Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dominique Cares
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 7801 Alma dr set 105-107
City: Plano
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75025
Main Phone: 8553668946
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dominiquecares.com
Employer ID Number: 462121461
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/05/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Respite Camp
Project Description:

This project offers respite for parents and caregivers. It also provides a healthy alternative to individuals with disabilities to improve skills sets and receive much needed adaptive physical activities. Most of the student who attend our program are obese,poor eating habits and lack active physical activity. Some of the medications taken are the side effects of the above. Our program aids in helping to combat some of challenges which will have an adverse impact on the lives of the children,if not addressed.

We offer camps for children and adults with disabilities. The students receive adaptive art,music,yoga,karate,physical fitness,life skills and social skills. The students take weekly field trips and enjoy community outings. Most of our students need additional support so they would not be able to attend regular camps due to their disabilities of autism,Down syndrome,celebral palsy etc. Our organization has offered the camps for the last 2 years. The camps are offered when school is out(Spring break,summer break,thanksgiving and Christmas).
The camp is Monday-Friday from 9-2.
This allows for parents to have childcare,if working or a respite break. The student also receive life skills and social skills. We also have peer buddies for the students which allows for peer modeling. We offer an inclusive program, which means we accept children with behaviors and nonverbal students due to their disabilities. We are one of the few programs in a 50 mile radius. We also offer discounted rate,scholarships and payment plans, which makes our program very affordable. Our goal is to secure more grants and funding to further offset the cost of the program.
We offer excellent student ratios which is accomplished by paid staff and community volunteers. Some of student require one on one.
Our adaptive physical fitness program is also available every Saturday forward hours and the student can participate in adaptive basketball,soccer and cricket. All of the adaptive sports are indoor.

Total Project Budget: 15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 6,000

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Dallas county,Collin county,Denton county,Rockwall county
Age Group To Be Served: 5-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Deborah
Contact Last Name: Spencer
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 9728062480
Contact Email: Deborah@dominiquecares.com