Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Color Your Story Onto Mine, Inc
Legal Name (if Different): Violet Newborn
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 940 Biggs St
City: Memphis
State: TN
Postal Code: 38108
Main Phone: 9015059121
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://coloryourstoryontomine.com/
Employer ID Number: EIN- 87-4062969
Organization Tax Status: 501(3)(c)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/6/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Worth The Risk of Memphis
Project Description:

**Budget Proposal: Teaching Hope Through Art for Memphis At-Risk Youth**

**Objective:** Implement a program aimed at instilling hope, life skills, non-violent communication, and emotional literacy among at-risk youth in Memphis, utilizing visual arts as a collaborative and therapeutic tool. The project will be conducted at 17 major branches in Shelby County, utilizing public libraries as safe spaces until a dedicated facility is acquired.

**Total Budget: $10,000**

1. **Personnel Costs – $5,000**
– *Project Coordinator (Part-Time):* $2,500
– *Art Instructors (3):* $2,000
– *Administrative Support:* $500

2. **Art Supplies and Materials – $2,000**
– *Paints, Brushes, Canvases:* $800
– *Sketchbooks, Pencils, Erasers:* $500
– *Craft Supplies:* $300
– *Educational Materials:* $400

3. **Transportation – $1,000**
– *Travel expenses for Instructors:* $600
– *Materials transportation:* $400

4. **Marketing and Outreach – $1,000**
– *Printing of promotional materials:* $300
– *Social media advertising:* $200
– *Community outreach events:* $500

5. **Venue Rental (Libraries) – $500**
– *Use of library spaces:* $500

6. **Miscellaneous – $500**
– *Contingency fund:* $300
– *Refreshments for participants:* $200

**Budget Allocation Rationale:**

1. **Personnel Costs:** Ensuring a skilled and dedicated team to coordinate, instruct, and support the program.

2. **Art Supplies and Materials:** Providing quality materials for artistic expression, fostering creativity and skill development.

3. **Transportation:** Facilitating the movement of instructors and materials to various library branches, ensuring program accessibility.

4. **Marketing and Outreach:** Promoting the program to reach a wider audience and maximize participation.

5. **Venue Rental (Libraries):** Allocating funds for library space usage, creating a safe and accessible environment for participants.

6. **Miscellaneous:** A contingency fund to address unforeseen expenses and providing refreshments to enhance the overall participant experience.

This budget ensures a comprehensive and well-rounded program, focusing on the holistic development of at-risk youth in Memphis through artistic life skills. The goal is to inspire hope, enhance emotional literacy, and equip participants with tools for personal growth and resilience.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Memphis Public Library Grants

Project Duration: October 2024-October 2025
Geographical Area Served: The geographical area served by the Color Your Story onto Mine Foundation is Memphis, specifically targeting at-risk youth in the city. The project aims to impact the lives of youth aged 6-21 in Memphis and is designed to be implemented at 17 major branches in Shelby County, utilizing public libraries as safe spaces until a dedicated facility is obtained. By focusing on Memphis, the foundation recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities within the local community. This geographical specificity allows for a targeted and community-oriented approach, tailoring the program to address the needs and circumstances of at-risk youth in the Memphis area. The goal is to bring positive change, instill hope, and provide valuable life skills through visual arts within the local context.
Age Group To Be Served: 6-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: VIOLET
Contact Last Name: NEWBORN
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 9015059121
Contact Email: violetnewborn.art@gmail.com