Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Musical Bridges Around the World
Legal Name (if Different): Musical Bridges Around the World
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 23705 Frontage Road, Suite 101
City: San Antonio
State: TX
Postal Code: 78257
Main Phone: 2107306682
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.musicalbridges.org
Employer ID Number: 74-2891493
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 14, 2025
Requested Amount: $10000

Project Title: Musical Sprouts Children’s Educational Program at SAMMinistries’ Transitional Living & Learning Center
Project Description:

Musical Sprouts at SAMMinistries: Project Description

Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW) seeks $10,000 to implement our Musical Sprouts program at SAMMinistries Transitional Living and Learning Center’s Children’s Enrichment Center, serving 35 children experiencing housing insecurity over one year.

Need: Children experiencing housing insecurity face significant challenges that impact their educational outcomes and social-emotional development. In San Antonio, where 25.7% of children live below the federal poverty line, these challenges are particularly acute. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students in high-poverty schools are 50% less likely to receive arts education, creating an "arts opportunity gap" that disproportionately affects vulnerable children.

Program: Musical Sprouts integrates multicultural music experiences with social-emotional learning through 80 lessons (2 lessons/week for 40 weeks). Professional teaching artists will lead activities including:
Cultural exploration through music, stories, and visual arts
Hands-on instrument learning
Collaborative creative projects
Live concert experiences

Expected Outcomes: The program will improve participants’ social-emotional learning as measured by the Devereaux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA), focusing on:
Self-awareness and self-management
Relationship skills
Goal-directed behavior
Decision-making

Implementation: MBAW’s experienced teaching artists will deliver curriculum adaptable to different age groups and learning styles, using trauma-informed practices. SAMMinistries staff will collaborate to ensure program alignment with children’s needs.

Evaluation: Progress will be measured through pre/post DESSA assessments, attendance tracking, staff observations, and feedback surveys.

This project directly aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to improve children’s lives by providing tools for success through arts, education, and welfare services.

Total Project Budget: $10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): At this time, previous grant funding for this project has ended. It was sustained for 2 years by a DHS grant, which ended Feb. 2025

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Bexar County, Texas (San Antonio)
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Reed-Martinez
Contact Title: Director of Community Engagement
Contact Phone: 2107306682
Contact Email: jennifer@musicalbridges.org