Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milagro Center
Legal Name (if Different): Milagro Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As: Milagro Center
Mailing Address: 340 SW 6th Ave
City: Delray Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 561-279-2970
Main Fax: 561-279-2507
Organization Website: www.milagrocenter.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0804625
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3 tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: April 10, 2012
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: STARS and Teen Leadership Program
Project Description:

Our program serves at-risk, disadvantaged, children and teens during OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (afterschool, school breaks and summer). The vast majority of children live in families at or below the federal poverty level. Research suggests that this population is 6 times more likely to drop out of school than wealthy children and only have a 30% chance of graduating from high school, costing the community excessively in many ways. Our ultimate goal is to improve the high school graduation rate and prepare youth for college and/or work. Youth are provided life skills training in addition to the unique and integrated curriculum that Milagro is known for. The four main components of our programs include:
• Cultural Arts Education – with an emphasis on visual and performing arts, taught by master artists. Students are provided an introduction to the arts through general instruction in drama, music, dance and mixed media (painting, drawing, and sculpture) through professionally applied techniques.
• Living Values – is a values-based education program endorsed by the United Nations to help children develop key personal and social characteristics including: Peace, Love, Respect, Responsibility, Happiness, Cooperation, Humility, Honesty, Tolerance, Simplicity, and Unity. Students participating in this program increase their self esteem, their ability to accept all human-kind, and their capability to make appropriate choices when faced with conflict or adversity.
• Academic Enrichment – children at the highest risk of school failure are provided with one-on-one academic support by staff and mentors/volunteers to ensure school success. Teens are offered tutoring by certified teachers, as well as SAT preparation. 96% of the children who come to us (at imminent risk of school failure) are promoted to the next grade each year. We are confident that this will translate into an increased high school graduation rate.

Total Project Budget: 335,222

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Family Central, United Way of Palm Beach County, Town of Palm Beach United Way, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Jarden Consumer Solutions, DPR Construction Foundation, Goody Two Shoes, Publix Supermarket Charities, Delray Beach Police Department Trust, Delray Beach CRA, Sun Sentinel, Lost Tree Family Foundation, Bethesda-By-The-Sea, Holy Trinity Lutheran Foundation, Individuals, fundraising events.

Project Duration: on going
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Gina
Contact Last Name: Genovese
Contact Title: Operations Director
Contact Phone: 561-279-2970
Contact Email: ggenovese@milagrocenter.org