Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Educating Young Minds Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: EYM-
Mailing Address: 1807 Crenshaw Blvd.
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Postal Code: 90019
Main Phone: 2134872310
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.educatingyoungminds.org
Employer ID Number: 95-4489511
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3). non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/13/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: EYM’s Preventive-Intervention Initiative
Project Description:

EYM will holistically impact and/or transform the lives and/or professional trajectories of low-income, underserved, marginalized, “at-promise” (formerly known as at-risk) youth, by extending/expanding its multifaceted customized programs, services and leveraged resources to deliver the critical tools needed to address unfinished learning, gaps in educational achievement, emotional/behavioral development, parent participation levels, and racial inequities.

EYMs provided resources (64 hrs. per month, per student) will address the needs of historically disadvantaged, exploited, excluded, and/or discriminated youth Pre K-12th grades who are at-risk of the following; low overall GPAs, limited access to collegiate resources; IEP’s or labeled ADD/ADHD with behavioral disorders, homelessness, low parent participation levels, juvenile incarceration, abuse/self-abuse, gang participation and/or suicidal thoughts.

Addressing both prior academic and emotional needs as well as emerging needs of our historically underrepresented youth, EYMs objective include extended/expanded tutorial and computer tech resources and hours; increased access to study, test, and time management strategies; increased student enrollment and parent participation levels; and expanded mentoring and behavior/mental health workshops.

Creating career ready individuals who are prepared for college and job opportunities in sync with industry demands and skills needed, students will receive the following customized programs:
EYM/Ray Charles After-School Tutorial/Enrichment: (all subjects) includes STEAM and AP/Honors subjects..
College Access & Life Skills Initiative (CALI): SAT/college application/matriculation /FAFSA and financial literacy workshops.
Banks Family Tech, ComputerTraining: coding/virtual reality, and web/game design.
GRX Immersive Lab: interactive technologies, storytelling, and entrepreneurship.
Career Webinar Series: industry skill sets.
Mentoring/Counseling: Learn to cope with problems, crisis situations, and define goals.
Access/No Excuse: (Early Learners) Interactive resources/curriculum in 2D/3D with tests/quizzes/games in video format. (24/7 access)
CAMP ACCESS 6 Weeks Summer Program:academics/the arts/computer technology.

Total Project Budget: $125,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): US Bank ($25,000 approved), Amazon ($25,000 approved), EYM Golf Tournament fundraiser ($35,000 Approved), Kenny’s Kids ($10,000 Pending), California Endowment ($20,000 Approved) Challenge Grant ($50,000 Pending), Amity Foundation ($255,000 Pending/3 year support), Avery Dennison Foundation ($110,000 Pending)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: South Central Los Angeles
Age Group To Be Served: Pre K-12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Angeles
Contact Last Name: Echols
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 2134872310
Contact Email: educatingyoungminds@gmail.com