful environment for growth. Working with horses teaches youth responsibility, empathy, problem-solving, and leadership in ways traditional classroom settings often cannot replicate. Participants learn to regulate emotions, build trust, and develop self-confidence—skills that translate directly into improved academic engagement and personal success.
Funding from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would help expand access to these life-changing services for youth and young adults who might otherwise be unable to participate. Support would allow Lucky Orphans to subsidize program participation for families with financial need, expand partnerships with local schools and youth organizations, and ensure the ongoing care of the rescued horses that make this work possible.

For over two decades, Lucky Orphans has been committed to a simple but powerful mission: People Helping Horses Heal People. By providing lifelong sanctuary to horses who once served others and now allowing them to help children and young adults develop the tools needed to thrive, we create transformation for both horse and human.

Total Project Budget: $50000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): M&T Bank $2500 secured, private donor $500 secured, private foundation $16000 potential

Project Duration: Jan 2027-Dec 2027
Geographical Area Served: LOHR is located in Dutchess County NY bordering on CT where we can serve youth in the Harlem Valley, Hudson Valley and neighboring CT counties
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Dawn
Contact Last Name: Isaacson
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 8458770685
Contact Email: dawnlohroffice@gmail.com