Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: A Giving Heart Project, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: A Giving Heart Project
Mailing Address: 11823 Springpoint Ln
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Postal Code: 28278
Main Phone: 9805856197
Main Fax: 7043270127
Organization Website: www.agivingheartproject.org
Employer ID Number: 82-4277215
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tentative Initiative for Promoting Preventive Practices (TIPPPs)
Project Description:

The #Project365 #TIPPPs for Health Program (#TIPPPs) is an initiative serving vulnerable teens in Mecklenburg County. Through the #TIPPPs program, we will offer a social media campaign that
includes a healthy lifestyle coaching program targeting teens in the Public Health Priority Areas in Mecklenburg County. This project leverages 3 main strategies for implementation to aid in the
promotion of violence prevention.
1. Innovative health behavior promotion via the workshop and social media informed by the Integrated Model of Health Literacy framework.
2. In person engagement with Subject Matter Experts to promote the dissemination of accurate information
surrounding risk topics most relevant for youth in our area. This strategy also provides youth access to Trauma informed facilitators that help to promote resiliency which aids in the promotion of violence
prevention.
3. Workshop participants are provided a toolkit to reinforce knowledge gained to help solidify the prevention practices and promote the overall health of each young person. The workshop will focus on educating teens on all aspects of a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on risky behavior education and reduction and chronic disease prevention. The program will include an in person workshop covering the high-risk behaviors of substance and alcohol use as identified in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, prevention of the leading chronic diseases, Active Living, Healthy Eating, Obesity, Tobacco Control, and Mental Health. The course will also include a workbook, a toolkit, a
discussion thread for participants, and an exciting event with fun activities reinforcing the information learned in the program. The target population is youth age 11-17. The program is designed to be offered once quarterly. TIPPPs includes a social media campaign to promote healthy
habits and behaviors in the target population along with parents, educators, and other partners and community members. We will also reach out to schools and healthcare professionals in the area to promote the program. During the program, we will educate the target population on substance use and disease prevention through healthy lifestyle habits. We will run social media posts and ads to
ensure our target audience has the opportunity to gain information even if they don’t take part in the in-person workshop. Participants who attend the workshop will get a healthy living toolkit packed with tools to help reinforce the knowledge gained. This methodology aligns with evidence- informed interventions and the IMHL framework that promotes retention of information, sustain lifestyle changes and promote preventative health.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Mecklenburg County ABC Board Committee

Project Duration: 1 year two sessions. April 2024 and October 2024
Geographical Area Served: Mecklenburg County
Age Group To Be Served: 11 years old to 17 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Davis
Contact Title: Board Chair
Contact Phone: 980-585-6197
Contact Email: info@agivingheartproject.org