Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boy Scouts of America, Chester County Council
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Chester County Council
Mailing Address: 1 Scouting Way
City: Exton
State: PA
Postal Code: 19341
Main Phone: 610-696-2900
Main Fax: 610-696-3389
Organization Website: www.cccbsa.org
Employer ID Number: 23-1365192
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/23/22
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Scouting for the Blind/Visually Impaired
Project Description:

For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors as well as in classroom settings. The Chester County Council (“Council”) is dedicated to developing leaders of character by preparing young men and women for life. It is our mission “To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” As Council strives to reach more youth in the Chester County region with our programs, a priority is recruiting for and developing new Scouting units specifically for youth with special needs, specifically the blind/visually impaired. A grant from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support program supplies and equipment necessary to adapt both indoor and outdoor Scouting activities to the specific needs of blind/visually impaired Scouts. Further, funding will support efforts to promote special needs Scout units and recruit new youth participants as well as qualified adult leaders. Scout units tailored to blind/visually impaired youth will provide all the traditional benefits of the Scouting programs, with appropriate adaptations for participants, while having fun and building confidence through skill-based activities. Ultimately, this program will enhance and further Council’s vision to serve EVERY eligible youth in Chester County through the Scouting family of programs. Across the country and in our own community, Scouting remains one of the most valuable investments we can make to support our youth today so that they can become the leaders we will turn to tomorrow and to be prepared for life.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): This is a new initiative for which we are seeking funding support.

Project Duration: 1/1/23-12/31/23
Geographical Area Served: Chester County, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: Youth aged 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lara
Contact Last Name: Faust
Contact Title: Grant Specialist
Contact Phone: 610-310-2146
Contact Email: lara.faust@scouting.org