Grant Request BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC
Legal Name (if Different): BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC
Also Known As: BBI
Mailing Address: 3418 4th St SE
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20032
Main Phone: 2026724133
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bbidc.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1697917
Organization Tax Status: 501( c) 3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: Mach 24, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Early Childhood Education for Ward 7–8 Families: Building Bright Futures
Project Description:

Bright Beginnings Inc. (BBI) respectfully requests a grant of 10,000 from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to support our Early Childhood Education and Development Program serving 218 children ages 0-5 and their families across three locations in Washington, D.C. – 4th St SE, Garfield and Whitlock Elementary Schools.

The families we serve face significant barriers, including housing instability, food insecurity, and financial hardship. Wards 7 and 8 are among the District’s most under-resourced communities, where opportunities for high-quality early education remain limited and the need for comprehensive family support is profound. Without early learning opportunities, children often enter kindergarten already behind their peers, a gap that widens over time and reinforces cycles of poverty. BBI exists to close that gap. Our NAEYC-accredited program delivers evidence-based instruction that strengthens early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills essential for kindergarten readiness. Last year, 100% of pre-K graduates demonstrated the developmental progress needed to excel in kindergarten, as measured by COR Advantage assessments.

Since 1990, BBI has addressed these challenges through a trauma-informed, two-generation model that supports the whole family. Qualified educators lead classrooms using developmentally appropriate curricula, while children receive daily nutritious meals and developmental, vision, dental, and hearing screenings throughout the school year. Parents access job training, housing support, financial coaching, and continuing education opportunities. By creating parallel pathways, academic readiness for children and economic mobility for parents, BBI strengthens family stability and disrupts intergenerational poverty.

A $25,000 grant will sustain and enhance program operations across all three sites, supporting classroom materials, developmental assessments, nutrition services, and family engagement activities that build the foundation for lasting success.

Total Project Budget: 5,765,055

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Wellpoint, $20,000 / Stranahan Foundation, $50,000 / John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation, $50,000 / Potential: Dr. Scholl Foundation $25,000 / Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation, $20,000 / George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation, $10,000

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Washington DC – Wards 7 & 8
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rebecca
Contact Last Name: Rorke
Contact Title: Director of Development and External Affairs
Contact Phone: 2028682495
Contact Email: hyamir@bbidc.org

Grant Request Keystone Adolescent Center

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Keystone Adolescent Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 201 Main Street
City: Greenville
State: PA
Postal Code: 16125
Main Phone: 724-589-5546
Main Fax:
Organization Website: keystoneadolescentcenter.com
Employer ID Number: 25-1710410
Organization Tax Status: non-profit organization 501(c)3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 3/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: Art / Music Therapy Program
Project Description:

Art / Music Therapy Program
Keystone Adolescent Center is a nonprofit (501c3) organization that provides 24-hour care and supervision of delinquent and dependent youth ages 8-21. Upon admission, Keystone Adolescent Center will utilize a variety of treatment modules, focusing on the child’s history and future needs to produce a positive and successful treatment plan. Keystone recognizes the need to provide other outlets for troubled youth when traditional talk therapy fails. Art and Music therapy would provide alternative ways to increase self-esteem, improve social skills, and encourage positive coping mechanisms to help youth process trauma and mental health challenges. Key benefits of this programming would help with emotional expression and regulation by providing a safe, non-verbal outlet to process trauma, anger, sadness, and stress. Art and music will help soothe the brain by lowering anxiety and reducing behavioral issues. Creating something tangible like a painting, journal entry, or song fosters a sense of accomplishment and promotes self-esteem. Group music workshops and art sessions build teamwork, empathy, and communication skills. By increasing self-awareness, it helps youth explore feelings and understand how their emotions and thoughts influence their behaviors. Keystone Adolescent Center believes that this type of therapy is very beneficial to our program. Youth who are reluctant to open up will experience a non-threatening way to allow for an emotional release without the direct pressure of talking about problems. This creative process is very accessible to youth because no prior artistic or musical experience is necessary and the programs can be developed for all ages and talent levels. Through the generous grant from the Hermanowksi Family Foundation, funding will be used to contract the services of art and music teachers/group leaders and purchase supplies for group sessions and individual therapies.

Total Project Budget: 10,000.00

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Mercer county and surrounding counties
Age Group To Be Served: 8-21

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Joanna
Contact Last Name: Faber
Contact Title: Administrative Assistant
Contact Phone: 724-589-5546
Contact Email: joanna_faber@keystone.k12.pa.us

Grant Request Branches, Inc.

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Branches, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11500 NW 12th Avenue
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33168
Main Phone: 3054428306
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://branchesfl.org/
Employer ID Number: 65-0 7 1-6 9 6 9
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 03/24/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Branches Grow, Climb & Climb Higher Youth Development Program
Project Description:

Branches provides a structured pathway for disadvantaged children and youth to overcome barriers and achieve postsecondary success through its Grow, Climb, and Climb Higher programs.
The Grow Program lays the foundation for lifelong success by serving elementary students with academic support, enrichment, and social-emotional development. Early intervention ensures students build the confidence, discipline, and skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.
The Climb Program supports middle and high school students in graduating high school prepared for college or a career. Through tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, and college readiness planning, students develop the knowledge and direction needed to pursue postsecondary opportunities.
The Climb Higher Program provides ongoing support to students pursuing postsecondary education, including mentorship, community, and financial assistance through scholarships. This ensures students persist through college and complete their degrees.
Financial education is integrated throughout all programs using interactive workshops, experiential learning, and one-on-one coaching. Students practice real-world financial decision-making and develop habits that support long-term financial wellbeing.
Research shows that early and continuous financial education improves financial behavior and long-term outcomes. By reinforcing these skills from childhood through young adulthood, Branches equips students to pursue higher education, manage finances responsibly, and achieve economic stability.

Total Project Budget: $294,426

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Children’s Trust; United Way Miami; Wells Fargo; JPMorgan Chase; private foundations; individual donors; corporate partners

Project Duration: 12 months ( June 2026- June 2027 )
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 5 years old to 21 years old

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Sara
Contact Last Name: Jean
Contact Title: Senior Manager of Grants
Contact Phone: 3054428306
Contact Email: sjean@branchesfl.org

Grant Request ChangeMaker Foundation, Inc

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: ChangeMaker Foundation, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 352 Ave San Claudio PMB 250
City: San Juan
State: PR
Postal Code: 00926
Main Phone: 939-904-9624
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.thechangemakerfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 66-0923275
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 3/24/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Mobile, Educational Exhibition of Butterfly Houses: Youth and Biodiversity
Project Description:

The ChangeMaker Foundation is proposing a mobile, educational exhibition about butterflies, pollinators, and biodiversity, designed to strengthen environmental education among children, adolescents, and young adults in Puerto Rico.

The project will create a portable exhibition composed of interactive and educational panels, visual resources, and didactic materials that explain the life cycle of butterflies, the role of pollinators in ecosystems, and practical actions we can take to conserve both native and endemic species, for example, the critically endangered Puerto Rican Harlequin.

The exhibition will be designed to be able to travel between four community or educational butterfly houses located at different points of Puerto Rico, allowing each space to house the installation for approximately two months. During this period, we will offer guided, educational visits, interactive activities, and short workshops to children and young people in order to promote learning on biodiversity and conservation matters. The municipalities that will benefit from the exhibition are Hatillo, Barceloneta, Vega Baja, Vega Alta, San Juan, Caguas, San Sebastián, Utuado, Aibonito, Cayey, Las Piedras, Patillas, Humacao, and Juncos.

We anticipate that the project will directly impact between 300 and 500 children, teenagers, and young adults, including students, families, and community groups who participate in educational activities in butterfly houses.

The requested funds will be used to create educational content, design and produce panels and portable structures for the exhibit’s installation, and develop a digital, educational campaign aimed at amplifying the project’s reach and encouraging young people to participate.

Through this initiative, the ChangeMaker Foundation hopes to inspire scientific curiosity, create environmental awareness, and encourage community participation among children and youngsters. This will assert the role of butterfly houses as educational spaces that connect science, nature, and culture. Participants will come from schools, churches, sports teams, and community organizations, thereby comprising an intergenerational community.

Total Project Budget: $15,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Contributions made by participant butterfly houses, providing educational spaces, volunteer support, and community collaboration for environmental education activities. Hermanowski Family Foundation (requested funds) ChangeMaker Foundation – Project coordination and creation of educational content Participant butterfly houses – Donations and loans (spaces, volunteers, and community support)

Project Duration: January to December 2027
Geographical Area Served: Puerto Rico
Age Group To Be Served: Children, adolescents, and young adults from ages 5 to 21.

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Mariely
Contact Last Name: Rivera-Hernández
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 787-688-8788
Contact Email: mrivera@thechangemakerfoundation.org

Grant Request Newton Community Service Centers dba Family ACCESS of Newton

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Newton Community Service Centers dba Family ACCESS of Newton
Legal Name (if Different): Newton Community Service Centers, Inc.
Also Known As: Family ACCESS of Newton
Mailing Address: 492 Waltham Street
City: West Newton
State: MA
Postal Code: 02465
Main Phone: 6179695906
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.familyaccess.org
Employer ID Number: 04-2232418
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 03/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Young Parent Support Program
Project Description:

Family ACCESS’s Young Parent Support (YPS) program offers preventive, supportive, and individualized services for at-risk pregnant and parenting teens and young adults under 23 (average age 19) to help them recognize their needs and achieve their goals in education, job training, and economic self-sufficiency. YPS mothers receive specialized support to better care for their new families, including virtual and in-person counseling and economic mobility coaching, provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, in 19 communities in Greater Boston. We reach families who struggle with issues that impact the development of their young children, including mental illness, domestic violence, trauma, homelessness, and language and education barriers. The program focuses on reducing risk for child abuse and neglect and enhancing parenting skills and parent-infant attachment relationships through intensive and specialized case management, aligning with each family’s unique strengths and challenges. We offer comprehensive interventions, including home visiting, support services, and parenting groups, to help young parents learn strategies for understanding and responding to their child’s needs, strengthening the parent-child relationship, and promoting their children’s development. Families can access wraparound supports, including a clothing pantry, a food pantry, and diaper distribution.

The following goals have been established for the Young Parent Support program[AD1.1]:
-No families will have founded cases of child abuse and neglect after enrolling in young parent support services.
-90% of young parents will demonstrate progress toward goals related to family stability, financial security, education, or job training.
-85% of parents will report they are more responsive to their children’s needs as a result of enrolling in the program.
-100% of parents enrolling in the program will be screened for depression and referred to a behavioral health provider as needed.
-At least 50% of parents report an increase in understanding their children’s development as a result of using ASQ report and tipsheets.

Total Project Budget: 309617

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Department of Children and Families ($238,872 received); Alden Trust ($20,000 received); Llewellyn Foundation ($15,000 received); TD Charitable Foundation ($20,000 requested); Metrowest Women’s Fund ($10,000 requested); Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation ($5,000 pending); Salem Five Charitable Foundation ($5,000 pending)

Project Duration: Program runs year-round. Funding request is for 1 year only per grant guidelines.
Geographical Area Served: Greater Boston, Massachusetts
Age Group To Be Served: parenting teens and young adults under 23 and their children ages 5 and under

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Katherine
Contact Last Name: Barry
Contact Title: Director of Finance & IT
Contact Phone: (617) 969-5906
Contact Email: kbarry@familyaccess.org

Grant Request Joe Andruzzi Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Also Known As: JAF
Mailing Address: 49 Plain Street
City: North Attleboro
State: MA
Postal Code: 02035
Main Phone: 7817712085
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.joeandruzzifoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 26-2017043
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 3/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Basic Needs Assistance for Children Coping with Cancer
Project Description:

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) is committed to providing help and hope to New England cancer patients and their families by contributing support for basic needs when needed most.

JAF was established in 2008 to serve New England patients with any type of cancer and of any age who are experiencing financial hardships because of a cancer diagnosis. Founded by former NE Patriots player Joe Andruzzi and his wife Jen, JAF grew out of Joe’s successful battle with cancer.

This request is specific to JAF’s Financial Assistance and Food Security Programs to assist cancer patients who are under the age of 21, and their families. The Financial Assistance Program helps with household expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, etc. JAF pays creditors such as banks and other lenders directly on behalf of a family. The Food Security Program offers assistance for food through grocery store gift cards that are mailed directly to patients’ homes so they can choose foods of their own choice and that may be prescribed as part of their treatment.

WHY JAF?
Even before a cancer diagnosis, access to care and positive short and long-term outcomes are highly influenced by social determinants of health, such as available food, stable housing, and transportation. It is known that many families experience barriers to these basic needs. When an individual is in treatment for cancer, families also experience employment disruptions and unexpected expenses that can quickly compromise their financial stability.

For marginalized populations already struggling against inequities, impacts are swift. When left unaddressed, families cope with astronomical debt and some even delay or forgo their care, which is unacceptable to JAF.

JAF implements its programs with social workers at 108 hospitals and cancer centers. These healthcare professionals identify families most in need and help them apply to JAF for assistance.

Total Project Budget: 1,075,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lead Committed Funders Amica Amplix Bob’s Discount Furniture CVS Health Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation Golf Fights Cancer Hologic Ipsen Maine Cancer Foundation Stop & Shop Lead Potential Funders Beacon Foundation Blueprint Medicines Eastern Bank Mildred’s Dream Foundation Moderna Needham Bank Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Rockland Trust Sanofi Takeda Oncology

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: New England
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Foley
Contact Title: Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
Contact Phone: 781-771-2085
Contact Email: barbara@joeandruzzifoundation.org

Grant Request Greenup County Schols

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Greenup County Schols
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 195 Muskateer Drive
City: Greenup
State: Kentucky
Postal Code: 41144
Main Phone: 606-473-9812
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.greenup.kyschools.us
Employer ID Number: 61-60001287
Organization Tax Status: exempt

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 3-24-2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Bed building project
Project Description:

The students in shop classes build wood bed frames. The school districts Youth Service Center directors identify families in the area in need of beds for children. Once identified, a complete bed package including a matress, pillow and bedding is delivered to the child’s home . Each bed package costs approximaley $300 In 2025 50 bed packages were delivered to area families

Total Project Budget: $18,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): dontations from local community memebers

Project Duration: 2026
Geographical Area Served: Greenup County Kentucky and ajoining counties
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Dave
Contact Last Name: Hallam
Contact Title: Volunteer
Contact Phone: 7409613902
Contact Email: davehallam1966@gmail.com

Grant Request Grazia Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Grazia Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 220 Bedford Park Rd
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22903
Main Phone: 4349873671
Main Fax:
Organization Website: graziafoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 873321225
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: March 24, 2026
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: No Sibling Turned Away
Project Description:

The No Sibling Turned Away Fund ensures that families can fully participate in equine-assisted psychotherapy by removing financial barriers that often limit access to only one child per household. This program provides scholarships that allow siblings and caregivers to participate alongside the primary client, fostering stronger relationships, improved communication, and lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Through our family approach to equine-assisted therapy, families engage in shared experiences that support healing, connection, and growth—together.
Equine-assisted services are often financially out of reach for many families, resulting in only one child being enrolled while siblings remain excluded. This creates missed opportunities for:
• Strengthening family relationships
• Reinforcing therapeutic progress at home
• Addressing shared or secondary trauma within the family system
Research and practice show that family involvement significantly improves outcomes, particularly for children experiencing trauma, behavioral challenges, or emotional dysregulation.
In our community:
• Families frequently request participation for siblings but cannot afford additional fees
• Siblings may experience similar stressors but lack access to supportive services
• Caregivers often need tools and support to reinforce progress outside of sessions

Without financial assistance, families are unable to fully benefit from a holistic, family-centered approach to care.
Funding will directly offset the cost of participation for the siblings and caregivers of underserved individuals, allowing them to engage in consistent, goal-oriented equine-assisted sessions led by trained professionals. Healing does not happen in isolation—it happens within relationships. By ensuring that siblings and families can participate together, the No Sibling Turned Away Fund creates deeper, more sustainable change. This program strengthens not only individual participants, but the entire family system, leading to healthier, more connected communities.
When one child heals, the impact is meaningful. When a family heals together, the impact is transformational.

Total Project Budget: 8000

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

Project Duration: 36 sessions throughout calendar year 2027
Geographical Area Served: City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Greene County, Fluvanna County
Age Group To Be Served: 6-19 years old

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Christine
Contact Last Name: Bowers
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4349873671
Contact Email: christine@graziafoundation.org

Grant Request Feeding South Florida/Feeding Palm Beach County

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Feeding South Florida/Feeding Palm Beach County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4925 Park Ridge Blvd
City: Boynton Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33426
Main Phone: 954-518-1818, x1852
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.feedingsouthflorida.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2097520
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 3/23/26
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: School Pantry Program
Project Description:

Feeding South Florida’s School Pantry Program places food access directly on school campuses, creating a practical and consistent way for families to bring groceries home. Located primarily at Title I schools, each site operates as a client-choice pantry, giving parents and caregivers the ability to select the items their households will actually use. This approach respects individual needs and removes many of the challenges families face when trying to access traditional distributions.

Each pantry offers a mix of fresh produce, pantry staples, dairy, and protein, helping families build meals that carry them through the week. Distributions take place regularly during the school year and typically reach 120–150 families at each location. By aligning with the school day, the program fits naturally into families’ routines, reducing the need for additional travel or time away from work.

The presence of a pantry on campus also changes how schools show up for families. It creates another point of connection where staff, volunteers, and students can work together in support of one another. When food is more accessible at home, students come to school more prepared to engage and participate.

Beyond the groceries, families are connected to additional resources, including SNAP application support and other community services. This combination of access and coordination helps households navigate ongoing challenges while creating more stability over time. Through the School Pantry Program, Feeding South Florida is not only providing food, but reinforcing schools as central, responsive spaces for families.

Total Project Budget: 95840

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 46000

Project Duration: 10/1/26 – 6/30/26
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: ages 6-17

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Allyson
Contact Last Name: Vaulx
Contact Title: AVP of Philanthropy
Contact Phone: 954-518-1818, x1852
Contact Email: grants@feedingsouthflorida.org

Grant Request Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Inc

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Inc
Legal Name (if Different): Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Also Known As: Hope Clubhouse
Mailing Address: 3602 Broadway
City: Fort Myers
State: FL
Postal Code: 33901
Main Phone: 239-267-1777
Main Fax: 239-267-1774
Organization Website: www.hopeclubhouse.org
Employer ID Number: 30-0437443
Organization Tax Status: www.hopeclubhouse.org

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: March 23, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Education to Employment Pathways
Project Description:

Hope Clubhouse is a recovery-based community that supports adults living with mental illness in SW Florida. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive environment where members rebuild their lives through access to employment, education, housing, wellness, and meaningful relationships. Members work side-by-side with staff in our Culinary, Horticulture, Employment, and Business Units, building confidence, structure, and a path toward independence. We believe in the potential of all individuals to lead a satisfying and meaningful life and becoming employed.

HOPE is Healing | Opportunity | Purpose | Empowerment

The Education to Employment Pathways Program will focus on:

• Establishing a comprehensive certification program – develop and implement educational pathways that allow members to earn industry-recognized certifications in fields such as Culinary, Horticulture, Business, and Multi-Media. Identify relevant certifications and training requirements within the first three months. Develop course curriculum and hands-on learning modules by month six. Launch the certification program and enroll members by month nine. Achieve at least 75% certification completion rate each calendar year.

• Enhancing workforce readiness and employability – equip members with practical skills, resume-building experience, interview preparation, and job placement support to improve employability. Conduct a workforce needs assessment in the first two months. Develop workshops and career support sessions by month.

• Tracking job placements and volunteer opportunities – aim for 15% of participants to secure employment or work-based learning opportunities within the first year. Establish a long-term, organized education system with a clear curriculum, teaching resources, and evaluation framework. Design a structured curriculum with learning objectives and materials within first four months. Ability to deliver programs effectively by month six. Implement assessment tools to measure skill acquisition and program impact by month nine. Evaluate and refine the program annually based on participant outcomes and feedback.

• Providing a daily program whereby members gain confidence, structure and trust to be active outside of the Clubhouse boundaries.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Honda USA Foundation – $20,000 Committed, Florida Blue Foundation – $20,000 Potential, Brutten Family Foundation – $5,000 Potential

Project Duration: The goal is to utilize the funds and measure impact based on the goals outlined above for the 2027 calendar year.
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Florida Corridor
Age Group To Be Served: 18 to 21

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Cort
Contact Last Name: Norman
Contact Title: Program Director
Contact Phone: 239-267-1777
Contact Email: cort@hopeclubhouse.org

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