Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kandelia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Vietnamese Friendship Association
Mailing Address: 3829B S Edmunds St Box 9
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98118
Main Phone: 206-760-1573
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.kandelia.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1122532
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/28/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students in Academic Enrichment and Athletic Engagement
Project Description:

Kandelia’s programs center recently-arrived immigrant and refugee youth, and their broader family support system. The students in Kandelia’s programs are resilient and resourceful, and like all young people they’re full of potential. They also face barriers that can limit their opportunities. Our students have all experienced the isolation and disruption of adapting to a new language, culture, and educational system, and on top of that many have to take on adult responsibilities. Learning to navigate resources and working to help support their families means they get to spend less time just being kids or focusing on their own educational goals. Many immigrant and refugee youth have also experienced trauma, loss, and disrupted education.

For nearly 20 years, Kandelia has worked in partnership with Seattle World School (SWS) to provide high quality enrichment programs to all students and families enrolled in the school. SWS is one of only a few schools in the country designed as a preliminary entry point for refugee and immigrant children in their quest for academic achievement and full participation in American society.
Kandelia’s youth programs are focused on equitable access to education and formative childhood experiences. Kandelia’s extended day enrichment programming includes English classes, tutoring, soccer and other sports, and a range of classes and activities based on student interest spanning the arts, digital storytelling, service learning, and field trips. Our Youth Programs also provide support during the school day including lunchtime activities, pairing skilled volunteers with teachers for home language assistance, and supporting school events for students and families.

Kandelia’s program activities and strategies are culturally relevant, and are informed by evidence-based research that has shown positive impacts and results for emergent bilingual youth and families.

We serve 200 low-income, immigrant and refugee youth many of whom are homeless and speak more than 28 languages.

Total Project Budget: 613,040

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): FY25 Committed Funding: Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation (9,300); Liberty Mutual Foundation (35,000); City of Seattle – Human Service Department (HSD) | API Resiliency (29,456); King County – Healthy Communities and Parks (35,000); King County – Parks and Recreation | Youth Sports & Outdoor Recreation Relief Fund (64,169); City of Seattle – DEEL (150,000) FY25 Planned or Pending Requests: Hermanowski Foundation (10,000); Fordham Street Foundation (20,000); Byron and Alice Lockwood Foundation (3,100); Glaser Foundation (3,100); Snoqualmie Tribe (4,650); Believe In Me Foundation For Kids (5,000); BNSF Foundation (5,000); McEachern Charitable Trust (5,000); Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation (7,500); Elizabeth Lynn Foundation (10,000); U.S. Bank Foundation (10,000); AT&T (15,000); Imagine Learning Foundation (15,500); BECU (15,500); Boeing Company (25,000); King County Parks (100,000); Seattle DEEL (80,000)

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Seattle, WA
Age Group To Be Served: 16-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kristina
Contact Last Name: Rallu
Contact Title: Executive Director, Development and Communications
Contact Phone: 253-780-1031
Contact Email: grants@kandelia.org