Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: SHIP Community Development
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 581 Hebrides Court
City: Apopka
State: FL
Postal Code: 32712
Main Phone: (407) 683-0177
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.bcssorlando.org
Employer ID Number: 47-4712594
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 8/6/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Bridges Community Support Services
Project Description:

SHIP (Supporting Housing Individual Program) Community Development thanks you for the opportunity to request support for our homeless and mental health services program, known as the Bridges Community Support Services Program, in Orlando, Florida. With a staggering 2,900,000 adults in Florida having a mental health condition, and only about 36% receive any form of treatment, along with the 13% of Floridians who are at or below the poverty level, which equates to approximately 3,000,000 people, our services have never been more imperative. Our programming is a "One-Stop-Shop" (Transitional Psychiatric Discharge, Clinical Assessments, Medication Management, Targeted Case Management, Individual & Family Counseling, Trauma Support Group, Peer Support, Substance Abuse, Relapse and Suicide Prevention, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Support & Advocacy, Housing Assistance, Mobile Crisis Unit, and Youth Early Intervention Program) for underserved and overlooked community members in Central Florida. Your funding will help us provide extra supplemental resources for the growing number of homeless and severely mentally ill youth and adults in our beautiful community. Bridges Community Support Services (BCSS) improves lives one day at a time. BCSS is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative, person-centered, and individualized services throughout the community. Our caring staff will assist our community by linking them to the needed services. Our priority is for everyone to have options for housing, income, productive work, medical and social services, transportation, education, and personal support equivalent to that of all citizens and adequate to meet individual wants and needs. Our programs are designed to significantly enhance the economic sustainability of families through a multifaceted approach:

Immediate Support:
• We provide shelter, food, and essential supplies to meet basic needs.

Skill Development:
• Our programs offer skill training, closing gaps for employment and financial stability.

Comprehensive Solutions:
• We address legal, immigration, and childcare issues, collaborating with partners for holistic support.

Job Connections:
• Families access employment resources, job training, and placement services for increased job opportunities.

Monitoring Success:
• We ensure long-term success through the following:

Dedicated Case Management:
• Dedicated case managers provide ongoing support.

Regular Follow-Up:
• Scheduled check-ins to track progress and address emerging challenges.

Community Integration:
• Families are connected with local resources, fostering stability and support networks.

Data-Driven Adjustments:
• Robust data tracking informs program adjustments for effectiveness.

Total Project Budget: $539,105.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SHIP (Supporting Housing Individual Program) Community Development networks with other community-based care partners to increase our client’s quality of life and give them real-world experience. We have working relationships with United Against Poverty Orlando, Orange County Supportive Services Breakthrough Program, Emmanuel’s Kitchen, RSVP Volunteers, Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours, Orange County Breakthrough, Brave Health, and Good 360. Our organization has also received significant funding and In-Kind gifts from Walmart, Uber, Orlando City Soccer, Sam’s Club, Costco, DiPasqua Enterprises, Subway, Sea World, Aquatica, Pepsi, Annie Snacks, LYNX Bus, CVS Health, Walgreens, Chipotle, Medieval Times, Chick-fil-A, Culver’s, 4Rivers Smoke House, Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation, Big Lots Foundation, Uber Eats, Travel Set Go, Picaboo, Cliff Bar Family Foundation, Olive Garden, Wawa, Red Lobster, Publix, Wonder Works, Orlando Solar Bears, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, Insight Credit Union Foundation, TD Bank Foundation, City of Orlando Community Investment Program and private donors.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County
Age Group To Be Served: All

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Omusi
Contact Last Name: Ranger
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: (407) 683-0177
Contact Email: development@bcssorlando.org