Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Yes MISS Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 5294
City: ENGLEWOOD
State: NEW JERSEY
Postal Code: 07631
Main Phone: 551-245-6776
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.yesmissinc.org
Employer ID Number: 87-0920316
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/16/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Manifesting Success: Funding Logistics, Growth, and Exposure for At-Promise Young Women
Project Description:

Yes, M.I.S.S. (Motivate, Inspire, Support, and Succeed) Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to unlocking educational potential and fostering employability in future generations, particularly among underserved young women of color in Northern New Jersey. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) drives us to elevate our participants to achieve the futures they deserve. We humbly request a program development grant of $10,000 to help support our suite of services, which includes the following:

Personal Development Workshops
College Tours
Career/Trade Awareness Events,
College Shadow Days
Career Mentoring Programs

This funding is critical for expanding our reach and deepening our impact. It will help us make significant operational improvements in the following areas:

Program Logistics: Facilitating field trips and events, covering transportation, coordination, and resources to provide real-world exposure.

Participant Support: Offering meals, materials, and mentorship to ensure participants are fully engaged and benefit from our programs.

Staffing and Administration: Compensating skilled personnel dedicated to efficient program management and participant support.

With the Hermanowski Foundation’s backing, we can significantly advance our mission to cultivate confident, career-ready young women; disrupt cycles of poverty; and contribute to a culture of sustained economic growth and equality. Together, we can create a legacy of diversity, equity, and inclusion and unlock the immense potential within the young women of our community.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: ADP Foundation, AAUW, Kenny’s Kids, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Northern New Jersey
Age Group To Be Served: 13-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Shanita
Contact Last Name: Perdomo
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 347-510-4142
Contact Email: shanita@yesmissinc.org