Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Charles Strong Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 620 West Canal Street
City: Luxora
State: AR
Postal Code: 72358
Main Phone: 8706227088
Main Fax:
Organization Website: NA
Employer ID Number: 20-1566515
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 24, 2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Recreation Transportation Bus
Project Description:

The Charles Strong Recreation located at Luxora is a haven for the youth in the community to play sports and be involved in after-school activities. The center is now operating our annual summer enrichment program. Being physically active brings many benefits to the children and the community. There are many long-term benefits to participating in sports. In an era of increased concern regarding childhood obesity, playing sports significantly and positively affects children’s weight, provides stronger muscles, and increases cardiovascular endurance (Gellner, 2018). Other benefits include developing sportsmanship, promoting an active lifestyle, and learning time management skills (Five Reasons Why…, n.d.).

The project for which we seek funding is to provide safe transportation for our youth. We presently have a 1991 Chevrolet 14-passenger bus. The bus has well over 300,000 miles and has transported the area’s children and adults on hundreds of trips. Along with transporting children to sporting events, we have used it for field trips to Manila, Jonesboro, and Memphis. The bus has no air conditioning, and the heater is failing. We are looking to get at least a 14-passenger van to provide our youth with a safe mode of transportation to and from the different activities.

Total Project Budget: $50,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In kind support from local electric vehicle company called Envirotech Vehicles for grant writing support.

Project Duration: Until enough funds were awarded to purchase the bus
Geographical Area Served: Mississippi County and surrounding area
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 5-19 and senior citizens

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Victoria
Contact Last Name: Pagonis
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 2013170710
Contact Email: vic.p@evtvusa.com