Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: AASK
Mailing Address: 2320 N 2oth St
City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Postal Code: 85006
Main Phone: 602-254-2275
Main Fax: 602-212-2564
Organization Website: aask-az.org
Employer ID Number: 86-0611935
Organization Tax Status: non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: AASK Mentoring Program
Project Description:

The number of youth in foster care exceeds the number of homes available to care and house, leaving many youth in congregate care where their basic needs are met. Still, they aren’t receiving the same one-on-one attention their peers in family settings receive.

AASK’s mentoring program matches these youth with a volunteer mentor, allowing them to explore hobbies and interests, improve academic performance, prepare for adulthood, and gain confidence.

Youth with a mentor reduce their risk for drug and alcohol addiction, are more likely to graduate high school, and reduce their risk of incarceration and unstable housing and employment.

Total Project Budget: 179,009

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Primarily from individual donors and support from the City of Peoria and Town of Gilbert

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Maricopa County, Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 9-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Josie
Contact Last Name: Gaieck
Contact Title: Development Specialist
Contact Phone: 602-930-4469
Contact Email: jgaieck@aask-az.org