Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Low Income Student Aid, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: LISA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 529
City: Cornville
State: AZ
Postal Code: 86325
Main Phone: (813) 586-3251
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://oakcreeklisa.org
Employer ID Number: 82-3696172
Organization Tax Status: 501(3) (C)- Tax ID: 82-3696172 QCO# 22003

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: A Book for Every Student
Project Description:

We are seeking funding to implement the “A Book for Every Student” project. The community that Low Income Student Aid, Inc. serves has its share of socio-economic challenges in rural northern Arizona due to lack of services. Many families live in poverty or are homeless and this has an impact, resulting in multiple academic deficits. The students we assist attend four Title 1 schools in the Verde Valley. These schools have between 68% – 82% of students qualifying for free and reduced school lunches. If funded, we anticipate this project having an impact of being able to put a book in 1,521 student’s hands. The total cost for this project is $15,210. We are asking $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation and are committed to raise the additional $5,210 needed.
Many of these students have never been able to purchase something from the book fair at school. Each student will receive a voucher for one $10 book of their choice. Every book purchased at the book fair helps each school library earn points to purchase new books, so we see this as a double win! Books develop and nourish kids’ imaginations, expanding their worlds. Having books in the home is proven to positively benefit children in a myriad of ways. A two-decade long study found that the mere presence of a home library increases children’s academic success, vocabulary development, attention, and job attainment.

Total Project Budget: $15,210

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Corporations/Foundation grants, Fundraising events, Government grants, Tax credit donations In-kind support, and grants

Project Duration: To begin in the 2024-2025 school year, one book fair per school
Geographical Area Served: Northern Arizona: Yavapai County: Verde Valley: Cottonwood, Cornville, and Sedona public schools
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 14 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jeanna
Contact Last Name: Mandeville
Contact Title: Program Manager
Contact Phone: 315-767-5785
Contact Email: cornvillelisainc@gmail.com