Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Criminal Justice & Mercy Ministries
Legal Name (if Different): Criminal Justice & Mercy Ministries
Also Known As: CJAMM
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1149
City: Oklahoma City
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73101
Main Phone: 4055253522
Main Fax:
Organization Website: cjamm.org
Employer ID Number: 46-3634553
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: New Day Camp
Project Description:

New Day Camp is a week long summer camp in Oklahoma that serves children ages 8–14, as well as a Leaders in Training (LIT) program for youth ages 15–17, who have been impacted by parental incarceration. These children often face emotional stress, stigma, and instability that affect their health, education, and overall wellbeing. New Day Camp provides a safe, supportive environment where youth can build resilience, experience joy, and develop the skills needed to thrive.

Throughout the week, campers participate in a variety of structured activities that support their physical, emotional, and social development. Daily programming includes outdoor recreation such as high ropes courses, hiking, swimming, and team sports that encourage physical activity, confidence, and teamwork. Campers also participate in creative arts programming, including music, crafts, and expressive activities that allow them to process emotions and build self esteem.

Educational components are woven throughout the camp experience through leadership development, mentorship from trained staff and volunteers, and life skills activities that encourage communication, decision making, and positive goal setting. Youth in the Leaders in Training program gain additional leadership experience by assisting with camp activities, mentoring younger campers, and learning responsibility through guided service opportunities.

For many participants, New Day Camp is their first opportunity to experience a traditional summer camp in a stable and encouraging setting. By addressing the arts, education, health, and welfare needs of children affected by incarceration, New Day Camp helps young people build confidence, strengthen relationships, and return home with renewed hope for their future.

Total Project Budget: 167,711.16

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 25,000 Kirkpatrick Grant Submitted received last year

Project Duration: June 1st-June 5th 2026
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma
Age Group To Be Served: 8-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anne
Contact Last Name: Robertson
Contact Title: Assistant Director of Development and Kids
Contact Phone: 4055253522
Contact Email: anne@cjamm.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: JAG
Mailing Address: PO Box 6452
City: Gulfport
State: MS
Postal Code: 30506
Main Phone: (228) 731-7585
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.jagulfport.org/
Employer ID Number: 64-6025494
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 8, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Backpack Blessings
Project Description:

Junior Auxiliary members provide meals and snacks to children who may not otherwise get them during non-school hours, such as weekends and holidays. Backpacks including 3 meals a day, snacks, and drinks are sent home with the child each weekend. Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport utilizes the guidance counselors at each school to identify needy families. Multiple families are chosen at various local schools each semester to be served throughout the semester.

Total Project Budget: 12,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Junior Auxiliary Annual Charity Ball (donors)

Project Duration: May 1, 2026- April 29, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Gulport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and parts of Harrison County, MS
Age Group To Be Served: birth to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Karen
Contact Last Name: Brogdon
Contact Title: Incoming President, current Vice President of JAG
Contact Phone: (228) 731-7585
Contact Email: jagulfport@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: JAG
Mailing Address: PO Box 6452
City: Gulfport
State: MS
Postal Code: 30506
Main Phone: (228) 731-7585
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.jagulfport.org/
Employer ID Number: 64-6025494
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 8, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Backpack Blessings
Project Description:

Junior Auxiliary members provide meals and snacks to children who may not otherwise get them during non-school hours, such as weekends and holidays. Backpacks including 3 meals a day, snacks, and drinks are sent home with the child each weekend. Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport utilizes the guidance counselors at each school to identify needy families. Multiple families are chosen at various local schools each semester to be served throughout the semester.

Total Project Budget: 12,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Junior Auxiliary Annual Charity Ball (donors)

Project Duration: May 1, 2026- April 29, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Gulport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and parts of Harrison County, MS
Age Group To Be Served: birth to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Karen
Contact Last Name: Brogdon
Contact Title: Incoming President, current Vice President of JAG
Contact Phone: (228) 731-7585
Contact Email: jagulfport@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RISE OF THE CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: RISE OF THE CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION
Mailing Address: 911 Washington Ave
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63121
Main Phone: 3147950186
Main Fax:
Organization Website: riseofthechampions.com
Employer ID Number: 39-3755810
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/07/26
Requested Amount: 4,950

Project Title: Built Different Youth Leadership Imitative
Project Description:

The Built Different Youth Leadership Initiative is a monthly youth development program designed to strengthen leadership skills, confidence, and decision-making among adolescents ages 14–18 in underserved communities in St. Louis, Missouri.

Many young people today face identity challenges, peer pressure, and limited access to positive mentorship environments. Built Different provides a structured, adult-led space where youth can build confidence, practice leadership, and develop the skills necessary to make intentional, values-based decisions.

Each monthly gathering includes leadership discussions, guided reflection activities, and mentorship conversations focused on real-life issues such as fear, identity, and purpose. Youth also participate in interactive activities designed to strengthen decision-making and communication skills. The program is hosted in partnership with City Jump, which provides a safe and engaging environment where youth can connect through structured activities and community engagement.

The program addresses a critical gap in youth development by providing a consistent leadership environment that encourages young people to think critically, build confidence, and engage positively in their schools and communities.

Grant funding will help support youth participation access, leadership materials, program supplies, and mentorship programming. Through this initiative, youth will strengthen decision-making skills, build leadership identity, and increase engagement in their schools and communities.

Total Project Budget: 27.500 annually

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations, Corporate sponsorships from local businesses, Community partnerships, Youth program sponsorship contributions; In-kind partnership with City Jump (facility support)

Project Duration: January 2026 – December 2026
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis and surrounding communities
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms. Staycee Dixson
Contact First Name: Staycee
Contact Last Name: Dixson
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: (314)795-0186
Contact Email: staycee@riseofthechampions.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RISE OF THE CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: RISE OF THE CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION
Mailing Address: 911 Washington Ave
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63121
Main Phone: 3147950186
Main Fax:
Organization Website: riseofthechampions.com
Employer ID Number: 39-3755810
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/07/26
Requested Amount: 4,950

Project Title: Built Different Youth Leadership Imitative
Project Description:

The Built Different Youth Leadership Initiative is a monthly youth development program designed to strengthen leadership skills, confidence, and decision-making among adolescents ages 14–18 in underserved communities in St. Louis, Missouri.

Many young people today face identity challenges, peer pressure, and limited access to positive mentorship environments. Built Different provides a structured, adult-led space where youth can build confidence, practice leadership, and develop the skills necessary to make intentional, values-based decisions.

Each monthly gathering includes leadership discussions, guided reflection activities, and mentorship conversations focused on real-life issues such as fear, identity, and purpose. Youth also participate in interactive activities designed to strengthen decision-making and communication skills. The program is hosted in partnership with City Jump, which provides a safe and engaging environment where youth can connect through structured activities and community engagement.

The program addresses a critical gap in youth development by providing a consistent leadership environment that encourages young people to think critically, build confidence, and engage positively in their schools and communities.

Grant funding will help support youth participation access, leadership materials, program supplies, and mentorship programming. Through this initiative, youth will strengthen decision-making skills, build leadership identity, and increase engagement in their schools and communities.

Total Project Budget: 27.500 annually

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations, Corporate sponsorships from local businesses, Community partnerships, Youth program sponsorship contributions; In-kind partnership with City Jump (facility support)

Project Duration: January 2026 – December 2026
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis and surrounding communities
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms. Staycee Dixson
Contact First Name: Staycee
Contact Last Name: Dixson
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: (314)795-0186
Contact Email: staycee@riseofthechampions.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RINGS VS RENT SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Life Coach Academy
Mailing Address: 7372 Patriots Landing Plac
City: Quinton
State: VA
Postal Code: 23141
Main Phone: 18043073112
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 320430180
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/6/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Life Coach Academy – UBU 100
Project Description:

Life Coach Academy is a youth development program that supports middle school students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Richmond, Virginia. The program focuses on helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school and transition successfully into high school and beyond. Many of the students served come from communities facing economic hardship and limited access to mentorship and enrichment opportunities.
Through Life Coach Academy, trained Life Coaches work directly with students during the school day, after school, and through summer programming to provide structured lessons in leadership development, time management, anger management, professionalism, and college and career readiness. The program also promotes healthy decision-making, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships. Students are encouraged to develop their voices as leaders, build confidence, and explore their interests and talents through activities that include team building, mentoring, and exposure to career and educational opportunities.
Life Coach Academy works closely with school staff, families, and community partners to support the whole child. By connecting the home, school, and community, the program provides a supportive environment where students can develop the life skills necessary to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help expand access to mentorship, educational enrichment, and wellness programming for students who benefit from additional guidance and positive role models. Through this program, Life Coach Academy aims to strengthen student engagement, improve school outcomes, and empower young people with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in school and life.

Total Project Budget: 515000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, City of Richmond, Private donations, and annual golf tournament fundraiser

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Richmond, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 11-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Queen
Contact Last Name: Bailey
Contact Title: Chief of Staff
Contact Phone: 8043073112
Contact Email: Qbailey@ubu100golf.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RINGS VS RENT SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Life Coach Academy
Mailing Address: 7372 Patriots Landing Plac
City: Quinton
State: VA
Postal Code: 23141
Main Phone: 18043073112
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 320430180
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/6/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Life Coach Academy – UBU 100
Project Description:

Life Coach Academy is a youth development program that supports middle school students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Richmond, Virginia. The program focuses on helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school and transition successfully into high school and beyond. Many of the students served come from communities facing economic hardship and limited access to mentorship and enrichment opportunities.
Through Life Coach Academy, trained Life Coaches work directly with students during the school day, after school, and through summer programming to provide structured lessons in leadership development, time management, anger management, professionalism, and college and career readiness. The program also promotes healthy decision-making, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships. Students are encouraged to develop their voices as leaders, build confidence, and explore their interests and talents through activities that include team building, mentoring, and exposure to career and educational opportunities.
Life Coach Academy works closely with school staff, families, and community partners to support the whole child. By connecting the home, school, and community, the program provides a supportive environment where students can develop the life skills necessary to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help expand access to mentorship, educational enrichment, and wellness programming for students who benefit from additional guidance and positive role models. Through this program, Life Coach Academy aims to strengthen student engagement, improve school outcomes, and empower young people with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in school and life.

Total Project Budget: 515000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, City of Richmond, Private donations, and annual golf tournament fundraiser

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Richmond, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 11-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Queen
Contact Last Name: Bailey
Contact Title: Chief of Staff
Contact Phone: 8043073112
Contact Email: Qbailey@ubu100golf.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: United Methodist Youth Home, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2521 N. Burkhardt Road
City: Evansville
State: IN
Postal Code: 47715
Main Phone: 812-479-7535
Main Fax: 812-479-7203
Organization Website: www.umyh.org
Employer ID Number: 31-0951608
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: High School Equivalency for At-Risk Youth
Project Description:

The Day Education Program supports youth as they work to achieve their high school equivalency (HSE) and better their lives. Youth in our programs are referred through the Department of Child Services or Juvenile Justice system.

Without a high school diploma or equivalency, it is difficult to earn enough money to break the cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect that bring youth to UMYH.

High school graduates or those with an HSE are more likely to be employed, less likely to commit crime, and have a longer life expectancy than those who do not achieve this educational milestone. According to the Grow SAVI database, the poverty rate in Vanderburgh County for those without a high school diploma is 25.6%, while it is 15.2% for those who have achieved a high school diploma or equivalency but no further education.

At UMYH, we strive to help our kids see that education is more than just components of the classical institution that may be easy to imagine; it is a lifelong process of personal growth and evolution. We help youth earn their high school equivalency while helping them see their diploma as a beginning rather than a destination. By addressing the root causes of youths’ disengagement and teaching them they hold the power to achieve, we build a lasting foundation for their continued growth extending far beyond their time on our campus.

In 2025, 22 vulnerable young people overcame the odds stacked against them and achieved their high school equivalency. They have taken strides to live up to their full potential.

“Graduating, for me, means everything. It means freedom, that the next chapter of my life is beginning…it’s really exciting.” This powerful sentiment from Libby, one of our youth, showcases our philosophy in action.

Total Project Budget: $450,822

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Indiana NAP credits (committed), Community Development Block Grant (potential), Mattingly Baseball Charities (potential), CenterPoint Energy Foundation (potential), Indiana Department of Child Services (committed; pays a per diem rate per student that does not cover our program operating costs)

Project Duration: Through the end of 2026
Geographical Area Served: Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Allison
Contact Last Name: Harrison
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 812-479-7535
Contact Email: aharrison@umyh.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Department of Social Work University of Puerto Rico
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: UPRRP
Mailing Address: P O BOX 1744
City: Trujillo Alto
State: PR
Postal Code: 00977
Main Phone: 787-764-0000 Ext 87715
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.uprrp.edu
Employer ID Number: e118616
Organization Tax Status: 501C

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 7, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Uniendo Islas: Tejiendo Futuros
Project Description:

The Uniting Islands: Weaving Futures Project is a community-engaged initiative coordinated by faculty from the Social Work Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, as part of the Social Work Methods with Groups course. The project integrates group dynamics, art-based activities, and collaborative games to strengthen socio-emotional learning skills among children and youth while fostering resilience, leadership, and educational aspirations.
The initiative is grounded in a peer mentoring model, where undergraduate social work students facilitate structured group activities with children and adolescents from the Culebra Ecological School. Through these interactions, youth participants gain opportunities to develop communication, emotional regulation, and teamwork skills, while university students strengthen professional competencies in group facilitation, ethical practice, and community engagement.
Over the past 1.5 years, the project has engaged more than 100 children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 and approximately 50 undergraduate social work students. Activities include socio-emotional learning workshops, cooperative games, and art-based group experiences designed to encourage emotional expression, creativity, and problem-solving.
The project received recognition from the International Association for Social Work with Groups through the SPARC Project, which provided seed funding to support its initial implementation.
The island municipality of Culebra faces persistent structural barriers due to geographic isolation, including limited access to youth development programs, mental health resources, and higher education pathways. This initiative seeks to address these disparities by building meaningful educational and mentoring connections between university students and local youth.
With the requested $10,000 funding for a one-year period, the project will expand its programming and introduce a summer enrichment program, increasing opportunities for youth participation. Funds will support transportation, lodging, meals for participating students and faculty, and the purchase of art supplies and educational materials.
Expected outcomes include improved socio-emotional skills among participating youth, increased leadership and facilitation competencies among university students, and expanded access to enrichment opportunities for children in Culebra. Project impact will be documented through participation records, activity evaluations, and reflective assessments, and a final report will be submitted at the conclusion of the grant period.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $800 grant from the International Association for Social Work with Groups through the SPARC Project In-kind contribution from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (faculty time, course integration, academic supervision) Volunteer work from social work students

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Isla Municipio de Culebra
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Nancy
Contact Last Name: Viana
Contact Title: Associate Professor, Project Coordinator
Contact Phone: 787-431-4214
Contact Email: nancy.vianavazquez@upr.edu

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Departmentof Social Work, University of Puerto Rico
Legal Name (if Different): Nancy Viana Vazquez
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P O BOX 1744
City: TRUJILLO ALTO
State: PR
Postal Code: 00977
Main Phone: 787-431-4214
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.uprrp.edu
Employer ID Number: e118616
Organization Tax Status: Section 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: march 7 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Uniendo Islas: Tejiendo Fuuros
Project Description:

The Uniendo Islas: Tejiendo Futuros (Uniting Islands: Weaving Futures) Project is a community-engaged initiative coordinated by faculty from the Social Work Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, as part of the Social Work Methods with Groups course. The project integrates group dynamics, art-based activities, and collaborative games to strengthen socio-emotional learning skills among children and youth while fostering resilience, leadership, and educational aspirations.
The initiative is grounded in a peer mentoring model, where undergraduate social work students facilitate structured group activities with children and adolescents from the Culebra Ecological School. Through these interactions, youth participants gain opportunities to develop communication, emotional regulation, and teamwork skills, while university students strengthen professional competencies in group facilitation, ethical practice, and community engagement.
Over the past 1.5 years, the project has engaged more than 100 children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 and approximately 50 undergraduate social work students. Activities include socio-emotional learning workshops, cooperative games, and art-based group experiences designed to encourage emotional expression, creativity, and problem-solving.
The project received recognition from the International Association for Social Work with Groups through the SPARC Project, which provided seed funding to support its initial implementation.
The island municipality of Culebra faces persistent structural barriers due to geographic isolation, including limited access to youth development programs, mental health resources, and higher education pathways. This initiative seeks to address these disparities by building meaningful educational and mentoring connections between university students and local youth.
With the requested $10,000 funding for a one-year period, the project will expand its programming and introduce a summer enrichment program, increasing opportunities for youth participation. Funds will support transportation, lodging, meals for participating students and faculty, and the purchase of art supplies and educational materials.
Expected outcomes include improved socio-emotional skills among participating youth, increased leadership and facilitation competencies among university students, and expanded access to enrichment opportunities for children in Culebra. Project impact will be documented through participation records, activity evaluations, and reflective assessments, and a final report will be submitted at the conclusion of the grant period.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Isla Municipio de Culebra
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dra. Nancy Viana
Contact First Name: Nancy
Contact Last Name: Viana
Contact Title: Associate Professor, Coordinator Project
Contact Phone: 7874314214
Contact Email: nancy.vianavazquez@upr.edu