Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kindred Matters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 466
City: Salem
State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97308
Main Phone: 4584889356
Main Fax:
Organization Website: kindredmatters.org
Employer ID Number: 83-0653104
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creating Strong Relationships
Project Description:

Kindred Matters exists to create positive outcomes for Northwest children by shaping strong family relationships in the absence of a traditional family environment. We achieve this by providing three different programs.

1. Started in 2006, Sibling Camp provides a space for youth separated from their siblings to come spend a week making core memories. Many youth who attend our camp don’t see their siblings very frequently, and use this time to enjoy quality sibling bonding moments. We go out of our way to ensure that youth are able to engage in activities they would engage in if they lived together (example: Celebrating each other’s birthdays, arts and crafts, swimming, etc)

2. Family Camp was created when we noticed a need for foster parents to have venues where they could easily both receive child care and get their required continuing education credits. At Family Camp, we provide up to 8 hours of continuing education credits as well as fun to support bonding within the family. Many of our families return year after year and speak highly of how our camp helps their family dynamics.

3. KINnect Events were started in 2017 and have expanded to serve Marion Co., Multnomah Co., Lane Co., and Southern Oregon. KINnect Events are free events that allow youth separated from their sibling to see eachother on a more regular basis. In many cases, one KINnect Event provides more time with a sibling than several months of supervised visits. KINnect Events involve a free meal as well as a family friendly activity (such as bowling, skating, arts and craft, outdoor adventures, and etc).

Total Project Budget: 269,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kindred Matters is Partnered with the Oregon Department of Human Services who help cover some costs, depending on the program. We also have received grants from: the Autzen Foundation; Franz Foundation; Ranelleti Family Foundation; Oregon Foster Parent Association; Oregon Citizen Review Board. We are also seeking funding from Spirit Mountain Casino, Jackson Foundation, and Chambers Foundation

Project Duration: 12 months, 1/1/23-12/31/23
Geographical Area Served: Oregon
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Tia
Contact Last Name: Nordstrand
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4584889356
Contact Email: tia@kindredmatters.org