Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mobile Minds of NJ Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 91 Beechwood Avenue, Unit B
City: Trenton
State: New Jersey
Postal Code: 08618
Main Phone: 609 557-7325
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mobilemindsnj.org
Employer ID Number: 300651023
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 16, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Muse & Machine 2D animation Program
Project Description:

One of our out of school STEM program focuses on 2D Animation. The program is geared to introduce advanced technology in the arts to black and brown youth. This program runs three sessions throughout the year for a combined total of 45 hours in which the youths will learn professional techniques in illustration and the class will set the foundation for more advanced and higher level animation styles and techniques. The youths will learn how animation art is created from cartooning and character design to visual STORYTELLING and 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION. The classes are taught by a graduate of Tufts University, a lifelong fine art creator and Award Winning Author of 2 children’s books. In April 2021, The Pew Research Center states that:
The long-term outlook for diversity in the STEM workforce is closely tied to representation in the STEM educational system, particularly across the nation’s colleges and universities. (Nadeem et al.)
This demonstrates the apparent need for an early introduction to our programs to better serve many aspiring Black and Latino students across our city and communities. This is just one marker for our at risk population in our area in relation to the academic achievement gap. Our Program is one solution to closing the academic achievement gap and enriching the education of our youth in an affordable manner. Upon completion of the program we host a parent night event where the participants showcase their final projects. The instructor compiles each project into a final group project that is added to our Social Media for future viewing.
Unfortunately in 2024, many youth still fall behind with no enrichment, support and no STEM structured activities because parents cannot afford to place them in academically focused programs such as the animation program we offer.

Total Project Budget: $10,200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Tuition per student and special event funding

Project Duration: 25 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Mercer County, NJ
Age Group To Be Served: 9 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Daraka
Contact Last Name: Saunders
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 609 851-6076
Contact Email: mobilemindsofnj@gmail.com