Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: AYUDA, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1205 71st Street
City: Miami Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33141
Main Phone: 3052406228
Main Fax: 305-866-5690
Organization Website: www.AyudaMiami.org
Employer ID Number: 59-1761257
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/27/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: SEL Through the Arts for After School Students With/Without Disabilities
Project Description:

AYUDA needs to add a staff member with qualifications in social emotional learning through the arts for after school teens with/without disabilities. AYUDA hosts three times a week an afterschool and for high school students with/without disabilities. The program has one staff that provides the services and the ratio is 1 staff 25 youths. The disabilities that our participants are: down syndrome, autism, cerebral paralysis, anxiety, bi polar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mobility disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, speech and language condition, among other. For people with learning disabilities, art therapy offers an opportunity for self-expression. Art can be a way to communicate for people who find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings verbally. Adding art social/emotional therapy by way of this funding in our after school programs we will be able to offer a creative and enjoyable way to communicate without restrictions, without worries of being judged as there is no such thing as failing when youths create art. This process will give our participants a sense of accomplishment and build their self-confidence. During the life of the grant 50 Youth will benefit each semester. The Program will reach 100 children per year. The geographical area is Miami Beach, our participants come from 6 different public schools across in zip codes 33139, 33140, 33141.

Total Project Budget: $120,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Children’s Trust (Committed)

Project Duration: School year
Geographical Area Served: The geographical area is Miami Beach, our participants come from 6 different public schools across in zip codes 33139, 33140, 33141.
Age Group To Be Served: 12 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anne-Marie
Contact Last Name: Tristan
Contact Title: Board Vice Chair
Contact Phone: 3052406228
Contact Email: annemariet@ayudamiami.org