Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BlazeSports America
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: BlazeSports
Mailing Address: 3000 Business Park Dr., Ste. A
City: Norcross
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30071
Main Phone: 404-270-2000
Main Fax: 470-719-8768
Organization Website: www.blazesports.org
Employer ID Number: 58-2087265
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/22/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: BlazeTOTS program
Project Description:

BlazeSports is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to support expansion of our BlazeTOTS program. BlazeTOTS is an early learning program that takes place in public schools and early learning centers with the goal of working with children in the early learning process to become healthier and more active. The overall goals of BlazeTOTS:

Preschoolers With and Without Disabilities
• Increase participation in physical activity every day.
• Establish the foundation of health and wellness.
• Through sport improve the overall welfare of children with and without disabilities.

Parents and Families
• Educate parents about adaptive sport and physical activity opportunities.
• Increased knowledge of a healthy lifestyle
Become advocates and promote the program to build awareness around the power of physical activity for all youth.

The BlazeTOTS program aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s priorities of improving the welfare of children, providing personal development, and recreational programs for youth in Metro Atlanta. Research shows that youth with or without disabilities who are physically active and engage in sports perform better in school, achieve greater independence and are more likely to become employed as adults.

Total Project Budget: $101,035

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Demand for the BlazeTOTS program far exceeds the budget for 2022 and BlazeSports will unfortunately have to turn away interested participants without receiving additional funds. Thus, the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s additional funds will allow BlazeSports to deliver the BlazeTOTS program to more ready and willing participants. Fundraising results in 2021 for the BlazeTOTS program were approximately $70,000 from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Project Duration: Year round
Geographical Area Served: Metropolitan Atlanta area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth 4-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Dawn
Contact Last Name: Churi
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 404-270-2031
Contact Email: dchuri@blazesports.org