Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The SCC
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1546
City: Augusta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30903
Main Phone: 706-868-0120
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://seniorcitizenscouncil.org
Employer ID Number: 581519107
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Tutoring and Mentorship for At-Risk Youth
Project Description:

The SCC’s mission is to offer a diverse array of services to senior adults, empowering them to leverage their life experiences to meet community needs. The SCC partners with area Title 1 schools to implement the Foster Grandparents Program, annually serving ~500 at-risk elementary students in Richmond and Jefferson counties, 81.1% of whom are minority and 90% of whom qualify as low-income. This program provides thousands of community education hours to students who attend these chronically-failing schools.

Senior adults serve alongside teachers in classrooms for 20/hrs per week during the academic year, providing 1:1 and small group academic remediation for vulnerable students. Foster Grandparents serve a vital role in students’ academic progress, more than 90% of whom read below grade level, and in their social-emotional growth through supportive and trusting relationships.

There is a critical need for the Foster Grandparents Program in our community due to the persistent challenges faced by low-income, at-risk students in Title 1 schools where teachers are often outnumbered by students 30:1. Grant funds will help us continue and expand this vital program by enabling all 45 Foster Grandparents to extend their service day from 4 to 5 hours. This means Hermanowski Family Foundation funding will cover an extra 2500 tutoring and mentoring hours for these students.

The program has a proven track record of making a lasting impact. In recent years, students participating in the program have shown significant gains in both math and reading, as reflected in their statewide standardized test scores. Beyond academic achievement, students report increased feelings of worthiness, competency, and motivation. In fact, 75% of students involved in the program demonstrate improved skills across these areas.

Ultimately, an investment from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help create a more equitable educational experience for students who are struggling both academically and socially.

Total Project Budget: $98,059.92

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Augusta-Richmond County $24,250; Businesses/Corporations/Individuals $5,000; In-Kind $3,500; Vinea Foundation $2,500; Augusta National Employee Giving $1,000; Buttolph Foundation $2,500 Community Foundation for the CSRA $15,000; Augusta Bar Foundation $5,000; Women in Philanthropy $25,000: Total: $83,750; Pending: Hermanowski Family Foundation $10,000

Project Duration: November 2026 – October 2027
Geographical Area Served: Augusta, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: Elementary students ages 6-11

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathleen
Contact Last Name: Ernce
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 706-868-0120
Contact Email: kernce@seniorcitizenscouncil.org