Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: My Life in a Bag Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2617 Jeffken Drive
City: Jennings
State: MO
Postal Code: 63136
Main Phone: 833-909-2020
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mylifeinabagfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 92-0998772
Organization Tax Status: Good Standing

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 11.21.2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: On the Move
Project Description:

My Life in a Bag Foundation (MLIAB) empowers youth to carry their dreams in a luggage filled with smiles, hope, and dignity. The need being addressed by MLIAB is the critical and often overlooked issue of limited resources in St. Louis city foster care and residential group homes, which severely reduces access to essential services for vulnerable youth ages 5-21. While case workers are doing everything they can, the harsh reality is that many of these youth enter and leave the care facilities with their belongings stuffed into black trash bags. This degrading act leaves a lasting mark of worthlessness, as there are countless times youth’s belongings are mistaken for trash and thrown away. This also leaves them feeling as if they too are something to be collected and disposed of.

On the Move is the foundation’s program aiming to make this journey smoother and more uplifting. MLIAB works in collaboration with St. Louis care facilities operating on a case-by-case basis. The luggage and bags provided are thoughtfully curated to include items such as hygiene products, underwear, socks, and pajamas and then hand-delivered to youth at the requesting facility. MLIAB strives to create a comprehensive support system for these vulnerable youth, fostering an environment where they can thrive despite the challenges they face.

This long-term initiative will continue providing crucial support as we actively seek opportunities to expand our reach and collaborate with additional care facilities and service providers. This will increase the number of youth we serve and impact positively. MLIAB works to instill a sense of dignity, self-worth, and hope in vulnerable youth during a challenging phase of their lives.

Total Project Budget: 150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): personal investment

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis county
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Antoinette
Contact Last Name: Ethridge
Contact Title: Project Manager
Contact Phone: 757-768-6363
Contact Email: mylifeinabag.f@gmail.com