Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ukrainian Community of Virginia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Freedom Ukrainian Community
Mailing Address: 4501 Patterson Ave
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23221-1815
Main Phone: 7575408062
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://www.facebook.com/ukrvirginia
Employer ID Number: 92-1888909
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 25th of January 2024
Requested Amount: $ 8,030

Project Title: Freedom Ukrainian school
Project Description:

Objective: Provide children with the necessary tools to succeed and to achieve their full potential. through early learning of their native Ukrainian language, traditions and art.
Project description: A school for children of preschool and primary school age. Classes are divided into two age groups: 3-6 years old and 6-9 years old. Classes meet twice a week for two hours with a 20-minute break. Subjects: Ukrainian language, art, music and theater. The main language lesson is held twice a week. Art and music and theater lessons are held once a week. Children are also involved in general activities of the Ukrainian community.
Features of the educational program:
Ukrainian studies are integrated into three academic subjects:
– Ukrainian language is the main course. The school teaches the language based on the Fadienko methodology. Children are in the language environment, learn vowels and consonants, syllables, simple words; later they move on to reading. It is the language that preserves culturally significant national information and is the key to understanding the psychology of an ethnic group;
– Creativity is a course on studying culture and traditions through art and self-expression. It involves the use of progressive art techniques, broadening of the worldview, and development of creative thinking. Exhibitions of children’s works are planned;
– music and theater art – diction, stage speech, basics of public speaking, tongue twisters, vocal lessons, performances and performances with the participation of children.

Total Project Budget: $ 61.200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Epiphany Lutheran Church (commited), Ukrainian Community of Virginia own funds (commited), Richard S. Reynolds foundation (potential), Community for Grater Richmond (potential)

Project Duration: 2025
Geographical Area Served: Richmond city
Age Group To Be Served: children aged 3-9 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Karolina
Contact Last Name: Yedynets
Contact Title: fundraising manager
Contact Phone: 7575408062
Contact Email: ukrvirginia@gmail.com