Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Friendship Circle of Miami Beach and North Dade Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Friendship Circle of Greater Miami, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3745 Prairie Ave.
City: Miami Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33140
Main Phone: 305-330-5653
Main Fax: 305-330-5653
Organization Website: www.fcmiami.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1027169
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28th, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Friendship Circle Teen Hub
Project Description:

Every child, regardless of ability, deserves to be embraced as a valued member of their community. Creating accessible spaces where disabled youth can form bonds, make connections, and build friendships is crucial to their involvement in and contribution to their communities. Unfortunately, Miami Beach severely lacks accessible spaces and programs for youth with disabilities. Mainstream programs rarely accommodate needs like physical accessibility, sensory support, or alternative communication, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation and mental health struggles.

Friendship Circle’s Teen Hub fills this programming gap for disabled teens in Miami Beach and North Dade, reducing social isolation and fostering mental well-being. This unique and innovative program allows disabled teens to engage in meaningful, fun, and growth-oriented activities alongside their non-disabled peers. Offering a wide range of accessible activities throughout the year, including fitness programming, dance, visual art, cooking, and music, we create opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and friendship building. Incorporating a disability-centric approach to program design, Teen Hub utilizes therapist support, facilitator expertise, and adaptive tools and techniques to ensure that all participants can fully and meaningfully engage in program activities.

In seamless alignment with the Foundation’s mission, Teen Hub aims to improve and transform the lives of disabled teens in our community. By providing inclusive recreational opportunities, we hope to break down barriers and empower disabled teens to reach their full potential. A $10,000.00 contribution from the Foundation is critical to the growth of this vital program. Your partnership will allow us to expand sessions, diversify and enhance program activities, and ensure participants receive tailored opportunities that nurture their growth, interests, and development. Together, we can pave the way towards a supportive and inclusive future where all teens can thrive.

Total Project Budget: $20,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Friendship Circle – annual operating budget – committed – $5000.00; The Kirk Foundation – potential – $5000.00

Project Duration: January 2025 – December 2025
Geographical Area Served: Miami Beach and North Dade
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Emily
Contact Last Name: Stegweit
Contact Title: Development Officer
Contact Phone: 786-523-0110
Contact Email: grants@fcmiami.org