Grant Request Inspiring Forces II
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Inspiring Forces II
Legal Name (if Different): Inspiring Forces II
Also Known As: Inspiring Forces II
Mailing Address: 465 Hawley Street
City: Rochester
State: NY
Postal Code: 1461
Main Phone: 3169939730
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://inspiringforces2.com/
Employer ID Number: 33-3127361
Organization Tax Status: Non profit
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 3/22/2026
Requested Amount: 10000
Project Title: The Restoration Pipeline
Project Description:
Project Description: The Circle of Care Pipeline
Inspiring Forces II is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Rochester’s Northwest Quadrant. As a U.S. Army Veteran, I founded this organization to apply military-grade discipline and peer-to-peer accountability to the "crisis points" facing youth in the foster care system. Our mission is to ensure that no child’s potential is capped by their zip code or their family status.
The Need
Rochester’s foster youth face a "resilience gap." While our current cohort of 28 youth maintains a 100% academic graduation track, our Q1 2026 data identified that 15% of these students struggle with emotional regulation and self-esteem due to systemic trauma. Without targeted intervention, these bright young adults remain at high risk for housing instability and justice involvement.
The Project: Pathways 2 Greatness Expansion
We are seeking $10,000 to fuel our "Circle of Care" through the Rochester Restoration Pipeline. This funding will directly support:
Restorative Justice Workshops: Partnering with specialized practitioners to provide conflict resolution training for our 28 youth, specifically addressing the 15% resilience gap.
High-Touch Mentorship: Providing the materials and transportation stipends necessary for weekly 1-on-1 sessions that keep our seniors on track for university and trade school entry.
Therapeutic Art Integration: Using creative expression to process trauma and build the "unmasked" confidence celebrated at our annual Gala.
Leadership & Impact
Led by a veteran and supported by a collaborative network including Projecturge and TruImpact, we maintain an 85% direct-to-program fiscal ratio. A grant from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will provide the "bridge funding" needed to turn our 100% graduation track into 100% lifelong self-sufficiency for the next generation of Rochester leaders.
Total Project Budget: 10000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Board of Directors Committed Internal Operational oversight & 501(c)(3) compliance. Community Partnerships Committed In-Kind Rochester Restoration Pipeline (Projecturge, TruImpact, Rochester Hope) – Shared logistics, space, and food. ESL Charitable Foundation Pending Grant General Program Expansion ($65k Program Manager request). DMJF (Daisy Marquis Jones) Potential Grant Pathways 2 Greatness youth mentorship and student stipends. Mother Cabrini Health Potential Grant Pathways 2 Recovery (Veteran & Adult Behavioral Health). Masquerade Gala (4/17) Projected Event "Unmasking Dreams" – Direct youth scholarships and emergency participant funds.
Project Duration: Phase I: Mobilization July – Sept 2026 Hiring the Program Manager and Veteran Peer Lead; finalizing RRP partner schedules. Phase II: Implementation Oct 2026 – March 2027 Intensive Pathways 2 Greatness mentoring and Pathways 2 Recovery sessions; 36 sessions/quarter. Phase III: Evaluation April – May 2027 Addressing the 15% resilience gap via specialized workshops; prepping for the 2027 Gala. Phase IV: Reporting June 2027 Final impact analysis: Graduation rates, sobriety milestones, and fiscal audit.
Geographical Area Served: Strategic Positioning: "Our headquarters and primary service zones are strategically located in the 14608 and 14611 zip codes. These areas represent the ‘front lines’ of Rochester’s poverty and addiction crisis. By embedding the Pathways 2 Greatness program directly in the Northwest Quadrant, we remove the transportation barriers that often prevent foster youth from receiving consistent mentorship." The "Pipeline" Advantage: "Through our partnership in the Rochester Restoration Pipeline, we utilize the Flower City Park hub. This allows us to serve the ‘Finger Lakes’ region’s veterans who travel into the city for specialized recovery services that aren’t available in rural Monroe County." Addressing the 15% Gap: "Data shows that the 14621 area has some of the highest rates of youth justice involvement. Our Department of Restorative Justice is specifically targeting this geography to lower recidivism and close the emotional resilience gap we’ve identified in our Q1 intake."
Age Group To Be Served: DepartmentProgramAge RangeDevelopmental FocusYouth DevelopmentPathways 2 Greatness12 – 18 YearsMiddle & High School students; Foster care transitions; College/Trade readiness.Young Adult TransitionPathways 2 Greatness18 – 24 Years"Aging out" of foster care; Workforce entry; Early career mentorship.Health & RecoveryPathways 2 Recovery25 – 65+ YearsVeterans and adults in substance abuse recovery; Family reunification.Community ImpactCircle of CareAll AgesMulti-generational support for the 4 high-need families in our "Pipeline."
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): ms.
Contact First Name: Carolyn
Contact Last Name: Green
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 3169939730
Contact Email: cgreen@inspiringforces2.com