Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Legacy of HOPE Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2074 Petersen Way
City: Suffolk
State: VA
Postal Code: 23434
Main Phone: 7579277685
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thelegacyofhopefoundation.com
Employer ID Number: 85-3584006
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)3 Non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 5, 2024
Requested Amount: 7,500

Project Title: The Legacy Learning Academy
Project Description:

The Legacy Learning Academy gives youth an advantage by connecting them with caring adults to build self-esteem, confidence, courage and character outside of school The program allows youth ages 5-15 to build upon the skills that they learn in school and to connect socially by creating an environment for them to learn and grow. We are committed to empowering youth to break free from the chains of poverty by giving them access to free clothing, food, school supplies, and personal hygiene. We give them opportunity to learn outside of school, developing healthy coping skills and relationships, gaining exposure to diverse professions and empowering them to navigate challenges through positive mindsets. Through this program we are dedicated to giving our youth an advantage to prevent youth violence by ensuring that youth have access to inclusive safe spaces offering mental wellness, youth can have improved self-esteem, increased quality of life, and avoid the School-to-prison pipeline.

Total Project Budget: 45,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart $1,000 committed. Sentara $5,000 Committed. TEGNA Foundation $5,000 Pending

Project Duration: Ongoing yearly
Geographical Area Served: low-income minority communities, City of Newport News, Hampton Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Teresa
Contact Last Name: Lassiter
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 757-927-7685
Contact Email: teresalassiter@thelegacyofhopefoundation.com