Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: NorthShore Robotics
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1 st ann drive #2579
City: Mandeville
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70470
Main Phone: 9857771812
Main Fax:
Organization Website: northshorerobotics.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/5/2026
Requested Amount: 4000

Project Title: Gearing kids up for success in South Louisiana
Project Description:

NorthShore Robotics is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to STEM opportunities for low-income and low-access families. We help students ages 5–15 start and participate in competitive robotics teams, giving future engineers hands-on experience in problem-solving, teamwork, and technology.

Our mission is to build a thriving STEM community across Louisiana by ensuring that every child—regardless of background—has the opportunity to explore engineering and innovation. While this goal can be challenging as many communities face declining access to STEM resources, we believe that with strong partnerships and community support, we can change that trajectory.

We are seeking support from your foundation to sponsor two of our robotics teams this year. These teams will be located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, where access to STEM enrichment programs is limited. Our teams are completely free for participating families, meet weekly throughout the year, and compete in regional and state robotics competitions.

This year we expect to support up to 40 teams across the region, and your support would directly enable two teams of students to gain access to transformative STEM experiences that inspire confidence, creativity, and future career pathways in technology and engineering.

Total Project Budget: 4000

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

Project Duration: yea round, the funds will be used in line with all guidelines
Geographical Area Served: Washington Parish Louisiana
Age Group To Be Served: 5-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: David
Contact Last Name: Shapiro
Contact Title: Board President
Contact Phone: 9857771812
Contact Email: Boardpresident@northshorerobotics.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Alive Teen Centers
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Alive Center
Mailing Address: 500 W. 5th Ave
City: Naperville
State: IL
Postal Code: 60563
Main Phone: 630-778-6093
Main Fax:
Organization Website: alivecenter.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4998475
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/5/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Alive Teen Center Oswego Youth Belonging & Prevention Initiative
Project Description:

Alive Teen Centers is seeking startup funding to establish a new Alive Teen Center Satellite in Oswego, Illinois. Alive Centers are free, teen-only drop-in spaces designed to support youth mental health, promote personal connections, and leadership development. The center will serve students in grades 5–12. Through Alive’s unique Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ model, older teens mentor younger peers by offering tutoring, leading activities, and creating original programs that foster leadership and responsibility.

Daily drop-in hours provide a structured, supervised environment where young people can gather after school and during summer months to build healthy relationships, participate in enrichment activities, and develop positive peer connections.

Startup funds will support the preparation and launch of the Oswego location so it can safely and effectively serve local youth. Funding will be used for initial facility setup and furnishings, including flexible seating, activity areas, technology, and equipment needed to create a welcoming teen-centered space. Funds will also support program materials for leadership development, STEM exploration, creative arts, and peer mentorship programming.

Additional startup resources will help establish the center’s operational foundation, including staff training, volunteer recruitment, safety protocols, and community outreach to ensure youth and families are aware of and able to access the center.

Alive Teen Centers have successfully operated in three Illinois communities for over a decade. Startup funding will allow Alive to expand and launch the Oswego center. Our priorities are to strengthen preventative, community-based youth mental health support.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kendall County Board of Health/Northwestern Medicine/Cigna Foundation/Sponsorships/Community Capital Campaign/Local Rotary/Local Kiwanis

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Kendall County and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: grades 5 – 12 (age 11 – 18)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Becky
Contact Last Name: Pundy
Contact Title: Director of Growth & Strategy
Contact Phone: 630-778-6093
Contact Email: becky@alivecenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Children’ sHome of Kingston
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 26 Grove Street
City: Kingston
State: New York
Postal Code: 12401
Main Phone: 845 331-1448
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: chkingston.org
Employer ID Number: 14-1341197
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3.5.2026
Requested Amount: $$8,979

Project Title: Technology Infrastructure Improvements for Youth Educational Enrichment
Project Description:

The Children’s Home of Kingston (CHK) serves an all-male population, ages 10-21 who are experiencing difficulties in the community. We are located on 4+ acres in the small city of Kingston, New York. CHK is a therapeutic community for boys who have been shaped by trauma. Each arrives with a complex and most often heartbreaking history. Our boys arrive with deep emotional wounds, developmental delays, learning disabilities, and mental health diagnoses. Traditional mental health and/or developmental models often are unable to meet their needs. When school districts, social services, or courts have been unsuccessful with meeting the youth’s needs; they are then referred to special education schools like CHK.
CHK seeks funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to help establish a modern 10 station computer laboratory. The lab would be equipped with 10 curved display desktop units with wired keyboards and mouse, 10 chairs: 8 ft. conference tables, 1 minicomputer and workstation laptop, a camera, educational software, streaming mixer etc.

This computer lab will address a critical infrastructure gap: outdated and insufficient technology across our academic and residential programs. As a licensed residential treatment center and special education provider, CHK must deliver instruction and care that is both trauma-informed and responsive to diverse learning needs

Our current devices are incompatible with modern educational platforms. This limits our educators’ ability to provide effective, individualized instruction and prevents our students from gaining digital skills that are essential for educational success and future employment. It also creates learning environments that lack engagement, flexibility, and accessibility for students with unique emotional and special education needs.

With the help of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, CHK can provide a modern, supportive and engaging learning environment that will give them the tools necessary for a more productive future.

Total Project Budget: $8,979

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation and CHK operating funds

Project Duration: 2 months
Geographical Area Served: New York State
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Leila
Contact Last Name: Santana
Contact Title: Cheif Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 845 331-1448 x 1160
Contact Email: leilasantana@chkingston.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Northwest Connecticut Association of the Arts, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Warner Theatre
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1012
City: Torrington
State: CT
Postal Code: 06790
Main Phone: 860-489-7180
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.warnertheatre.org/
Employer ID Number: 06-1048713
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-5-2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Daytime Performances 2026-27
Project Description:

The Warner Theatre’s Daytime Performances program brings live, professional theatre into school curricula, providing high-quality, curriculum-connected arts experiences that many students in Northwest Connecticut might not otherwise access. Since 2009, the program has served over 42,000 students across 57 districts, offering performances accompanied by educator guides, classroom activities, and post-show discussions that foster critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Past productions have included Pinkalicious, Once Upon a Time: Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, and We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s History Month.

The $10,000 requested will support the 2026-27 season, funding artist fees, educational materials, staff, and production costs to ensure equitable access for schools with limited arts resources. Specific titles are expected to be confirmed by May 2026 to begin outreach to schools, ensuring a smooth scheduling process. The season is projected to serve at least 1,500 students from 15 districts (including high-need urban schools, rural towns, and private/religious schools) through reduced ticket costs ($12 per student, one free chaperone per 10 students) and additional subsidies or transportation support.

Curriculum-aligned performances paired with educator guides, classroom activities, and post-show discussions actively engage students in developing critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. The program also supports social-emotional growth, fostering collaboration, emotional expression, and a sense of school belonging. Offering performances at the largest performing-arts center in Northwest Connecticut, the only local venue with school-day programming, ensures students can experience professional theatre without traveling 60-90 miles. Program evaluation includes attendance tracking, teacher feedback, student reflections, and an annual third-party report, allowing for continuous improvement and measurable impact.

Total Project Budget: $40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund – $10,000; Potential: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation – $20,000

Project Duration: 11-01-2026 to 06-30-2027
Geographical Area Served: The Daytime Performances program serves students across Northwest Connecticut, drawing on nearly twenty years of relationships with schools. Past participating districts include Torrington, Waterbury, Plymouth, Bristol, Canton, Avon, Cornwall, Sharon, Kent, Hartland, Colebrook, Middlebury, and Southbury, as well as private and parochial schools such as Holy Disciples, Emmanuel Christian Academy, and St. John Paul the Great Academy.
Age Group To Be Served: The Daytime Performances program serves students in Pre-K through grade 6, with individual shows targeted to specific age ranges: some designed for Pre-K to grade 3 and others for grades 3 to 6.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lesley
Contact Last Name: Budny
Contact Title: Senior Director
Contact Phone: 860-489-7180 x1020
Contact Email: lbudny@warnertheatre.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: South Florida Family C.A.R.E. Alliance
Legal Name (if Different): Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
Also Known As: Family Promise of Southeast Florida
Mailing Address: 352 NE 3rd Avenue
City: Delray Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 5612653370
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.southflfamilycarealliance.org/
Employer ID Number: 56-2656166
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/05/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth C.A.R.E. Mental Wellness Initiative
Project Description:

South Florida Family C.A.R.E. Alliance respectfully requests $10,000 to sustain and grow our year-round Youth C.A.R.E. Mental Wellness Initiative, serving children and teens (ages 5–17) experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Research consistently shows that children experiencing housing instability face significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, behavioral challenges, and developmental delays. The instability of frequent moves, overcrowded living conditions, food insecurity, and sudden family disruption creates toxic stress that impacts brain development, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. These effects directly impair academic performance, school attendance, concentration, peer relationships, and long-term educational attainment. Without intervention, the trauma of homelessness can create long-term educational and health disparities.

Our Pathway to Prosperity stabilization program ensures families achieve housing and financial stability within 90–120 days. However, stabilization alone is not enough.

Youth C.A.R.E. addresses the emotional and psychological toll of homelessness through:
• Individual and group counseling led by licensed clinicians
• Trauma-informed therapeutic support focused on emotional regulation
• Mindfulness and coping-skills development
• Caregiver workshops to reinforce stability at home
• Ongoing assessment and evaluation under our C.A.R.E. framework (Counseling, Assessment, Referrals, Evaluation)

Funding will directly support clinician time, therapeutic materials, assessment tools, and caregiver engagement.

By addressing children’s mental health alongside housing stabilization, we ensure youth do not simply exit homelessness—but regain the emotional foundation necessary to succeed in school and thrive long term.

Total Project Budget: 229, 240

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Baptist Health Boca Regional Hospital – Committed (South Palm Beach & North Broward only), Hobbs Foundation – Potential, Panthers Foundation – Potential

Project Duration: 12 months – Program is on-going.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kellie
Contact Last Name: Rentz-Bruneau
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 9544616678
Contact Email: krentzbruneau@SouthFLFamilyCAREAlliance.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Global Education Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4822 Charlotte Avenue
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37209
Main Phone: 6152923023
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.globaleducationcenter.org
Employer ID Number: 62-1681169
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/05/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: One Nation, Many Roots: Sharing our Stories, Celebrating our Commonalities, Respecting our Varying Modes of Artistic Expression
Project Description:

Global Education Center is partnering with Vanderbilt University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and with Whites Creek High School, our city’s lowest performing high school, to introduce students to the connections between the many cultural arts in our country with an emphasis on Music and Dance. While we have designed the project to be a three-year commitment, working with freshman and sophomores who can be involved over the entire span of the project, we are requesting funding that would straddle the first and second academic year, which will be January 2027 – December 2027, if we understand guidelines correctly. The overall goal is to highlight the commonalities we all share, including the stories, struggles, and successes we have in common, as a way to bridge divides, understand our connections, and build respect for the different ways in which we express our stories. We will do this through professional development for teachers, year-long residencies in music and dance, quarterly presentations by special guest artists, and documentation by students in the school’s media classes.

Total Project Budget: $112,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $11,500 from Vanderbilt CLACX, $2,000 from Whites Creek High School, and $20,000 from Nissan Foundation; Requested: $50,000 from Tennessee Arts Commission;

Project Duration: January – December 2027
Geographical Area Served: Nashville, TN
Age Group To Be Served: 14 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Ellen
Contact Last Name: Gilbert
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 615-292-3023
Contact Email: ellen@globaleducationcenter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Parent Teacher Collaborative
Legal Name (if Different): Parent Teacher Collaborative Co.
Also Known As: TPTC
Mailing Address: 1414 Texas Unit 349
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77002
Main Phone: 713-364-9864
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.tptcforeducation.org/
Employer ID Number: 92-3541776
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Project Title: Family Empowerment Nights: Strengthening Families and Student Success
Project Description:

The Parent Teacher Collaborative (TPTC) works to strengthen relationships between families and schools so that students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially. Many families want to be engaged in their child’s education but face barriers such as demanding work schedules, limited information about school systems, and uncertainty about how to support learning at home.

Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation would support a series of monthly Family Empowerment Nights serving students and caregivers at Title I schools in Houston, Texas. These interactive events bring families, educators, and community partners together to build stronger connections and provide practical tools that families can use to support their children’s learning and development.

Each Family Empowerment Night includes hands-on learning activities for students and caregivers, workshops that help parents understand how to support academic success, and opportunities for families to connect with school staff and trusted community organizations. Topics may include literacy and math activities families can do at home, social-emotional development, navigating school systems, and preparing students for future educational opportunities.

These events also help schools identify and develop parent leaders who can support ongoing engagement efforts and strengthen communication between families and educators.
By creating welcoming and structured opportunities for families to learn together, Family Empowerment Nights increase family participation in school activities, strengthen school-community relationships, and help ensure that students have the encouragement and support they need both in school and at home.

Through this program, TPTC helps schools build a culture where families feel valued, informed, and empowered to play an active role in their children’s education.

Total Project Budget: $35,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: • Individual donors supporting The Parent Teacher Collaborative’s family engagement programming • Wolff Family Foundation grant supporting family engagement and parent leadership initiatives • In-kind support from school partners (facility space, staff participation, outreach to families) • Volunteer support from community partners and local organizations Potential: • Houston-area foundations such as Powell Foundation, Brown Foundation, and Houston Endowment • Corporate community investment programs from local banks and businesses supporting education and youth development • Office of the Governor of Texas Project Safe Neighborhood grant

Project Duration: October 2026 – June 2027
Geographical Area Served: Houston, TX
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 18 (students) and their families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Jessica Faith
Contact Last Name: Carter
Contact Title: Founder & Executive Director
Contact Phone: 713-364-9864
Contact Email: info@tptcforeducation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Garifuna American Heritage Foundation United
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GAHFU
Mailing Address: 2127 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806
City: Long Beach
State: California
Postal Code: 90806
Main Phone: 3238986841
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gahfu.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501 C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative
Project Description:

The Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative is a one‑year project designed to expand access to culturally grounded arts and educational experiences for children and young adults ages 5–21 across Southern California. Through hands‑on learning, cultural exploration, and creative expression, the initiative equips youth with the tools they need to build confidence, strengthen identity, and reach their full potential.
The project provides youth with meaningful opportunities to learn about Garifuna history, language, music, dance, storytelling, and traditional arts. These activities are delivered through a combination of cultural workshops, youth engagement sessions, and school‑based programming. A central component of the initiative is GAHFU’s Traveling Garifuna Museum, a mobile cultural exhibit that brings authentic artifacts, instruments, and educational displays directly into K–12 schools, colleges, universities, and youth programs. This approach ensures that youth—regardless of background—gain access to high‑quality cultural education that is rarely available in mainstream settings.
Throughout the 12‑month project, GAHFU will deliver 6–8 youth‑centered cultural workshops, conduct 10 or more Traveling Museum presentations, and facilitate arts‑based learning sessions focused on drumming, dance, language, and traditional crafts. The initiative also includes the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials for teachers and youth program leaders, as well as the documentation and preservation of cultural materials that support youth learning.
By engaging youth in culturally relevant arts and education, the project promotes self‑awareness, cultural pride, academic engagement, and emotional well‑being. It also strengthens intergenerational learning by connecting young people with cultural knowledge bearers and community educators. This initiative lays essential groundwork for youth participation in the upcoming Garifuna Cultural Expo 2027, ensuring that young people play a central role in preserving and celebrating Garifuna heritage.

Total Project Budget: Youth Cultural Workshops (Facilitators, Materials, Supplies) $3,500 Artifact Documentation & Preservation — $2,500 Curriculum Development & Educational Resources — $2,000 Youth Arts, Music & Language Engagement Activities — $1,500 Traveling Garifuna Museum Enhancements — $500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Resources: GAHFU General Operating Support , Traveling Garifuna Museum Resources, Community Volunteers & Cultural Educators, Community Volunteers & Cultural Educators Potential Sources: Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, Local Arts & Cultural Foundations, Corporate Community Giving Programs, Individual Donors & Community Supporters, and Educational Institution Honorariums

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: The Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative serves children, young adults, families, and educators across Southern California, with primary engagement in: • Los Angeles County (including Long Beach, South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Compton, Carson, and surrounding communities) • Orange County (youth programs, schools, and colleges) • Riverside and San Bernardino Counties (select school and community presentations) Programming is delivered in K–12 schools, colleges, universities, community centers, and youth-serving organizations throughout these regions. The Traveling Garifuna Museum allows the project to reach youth in multiple cities and educational settings, ensuring broad access to cultural learning opportunities.
Age Group To Be Served: The initiative serves children and young adults ages 5–21, including: • Elementary school students (ages 5–11) • Middle school youth (ages 11–14) • High school students (ages 14–18) • Young adults (ages 18–21) enrolled in colleges, universities, and youth programs This age range aligns directly with the foundation’s mission to support youth development through arts, education, health, and welfare, ensuring that young people at every developmental stage gain access to meaningful cultural learning and creative expression.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Cheryl
Contact Last Name: Noralez
Contact Title: President & Founder
Contact Phone: 3238986841
Contact Email: garifunaheritagefounadtion@yahoo.com or clnorfig@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Garifuna American Heritage Foundation United
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GAHFU
Mailing Address: 2127 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806
City: Long Beach
State: California
Postal Code: 90806
Main Phone: 3238986841
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gahfu.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501 C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative
Project Description:

The Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative is a one‑year project designed to expand access to culturally grounded arts and educational experiences for children and young adults ages 5–21 across Southern California. Through hands‑on learning, cultural exploration, and creative expression, the initiative equips youth with the tools they need to build confidence, strengthen identity, and reach their full potential.
The project provides youth with meaningful opportunities to learn about Garifuna history, language, music, dance, storytelling, and traditional arts. These activities are delivered through a combination of cultural workshops, youth engagement sessions, and school‑based programming. A central component of the initiative is GAHFU’s Traveling Garifuna Museum, a mobile cultural exhibit that brings authentic artifacts, instruments, and educational displays directly into K–12 schools, colleges, universities, and youth programs. This approach ensures that youth—regardless of background—gain access to high‑quality cultural education that is rarely available in mainstream settings.
Throughout the 12‑month project, GAHFU will deliver 6–8 youth‑centered cultural workshops, conduct 10 or more Traveling Museum presentations, and facilitate arts‑based learning sessions focused on drumming, dance, language, and traditional crafts. The initiative also includes the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials for teachers and youth program leaders, as well as the documentation and preservation of cultural materials that support youth learning.
By engaging youth in culturally relevant arts and education, the project promotes self‑awareness, cultural pride, academic engagement, and emotional well‑being. It also strengthens intergenerational learning by connecting young people with cultural knowledge bearers and community educators. This initiative lays essential groundwork for youth participation in the upcoming Garifuna Cultural Expo 2027, ensuring that young people play a central role in preserving and celebrating Garifuna heritage.

Total Project Budget: Youth Cultural Workshops (Facilitators, Materials, Supplies) $3,500 Artifact Documentation & Preservation — $2,500 Curriculum Development & Educational Resources — $2,000 Youth Arts, Music & Language Engagement Activities — $1,500 Traveling Garifuna Museum Enhancements — $500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Resources: GAHFU General Operating Support , Traveling Garifuna Museum Resources, Community Volunteers & Cultural Educators, Community Volunteers & Cultural Educators Potential Sources: Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, Local Arts & Cultural Foundations, Corporate Community Giving Programs, Individual Donors & Community Supporters, and Educational Institution Honorariums

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: The Youth Garifuna Cultural Learning & Arts Education Initiative serves children, young adults, families, and educators across Southern California, with primary engagement in: • Los Angeles County (including Long Beach, South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Compton, Carson, and surrounding communities) • Orange County (youth programs, schools, and colleges) • Riverside and San Bernardino Counties (select school and community presentations) Programming is delivered in K–12 schools, colleges, universities, community centers, and youth-serving organizations throughout these regions. The Traveling Garifuna Museum allows the project to reach youth in multiple cities and educational settings, ensuring broad access to cultural learning opportunities.
Age Group To Be Served: The initiative serves children and young adults ages 5–21, including: • Elementary school students (ages 5–11) • Middle school youth (ages 11–14) • High school students (ages 14–18) • Young adults (ages 18–21) enrolled in colleges, universities, and youth programs This age range aligns directly with the foundation’s mission to support youth development through arts, education, health, and welfare, ensuring that young people at every developmental stage gain access to meaningful cultural learning and creative expression.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Cheryl
Contact Last Name: Noralez
Contact Title: President & Founder
Contact Phone: 3238986841
Contact Email: garifunaheritagefounadtion@yahoo.com or clnorfig@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mission Science Workshop
Legal Name (if Different): Community Initiatives for Mission Science Workshop
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3750 18th Street
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Postal Code: 94114
Main Phone: 4126211240
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.missionscienceworkshop.org
Employer ID Number: 94-3255070 (this is our fiscal sponsor, Community Initiatives)
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Science Enrichment Programs
Project Description:

At Mission Science Workshop (MSW), we provide hands-on STEM experiences that inspire children to become lifelong learners, explorers, builders, and creators. Each year, we partner with more than 100 public schools and community organizations across the Bay Area to offer field trips, after-school and summer programs, mobile workshops, and free weekly community drop-in days. MSW reaches nearly 20,000 students and their families annually and operates three community workshop spaces in San Francisco’s Mission, Excelsior, and Bayview districts.

Despite San Francisco’s leadership in science and technology, many public schools lack the resources to fully equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to pursue STEM careers. While other enrichment programs exist, MSW is uniquely committed to serving underserved youth and remaining rooted in the communities we support. For over 34 years, we have partnered with Title I public schools, where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Equity is central to our mission, and we prioritize serving youth historically underrepresented in STEM, including girls, Black and Latino students, English learners, and recent immigrants. To remove barriers, we absorb program costs and offer all of our programs free of charge.

Our STEM programs spark curiosity and encourage students to ask questions, experiment, and explore. Youth learn by doing: building wobble robots, launching steam rockets, woodworking, tinkering with solar-powered radios, and interacting with live animals. Surveys show that this hands-on approach helps students better understand scientific concepts while discovering their interests. Our workshop spaces are filled with interactive exhibits, DIY tinkering stations, live animals, and collections of scientific tools and artifacts that invite exploration beyond the classroom.

However, rising costs and declining public school funding threaten programs like ours. We are seeking support for our field trip program, which serves 20,000 Bay Area students each year, primarily from Title I schools. Funding ensures these programs remain free, expands access to STEM learning, and helps inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Total Project Budget: 600,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Hellman Foundation, Lisa & Douglas Goldman Foundation, McMicking Foundation, Crankstart Foundation, Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation

Project Duration: We run programs every year from late August to late June.
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco Bay Area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth from ages 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Natalie
Contact Last Name: Boyanovsky
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 4123981243
Contact Email: natalie@missionscienceworkshop.org