Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sweet Dream Makers , Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 55 NE 5th Ave., Suite 400
City: Boca Raton
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 561-571-7363
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.sweetdreammakers.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3693206
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 14, 2022
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: A Bed of My Own
Project Description:

This request is for support of Sweet Dream Makers’ A Bed of My Own program, which provides children and parents in need with safe, clean beds at no cost to the family.

SDM fulfills the immediate need for families lacking the basic necessities of home, determined through careful vetting of referrals from case managers from 75+ partner social service agencies, such as American Association of Caregiving Youth. These community partners identify families in need and SDM responds case by case with beds, furniture, and houseware solutions tailored specifically to each family’s situation. Leveraging relationships with area furniture companies and low-cost suppliers, each recipient is provided with: a new mattress, mattress encasement to protect against bed bugs and bed-wetting, box spring, bed frame, bedding including sheets, comforter, and pillows chosen by the children.

For children and teens, inadequate sleep leads to health and education issues with potentially devastating long-term consequences. Students who are not well-rested struggle academically, emotionally, and socially. Lack of childhood sleep greatly increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, and mental health challenges. These hurdles drastically limit the potential for well-being and success for the most vulnerable members of our community – but these risks can be significantly reduced by providing children and families with safe, clean, and appropriate beds.

Today, SDM provides over 300 beds per month to children and families in need at an average cost of $250 per person. We are the only local nonprofit focused specifically on beds, bedding, and essential furniture as a critical component of safety, security, and personal dignity for families in need. To date, we have proudly provided 10,500+ beds to 4,800+ families and provide more than 300 families with other essential furniture ever year. A grant of $5,000 will provide 20 local children with A Bed of Their Own.

Total Project Budget: $948,983

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding for A Bed of My Own is entirely made up of individual donations, grants and foundation support, and event proceeds. In 2022 we are on track to raise approximately $541,000 in grants, $505,000 from events, $108,000 from individual and other contributions. More than 50% of our funding comes in Q4 allowing us to start the 2023 off running. Grantors include: Boca West Fdn, The Jim Moran Fdn, Pulte Family CF, Hands on Tzedakah, McNally Family Fdn, Leslie L Alexander Fdn, BallenIsle CF, Pat Moran Family Fdn.

Project Duration: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2023
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18 plus adult caregivers

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Suzanne
Contact Last Name: Broad
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-571-7363
Contact Email: suzyb@sweetdreammakers.org