Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: AMERICA RAVES- REDEEMED ARTISTS VICTORIOUSLY EXALTING THE SAVIOR I
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: America RAVES Inc
Mailing Address: 314 LAUREL AVE SW
City: ATLANTA
State: GA
Postal Code: 30310
Main Phone: 4048614908
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.americaraves.org
Employer ID Number: 26-3292131
Organization Tax Status: 501( c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-9-2024
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: It’s Up 2U Youth Project
Project Description:

The project is primarily designed to offer social, spiritual, and emotional support to youth 8-18 years old who have a parent incarcerated because it has been discovered that this age group is greatly affected by the incarceration of a parent. However, open to any youth within age group.
The goal is to reach youth from a positive emotional and spiritual perspective, offering mental health support through a series of mentoring and art therapy activities beginning March 22, 2024- February 22, 2025. Art Therapy activities support youth affected by bullying, school, gun violence, and other issues. Youth will be recruited from schools, churches, community agencies, and word of mouth. This unique social justice initiative seeks to acknowledge risk factors through participation, completion and positive outcomes. By utilizing expressive art therapy, youth process and recover more effectively furthering social integration, conflict resolution, more effective coping skills, and greater sense of their value while thriving in home, school, and community environments. Project will also focus on family reunification services offered once the parent is released. Youth can re-establish a relationship with the parent. Mental health, employment, restorative justice, and other resources will be provided to assist parents in stabilizing the family unit. Additional specialized training through a
Tech Talents Youth Initiative (TTYI) will offer next generation services with emphasis on technology, AI, education, creativity, and nurturing innovation within a non-profit framework. Dynamic and comprehensive technology education guides participants in developing tech-related business skills. Tech camps and hackathons for hands-on experiences and creative problem-solving are among agenda of activities, both in person and online.

Total Project Budget: 33,565.54

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): America RAVES Board, Sponsorships, Grants and Donors

Project Duration: March 22, 2024- February 22, 2025
Geographical Area Served: State of Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18 year old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Beverly
Contact Last Name: Rhodes
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 4048614908
Contact Email: americaraves@gmail.com