Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: A Child’s Song, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12301 Grant St., Unit 200
City: Thornton
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80241-3031
Main Phone: 303-460-7408
Main Fax: None
Organization Website: www.achildssong.com
Employer ID Number: 84-1510927
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/16/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: At-Risk and Foster Youth Music Outreach Program
Project Description:

ACS’s Music Outreach program’s primary goal is to bring music education and movement opportunities that foster hope and joy to youth in under-served communities. To do so, ACS partners with: under-funded Title 1 schools (including Meadow, York International, and Welby) in Adams County, Colorado; Shiloh House facilities in five counties in Colorado that serve foster youth; and one community-led arts alliance for Latinx youth in Northglenn, Colorado. Additional goals of the program include: 1) providing sustained music instruction of 45 minutes to one hour per week to encourage true mastery with the hope that youth will continue music instruction throughout their lifetime; 2) providing instruments for under-resourced youth for use at home to encourage practice and family participation; 3) reducing the impact of trauma and increasing emotional healing through music exploration; and 4) providing needs-based scholarships for students to pursue individual instruction at the ACS Studio if desired.

We believe passionately in the power of music to change the lives of all youth, enriching their education and changing the way they engage with the world. We also believe that all children, regardless of their ability to pay, should have the opportunity for music exploration. The current pandemic has illuminated the deep divide that exists between arts education opportunities enjoyed by privileged youth (often white youth) versus the almost non-existent opportunities open to their less-financially privileged peers (often youth of color).

We know the powerful impact music has on young people–enriching their lives in so many ways, including: developing skills to support learning; establishing positive relationships with others; and providing opportunities for personal growth and development. Music education provides youth with a sense of achievement, inspires them and, in turn, inspires others. Every youth should be afforded this opportunity.

Total Project Budget: $100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): • Les Paul Foundation, $5,000, potential • Rockley Family Foundation, In-Kind Instruments, potential • Gibson Guitar, In-Kind Instruments, potential • Guitars for Gifts, In-Kind Instruments, potential • Looking Out Foundation, $5,000, committed • Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, $30,000, committed • Colorado Creative Industries Business and Organization Arts Relief, $20,000, committed • City of Northglenn, $7,000, committed • Take Note Colorado, $10,000, committed

Project Duration: On-going
Geographical Area Served: Greater Denver Metro Area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth (K-12)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sandy
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 303-596-2866
Contact Email: Sandy@AChildsSong.com