Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 915 Hill Park Ste 100C
City: Macon
State: GA
Postal Code: 31201
Main Phone: 478-745-9292
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cl-sh.org
Employer ID Number: 58-1329248
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Camp HOPE Workforce Pathways Initiative
Project Description:

Camp HOPE Central Georgia is expanding the Camp HOPE Workforce Pathways Initiative, a trauma-informed, cohort-based workforce development program for youth ages 12–17 who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other forms of violence.

Youth served through Camp HOPE often face compounding barriers including poverty, housing instability, disrupted education, and limited access to enrichment or career exploration opportunities. Trauma exposure can impact confidence, executive functioning, and long-term planning skills — all critical for educational persistence and workforce readiness. All programming is provided at no cost to ensure equitable access.

Building on initial pilot cohorts, the 2027 Workforce Pathways Initiative will implement three career-focused pathways serving 15–20 youth each in Creative Industries, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Participants will engage in career exposure sessions, small-group mentorship, workforce readiness skill development, and hands-on capstone projects designed to reflect real-world applications in each field.

Youth in the Creative Industries pathway will gain experience in project management, marketing, and event production through collaborative community-based projects. The Healthcare pathway will introduce participants to a range of roles beyond clinical care, including patient support, administration, and community health. The Manufacturing pathway will expose youth to high-demand career opportunities in production, logistics, and skilled trades, with an emphasis on systems thinking and problem-solving. These pathways were selected based on participant interest and informed by partnerships with local employers and community organizations.

By pairing trauma-informed mentoring with applied workforce exposure, the Initiative strengthens leadership, career literacy, and confidence while expanding access to high-opportunity career pathways. This work continues to build a long-term pipeline toward internships, employment, and economic mobility for youth in Middle Georgia.

Total Project Budget: $18,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): South Arts Foundation; Linda Harriet Lane Fund of Community Foundation of Central Georgia; Community Partner sponshorship

Project Duration: January 1-December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Central Georgia- Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs counties
Age Group To Be Served: 12-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Schanck
Contact Title: Director- One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center
Contact Phone: 478-361-0046
Contact Email: sschanck@cl-sh.org