Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Zorro’s Crossing
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 8655 Sardis Road
City: Chattahoochee Hills
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30268
Main Phone: 404-536-1448
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.zorroscrossing.org
Employer ID Number: 88-2458063
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 24, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Hippo-therapy Training 2025 Programming
Project Description:

Founded in 2022, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide permanent homes for horses discarded by the racing industry, many of which are facing slaughter.

Our sanctuary is more than just a place for horses. It’s a community hub that fosters the bond between horses and humans. We open our doors weekly to homeschool groups, assisted living groups, church groups, and volunteers.

Our mission is deeply personal. Our founder’s son was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative disease at the age of 6 and she saw firsthand the transformative power of hippo-therapy. At Zorro’s, we are committed to providing other children with special needs the same opportunity for therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment with horses that have the potential to transform their lives, helping with coordination, balance, and strength.

We have recently launched a hippo-therapy program and forged a valuable partnership with Sue Soha, an experienced physical therapist and hippo-therapy instructor— https://specialsettingspt.com/hippotherapy. You can learn more about our program launch at https://bit.ly/ZorroHippoTherapy.

Grant funding is necessary for the growth of our program. With your support, we can dedicate more personalized time to training our hippo-therapy horses. This will significantly expand our program’s reach and impact, allowing us to serve more special needs children.

Total Project Budget: $20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Donations from fundraisers, family foundations, and future grant opportunities

Project Duration: 9 months annually
Geographical Area Served: Metro Atlanta Surrounding Communities
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 15 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jessica
Contact Last Name: Maney
Contact Title: Board Member
Contact Phone: 404-782-9448
Contact Email: jessica@zorroscrossing.org