Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Vipers Track Club
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Vipers
Mailing Address: 606 Oakland Ave
City: Urbana
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 61802
Main Phone: 2173908435
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://viperstrackclub.myevent.com/
Employer ID Number: 45-2448824
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 12/10
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Empowering Youth through equality with Track and Field
Project Description:

The Vipers is committed to supporting and empowering young people and communities through education and athletics. We are excited to propose a new grant project to provide fitness and weight-lifting equipment to support local high-school programs and the local track club, especially for at-risk students. The acquisition of new track gear, including hurdles, starting blocks, high-quality running shoes, and more, will significantly improve their training conditions and foster better athletic performance. Additionally, introducing weight training equipment, such as free weights, resistance bands, boxes, and more, will enable athletes to build strength and resilience, essential components for success in track and field. Investing in these resources will enhance athletic performance and promote injury prevention and overall physical health. Our program strongly emphasizes mentorship and personal development, and providing state-of-the-art equipment will reinforce our commitment to offering a safe and nurturing environment for our athletes. The program would like to provide young athletes access to essential equipment at all three training sites explicitly tailored to their developmental needs. By equipping our young athletes with equal opportunities through proper equipment at all three sites, we aim to inspire them to reach their full potential both on and off the track.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Team Fundraising

Project Duration: September-January and May-July
Geographical Area Served: Central Illinions – Counties: Will, Cook, Kankakee, Iroquois, McLean, Champagain, Vermilion, Douglas, Macon, Effingham
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Ganster
Contact Title: Development Coordinator
Contact Phone: 6302708480
Contact Email: sgansterONU@gmail.com