Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Minding Your Mind
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 124 Sibley Avenue
City: Ardmore
State: PA
Postal Code: 19003
Main Phone: 610-213-2683
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mindingyourmind.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8448707
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/26
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Emotional Wellness, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention Education
Project Description:

A $5,000 grant will fund 10 Florida school-based mental health and suicide prevention education programs for students. Kind Minds for younger students (K-4) teaches children how to identify their emotions and build empathy, creating awareness of mental wellness early. Changing Minds (grades 5-12) is an evidence-based program that focuses on strengthening emotional wellness and mental health awareness using near-peer presenters discussing real life stories of hope and resilience interlaced with factual mental health education. Our Hear to Help program (grades 5-12) empowers students with essential skills to be a supportive friend, build empathy, and create safe and supportive peer communities. This grant will support any of these Minding Your Mind student specific programs, offering them at no cost to any elementary, middle, high school and/or community groups, with the potential to reach 1,000 or more students.

Minding Your Mind partners with Florida schools and communities, delivering high-impact programs at no cost to ensure equitable access. Our speakers reflect the diverse identities and lived experiences of the youth they serve. Programs are grounded in open dialogue, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that students feel seen, heard, and respected.

Our student programs take place in person, on school campuses, during assemblies, health classes, and wellness periods. Offerings are available year-round, though most are scheduled during the school calendar year. We tailor our approach to each school’s needs—whether integrated into existing curricula or aligned with standalone wellness efforts. Our trained facilitators, including licensed clinicians and near-peer speakers, bring Minding Your Mind programs to life. Kind Minds is typically delivered as an engaging 30–45 minute assembly, with flexibility to match age and group needs. Changing Minds and Hear to Help, for grades 5–12, fit seamlessly into health classes or assemblies, averaging 45 minutes per session.

Total Project Budget: $81,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We receive $150,000 in grant funding for general operating expenses in Florida. We’ve previously received support from the Florida Panthers Foundation, with another application pending. Other pending applications include First Bank Charitable Foundation, First Horizon Foundation, Bedford Foundation, & Lattner Family Foundation.

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Trish
Contact Last Name: Larsen
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 610-213-2683
Contact Email: trish@mindingyourmind.org