Grant Request Lily’s Pad
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Lily’s Pad
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Mailing Address: 3320 S. Priest Drive, Suite 4
City: Tempe
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85282
Main Phone: 4805767740
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Organization Website: www.lilyspadaz.org
Employer ID Number: 84-2851755
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: July 7, 2023
Requested Amount: 5000
Project Title: Project "Play Pal"
Project Description:
In 2017, the Taylor family received the devasting news that their daughter, Lily, had leukemia. She was only 3 years old and unaware of the journey she was about to embark on. Her road to recovery included 2 ½ years of treatment. Her hair fell out, her liver failed, she lost hearing in one ear. And she endured all that pain and sickness, isolated and alone, due to the weakened state of her immune system. No more trips to the park or playdates with school friends. Lily’s world, and that of her parents, shrunk to the size of their home. The loneliness of that journey is what became the foundation of our nonprofit, Lily’s Pad.
We have built a facility in Arizona that has been custom designed to meet the needs of an immunocompromised child. Our goal is to lessen the isolation and quarantine that these children experience by providing them with a safe place to play and socialize. Lily’s Pad is an innovative facility that combines design elements with cleaning protocol to create a space that is as clean as a hospital clinic. From closely monitored air quality to consistent cleaning practices, Lily’s Pad will provide a low-risk option for families to bring medically fragile children to play.
Project “Play Pal” is the funding source to keep play free for our families. We do not wish to add any additional expenses to their financial burden, and we want to be certain that our facility can be utilized by children of every income level. Lily’s Pad hopes to be a missing piece in the holistic approach to the healing of children through the gift of play.
Total Project Budget: 250000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have corporate sponsorships, grant funding and public support.
Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Maricopa County, Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 2- 10 years of age (although older children are welcome)
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Dawn
Contact Last Name: Garza
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4802903517
Contact Email: dawn@lilyspadaz.org