Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Vashon Youth and Family Services
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: VYFS
Mailing Address: 20110 Vashon HWY SW
City: Vashon
State: WA
Postal Code: 98070
Main Phone: 206-463-5511
Main Fax: 206-463-5513
Organization Website: www.vyfs.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1025-994
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Vashon Kids Scholarship Program
Project Description:

Vashon Kids has provided dependable, creative, and convenient out-of-school care for 5–12-year-olds since 1995. Located in the elementary school, Vashon Kids provides academic enrichment activities focused on science, art, humanities, literacy, sports, social emotional development, and relationship building in a caring, supportive environment.
Vashon Kids is a program of Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) which is a small community based mental health agency. The main mission of VYFS is to serve vulnerable families, especially families that have been historically excluded by systemic barriers. We strive to provide upstream preventions such as building resilience, belonging, and emotional and educational growth opportunities to children in our community.
Over 50% of our children have complex needs, either behavioral or mental health challenges, early childhood trauma and/or family challenges such as housing insecurity. Vashon kids focus is on creating a nurturing, kid centric space for all. We help the children develop skills on how to care for themself and others, which we believe is the heart of creating a thriving community.
We also provide academic support, work closely with the school district and behavioral health specialists, and serve as referral service for their families. We establish trusting relationships with the families and frequently refer them to critical resources. As an unincorporated, isolated island with no municipality and cut off from mainland resources, our families depend on us for their childcare, academic support, mental health, socialization, and welfare needs. At VYFS we believe that future equity is built today by providing all children with an environment that allows for them to thrive.
So that cost is not a barrier to working families in need, we provide subsidies of $4,950 a month, including summer months. We are requesting $9,900 to provide subsidies for 9 children for two months of the fall school year.

Total Project Budget: $59,400

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, Kawabe Memorial Fund, Government grants

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Vashon Island, WA (King County)
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Jeni
Contact Last Name: Johnson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 206-463-5511 Ex233
Contact Email: jjohnson@vyfs.org