Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ethiopian Community Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ECC
Mailing Address: 7603 Georgia Ave NW, Suite 200
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20012
Main Phone: 2027260800
Main Fax:
Organization Website: ethiopiancommunitydc.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1207815
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/12/24
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Africn Youth Summer Program
Project Description:

To provide a culturally and linguistically targeted 6-week summer youth development experience for underserved African youth. The program will offer a) intensive reading and English language instruction, b) arts and cultural enrichment, and c) leadership opportunities for youth K-5. The program seeks to offer participants a summer experience that acknowledges their full self, and inspires them to learn, explore and become civically engages. The AYP curriculum in activities and experiences rooted in participant’s culture of origin allowing them to define their own cultural identity, build confidence and pride, and develop strong sense of connections to community and a broader purpose. Discovery of history and family roots, open dialogues about identity, race and culture, and exploring these topics through the arts are strategies ECC employs to help youth overcome obstacles with integration and to meet strenuous school and social demands.

The impact ECC looks to achieve through the AYP program is to support participants in excelling academically, developing a strong sense of identity and cultural pride, and learning new skills and interests that link them to their neighborhood and the larger community. The program will also address parents’ dire need for safe, affordable and constructive out-of-school options, and opportunities to fully engage in their children’s education.

Total Project Budget: $30,675.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed – $15,000.00 Potential – $3,000

Project Duration: July – August 2024
Geographical Area Served: Washington metropolitan area – DC, Maryland and Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Hermela
Contact Last Name: Kebede
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (240) 370 4429
Contact Email: hermela@ethiopiancommunitydc.org