Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: With Hope Foundation
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 550
City: Placentia
State: California
Postal Code: 92871
Main Phone: 714-524-1996
Main Fax:
Organization Website: withhopefoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 74-3151202
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/09/2022
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Student Suicide Prevention Foundation
Project Description:

With Hope Foundation is dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, through our educational programs in middle and high schools throughout Southern California. We provide our Student Suicide Prevention Presentation to youth ages 12-18. It is our mission to educate, equip and empower individuals to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and provide them with resources for critical, life-saving intervention.
Research has shown that suicide can often be prevented through education, awareness, early intervention, treatment, and good postvention care (CDC). Our school-based Suicide Prevention Programs are designed to educate individuals in recognizing the symptoms of depression, self-injurious behavior, and the warning signs of suicide.
Breaking down the stigma and open communication are key factors in helping to prevent suicide. Our presentations are designed to be a conversation starter between students, their peers, parents and school counselors. We encourage all parents to preview the program at a parent presentation, hosted prior to the student presentations. Through family discussions, at-risk students, whose symptoms might otherwise have gone unnoticed, are identified and are connected to help. Our crisis intervention support services and resources focus on connecting at-risk students to an individual therapist who can help them develop healthy coping strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide.

At the close of a presentation, individuals are given a small evaluation sheet to fill out. The data collected from these evaluations revealed the following:
• 95% of attendees who, prior to the presentation didn’t know the signs of depression and suicide risk, now understand these signs.
• 96% of attendees now know where to find resources for help.
• 94.5% of attendees feel confident in taking steps to help themselves or a friend who is exhibiting the warning signs of suicide.

Total Project Budget: $467,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Bebout Family Foundation, Jacquelyn Bogue Foundation, The Levecke Foundation Potential: BNSF Railroad, S. Mark Taper Foundation, Charter Oak Foundation, Sky Ranch Foundation, Bolton Foundation, Deupree Family Foundation, Crevier Foundation, Amigos de los Ninos

Project Duration: Project is ongoing; grant funds will be used for 2022-23 school year
Geographical Area Served: 5 counties in Southern California
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Heather
Contact Last Name: Cram
Contact Title: Director of Programs
Contact Phone: 714-524-1996
Contact Email: heatherc@withhopefoundation.org