Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Lighthouse
Mailing Address: 5601 Corporate Way, Suite 210
City: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33407
Main Phone: 5615865600
Main Fax: 5618458022
Organization Website: www.lhpb.org
Employer ID Number: 59 – 6008622
Organization Tax Status: 5013(C)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 12/28/2023
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: Vision Impaired Youth Services Program
Project Description:

We are requesting program support for our Youth Programs. These funds would expand free vision screenings to targeted low-income communities in 5 Counties (Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee).
Additionally, the funds are needed to support services under the Youth Programs umbrella, which include Vision Loss Prevention for newborns to five years of age and children who are blind or visually impaired from birth to high school graduation. These programs reach blind and visually impaired youth at different stages of development, with unique goals for each.

Total Project Budget: $386,227.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Divsion Blind Services, Thoma Charitable Trust, Cecil Hacket Foundation

Project Duration: rounds year round
Geographical Area Served: targeted low-income communities in 5 Counties (Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee).
Age Group To Be Served: birth-high school graduation (children/youth)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Terri
Contact Last Name: Shermett
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-586-5600
Contact Email: tshermett@lhpb.org