Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Americana Community Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Americana World Community Center
Mailing Address: 4801 Southside Dr
City: Louisville
State: KY
Postal Code: 40214
Main Phone: (502) 366-7813
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.americanacc.org
Employer ID Number: 61-1251306
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 11/27/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Americana Youth Program
Project Description:

The Youth Program is designed to support the success of children in school, through the development of both academic and behavioral skills, in spite of the many challenges our students face coming from international and/or low-income families. Youth are particularly vulnerable; educational success is dependent on consistent healthy meals, comprehension of English instruction, homework help and mentoring, and tools for navigating the emotional hardships of relocation, such as bullying, trauma, and a sense of not belonging. In addition to cultural barriers such as language, culture, and community, many refugees face extreme poverty and food insecurity. This directly affects the academic performance of our adolescent participants. When children are resettled in the United States they will initially begin school, on average, four grades behind their peers because of their previously interrupted education. According to research performed by HHS and the Society for Research in Child Development in 2017, poverty has more of an impact on executive function and academic performance than language and cultural barriers. Simultaneously, many of our refugee participants also experience first or second hand Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or depression because of their family’s earlier experiences. Americana’s Youth Program is designed to meet this pressing need for our participants through homework help, tutoring, mentorship, and educational enrichment.

Total Project Budget: $382,441.92

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): C.E.& S. Foundation, Louisville Metro Government, Gheens Foundation, WHAS Crusade for Children, Toyota, Panera Bread, Brown-Forman

Project Duration: Year-round
Geographical Area Served: Louisville, KY
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Emilie
Contact Last Name: Dyer
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5023667813
Contact Email: development@americanacc.org