Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington
Legal Name (if Different): Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, Inc.
Also Known As: Sunrise or Pozez JCC
Mailing Address: 8900 Little River Tpke
City: Fairfax
State: VA
Postal Code: 22031
Main Phone: 7035373033
Main Fax: 7035373033
Organization Website: www.theJ.org
Employer ID Number: 11-45-849
Organization Tax Status: Exempt 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/26
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington
Project Description:

Sunrise Day Camp–Greater Washington brings the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings ages 3 ½-16 throughout the Greater Washington area. A program of the Pozez Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Northern Virginia, Sunrise provides an inclusive summer day camp, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreational activities—all offered completely free of charge. Sunrise programs foster community, inspire confidence, and replace fear with friendship, ensuring that families facing pediatric cancer feel seen, supported, and never alone.
A childhood cancer diagnosis affects the entire family. Parents often juggle unpaid leave and mounting medical expenses, siblings experience anxiety and isolation, and children undergoing treatment lose access to the social connections and everyday joys that define childhood. These challenges can have lasting emotional and developmental effects, yet opportunities for play, connection, and healing are frequently out of reach during times of crisis.
Sunrise fills this critical gap in care by providing joyful, medically supported experiences designed to meet both emotional and physical needs. Our compassionate staff, engaging and developmentally appropriate activities, on-site nurses, and fully accessible facilities create a safe and nurturing environment for every child. Through summer camp, year-round programming, and family-centered outings, children with cancer and their siblings are able to simply be kids.
What started as a small program reaching 44 children in summer 2022 grew to 134 children in summer 2025, and we expect to serve more than 150 participants in summer 2026, reflecting both growing demand and meaningful impact. As we continue to expand in 2026, we remain committed to removing all possible financial, emotional, and logistical barriers so that every family can access the joy, connection, and healing they deserve.

Total Project Budget: 630000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Projected: $138,000 in Corporate Sponsorships, $171,000 in Grants, $321,000 in Individual Contributions

Project Duration: January 1 – May 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Greater Washington DC
Age Group To Be Served: 3.5 – 16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Pearlstein
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 703-537-3033
Contact Email: michelle.pearlstein@thej.org