Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mighty Writers
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: Bok Building, 1901 S. Ninth St., #622
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 19148
Main Phone: (267) 239-0899
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mightywriters.org
Employer ID Number: 01-0920922
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Mighty Writers Whole Child Approach to Academic Success – PA and Camden
Project Description:

Mighty Writers (MW) teaches kids of all ages to think clearly and write with clarity, so they succeed in school and learn the transformative power of self-expression.

Founded in 2009 by a longtime journalist who understood the transformative power that comes from being a clear writer and communicator, MW serves kids in under-resourced communities, enabling them to have the opportunity to develop their own unique voices and learn from creative and dynamic teachers outside of school.

Now, Mighty Writers teaches 5,000-plus kids each year at our nine Mighty centers across PA and NJ. We offer fun and engaging workshops, one-on-one mentorships, after-school programs and summer camps in safe and inclusive spaces.

Without Mighty Writers, grade-level literacy proficiency in the communities we serve hovers around 35% and high school graduation at 70%. With Mighty Writers, proficiency almost doubles and nearly all our teens graduate high school and go on to college, defying the statistics.
By emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, Mighty Writers prepares kids for all kinds of challenges they’ll face in the future, whether academic, interpersonal or professional.

Because kids can’t think and write when they’re hungry, and their families can’t support them if they’re scrambling to meet basic needs, Mighty Writers Distribution ensures that families have the food and resources they require to focus on what’s important. Each year we give away thousands of pounds of food, millions of diapers and hundreds of books.

Given the challenges our students face, we utilize mindfulness and social-emotional learning to teach kids to be emotionally resilient, cultivate their inner strength, and foster their overall sense of well-being. Ultimately, we want all Mighty students to be advanced thinkers and clear writers — college graduates who continue to reflect our Mighty values of kindness and integrity.

Total Project Budget: $4,381,750.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Confirmed: Philadelphia Insurance Co ($35,000), Odessa Inc. ($145,000), Comcast ($40,000), AMETEK ($5,000), William Penn Foundation ($150,000), Longwood Foundation ($250,000), W. W. Smith Charitable Trust ($45,000), Lowenstein Family Foundation ($225,000), Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation ($50,000), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($25,000), Forman Family Fund ($25,000), Hamilton Family Foundation ($200,000), Justamere Foundation ($50,000), Sheila Fortune Foundation ($5,000), Leo and Peggy Pierce ($5,000); Potential: Pia Family Foundation ($5,000), United Way of Chester Co ($20,000), United Way of So. Chester Co. ($18,000)

Project Duration: Summer 2024 to Summer 2025
Geographical Area Served: Throughout Philadelphia, Southern Chester County, NJ Including Camden
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17, Food and Literacy Distribution serves all aged

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lisa
Contact Last Name: Gall
Contact Title: Development Associate
Contact Phone: 2672390899
Contact Email: lgall@mightywriters.org