Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Education Foundation of Collier County, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: Champions For Learning
Mailing Address: 3606 Enterprise Ave, Suite 150
City: Naples
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34104
Main Phone: 239.643.4755
Main Fax: 239.643.4799
Organization Website: www.championsforlearning.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0230582
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Champions For Learning Student Programs
Project Description:

Children from households with low incomes, and who have parents with low levels of formal education encounter barriers to graduating high school, enrolling in postsecondary education or job training, and completing college, making it likely that they will struggle to secure stable employment and attain financial security. Champions For Learning’s Student Programs are divided into two distinct but complementary spheres: ‘college and career access’ and ‘occupation-based learning and skill-building’ and are designed to equip and prepare students for their future learning and career goals. Eighty-nine percent of the students we serve come from households living at or below the national poverty line. Our Student Programs support students working towards high school graduation and postsecondary education or technical training, equipping them with the tools necessary for continued academic, career, and overall life success. Our Take Stock in Children program emphasizes mentoring to guide students towards successful completion of high school and enrollment in college. The College and Career Preparation Program prepares 11th and 12th grade students for their future learning and career goals post high school graduation. Through the Technical Pathways program, students receive guidance on how to navigate the academic, technical, and real-world knowledge, skills and experience they need to be prepared for a career. Collier County Public Schools’ High School Entrepreneurship Program offers project-based, authentic learning in a real-world environment. Champions For Learning recruits and trains volunteers, who work with students to develop the spirit of an entrepreneur.

Total Project Budget: $2,107,229

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): For Fiscal Year 2025, committed sources of the funding for our Student Programs include Naples Children and Education Foundation. The Annual Fund Plan is the foundation of Champions For Learning’s fundraising activities, and includes direct mail campaigns, digital fundraising strategies, stewardship, fundraising and cultivation events, a large grants portfolio, and a planned giving program. Our fundraising efforts work in concert with our Communications Plan, which includes newsletters and weekly updates, the Champions For Learning website, social media engagement across multiple platforms, and a public relations strategy engaging local print and broadcast media.

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Collier County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 8th grade – 12th grade students, 13-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Rebekah
Contact Last Name: Telfer
Contact Title: Director of Annual Giving
Contact Phone: 239.263.5784
Contact Email: rtelfer@championsforlearning.org