Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Inc
Legal Name (if Different): Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Also Known As: Hope Clubhouse
Mailing Address: 3602 Broadway
City: Fort Myers
State: FL
Postal Code: 33901
Main Phone: 239-267-1777
Main Fax: 239-267-1774
Organization Website: www.hopeclubhouse.org
Employer ID Number: 30-0437443
Organization Tax Status: www.hopeclubhouse.org

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 23, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Education to Employment Pathways
Project Description:

Hope Clubhouse is a recovery-based community that supports adults living with mental illness in SW Florida. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive environment where members rebuild their lives through access to employment, education, housing, wellness, and meaningful relationships. Members work side-by-side with staff in our Culinary, Horticulture, Employment, and Business Units, building confidence, structure, and a path toward independence. We believe in the potential of all individuals to lead a satisfying and meaningful life and becoming employed.

HOPE is Healing | Opportunity | Purpose | Empowerment

The Education to Employment Pathways Program will focus on:

• Establishing a comprehensive certification program – develop and implement educational pathways that allow members to earn industry-recognized certifications in fields such as Culinary, Horticulture, Business, and Multi-Media. Identify relevant certifications and training requirements within the first three months. Develop course curriculum and hands-on learning modules by month six. Launch the certification program and enroll members by month nine. Achieve at least 75% certification completion rate each calendar year.

• Enhancing workforce readiness and employability – equip members with practical skills, resume-building experience, interview preparation, and job placement support to improve employability. Conduct a workforce needs assessment in the first two months. Develop workshops and career support sessions by month.

• Tracking job placements and volunteer opportunities – aim for 15% of participants to secure employment or work-based learning opportunities within the first year. Establish a long-term, organized education system with a clear curriculum, teaching resources, and evaluation framework. Design a structured curriculum with learning objectives and materials within first four months. Ability to deliver programs effectively by month six. Implement assessment tools to measure skill acquisition and program impact by month nine. Evaluate and refine the program annually based on participant outcomes and feedback.

• Providing a daily program whereby members gain confidence, structure and trust to be active outside of the Clubhouse boundaries.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Honda USA Foundation – $20,000 Committed, Florida Blue Foundation – $20,000 Potential, Brutten Family Foundation – $5,000 Potential

Project Duration: The goal is to utilize the funds and measure impact based on the goals outlined above for the 2027 calendar year.
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Florida Corridor
Age Group To Be Served: 18 to 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Cort
Contact Last Name: Norman
Contact Title: Program Director
Contact Phone: 239-267-1777
Contact Email: cort@hopeclubhouse.org