Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: KidVantage
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 712
City: Issaquah
State: WA
Postal Code: 98027
Main Phone: 4258650234
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.kidvantagenw.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1617032
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Strong Foundations for Every Child
Project Description:

The Strong Foundations for Every Child program ensures that children aged 0-12 living in the central Puget Sound region, and participating in an agency partner program, have access to the clothing, supplies, and equipment necessary for their growth and development at home and in school. KidVantage collaborates with a network of 83 agencies, including health and human service organizations, early learning centers, school districts, and food banks, to expand their services and address community, income, and societal disparities. Each week, partners request items customized to a child’s developmental stage, gender identity, cultural background, and family situation, which are then collected from KidVantage for distribution. In 2023, KidVantage assisted 18,049 unique recipients, distributing a total of 224,006 orders. Through these partnerships, KidVantage ensures that caregivers receive precisely what they need to properly care for their children.

By meeting these fundamental needs, partner agencies can redirect their focus to providing additional support services for families facing challenges such as unemployment, domestic violence, or housing instability. Access to practical assistance and services tailored to their needs helps alleviate the stress caused by these challenges, thereby enhancing parental resilience. As emphasized by Harvard University’s Center for the Developing Child (2021), children thrive when their health, safety, and developmental needs are met. Tangible support ensures that children are equipped with the necessary clothing, supplies, and equipment to engage fully in their community, education, playtime, and family life, promoting their physical and mental well-being. When children feel safe, secure, and confident, they are better equipped to develop the essential executive function skills required for successful adulthood.

Tangible support not only benefits caregivers and children by strengthening their inherent abilities and resilience but also reduces chronic family stress, enabling caregivers to better ensure the safety and welfare of their children.

Total Project Budget: $734, 953

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Special events including our signature Helping Kids Thrive luncheon, King and Kitsap County grants, government grants such as Washington State Diaper Program and DCYF concrete assistance, local cities grants, foundation and corporate grants such as Medina and Suquamish Tribe, contributions from individuals, businesses, civic groups and faith-based organizations. In-kind donations of rent, earned income and investment interest

Project Duration: 1/1/25-12/31/25
Geographical Area Served: 5 counites in the Central Puget Sound Region
Age Group To Be Served: children 0-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Leigha
Contact Last Name: Griffin
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 7037981580
Contact Email: leighag@kidvantagenw.org