Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Backpack Barber Foundation
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Mailing Address: 805 NE 2nd Ave
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33304
Main Phone: (754) 215-2030
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Organization Website: http://www.thebackpackbarberfoundation.com
Employer ID Number: 83-1770837
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2024
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: The Backpack Give Program for Homeless Youth
Project Description:

At the heart of The Backpack Barber Foundation’s mission is a commitment to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and wider Broward County community through four distinct but interconnected programs: The Backpack Give program, our Pop Up Chair initiative, our Partnership Chair initiative, and our . Housing Transition Pack program. Each program is designed to address specific needs within the community, from providing homeless youth with essential supplies to eliminating common obstacles that homeless families face when moving into a new home, thereby fostering a comprehensive approach to support and empowerment.

While we are dedicated to the success of all our programs, for this grant submission, we are focusing on the expansion and impact of The Backpack Give Program for Homeless Youth. This program stands out as a cornerstone of our efforts, aiming to distribute 10,000 specially curated backpacks filled with school supplies, snack items, and other essential items to support homeless youth in their education and daily challenges. These backpacks are distributed monthly during our Jack & Jill "Cut and Read" events, which are not only pivotal in resource distribution but also serve as community-building gatherings that promote literacy and personal care among the youth we serve.

For a detailed look at our comprehensive programming and organization, we invite you to explore our Engagement Menu at https://www.flipsnack.com/smddimensions/backpack-barber-menu-of-engagement/full-view.html.
Across all our initiatives, our overarching goal is ambitious yet within reach: to provide 15,000 backpacks and haircuts. This target underscores our commitment to not just meet immediate physical needs but also to foster a sense of dignity, belonging, and potential among those we help. Through the support of the Hermanowski Foundation, we can further our impact, reaching more homeless youth and making a tangible difference in their lives and the community at large.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $7,000 Holman Automotive Online Donation Campaigns Broward Sheriff’s Office Potential: 10,000 (anticipated through ongoing fundraising efforts and potential partnerships) Submitting grants and outreach to local foundations Online Campaign Big Lots Foundation Grants TJX Foundation Grants ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant TD Charitable Foundation Grants

Project Duration: 1 year (January 2025 – December 2025)
Geographical Area Served: Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the wider Broward County, FL area
Age Group To Be Served: Homeless youth (ages 5-18)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sally
Contact Last Name: Davis
Contact Title: Development Advisor
Contact Phone: 404-387-2650
Contact Email: sally@everydaydimensions.com