Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Friends of Children’s Hospital
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3900 Lakeland Drive, Suite 205
City: Flowood
State: Mississippi
Postal Code: 39232
Main Phone: 601-936-0034
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://friendsofch.org/
Employer ID Number: 58-1921769
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: June 27, 2023
Requested Amount: $9,000.00

Project Title: Children’s Hospital Patient Events
Project Description:

We are writing to extend an invitation to The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to support Friends of Children’s Hospital’s upcoming series of annual events. Friends of Children’s Hospital annually organizes 5-6 events at Children’s of Mississippi, Mississippi’s only children’s hospital, aiming to create memorable and enjoyable experiences for pediatric patients and their families. These events not only provide a welcome distraction from the challenges of medical treatment but also instill a sense of joy and hope in the hearts of these brave young patients.

Over the years, we have hosted a range of successful events, including vibrant Mardi Gras parades on the inpatient floors, heartwarming visits from Santa Claus and his merry elves, enabling the children to stuff their own stockings, and exciting Easter parties complete with visits from the Easter Bunny and baskets for each child to fill. These events have proven to be immensely uplifting for the children and their families, fostering a positive atmosphere within the hospital.

To continue our mission of creating the best possible experience for these children, we rely on the support and generosity of compassionate individuals and organizations like yours. By contributing to Friends, you will directly impact the lives of these young patients, offering them moments of happiness and respite during their medical treatment.

Total Project Budget: $27,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Century Club Charities; BankPlus; Trustmark National Bank; The Richard and Selby McRae Foundation; The VanDevender Family Foundation; Paul Moak Subaru; and others.

Project Duration: Annual (Jan. 1-Dec. 31)
Geographical Area Served: Children’s of Mississippi is equipped with our state’s only children’s hospital plus pediatric clinics statewide, allowing babies, children and young adults from all 82 counties in Mississippi to be cared for annually.
Age Group To Be Served: 220,000 babies, children and young adults are cared for annually

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Caitlin
Contact Last Name: Foreman
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 601-936-0034
Contact Email: caitlinforeman@friendsofch.org