Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miami Dade College Foundation c/o of Miami Book Fair
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Miami Book Fair
Mailing Address: 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Freedom Tower 7th Floor
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33132
Main Phone: 305-237-3258
Main Fax: 305-237-3978
Organization Website: http://www.miamibookfair.com/
Employer ID Number: 59-6169745
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Generation Genius Authors Program
Project Description:

As you know, the goal of the Generation Genius Authors (GGA) Program is to cultivate an interest and passion for reading by showing students that reading can be fun. We introduce students to popular authors, send them home with a signed book to start their own personal library, and inspire within them a love for reading. Reading can open up new worlds to children and the GGA program is empowering children to identify with accomplished professionals, encouraging them to dream, and inspiring them with great literature.

The Miami Book Fair thanks you for your support of the upcoming 2016 Generation Genius Authors program. Last year we offered 28 sessions to 6,173 public school students from 120 Miami-Dade and Broward County schools. Additionally, we brought authors to 32 local schools to reach an additional 2,311 students unable to attend the Book Fair and also conducted two writing workshops. This year, we expanded the GGA program by incorporating a new Teen Press Conference, which was modeled after the successful event held at the National Book Awards each year. In total, 8,484 students from South Florida schools participated in the 2015 Generation Genius program and we distributed 4,343 free books, 3% more than in 2014.

However, student participation continues to increase leaving half of the kids without a book. Our goal is to raise an additional $33,000 each year to ensure all students get a book to take home. This is critical because according to 2015 post-surveys, 47% of kids had read the book they received at the fair within ten days. Another 44% said they plan to read it soon. We know that access to books is vital to encouraging a love of reading. GGA encourages that love through face time with authors and access to their literary works.

Total Project Budget: $155,560

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Hermanowski Foundation (committed in 2016), Batchelor Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, Meredyth Ann Dasburg Foundation, Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, Bussel Foundation, Chapman Foundation, Levenger Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Staples Foundation, Carniva Foundation.

Project Duration: 2 Days – All books will be distributed to students as part of our Generation Genius Authors sessions on November 16th and 17th, 2017.
Geographical Area Served: All of Miami Dade County and some Broward communities
Age Group To Be Served: 5 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Corey
Contact Last Name: Lewis
Contact Title: Manager of Corporate Relations
Contact Phone: 305-237-7847
Contact Email: clewis2@mdc.edu