Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Angels of America’s Fallen
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10010 Devonwood Court
City: Colorado Springs
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80920
Main Phone: 719-377-7352
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://aoafallen.org/
Employer ID Number: 45-5029479
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 26, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Angels of America’s Fallen: Children’s Activity Program
Project Description:

Angels of America’s Fallen (Angels) honors Fallen U.S. military and first responders by supporting the dreams of their children. Angels was formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2012 as a nationwide program to address a crucial gap in the support provided to children of fallen military and first responders between grief counseling at the time of loss and college scholarships available in adulthood. Angels provides trauma-informed, client-centered case management, outreach, referrals, and long-term support for healthy developmental extra-curricular activities and peer mentorship at no cost to children of Fallen military and first responders from the time of loss until they reach the age of 19. Pairing children with a mentor in their activity of choice contributes to healing from grief and loss, helps build resilience, and addresses risk factors for depression, low self-esteem, and mental health issues for children who lose their parents in service to our country and communities.

Angels currently serves 550 children and their 350 families across the U.S. Surviving family members are supported in whichever community they reside or move to follow the death of their loved one, ensuring continuity of support for children who have already lost so much. Angels engages children in healthy developmental activities, helping them find an activity they are passionate about, to build resilience and mitigate risk factors. The support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation will assist Angels to walk alongside families of the Fallen, covering expenses related to outreach, case management, and costs of the children’s activity fees, supplies, clothing, and equipment when necessary. Children of the Fallen are encouraged to participate in sports, music, the arts, or other extracurricular pursuits according to their interests. By engaging in extracurricular activities with consistent mentorship, the children can excel and develop a strong sense of self-worth despite their loss.

Total Project Budget: $1,487,630

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Alabama Power Foundation, $10,000 Denver Broncos Foundation, $5,000 Gary Sinise Foundation, $250,000 USAA, $20,000 USS Midway Foundation, 25,000 Jersey Mike’s Subs, $50,000 Potential: Chapman Charitable Trusts, $10,000 Johnny Mac Solder’s Fund, $10,000 McInnes Charitable Trust, $25,000 Sheila Fortune Foundation, $5,000 Angel Gala (April, 2024), $400,000 Angel Golf Tournament $30,000

Project Duration: 12 months annually
Geographical Area Served: United States (all states)
Age Group To Be Served: Birth-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Joe
Contact Last Name: Lewis
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 719-377-7352
Contact Email: joelewis@aoafallen.org