Grant Request Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.)
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Y.E.S.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 41784
City: North Charleston
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29423
Main Phone: 8432763685
Main Fax: 8437679925
Organization Website: www.yescouncil.org
Employer ID Number: 571092673
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: January 17, 2024
Requested Amount: 7,000
Project Title: Worth Beyond Measure
Project Description:
Worth Beyond Measure is a year-round mentoring program that will serve 50 middle and high school girls from low-income and under-served communities. The program will empower girls to develop leadership skills and will enhance their mental, social, spiritual and emotional health and well-being. The program will include trained female peer leaders and adult women from the target communities who will serve as accountability partners and role models. Activities will include a 9 week summer camp, college tours and information on scholarships, community service, and cultural and educational field trips. Topics will include self-efficacy, pursuing a higher education and skill training, leadership and effective communication skills, refusal skills and avoiding dating abuse.
Total Project Budget: 130,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 100,000
Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties of South Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: 11-17
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Roslin
Contact Last Name: Fields
Contact Title: Executive Director Founder
Contact Phone: 843 276 3685
Contact Email: rfields@yescouncil.org