Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: HAWS
Mailing Address: 701 Northview Rd.
City: Waukesha
State: WI
Postal Code: 53188
Main Phone: 262-542-8851
Main Fax: 262-542-8853
Organization Website: https://hawspets.org/
Employer ID Number: 39-6108644
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Humane Education Programs for Students of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
Project Description:

HAWS is requesting permission to submit a grant application for $10,000 from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation to support offering humane education programs to the students of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy in Milwaukee. Funding will support HAWS staff wages, as well as support transportation and supply costs associated with these programs. We anticipate impacting 1200 students in grades K4 through 12 in 2025.

HAWS holds multiple educational programs utilizing humane interactions with animals to develop and improve confidence, positive communication, empathy, and leadership in youth ages 4 to 17. HAWS offers 1-day, 2-day, and week-long day camps in the summe, and during the school year. In addition, HAWS provides interactive and engaging in-school and field trip programs for students in grades K4 through 12. All of our programs incorporate STEAM, Social-Emotional learning and humane education strategies to teach students to be kind, empathetic and compassionate to all living things.

HAWS is developing relationships with schools in our area that serve low-income families to support involvement in our humane education programs. To that end, we have established a partnership with St. Augustine Preparatory Academy in Milwaukee to provide its students with humane education programs. Our organizations are well-aligned in shared values, as well as quality, value-based education that creates significant impacts for students and communities. Each classroom at St. Augustine Prep will have the opportunity to participate in both off-site school field trips and in-classroom programs. School field trips will be held at the HAWS Schallock Center for Animals (SCA), a 77-acre outdoor education facility in Delafield, Wisconsin. The outside, natural environment at SCA, coupled with animal interactions, can decrease stress and increase engagement in learning. The partnership between HAWS and St. Augustine Prep will span multiple school years, maximizing opportunities for students to engage in these unique learning programs.

Total Project Budget: $37,873.35

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $3,806.55. Potential: $7,500

Project Duration: 9 months (Jan – May 2025, Sept – Dec 2025)
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Wisconsin, specifically Milwaukee
Age Group To Be Served: 4 through 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Nancy
Contact Last Name: Wandersee
Contact Title: Grants Administrator
Contact Phone: 262-542-8851
Contact Email: grants@hawspets.org