Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Massachusetts Sickle Cell Association
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1803 Dorchester Ave
City: Dorchester
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02124
Main Phone: 6178254595
Main Fax:
Organization Website: sicklecellhope.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/1/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Sickle Cell Advocacy and Education
Project Description:

Helping patients living with sickle cell feel confident about themselves and their future is a big part of our promise at the Massachusetts Sickle Cell Association (MSCA). We also focus on helping family members provide needed financial support to lessen the impact of this chronic disease. These core services and programs MSCA provides are as follows:
• Community-Based Education: The MSCA participates in various community events to educate and increase understanding about sickle cell disease. We conduct workshops, seminars, and counseling for patients, families’ providers, schools, and the community about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
• Training Programs: This service trains school administrators and their staff on the importance of sickle cell awareness and gives them creative tactics that can be used to educate students, show them how to cope with a student or family living with sickle cell disease, and the importance of screening.
• Ambassador Program: This program gives those living with sickle cell disease an opportunity to share their personal experiences with their community members. Through public appearances and promotions, MSCA ambassadors can offer hope and a way forward to others whose lives may be impacted by sickle cell disease.
• Wellness program: Our wellness program offers a holistic approach to pain management and stress relief by offering a variety of healing regimens for the body, mind, and spirit. Using yoga, massage therapy, and acupuncture, the program helps strengthen and tone muscles, reduce stress, increase circulation and flexibility, and promote relaxation. wellness program offers a holistic approach to

Total Project Budget: 365000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Operatiing budget

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Primarily Greater Boston
Age Group To Be Served: 7 -30 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jacqueline
Contact Last Name: Haley
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6176422555
Contact Email: jacqueline.haley@gbscda.org