Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Empowered of Central Florida
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Rock Program
Mailing Address: 324 SE 24th Street
City: Ocala
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34471
Main Phone: 352.304.9288
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.therockprogram.org
Employer ID Number: 86-2847536
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2.13.2025
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: New Rock Rooms Start Up
Project Description:

The Rock Program serves students in 21 schools across three Florida counties, providing essential items such as new undergarments, bras, socks, and hygiene products to middle and high school students in need.

We are committed to ensuring that key items distributed are new, not secondhand, preserving students’ dignity and confidence. Currently, we spend $2,000 per month on these necessities, highlighting the ongoing demand.

As we expand, we are launching five new Rock Rooms to reach even more students. To support this growth, we seek $8,000 to cover the first four months of startup costs for these new locations, ensuring that students have access to the essentials they need.

Your support will help us provide for students facing hardship, allowing them to focus on their education and future success.

Total Project Budget: 25000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed – 15000

Project Duration: Fall 2025 in to spring 2026
Geographical Area Served: Citrus and Lake County Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 12 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Troy
Contact Last Name: Weaver
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 352.230.5324
Contact Email: execdirector@therockprogram.org