Grant Request Caroline House
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Caroline House
Legal Name (if Different): Caroline House Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 574 Stillman Street
City: Bridgeport
State: CT
Postal Code: 06608
Main Phone: 203 334-0640
Main Fax: 203 290-4805
Organization Website: www.thecarolinehouse.org
Employer ID Number: 06-1455101
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: March 31, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: ESL for Mothers and Their Children
Project Description:
Caroline House was established in response to a direct need in Bridgeport, Connecticut to break the cycle of poverty through education and to break down barriers of social and physical isolation that negatively impact the lives of low income, immigrant women and their children. At Caroline House women learn English as a Second Language and acquire the skills and information they need to navigate life in their new home. To help their children thrive we have an Early Childhood Education component, Afterschool tutoring for their second through eight graders , and Mommy and Me days where the mothers and their young children participate in activities together in the Early Childhood Education classroom
The Early Childhood Education program participants are two through five years old. They develop the skills they need to make the successful transition to kindergarten. Hands-on activities that foster a love of learning and build school-readiness. The curriculum and daily activities are designed to address ESL issues. The program is under the auspices of an pro early childhood education professional.
Children in grades 2-8 who are also English Language Learner receive tutoring that helps them to learn English and address other academic issues. The goal is to put them on a level playing field with their peers for whom English is a first language so that they are prepared for high school and can consider higher education.
Twenty years ago Karen M attended the Caroline House Early Childhood Education program while her mother Maria attended our ESL classes. Karen recently graduated from Fairfield University with a double major. She credits Caroline House with helping her family on their educational journey.
Total Project Budget: $486,446
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Special Events: $191,000 (Golf Tournament, Wine Tasting, Concert) Donations from Individuals: $126,654 (Received) Grant Funding: See below for received or committed. Awaiting responses to other grant applications. School Sisters of Notre 50,000.00 Committed Dame Sexauer Foundation 20,000.00 Received Avangrid Foundation 10,000.00 Received Dalio Foundation 37,500.00 Received Raskob Foundation 20,000.00 Received William T. Morris Foundation 20,000.00 Received Ernest & Joan Trefz 25,000.00 Received Foundation Westport Young Women’s League 10,000.00 Committed CLA 15,000.00 Received Coates Foundation $10,000 Received
Project Duration: on-going requesting 12 month funding
Geographical Area Served: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Age Group To Be Served: youth two-fifteen and their mothers
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Janis
Contact Last Name: Wasserman
Contact Title: Grants Coordintor
Contact Phone: 2039845106
Contact Email: janiswasserman@gmail.com