Grant Request Chinese Culture Connection, Inc.
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Chinese Culture Connection, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CCCI
Mailing Address: PO Box 236
City: Malden
State: MA
Postal Code: 02148
Main Phone: 781-321-6316
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.chinesecultureconnection.org
Employer ID Number: 04 3103223
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: Youth Leadership/Mentorship Program
Project Description:
CCC’s Youth Leadership/Mentorship Program (YLMP) enables high school students from Asian immigrant families to gain self-confidence, leadership skills, and an understanding of the value they can provide to others. The students participate in leadership skills training and then mentor and support English Language Learner 4th – 5th graders.
The mentors, by being positive role models, encourage mentees to share and discuss concerns and aspirations important to them. Mentors and mentees develop compassion and learn social responsibility, collaboration, and public speaking skills.
This program is offered to Malden High School and Malden Catholic High students, with training for mentors in the fall. ELL students at local elementary schools participate between January and May.
YLMP creates significant results. Teen leaders report increased confidence and a boost in the sense of self-worth that grows from impacting others. They move from not feeling entirely a part of the culture of their families OR that of American students, to an understanding of how the American educational system works, their place in it, and opportunities for helping others navigate it successfully. Working together, mentors can better withstand both academic pressures and the negative impacts of anti-Asian sentiment in the wider culture. They use their voice to better themselves, their community, and their mentees.
Mentees benefit from having an older student mentor who walks a similar life journey and understands their challenges and opportunities. They see possibilities that they, too, can become leaders, develop strength and confidence, and succeed.
CCC’s Youth Leadership/Mentorship Program (YLMP) enables high school students from Asian immigrant families to gain self-confidence, leadership skills, and an understanding of the value they can provide to others. The students participate in leadership skills training and then mentor and support English Language Learner 4th – 5th graders.
The mentors, by being positive role models, encourage mentees to share and discuss concerns and aspirations important to them. Mentors and mentees develop compassion and learn social responsibility, collaboration, and public speaking skills.
This program is offered to Malden High School and Malden Catholic High students, with training for mentors in the fall. ELL students at local elementary schools participate between January and May.
YLMP creates significant results. Teen leaders report increased confidence and a boost in the sense of self-worth that grows from impacting others. They move from not feeling entirely a part of the culture of their families OR that of American students, to an understanding of how the American educational system works, their place in it, and opportunities for helping others navigate it successfully. Working together, mentors can better withstand both academic pressures and the negative impacts of anti-Asian sentiment in the wider culture. They use their voice to better themselves, their community, and their mentees.
Mentees benefit from having an older student mentor who walks a similar life journey and understands their challenges and opportunities. They see possibilities that they, too, can become leaders, develop strength and confidence, and succeed.
Total Project Budget: $50,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Cummings Foundation committed $35k and Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, potential $5K (A portion of East Meets West Cultural Dialogue)
Project Duration: One year (January – December 2025)
Geographical Area Served: Malden, MA
Age Group To Be Served: Mentors: 15-18; Mentees: 9-11
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Mei
Contact Last Name: Hung
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 617-285-8998
Contact Email: mhung3@chinesecultureconnection.org