Grant Request Young Women Christian Association

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Young Women Christian Association
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YWCA
Mailing Address: 87 South Broadway
City: Yonkers
State: NY
Postal Code: 10701
Main Phone: 914-963-0640
Main Fax: 914-963-7103
Organization Website: www.ywca.org
Employer ID Number: 13-1740521
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 1/12/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: P.E.A.R.L Program
Project Description:

YWCA Youth Leadership Program known as P.E.A.R.L. consists of 15 girls between the ages of 10 -18 years old. This program teaches girls how to become self-sufficient, self-confident, empowered, educated, independent, responsible, socially conscious, and culturally aware. With the main curriculum components being Prevention, Empowerment, Academics, Recreation, and Leadership, the program offers comprehensive training to help girls develop critical skills that will enable them to become powerful leaders and effective advocates for change. In a safe, supportive and culturally diverse environment, girls develop effective problem solving skills, and are introduced to community advocacy, racial justice, and other pertinent issues affecting youth. The program operates Monday –Friday 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Total Project Budget: 60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grant funded program/CDBG

Project Duration: permanent
Geographical Area Served: Yonkers New York
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Juan
Contact Last Name: Rogers
Contact Title: Program Director
Contact Phone: 9145648937
Contact Email: jrogers@ywcayonkers.org