Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 550 NW 42 Ave
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33126
Main Phone: 305-644-0066
Main Fax: 786-536-6242
Organization Website: www.bbbsmiami.org
Employer ID Number: 59-6166904
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/28/2022
Requested Amount: 15000

Project Title: One-to-One Mentoring
Project Description:

Fueled by the knowledge that all youth can accomplish BIG things, for over 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami (BBBS Miami) has been South Florida’s premier mentoring organization, creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

The One-to-One Mentoring program is at the core of BBBS Miami. By matching at-risk youth (Littles) with committed adult mentors (Bigs), we ensure all youth, no matter their background, have a positive role model who empowers them to achieve their full potential and become the leaders of tomorrow. Expanding upon the traditional mentoring model, BBBS Miami offers a variety of mentoring opportunities for youth in the community. In response to COVID-19 concerns, all activities can be held either in-person or virtually.

• Community-Based Mentoring: Bigs and Littles explore the local community together at least twice monthly and share fun, culturally enriching activities they both enjoy.
• Bigs in Schools: Bigs visit their Littles at school or at the Carnival Center for Excellence after school once a week throughout the school year.
• School to Work: Littles in high school are transported to their Bigs’ place of work once a month throughout the school year for a morning of life skills and career development, as well as one-to-one job shadowing and mentoring.
• Graduate Program: Littles who graduate high school and their Bigs have the option to receive continued professional support of their mentoring relationship as the Little begins to navigate adult life.
• Bigs in Blue: Local police officers serve as Bigs through any one of the one-to-one mentoring programs.

BBBS Miami programs provide today’s youth with the resources necessary for tomorrow’s success. By providing a variety of mentoring opportunities for youth in the community, BBBS Miami gives youth a chance to achieve their full potential.

Total Project Budget: $5,927,870.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Charles & Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation- $15,000 Corporate & Individual Donations- $99,063 Special Event Proceeds- $60,000

Project Duration: On-going. One-year grant period
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Gale
Contact Last Name: Nelson
Contact Title: President & CEO
Contact Phone: 305644-7075
Contact Email: gnelson@bbbsmiami.org