Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Loop It Up Savannah
Legal Name (if Different): Loop It Up Savannah Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1106 East 59th Street
City: Savannah
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 31404
Main Phone: 9126602812
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.loopitupsavannah.com
Employer ID Number: 47-3647962
Organization Tax Status: Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/13/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Major Programs
Project Description:

Since 2008 the goal of Loop It Up Savannah has been to use expressive arts and innovative curricula to advance achievement and well-being among students living in under-resourced communities, and who attend Title I schools and early learning centers serving the same demographic. Our programs allow us to reduce disparities in basic knowledge and/or learning readiness, and contribute to the social and emotional well-being of our participants.

We are seeking support for our three major programs:

1. Looping Literacy Together is a multi-layered early literacy program targeting Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1. The program includes an arts-integrated early literacy curriculum based on specially selected, age-appropriate texts, and the Book Box Library project, in which children design take-home libraries.

2. The Mindfulness Zone offers children a toolkit for addressing emotionally challenging circumstances that arise in school, at home, and among community members. The program uses mindfulness practice, yoga, and expressive arts, and works with children to develop self-understanding and empathetic relationships. The curriculum for this program has been adapted to serve Pre-K through Grade 12.

3. The STEAM Dream program uses project-based learning to encourage extended investigations of complex questions, problems, or challenges students encounter within their communities. We have created a school gardening program that teaches the basics of gardening and preparing healthy meals, and offers a source of supplementary, nutrient rich foods to the school communities. This program serves Pre-K through Grade 12.

Emphasis in each program is placed on critical thinking, reading, writing, the expressive use of imagery, on both individual and collaborative work, on gaining interpersonal communication skills, and in making thoughtful observations about the work and struggles of others. Our goal is to simultaneously raise the levels of social, academic, and emotional competence among students using an arts-based, mindful, exploratory, and collaborative approach to learning.

Total Project Budget: $458,250

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Government Grants: 116,607; Corporate Grants: 39,000; Foundation Grants: 178,500; Unite Way: 15,000; Individual Donors: 99,143

Project Duration: 12 months (2025)
Geographical Area Served: Savannah, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 3 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Molly
Contact Last Name: Lieberman
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 912-660-2812
Contact Email: molly@loopitupsavannah.com