Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Denise Louie Education Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: DLEC
Mailing Address: 6363 7th Ave S, Suite 240
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98108
Main Phone: (206) 806-7389
Main Fax: 206-260-8853
Organization Website: www.deniselouie.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1016974
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2026
Requested Amount: $10000

Project Title: Early Learning and Family Services
Project Description:

A child’s brain develops faster from birth to age five than at any other time in life. Yet for many children growing up in low-income, immigrant, and refugee families, access to high-quality early learning during these critical years remains out of reach.

Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) works to close this opportunity gap by providing culturally responsive early learning and family support programs for children from prenatal stages through age five. Founded in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District over 48 years ago, DLEC now serves families across King County through a continuum of programs that include home visiting for pregnant mothers and infants, infant and toddler care, preschool, and community Play & Learn groups.

These programs support families facing significant barriers to opportunity. The majority of families we serve are low-income, 94% of enrolled children are children of color, and more than 65% of families speak a language other than English at home. Many families are navigating housing instability, language barriers, and limited access to affordable childcare.

General operating support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help sustain DLEC’s comprehensive early learning programs serving more than 400 children annually in center-based programs and hundreds more caregivers through community-based services. Funding will support classroom instruction, culturally responsive family engagement, developmental screenings, and essential wraparound supports that help children enter kindergarten ready to learn.

By investing in high-quality early learning today, we help children build the cognitive, social, and emotional foundations they need for lifelong success while strengthening families and communities across King County.

Total Project Budget: $9,269,019.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): DLEC sustains its early learning and family support programs through a combination of federal, state, local, and private funding sources. Federal Head Start and Early Head Start grants are the largest committed sources of funding and support our comprehensive early childhood education and family services. Additional government support comes from state and local early learning programs and contracts. Private philanthropy plays a critical role in maintaining high-quality programming and responding to emerging family needs. DLEC receives support from foundations such as the Norcliffe Foundation, Cathay Bank Foundation, Arakawa Foundation, and other regional philanthropic partners. Corporate sponsorships and community partners also contribute through our annual fundraising events and corporate giving programs. Individual donors and community supporters further strengthen DLEC’s funding base through annual contributions and special events. Together, these diverse funding streams help sustain our multicultural early learning programs, family engagement services, and wraparound supports for low-income children and families across King County.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: King County
Age Group To Be Served: Prenatal to Age 5

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Nikki
Contact Last Name: Huang
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 206-818-8169
Contact Email: nhuang@deniselouie.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Alexandria Seaport Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Seaport
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 25036
City: Alexandria
State: VA
Postal Code: 22314
Main Phone: 703-778-0977
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://alexandriaseaport.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-1208614
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title:
Project Description:

ASF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing at-risk and disadvantaged young adults (ages 18–21) with the technical and life skills necessary to secure meaningful careers. Seaport has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since the Apprentice Program’s inception in 1993. Seaport Apprentices are young adults who are separated from education systems, the workforce, or their communities. They may have dropped out of school, been unable to find work, been involved in the criminal justice system, have mental or physical health challenges, and/or have family care-giving responsibilities. They typically come from unstable home environments. The goal of Seaport’s program is to provide its Apprentices with the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue more education and become long-term "connected" citizens who lead stable, healthy, economically secure lives. This goal is accomplished through Seaport’s Apprentice Program which includes instruction and activities that develop strong emotional health and the related soft skills needed for success at a job, in a family, or in any environment. Apprentices receive a $14/hour stipend during their participation in the program.
The Seaport Foundation serves its mission and its apprentices through the intensive, project-based learning of woodworking and boatbuilding, to develop a host of transferable, in-demand skills:
• Hard Skills: Woodworking, carpentry, boat building (for which there are no square corners!) mathematics, project management, and problem-solving.
• Soft Skills: Teamwork, communication, perseverance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Our program is a pathway to employment and further education. We provide workplace experience, career exploration, coaching, and individualized support for identifying Seaport Apprentices’ best next steps. We have established relationships with local employers in the skilled trades and maritime industries, creating a pipeline from our workshop to internships, formal apprenticeships, further education, and well-paying, stable careers.

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Other Funding
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Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: MentorKids USA
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1776 N. Scottsdale Road – Box 1148
City: Scottsdale
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85252
Main Phone: 480-767-6707
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.mentorkidsusa.org/
Employer ID Number: 86-0865368
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2026
Requested Amount: $3,000.00

Project Title: After School Leadership Program for At-Risk Phoenix Youth
Project Description:

MentorKids USA respectfully requests $3,000 from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to support our LEAD after-school program for under-resourced K-8th grade students. LEAD – “Leadership, Enrichment, Academics, and Discovery” – is a no-cost, four day per week after-school program designed to nurture academic growth, leadership skills, and character development. Each session offers individualized reading and math tutoring, homework help, leadership lessons, life skills, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and enriching activities in a safe, caring environment.

The objective of LEAD is to positively impact student success—in the classroom and in the community, long- and short-term, by focusing on outcomes tailored to each individual student, and his or her unique strengths and challenges.

At a cost of approximately $16.50 per student per day, a $3,000 grant would fund 184 LEAD sessions. With over 300 students served annually across 6 locations in Phoenix, Arizona, LEAD provides access to resources and tools that help these at-risk youth thrive.

Total Project Budget: $714,457

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We maintain a diverse base of support that includes individual donors, corporate and foundation grants, church partners, two annual fundraising events, and neighborhood-level giving campaigns. This broad approach ensures long-term financial stability and reduces dependence on any single source.

Project Duration: FY27, 8/1/2026 to 7/31/2027
Geographical Area Served: Maricopa County, Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: K-8th students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Audrey
Contact Last Name: Gallinger
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 480-767-6707
Contact Email: agallinger@mentorkidsusa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Margie’s Haven House, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: MHH
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 954
City: Heber Springs
State: AR
Postal Code: 72543
Main Phone: (501) 362-6757
Main Fax: (501) 362-7370
Organization Website: margieshavenhouse.org
Employer ID Number: 71-0674819
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Safe Starts for Youth (Birth–21): Essentials, Healing Kits & School-Break Support
Project Description:

Margie’s Haven House (MHH) is a 24/7 domestic violence shelter and advocacy program serving families in crisis. Through Safe Starts for Youth, MHH will provide immediate, practical support to children, teens, and young adults (birth–21) who enter shelter or receive outreach/aftercare services after fleeing violence. When youth arrive, they often lack basic necessities and the stability supports needed to remain safe, continue school, and begin healing.

Grant funds will be fully used during the year following the award to provide three youth-centered components: (1) Essentials support for birth–21 (diapers, formula, wipes, hygiene items for teens, socks/underwear, and seasonal clothing); (2) Comfort and regulation kits (books, journals, sensory/calming items, blankets, night lights, art supplies, and age-appropriate coping tools); and (3) School stability supports (backpacks, basic school supplies, and small school-related fees when needed to reduce barriers for youth).

Small add-on: School-Break Youth Market (K–12). During summer and other school breaks, MHH will offer a small, choice-based “Student Market” for children served through our shelter and outreach/aftercare programs to help fill nutrition gaps when school meals are unavailable. Families will select shelf-stable breakfast, lunch, and snack items in a trauma-informed, dignity-centered way.

MHH will track youth served, categories of items distributed, market visits, and brief caregiver/youth feedback at exit or follow-up. Any unspent funds will be returned to the Foundation per guidelines.

Total Project Budget: $10,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community donations and in-kind items (ongoing); General operating funds (as needed to supplement); Potential local civic/faith partners for school supplies and snacks (pending).

Project Duration: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Heber Springs and Cleburne County, Arkansas, plus outreach/aftercare to surrounding areas as needed for survivor safety.
Age Group To Be Served: Birth through 21 (School-Break Youth Market focused on K–12).

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Shoshana
Contact Last Name: Wells
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (501) 362-6757
Contact Email: shoshanawells@margieshavenhouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Promise Center of Homewood Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Promise Center
Mailing Address: 7825 Hamilton Ave
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 15208
Main Phone: 7245544157
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thepromisecenterofhomewood.com
Employer ID Number: 88-0877638
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Promise Pathways Literacy and Academic Support Program
Project Description:

The Promise Center of Homewood requests $5,000 to support the educational component of Promise Pathways, a year-round Out-of-School Time initiative serving youth ages 5–18 in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood.

Founded by Nate Goodson and formally incorporated in 2020, the Promise Center provides a safe, structured environment where young people can strengthen academic skills, build resilience, and develop positive relationships with mentors and peers. The program currently serves 50 youth at a time and approximately 75 unique youth annually.

Youth participating in Promise Pathways face significant educational barriers. Most students enter the program more than one to two grade levels behind in reading, and many struggle with foundational literacy skills including decoding, fluency, and comprehension. In some cases, youth arrive functionally illiterate, limiting their ability to fully participate in school and restricting long-term educational opportunity.

The Academic and Job Readiness branch of Promise Pathways provides structured literacy instruction, tutoring, and academic mentoring designed to address these gaps. Through a partnership with Carlow University and the Reading Out Loud literacy model, youth receive targeted support aligned with the science of reading. Students participate in two hours of academic programming four days per week, where they receive small-group literacy instruction, homework assistance, and individualized support.

Grant funds will support literacy curriculum materials, instructional books, learning resources, and educational tools used during academic sessions. These resources are critical to helping youth strengthen reading skills, build academic confidence, and remain engaged in school.

By investing in literacy support for youth who begin the program significantly behind academically, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help expand educational opportunity and long-term success for young people in the Homewood community. Specifically, this grant will support the purchase of the program supplies needed throughout the year.

Total Project Budget: $24,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have funding commitments for all but $7145 of this budget line. Funds are committed from the State, the County, and another Foundation.

Project Duration: June 1, 2026 to May 31 2027
Geographical Area Served: Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh and the surrounding area)
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Joy
Contact Last Name: Braunstein
Contact Title: Development Consultant
Contact Phone: 7245544157
Contact Email: joy@pchpgh.org

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: Atlanta Police Athletic League
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Atlanta PAL
Mailing Address: 226 Peachtree St SW Suite W 4300
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30303
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Atlanta PAL
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 58-1391927

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/4/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Atlanta PAL Youth Leadership and Academic Enrichment Program
Project Description:

he Atlanta Police Athletic League (Atlanta PAL) Youth Development Program provides structured, safe, and supportive programming for youth ages 8–17 in underserved communities across Atlanta. The program is designed to strengthen academic achievement, build leadership skills, and foster positive relationships between youth, mentors, and law enforcement officers.

Through afterschool, weekend, and summer programming, Atlanta PAL offers academic tutoring in reading and math, social-emotional learning activities, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities including sports, STEM activities, arts, and leadership development workshops. These programs provide youth with constructive outlets and skill-building experiences during critical out-of-school hours.

Atlanta PAL partners with local schools, community organizations, and the Atlanta Police Department to create a supportive network that encourages youth to succeed academically and personally. Officers and trained mentors engage youth through structured activities that promote teamwork, responsibility, conflict resolution, and goal setting.

Many of the youth served by Atlanta PAL come from communities where access to academic enrichment and recreational opportunities is limited. By providing safe spaces, mentorship, and educational support, the program helps reduce risk factors associated with juvenile crime and disengagement from school while promoting positive youth development.

Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation will support program supplies, educational materials, mentorship activities, and youth enrichment programming. These resources will allow Atlanta PAL to expand opportunities for youth, strengthen community connections, and continue its mission of empowering young people to reach their full potential.

Total Project Budget: 85,543

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Laureus Sport for Good Foundation $25,000 Camp-Younts Foundation$10,000 The Imlay Foundation $5000 The Adkins Foundation $11,000 Ross Stores Foundation $500

Project Duration: The proposed project will be implemented over a 12-month period following the grant award. Programming will occur throughout the year and will include afterschool activities, weekend programming, and summer enrichment opportunities designed to provide consistent engagement and support for participating youth.
Geographical Area Served: The program will serve youth residing in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia, with a focus on communities where access to safe, structured youth programming and academic enrichment opportunities is limited.
Age Group To Be Served: The program will serve youth ages 8–17 years old, including elementary, middle, and high school students participating in Atlanta PAL academic, leadership, and recreational programming.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: TANGO
Contact Last Name: LEMON
Contact Title: Grant Devlopment Officer
Contact Phone: ,000 The Imlay Foundation $5000 The Adkins Foundation $11,000 Ross Stores Foundation $500
Contact Email: Laureus Sport for Good Foundation $25,000 Camp-Younts Foundation$10,000 The Imlay Foundation $5000 The Adkins Foundation $11,000 Ross Stores Foundation $500

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Camps Rock Foundation
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 6715 Statesboro Rd
City: Dayton
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45459
Main Phone: 9372710808
Main Fax:
Organization Website: campsrock.org
Employer ID Number: 33-2904130
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/26
Requested Amount: $4,000

Project Title: Send Children to Summer Camp
Project Description:

Provide children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. We are specifically focused on children who have experienced financial hardships, discrimination, disabilities, or life events that have been challenging. We will focus on Florida and Virgina.

Total Project Budget: $4,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Camps Rock will provide camp information, Grants will provide finances

Project Duration: Summer of 2026 or 2027 depending on award timing
Geographical Area Served: Florida and Virgina
Age Group To Be Served: Youth (4 to 21)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Bill
Contact Last Name: Potter
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 9372710808
Contact Email: bill@campsrock.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Legal Name (if Different): Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Also Known As: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
Mailing Address: 3511 W Commercial Blvd, Ste. 200
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: FL
Postal Code: 33309
Main Phone: 9545849990
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bbbsbroward.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1507595
Organization Tax Status: Tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Path to 3,000
Project Description:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward creates and supports mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is a world where all youth achieve their full potential and realize life success with the help and guidance of caring adults. Our programming bridges social and economic divides through understanding, education, opportunity and compassion.

We are respectfully requesting funding to support our “Path to 3,000,” our umbrella campaign and initiative encompassing all five core mentoring programs. This initiative is named to reflect our goal of establishing 3,000 active matches between mentors (“Bigs”) and at-risk children/youth (“Littles”) in need of positive role models to help them reach their full potential as students, professionals and community leaders. We have over 1,300 matches to date, with a projected yearly increase of 10%.

To continue forward on our Path to 3,000, mentor recruitment is a critical and ongoing organizational priority, with a particular focus on expanding our pool of male mentors who identify as people of color. By creating and leveraging partnerships to expand our reach and engagement, we will strengthen pipelines to reach under-represented mentors who can speak to shared cultural experiences – creating more impactful, relatable matches. To maximize our impact, decrease the number of waitlisted Littles and supplement our proven one-to-one mentoring model, we have begun implementing group mentoring initiatives.

Each match that established costs approximately $2,500 annually, covering the cost of youth/family enrollment and training; volunteer recruitment and onboarding; match introduction; and ongoing match support provided by our program specialists. The proposed funding will directly allow us to continue our work recruiting, vetting and matching Bigs – with a focus on BIPOC mentors and men of color – with Littles in Broward County across our programs and moving us forward on our Path to 3,000.

Total Project Budget: $1,964,908.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Ana G. Mendez University – $100,000 – COMMITTED BBBS of America – $40,000 – COMMITTED Comcast – $25,000 – COMMITTED Florida Department of Economic Opportunity – $90,000 – COMMITTED Florida Department of Juvenile Justice – $229,214.84 – COMMITTED Florida Office of the Attorney General – $116,698.71 – COMMITTED Our Fund Foundation -$40,000 – PENDING Publix Super Markets Charities – $25,000 – COMMITTED Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation – $50,000 – COMMITTED Florida Department of Education – $486,134.97 – COMMITTED The A. D. Henderson Foundation – $50,000 – PENDING The Jim Moran Foundation – $125,000 – COMMITTED UKG – $25,000 – COMMITTED FLoatarama LGBTQ+ Youth Fund – $15,000 – COMMITTED Community Foundation of Broward – $140,000 – COMMITTED Our Fund Foundation – $50,000 – PENDING Nordstrom Cares – $20,000 – PENDING Moss Foundation – $50,000 – PENDING Minto Foundation HALO Fund – $36,000 – PENDING

Project Duration: Ongoing, 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Broward County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jocelyn
Contact Last Name: Cardentey
Contact Title: Development & Grant Specialist
Contact Phone: (954) 702-1309
Contact Email: grants@bbbsbroward.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miss Lila’s House Inc
Legal Name (if Different): Miss Lila’s House Inc
Also Known As: Miss Lila’s House Inc
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1919
City: Silsbee
State: TX
Postal Code: 77656
Main Phone: 409-853-8853
Main Fax:
Organization Website: misslilashouse.com
Employer ID Number: 88-3915513
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Miss Lila’s House Inc
Project Description:

Miss Lila’s House Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking generational cycles of homelessness and financial instability across Southeast Texas. Founded in 2022, the organization provides direct assistance, essential resources, and compassionate support to individuals and families facing housing insecurity, poverty, and crisis situations. With more than 370 residents served through 13 rapidly growing community programs, Miss Lila’s House focuses on meeting both immediate needs and long‑term stability goals.
The core project supports vulnerable households by providing utility assistance, crisis food boxes, hygiene kits, mobility aids for seniors and disabled individuals, transportation support, and emergency household supplies. These services address urgent barriers that frequently lead to homelessness or prevent individuals from regaining stability. Many clients include seniors living on fixed incomes, U.S. veterans, single parents, and individuals facing unemployment, chronic illness, or domestic violence.
Beyond meeting basic needs, Miss Lila’s House offers empowerment‑focused services such as job‑readiness assistance, resume support, community referrals, and connections to mental health and social service partners. By collaborating with local agencies, churches, and community organizations, the project ensures that each client receives holistic care designed to strengthen their long‑term resilience.
The program emphasizes equity, serving high‑need populations disproportionately affected by poverty in Jefferson and Hardin Counties. Many clients live below the federal poverty line, lack reliable transportation, or experience food insecurity. Miss Lila’s House intentionally focuses on communities where assistance gaps are greatest, ensuring resources reach underserved and overlooked individuals.
The project’s overarching goal is to stabilize households in crisis, reduce repeated cycles of emergency hardship, and help families move toward independence. Through comprehensive support, compassionate service delivery, and strong community partnerships, Miss Lila’s House Inc. provides a reliable lifeline for Southeast Texans who have nowhere else to turn.

Total Project Budget: 100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Miss Lila’s House Inc. sustains its community programs through a diverse mix of funding streams designed to ensure long‑term stability and responsible stewardship. The organization relies primarily on individual donations from local residents, small community fundraisers, and contributions from faith‑based partners. These grassroots efforts provide steady support for essential services such as food boxes, hygiene kits, and emergency household items. In addition to community giving, Miss Lila’s House receives in‑kind donations from local businesses, including food, toiletries, mobility equipment, cleaning supplies, and seasonal items for seniors and families. Partnerships with churches, civic groups, and service organizations also contribute volunteer hours, materials, and program assistance. Miss Lila’s House periodically applies for small community grants from regional foundations, corporate giving programs, and local retailers. Previous support has included charitable contributions from businesses in Jefferson and Hardin Counties, as well as limited event-based sponsorships. These grants help supplement operational needs and expand outreach efforts. The organization also benefits from fundraising events, including back‑to‑school drives, holiday outreach campaigns, and community service days, which help generate additional revenue and attract new donors. Miss Lila’s House continues to expand its funding base by building relationships with corporate partners, strengthening grant writing efforts, and increasing visibility within the Southeast Texas nonprofit community. This blended approach ensures that services remain accessible to vulnerable individuals and families while supporting responsible growth and program sustainability.

Project Duration: The project operates on a 12‑month cycle, running continuously throughout the year to meet the ongoing needs of vulnerable individuals and families in Southeast Texas. Miss Lila’s House Inc. delivers services year‑round, and the requested funding will support program activities, direct assistance, and community outreach over the full one‑year project period. Because the organization provides essential services such as food assistance, hygiene support, mobility aids, and crisis intervention, the project is designed to remain active without interruption, ensuring consistent access for households experiencing hardship.
Geographical Area Served: Miss Lila’s House Inc. serves vulnerable individuals and families across Southeast Texas, with primary service coverage in Jefferson County and Hardin County. These counties include communities with some of the highest needs in the region, marked by elevated poverty rates, limited access to transportation, and persistent housing instability. Core service areas include Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, Silsbee, Lumberton, Kountze, and surrounding rural communities. The organization also provides limited outreach to neighboring counties based on resource availability and community demand. Support is focused on households experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, food insecurity, or urgent crises requiring immediate assistance. Miss Lila’s House prioritizes communities where gaps in services are significant and where families face barriers that prevent access to traditional support systems. By concentrating efforts in these underserved Southeast Texas areas, the organization ensures resources reach populations with the greatest need.
Age Group To Be Served: Age 18-85 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Annie
Contact Last Name: Kenebrew
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 409-853-8853
Contact Email: akenebrew@misslilashouse3375.onmicrosoft.com