Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Safe Children Coalition
Legal Name (if Different): Safe Children Coalition, Inc.
Also Known As: SCC
Mailing Address: 1500 Independence Blvd., Suite 210
City: Sarasota
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34275
Main Phone: 941-371-4799
Main Fax: 941-371-5439
Organization Website: https://sccfl.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1618413
Organization Tax Status: 501 c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2022
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Achievers Program and Scholarships
Project Description:

Since 1991, Achievers has helped at-risk, minority and other disadvantaged middle and high school youth in Sarasota County, Florida to reach their highest potential and succeed both academically and socially. Achievers gives 185 disadvantaged youth each year the opportunity to engage in career and college exploration opportunities, academic skill building and leadership activities. The program ultimately increases student participation in school programs, decreases school absenteeism and dropout rates and prevents delinquent behavior. Youth in the program typically have one or more of the following characteristics: household income below poverty level, homelessness, unaccompanied minors, low grades, truancy, referrals or suspensions. These characteristics place youth at risk of, educational failure or becoming involved in
delinquent activities. Achievers has proven through over 30 years of collecting data to increase graduation rates, improve leadership skills and motivation, and prepare youth affected by poverty for college and the workforce. Achievers participants become future engaged citizens, successful college graduates, and leaders in our community who pass on the legacy of success to future generations.

SCC offers scholarship opportunities to Achievers youth as they transition from high school to college.
These scholarships support Achievers post secondary schooling, which enables them to further their education and prepare them for higher wage careers. Many Achievers are the first in their families to go to college, giving them the motivation and opportunity to succeed after high school which helps to break the cycle of generational poverty. To receive a scholarship, youth are required to actively
participate in the Achievers program at monthly Career and College Readiness workshops, Achievers
school meetings, Financial Aid and Financial Literacy Workshops, and various Community Service events throughout the year.

Total Project Budget: $103,494

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Sarasota County, Bank of America Client, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Safe Children Coalition Foundation. Potential: Publix Community Charities

Project Duration: 1 year; Achievers is ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Sarasota County
Age Group To Be Served: 11-23

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Wendi
Contact Last Name: Bellows
Contact Title: Grants Coordinator
Contact Phone: 954-805-2644
Contact Email: wbellows@sccfl.org