Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Essential2Life
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: E2L
Mailing Address: PO Box 620053
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30548
Main Phone: 7702310195
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.e2lonline.com
Employer ID Number: 582168468
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/24/24
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: E2L’s FIFTEEN Leadership and Life Skills Development Program
Project Description:

E2L is a Black-led organization founded in 1995 that strives to see a generation of diverse at-risk youth move beyond poverty to discover a positive direction in their lives and develop a plan to achieve a productive life. Our mission is to develop and empower Atlanta youth as emerging student leaders who will positively influence their families, schools, communities, and the world. E2L currently serves seven Title 1 schools in City of Atlanta and Fulton and Cobb counties. Graduation rates for these schools are as low as 69.3% compared to the state average of 84.4% and the nation’s almost 87%. The achievement gap translates into a later attainment gap affecting high school graduation, attainment of bachelor’s degrees, and employment. In addition to facing economic obstacles, many of the students in these schools must overcome social and cultural norms that do not embrace academic excellence. A majority of E2L’s students will be the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education, thus breaking the multi-generational cycle of poverty.
E2L’s FIFTEEN leadership and life skills development program is an evidence-based program based on best practices from the National AfterSchool Association that empowers youth to prepare for their future in college and/or career. E2L has researched and developed a model-based curriculum, One Degree Curriculum, that engages and empowers students through activities that foster stability and creativity while providing these youth with the support and resources needed to strengthen and promote self-sufficiency and mental well-being. Through our various program initiatives, FIFTEEN provides direct and integrated services to address the mental and psychological wellbeing, heart and physical health, educational success, financial literacy for individuals and families, and college/career opportunities of each of our youth. The goal of the FIFTEEN program is to support participants in graduating from high school with skills that will lead them to post-secondary education and self-sufficiency through leadership skills and re-engagement with the community.

Total Project Budget: 391619

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): E2L’s services are funded through a combination of local funding from foundation and corporations, fundraisers, 100% significant financial giving from Board of Directors. Funders include: 100% of the Board ($65,000+ total), United Way ($50,000), Fulton County ($25,000), family foundations, individuals, corporations, civic organizations. Funders include the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta ($60,000), the Imlay Foundation ($29,000/$30,000), Cobb EMC ($25,000), Brightpoint for Children ($27,000/$30,000), Graham Foundation – $28,000, Richard C Munroe Foundation $3,000, and John and Mary Franklin Foundation – $5,000

Project Duration: E2L’s FIFTEEN program is ongoing and runs with the school year.
Geographical Area Served: Georgia, Atlanta, Fulton and Cobb Counties
Age Group To Be Served: High School Aged Youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Darrick
Contact Last Name: Graham
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7702310195
Contact Email: darrick@e2lonline.com