Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc.
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

Project Duration: Jan 2027-Dec 2027
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dallas Hope Charities
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Mailing Address: PO Box 196006
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75219
Main Phone: 6308639635
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dallashopecharities.org
Employer ID Number: 81-2568424
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Hope To Finally Home – Ending Youth Homelessness
Project Description:

We are the only charity in Dallas County with a program to end homelessness for LGBTQ+-affirming youth. LGBTQ+ youth are only 8% of the nation, but makeup 40% of homeless youth, because of the devastating impact of broken familial relationships and early age ostracism. Our Hope to Finally Home program breaks the cycle of homelessness before it takes hold by providing critical life skills instruction, access to job training, and wraparound services that give homeless youth a way to reset their lives, strengthen their emotional and mental health, and give them a realistic path to financial independence.

Our program meets youth at multiple levels, based on their unique stage in life. Our Hope Street component provides immediate outreach & resources, including emergency hotel stays for youth in crisis. Our Dallas Hope Center is the only transitional living facility in Dallas County for LGBTQ+ youth. It is where we mentor and serve as the supportive family our youth did not have. It provides eight residents with safe housing, food, case management services, weekly mental health therapy, and a structured life skills program. Residents learn essential skills, such as cooking, budgeting, and job-readiness, while also volunteering in the community, attending college, or securing full-time employment. Our Finally Home component offers rent-assisted apartments to youth who only require minimal aid.

Our goal is that when a young person leaves our care, they possess the skills, savings, and emotional resilience to live independently. We believe that if we don’t do something now, then someone who is 18 or 19 and homeless, lacking skills and job training, faces a lifetime of continued homelessness.

Our hope is that you are as passionate about ending youth homelessness as we are and would generously fund us $10K, which would cover a portion of our monthly program costs.

Total Project Budget: 311000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have $57K in committed funds, and $398K of LOIs/Grant applications . Given the extremely competitive nature of the grant process we do not expect to win all of these grants .

Project Duration: ongoing project
Geographical Area Served: Dallas County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: overall program 18 – 24, with 60% of the support for 18-21 age bracket

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Bob
Contact Last Name: Grega
Contact Title: Grants & Fundraising Specialist
Contact Phone: 630-863-9635
Contact Email: bgrega@dallashopecharities.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connections To Independence
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Mailing Address: 310 E 38th ST Suite 300
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Postal Code: 55409
Main Phone: 612) 354-2437 Ext. 201
Main Fax: (612) 354–2785
Organization Website: www.c2iyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0542940
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: Housing Stability Program
Project Description:

These funds would directly support youth who have aged out of foster care who hold a FYI Voucher. FYI vouchers are specific for young people who have experienced foster care and are now experiencing homelessness or housing instability. C2i offers optional support services to help maintain housing and work on other independent living goals. 37 out of 38 households served with FYI voucher support services have women as heads of household.

C2i Housing Units: Max capacity 10 ppl

*Long term/emergency – 2 units – 1 designed to be long-term housing / 1 designed to be short-term emergency housing.
*Long term – 1 bedroom apartment full kitchen/bath-housing; housing a young woman who exited foster care at 18 and is now 21 and attending college full time.
*Short term – studio efficiency with kitchenette and full bath – most recently occupied by young mother who was waiting for her voucher application to be approved and move into new housing – she was previously staying at family shelter at People Serving People, but there were a lot of rules and restrictions that were not working for her family – we were able to move them in there for a month while their new townhome awaited inspection and approval for an FYI voucher.

The youths attend college and/or are working full-time (requirement for living in the homes) as they learn to apply essential home-making and life skills. They are additionally supported by the Academic Coordinator, the Circle of Support program (which helps them identify five unpaid people as their primary safety net system), and their Independent Living Skills Counselor.

C2i will use the grant award to support the Housing Stability Program, for example application fees, security deposits, first and last month’s rent, moving expenses, small appliances, basic needs provisions, mental health support, etc. as well as the aforementioned organizational and programming areas.

Total Project Budget: $260,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pohlad Family Foundation: Committed, GTCUW Pathways Home: Committed, Otto Bremer Foundation: Potential (Past Funder), WCA Foundation: Potential (Past Funder) GTCUW Pathways Home: Committed Otto Bremer Foundation: Potential (Past Funder) WCA Foundation: Potential (Past Funder)

Project Duration: Ongoing/Yearly
Geographical Area Served: Minneapolis Minnesota and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: 14-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MS
Contact First Name: Jessica
Contact Last Name: Rogers
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (612) 986-4171
Contact Email: jrogers@c2iyouth.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connections To Independence
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 310 E 38th ST Suite 300
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Postal Code: 55409
Main Phone: 612) 354-2437 Ext. 201
Main Fax: (612) 354–2785
Organization Website: www.c2iyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0542940
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: Housing Stability Program
Project Description:

These funds would directly support youth who have aged out of foster care who hold a FYI Voucher. FYI vouchers are specific for young people who have experienced foster care and are now experiencing homelessness or housing instability. C2i offers optional support services to help maintain housing and work on other independent living goals. 37 out of 38 households served with FYI voucher support services have women as heads of household.

C2i Housing Units: Max capacity 10 ppl

*Long term/emergency – 2 units – 1 designed to be long-term housing / 1 designed to be short-term emergency housing.
*Long term – 1 bedroom apartment full kitchen/bath-housing; housing a young woman who exited foster care at 18 and is now 21 and attending college full time.
*Short term – studio efficiency with kitchenette and full bath – most recently occupied by young mother who was waiting for her voucher application to be approved and move into new housing – she was previously staying at family shelter at People Serving People, but there were a lot of rules and restrictions that were not working for her family – we were able to move them in there for a month while their new townhome awaited inspection and approval for an FYI voucher.

The youths attend college and/or are working full-time (requirement for living in the homes) as they learn to apply essential home-making and life skills. They are additionally supported by the Academic Coordinator, the Circle of Support program (which helps them identify five unpaid people as their primary safety net system), and their Independent Living Skills Counselor.

C2i will use the grant award to support the Housing Stability Program, for example application fees, security deposits, first and last month’s rent, moving expenses, small appliances, basic needs provisions, mental health support, etc. as well as the aforementioned organizational and programming areas.

Total Project Budget: $260,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pohlad Family Foundation: Committed GTCUW Pathways Home: Committed Otto Bremer Foundation: Potential (Past Funder) WCA Foundation: Potential (Past Funder)

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connections To Independence
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 310 E 38th ST Suite 300
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Postal Code: 55409
Main Phone: 612) 354-2437 Ext. 201
Main Fax: (612) 354–2785
Organization Website: www.c2iyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0542940
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: Housing Stability Program
Project Description:

These funds would directly support youth who have aged out of foster care who hold a FYI Voucher. FYI vouchers are specific for young people who have experienced foster care and are now experiencing homelessness or housing instability. C2i offers optional support services to help maintain housing and work on other independent living goals. 37 out of 38 households served with FYI voucher support services have women as heads of household.

C2i Housing Units: Max capacity 10 ppl

*Long term/emergency – 2 units – 1 designed to be long-term housing / 1 designed to be short-term emergency housing.
*Long term – 1 bedroom apartment full kitchen/bath-housing; housing a young woman who exited foster care at 18 and is now 21 and attending college full time.
*Short term – studio efficiency with kitchenette and full bath – most recently occupied by young mother who was waiting for her voucher application to be approved and move into new housing – she was previously staying at family shelter at People Serving People, but there were a lot of rules and restrictions that were not working for her family – we were able to move them in there for a month while their new townhome awaited inspection and approval for an FYI voucher.

The youths attend college and/or are working full-time (requirement for living in the homes) as they learn to apply essential home-making and life skills. They are additionally supported by the Academic Coordinator, the Circle of Support program (which helps them identify five unpaid people as their primary safety net system), and their Independent Living Skills Counselor.

C2i will use the grant award to support the Housing Stability Program, for example application fees, security deposits, first and last month’s rent, moving expenses, small appliances, basic needs provisions, mental health support, etc. as well as the aforementioned organizational and programming areas.

Total Project Budget: $260,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pohlad Family Foundation: Committed GTCUW Pathways Home: Committed Otto Bremer Foundation: Potential (Past Funder) WCA Foundation: Potential (Past Funder)

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
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Also Known As: BGCMR
Mailing Address: 100 Everett St, Suite 1
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23224
Main Phone: 804-359-5250
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.bgcmr.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-0564901
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit, 501(C)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Field Trips for Youth Life & Career Pathways
Project Description:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond (BGCMR) has served youth in the Richmond and Petersburg region for over 70 years. Our mission is to fuel the boundless potential of young people and ensure they are prepared for life and career success. We provide no-cost, year-round out-of-school time programming for youth ages 11–24, focused on academic support, social-emotional development, and workforce readiness.

This request supports summer field trips connected to our Life & Career Pathways (LCP) program. LCP is guided by our 4E framework: Exposure, Exploration, Experience, and Engagement. Youth are first exposed to new ideas and career possibilities, then explore their interests through hands-on activities, gain experience through applied learning and mentorship, and remain engaged as they set goals and plan next steps. Through project-based learning, guest speakers, and career-focused activities, participants build communication, teamwork, leadership, and goal-setting skills.

Our nine-week summer program will serve approximately 400 youth across Richmond and Petersburg, with a strong emphasis on the Exposure and Exploration phases of the 4E framework. Programming is designed to broaden horizons, introduce youth to new environments, and connect their daily engagement to long-term aspirations.

Incentives have proven to be an effective strategy for increasing engagement in our programs. When offered in the past, they have consistently improved participation in academic and career-focused activities, encouraging youth to stay involved throughout the summer. Because of this success, we are seeking to expand these opportunities so more youth can benefit from the motivation and recognition they provide. End-of-program trips also create a chance to celebrate participants’ efforts and achievements, giving young people a strong sense of accomplishment and a meaningful way to close out the program.

We are requesting $10,000 to fund field trips that serve as incentives for strong attendance and meaningful participation. Youth will work toward equitable engagement benchmarks tied to the LCP roadmap, and our goal is for 100% of participants to earn the opportunity to attend one end-of-summer trip. We plan to offer up to five destination options, including regional attractions such as Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens.

Total Project Budget: $40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): A portion of the organization’s $2 million annual LCP program budget will support this effort. However, because this project represents an enhancement to the current program, additional support will be sought from foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors to fully implement the expanded activities

Project Duration: Nine weeks
Geographical Area Served: Petersburg and Richmond, VA
Age Group To Be Served: 11-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Katie
Contact Last Name: Rhodes
Contact Title: VP of Advancement
Contact Phone: (804) 359-5250
Contact Email: development@bgcmr.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dallas Hope Charities
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Mailing Address: PO Box 196006
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75219
Main Phone: 6308639635
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dallashopecharities.org
Employer ID Number: 81-2568424
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ChildSafe
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Mailing Address: 3730 IH-10 East
City: San Antonio
State: TX
Postal Code: 78220
Main Phone: 2106759000
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.childsafe-sa.org
Employer ID Number: 74-2633697
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Equipping Educators to Protect Children
Project Description:

Every school day, children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or family violence sit in classrooms where their behavior may be misread as defiance rather than recognized as a trauma response. ChildSafe’s Trauma-Sensitive Schools (TSS) program equips school staff to understand the difference and the results are measurable.
At Hutchins Elementary in South San ISD, three years of TSS implementation produced a 24% reduction in office discipline referrals from year one to year two, and a 47% reduction from year two to year three. At Dwight Middle School, incident reports dropped 14% within the first year (123 fewer incidents), with 89% of staff consistently applying trauma-sensitive crisis response strategies. At Price Elementary, staff reported a 58% favorable increase in the Supporting Staff Development domain and a 45% increase in Adopting Policies and Procedures.
ChildSafe is Bexar County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center and the sole provider of trauma-informed educational curricula in the region. TSS targets high-need campuses in marginalized communities, selected using the San Antonio Equity Atlas and Texas Education Agency absenteeism data. Participating schools form Trauma Teams and work through six implementation domains: staff development, safe environment creation, needs assessment, emotional skills building, family collaboration, and policy adaptation.
A $10,000 grant from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will support TSS curriculum delivery, educator training materials, and program staff time to expand services to additional campuses in FY 2026-27, directly benefiting school-age children and the educators responsible for their daily safety and growth.
When schools become trauma-sensitive, students feel safe enough to show up and learn. That transformation is what this investment makes possible.

Total Project Budget: $252,493

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): None as of this date

Project Duration: July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Bexar County (San Antonio, TX)
Age Group To Be Served: 3-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Louie A.
Contact Last Name: Guzman
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 210-675-9000
Contact Email: grants@childsafe-sa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Linden Tree Montessori School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: LTMS
Mailing Address: TBD
City: Columbus
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 43211
Main Phone: 740-605-9739
Main Fax:
Organization Website: lindentreeschool.org
Employer ID Number: 821025798
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creating environments that foster independence
Project Description:

Linden Tree Montessori School (LTMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charter school launching a tuition-free public Montessori program in Columbus, Ohio’s Linden neighborhood, serving children ages 3–15 and their families. To meet licensing expectations for PreK and provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment, our early childhood classroom would need child-accessible handwashing sinks and a bathroom within the classroom.

We are requesting $10,000 to support renovation and plumbing work to add handwashing sinks and a child-accessible bathroom in our primary classroom. Funds will be used for plumbing installation, fixtures (toilet, sinks, faucets), flooring and wall finishes appropriate for wet areas, and any required accessibility and code-compliance upgrades. These improvements will ensure children can wash hands frequently, use the restroom with dignity and privacy, and remain in close proximity to their learning environment, which is especially important for young children and those with sensory or developmental differences.

During the grant year, we will complete design, permits, and construction, and open the renovated classroom to a founding cohort of children from Linden and surrounding neighborhoods. Short-term outcomes include increased hygiene and independence for students, smoother classroom routines, and compliance with health and safety standards; longer-term, these upgrades will allow us to save money spent on a floater to help take children to restrooms outside of classroom, support stable operation of our early childhood program and contribute to improved toilet readiness, and family trust in the school environment.

Total Project Budget: 12,000

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

Project Duration: ongoing (bathroom will be used indefinitely throughout school year)
Geographical Area Served: Linden
Age Group To Be Served: 3-15 (starting with 3-9 and adding a grade every year as we grow)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Breana
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Founder/Teacher
Contact Phone: 740-605-9739
Contact Email: breana@lindentreeschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
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Mailing Address: 4643 Winbourne Avenue
City: Baton Rouge
State: LA
Postal Code: 70805
Main Phone: 2253550702
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hopebr.org
Employer ID Number: 72-1245521
Organization Tax Status: 5013c

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Food Security and Family Stability for Children in North Baton Rouge
Project Description:

HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge works to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency for families living in North Baton Rouge, one of the city’s highest-poverty communities. Many of the households we serve include children and youth who are directly affected by food insecurity, unstable employment, and limited access to resources that support healthy development.
Through our Client Choice Food Pantry, families are able to select nutritious groceries that meet the needs of their household each week. This approach restores dignity while ensuring that children have consistent access to healthy food – an essential factor in physical health, academic success, and overall well-being. In addition to food access, our Mr. Eddie’s Kitchen test kitchen provides live cooking demonstrations that teach parents and caregivers how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using pantry ingredients. These hands-on lessons help families stretch their food budgets while building healthier habits at home.
HOPE also addresses the root causes of family instability through The Way to Work, our workforce development program that provides job readiness training, career coaching, and connections to local employers. Many participants are parents or young adults beginning their careers. When parents secure stable employment, children benefit from increased household stability, improved access to basic needs, and a stronger foundation for long-term success.
Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help HOPE continue providing food assistance, nutrition education, and workforce development services to families with children in our community. By meeting immediate needs while helping parents and young adults build pathways to economic stability, HOPE works to ensure that children in North Baton Rouge have the support and opportunity they need to thrive.

Total Project Budget: 75,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Support for this project comes from a combination of individual donors, church partners, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants that support HOPE Ministries’ food access and workforce development programs. Additional support is generated through community fundraising efforts, including the annual Taste of HOPE event. HOPE continues to seek funding from local and regional foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors to sustain and expand services for families with children in North Baton Rouge.

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (12 months)
Geographical Area Served: Baton Rouge, Louisiana – with a focus on North Baton Rouge (70805 and surrounding communities).
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 0–21, along with their families.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Brazil
Contact Title: Director of Development and Marketing
Contact Phone: 2253550702
Contact Email: sbrazil@hopebr.org