Grant Request Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
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Mailing Address: 1040 NE 45th Street
City: Oakland Park
State: FL
Postal Code: 33334
Main Phone: 954-990-5175
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.catdogs.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0700622
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: March 25, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: Therapy Dogs for Children\’s Programs
Project Description:
Our exceptional therapy dogs continue to be in high demand. Thanks to funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation last year we were able to deploy additional therapy dog teams to work with several schools, hospitals and special needs facilities.
This year we would like to continue our work with children as well as add some more teams to meet the ever growing waiting list for our services.
The therapy dog project for which we are requesting funds will make a difference in the lives of children by providing many health benefits and life improvements.
Recruitment materials will be developed to use at community outreach events. Partnerships will be made with local veterinarians, groomers and dog training facilities. Seminars and trainings will be held to better educate our volunteers on how to work with diverse populations and the appropriate interactions based on the population being served. Toolkits will be developed and provided to the volunteer teams working with special needs populations. Additional dogs will be obedience trained and evaluated for temperament and personality. Volunteer coordination and management will track vaccination requirements, insurance needs and monthly facility hours. All dogs passing the therapy certification will be insured with a general liability policy.
Total Project Budget: $100,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Imhoff Family Fund – C, Scaife Family Foundation – C, Batchelor Foundation – C, Tony Stewart Foundation – C, Cross Charitable Foundation – C, June & Julian Foss Foundation – C, Raymond and Ruth Fisher Foundation – C, Thomas Charitable Trust – C, Braman Family Foundation – P, Frank Weyenberg Charitable Trust – P, Harris Foundation – P, Build-A-Bear Foundation – P, SHAPE Club – P, JM Family Enterprises – P, Jones Family Foundation – P, Annual Gala – P, Fundraisers -P, Membership Fees – P and C, Individual Donations – P and C, Corporate Sponsorships – P and C
Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: South Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 5 years old – 21 years old
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Courtney
Contact Last Name: Trzcinski
Contact Title: Director of Resource Development
Contact Phone: 954-990-5175
Contact Email: courtney@catdogs.org