Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Be Stron
Legal Name (if Different): Stand Strong USA, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 692 B South Military Trail
City: Deerfield Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33442
Main Phone: 954.246.5807
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://bestrong.org
Employer ID Number: 47-4241169
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 11/13/2024
Requested Amount: $7,525

Project Title: Student Representative Program
Project Description:

Be Strong’s Student Representative Program is an innovative peer-to-peer student volunteer program that recruits, trains, equips, and supports young change agents (8-17 years old), targeting disadvantaged communities. These courageous leaders and their peer impact groups (average 8+ members) are the frontline of strengthening mental, emotional, and relational health. They are equipped to connect their struggling peers with the help they need – without needing to be experts themselves. Eligible students receive free therapy through our partner BetterHelp.

With your generous support, Be Strong will identify and support 50 middle/high schools with a student leader – furthering scale of our programs fostering social-emotional skills and student well-being. These vulnerable, courageous youth are at risk – directly affected by mental/emotional health challenges – and through Be Strong training and support are equipped to connect their struggling peers in crisis with the help they need – without needing to be experts themselves, and are armed with the free + anonymous Be Strong App (360° location for strengthening mental, emotional, and relational health, bolstered with immediate and ongoing help. Includes resources, local support (top connections include food, housing, escaping violence, etc.), 24/7 crisis counselors by phone/text & programs).

“Be Strong’s highly innovative peer-to-peer approach builds squarely on the science of adolescent development. By putting resources directly into the hands of youth, Be Strong is preventing problems from escalating, ensuring that young people are accessing the help they need to thrive.” Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez, professor of applied psychology at NYU and Be Strong advisory board member

Total Project Budget: $484,322

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): BetterHelp, Sony Music, private major donors

Project Duration: While this is an ongoing program, our request for funding is for a 12 month grant cycle.
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: 8-17 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matt
Contact Last Name: Hayes
Contact Title: Director of Operations
Contact Phone: 954.246.5806
Contact Email: matt@bestrong.org