Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lit Empowerment and Support Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Lit Empowerment and Support Inc.
Also Known As: Lit Empowerment and Support Inc.
Mailing Address: 5841 Natureview Ln
City: Dublin
State: OH
Postal Code: 43017
Main Phone: 6148129320
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://litempowermentsupport.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-3931718
Organization Tax Status: Tax-Exempt 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 20, 2026
Requested Amount: $7,000

Project Title: "Closing the Gap: Digital Inclusion for Vulnerable Youth"
Project Description:

For many young adults in Franklin County, stepping into adulthood without reliable internet or access to a computer makes the world feel smaller than it should. Tasks such as writing a résumé, setting up an email account, or applying for a job become obstacles instead of opportunities.

Yet when these same young people are welcomed into a supportive space, given hands-on guidance, and provided with tools they can actually use, the path ahead opens with possibility.

LitEmpowerment and Support Inc. is requesting $7,000 as part of a larger $30,000 project to launch Phase 1 of the Digital Inclusion For Vulnerable Youth Project. This initial phase will serve 30 young adults—15 at The Reeb Center and 15 at the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center—through a three-month digital literacy workshop series designed to build confidence, competence, and a sense of agency. These centers already offer encouragement and stability, making them ideal places for young people to learn and grow.

Workshops will cover the everyday digital skills that shape opportunity: safe internet navigation, professional email use, résumé building, job-search strategies, Microsoft Office basics, and an introduction to emerging tools like AI.

The $7,000 in Phase 1 funding will support the
purchase of 10 laptops for training and the development of accessible, engaging teaching materials. At the end of each center’s workshop cycle, the laptops will be donated to the youth center, ensuring sustained access and allowing LitEmpowerment to expand the program toward its goal of
reaching 90 young adults.

Short-term outcomes include résumé completion, new email accounts, increased digital confidence, and early job-application activity.
Long-term outcomes include improved employment readiness, stronger educational pathways, and lasting access to technology, key ingredients for helping young adults step confidently into their futures.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Rota Foundation -$,5000 – Committed ;Aliant Foundation – $20,000 – Potential

Project Duration: 3 months
Geographical Area Served: Franklin County, Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 18-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Evelyn
Contact Last Name: Amponsah
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 6148129320
Contact Email: contact@litempowermentsupport.org