Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: RSA of Dance & Performing Arts
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Rising Stars Academy of Dance & Performing Arts
Mailing Address: 14114 Hiram Clarke Rd
City: Houston
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77045
Main Phone: 8324750231
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.https:rsaofdance.com
Employer ID Number: 83-0960159
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/16/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Arts to Infinity
Project Description:

In this Letter of Interest you will learn of the Arts to Infinity programs and how RSA collaborates with local organizations to provide creative outlets for at-risk youth. There are a significant amount of youth in our community that are in need of a creative outlet to help foster their social and emotional development. In 2023, we serviced over 465 students through programs on site and at partnering locations. What makes us unique is that there is no other fine arts programming within a 10 mile radius that offers quality instruction and experiential learning. We are providing a solution to the geographic barriers that our students would have to face trying to commute to Houston’s arts district or affluent suburbs. The primary activities that we provide are dance and theater, however we partner with visual and music companies to provide students with the full performance arts experience. On weekends they explore college tours, unique performance opportunities and participate in workshops that focus on health and wellness. Our programs are strategically placed in underserved neighborhoods to plant seeds of possibility. We are committed to making sure that they grow by 1) creating a safe space for young learners to grow into leaders, 2) presenting unique arts education opportunities through Arts to Infinity. Our proposal requests $10,000 in funding to support the expansion of Arts To Infinity housed at The Hiram Clarke Multi Purpose Center. This funding will allow us to offer an 8 week program that is free of charge and open to the public. We look forward to partnering with you to amplify our youth community-based programs at RSA!

Total Project Budget: $28,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Houston Arts Alliance- $11,100

Project Duration: Session 1 Jan- May and Session 2 August-December
Geographical Area Served: Underserved communities across Texas
Age Group To Be Served: ages 3-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Denisea
Contact Last Name: Woodard
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 8324750231
Contact Email: rsaofdance@gmail.com