Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: NVEEE
Mailing Address: 150 S. Pine Island Road Suite 300
City: Plantation
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33324
Main Phone: (954) 866-5880
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.nveee.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1192984
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Peace Ambassador Leadership Program (PALP)
Project Description:

National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE) is honored to submit this grant request for our Peace Ambassador Leadership Program (PALP). Since its inception in 2010, PALP nurtures leadership and community engagement among youths aged 14-19. Central to PALP’s success is its peer-led mentorship model, where program alumni, now college interns, provide mentorship, facilitating workshops and tutoring. This peer-to-peer approach enriches participant learning and offers previews into both college life and potential career pathways.
PALP distinguishes itself by equipping participants with interpersonal and life skills seldom addressed in traditional classroom settings. Our program includes a six-month experiential service learning project that promotes teamwork and social bonding. This curriculum covers leadership theories, critical thinking, and strategic problem-solving, all aimed at preparing participants for real-world challenges. The program fosters the development of empathy, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility, with participants regularly showcasing personal growth.
With a track record of transforming lives, PALP is committed to expanding its impact. Currently, we enroll around 50 students annually. With grant support, we aim to increase our capacity to 75 students. A highlight of our leadership training includes the opportunity for PALP participants to serve as leaders at the Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) during the summer. PALS, a separate complementary program, offers a week-long leadership and college readiness experience across four university campuses. For many PALP students, leadership positions at PALS marks their first experience in a leadership role, providing an arena to apply their skills. This opportunity, coupled with our college tours, plays a crucial role in exposing students to higher education, thereby broadening their perspectives and fueling their aspirations for academic and career success.
Your support will enable us to extend our reach and deepen our impact, providing more students with the opportunity to develop as leaders and make positive community contributions.

Total Project Budget: $74,714.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Miami Dolphins Foundation, General Donations, Urban Awareness Foundation

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: 14-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Jowharah
Contact Last Name: Sanders
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (954) 866-5880
Contact Email: jowharahsanders@nveee.org