Grant Request Sundari Foundation, Inc.
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Sundari Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Lotus House Women’s Shelter
Mailing Address: 217 NW 15th Street
City: Miami
State: FL
Postal Code: 33136
Main Phone: 305-438-0556
Main Fax: 305-438-0557
Organization Website: www.lotushouse.org
Employer ID Number: 81-0652266
Organization Tax Status: 501c3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: March 11, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000
Project Title: Children’s Village at Lotus Village
Project Description:
Lotus House serves over 525 women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness every night (over 1300 annually) offering sanctuary, support, education, tools, and resources to help them heal, grow, thrive, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Lotus House upholds a Children First principle, understanding that breaking the cycles of homelessness, poverty, and abuse begins with our children.
Our newest project, Children’s Village at Lotus Village, is a model children’s neighborhood resource center. Set to open in just a few short months, directly across the street from Lotus House, Children’s Village will provide a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed, and inclusive environment for all.
This 75,000+ square foot, 5-story, state-of-the-art facility fosters unprecedented collaboration among more than 10 nonprofit organizations, collectively supporting an estimated 2,000-2,500 children annually from both Lotus House and the broader Overtown community. Children’s Village will serve as a central hub, offering:
● Evidence-based, trauma-informed therapies to support healing for children and families.
● Legal services to help families secure essential support and resources.
● Barrier-free access to basic healthcare, including immunizations and back-to-school checkups.
● Diverse enrichment, social, and civic programs for children and youth of all ages.
● After-school activities, tutoring, homework assistance, and academic support.
● A wide range of summer camp programs for students of all ages.
● A world-class preschool specializing in supporting children with special needs.
● Visual arts, digital media, and educational training.
● Mindfulness training for parents, educators, and caregivers.
● An accessible playground for children of all abilities to play in a safe, engaging environment.
● Community events, such as back-to-school drives, communal Thanksgiving dinners, and more.
To learn more about Children’s Village:
To hear from our children:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aSskh4LeSyhMu3uLKElmvrvpjKweqKtf/view?usp=sharing
Total Project Budget: 1,107,111
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Carol Marie Weber Family Foundation – Committed; Helen’s Hope – Committed; Anthony Abraham Foundation – Potential; Miami Foundation – Potential
Project Duration: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Miami, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Newborn to 18 years
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Beatrice
Contact Last Name: Gonzalez
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 305-790-6893
Contact Email: beatrice@lotushouse.org