Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Fractured Atlas is fiscal sponsor
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Rose Arts Festival is sponosored program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 321
City: Norwich
State: CT
Postal Code: 06360
Main Phone: 4014862708
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: roseartsfestival.com
Employer ID Number: 11-3551703
Organization Tax Status: Unity Radiant Light

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Rose Arts Festival
Project Description:

The Rose Arts Festival “RAF” was originally launched in 1965 and became a huge family success. By the time it ended in 1998, it was a two-week family festival with many successful events.

In 2017, a group with a passion to see it reinstated brought it back to Norwich. For three years, it was a successful and growing event, until the pandemic hit. During the interim, RAF raised funds to create backpacks for the children who were food insecure. RAF was back in 2022 and was a resounding success.

The RAF committee is committed to keeping the Rose Arts Festival activities on Chelsea Parade free, so no one is denied access due to their ability to pay. RAF believes in diversity, no matter what role or function a person performs. We are committed to achieving this through diversity among our partners, staff, and partnering with companies and people who exemplify these values. We oppose discrimination, inequality, and injustice and are proud to represent equality for all. RAF is committed to supporting the local community by only purchasing products and working with vendors from the local community whenever possible.
RAF attracts over 10,000 participants annually, more than 50% of them are children.
Activities for kids:
· Spark creative thinking and participation.
· Invigorate, empower, encourage children to be proud of their city.
· Live Music & Entertainment
· Road Races – 10k, 5k, and Fun Run
· Hands on Creative Stations, Art Display and Creative Competitions
· Kid Zone, Family Friendly Activities, Rose Bud Parade
· Performing Arts Stage and Integrated Performing Arts
· Activate Arts – A matrix of live Music, art exhibits, performing arts, and culinary experiences.
· Young Visionaries – Events for kids from 5-18, creatively planned to encourage expression in safe environments.

Total Project Budget: $224,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): grants, sponsors and inkind donations

Project Duration: 2 days
Geographical Area Served: Norwich, CT and surrounding communities
Age Group To Be Served: Kids Activities and Zone – 1-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Cherie
Contact Last Name: Ruffo
Contact Title: Director of Fund Development
Contact Phone: 4014862708
Contact Email: RoseArtsGrows@gmail.com