Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Love Is Stronger GV
Legal Name (if Different): Love Is Stronger GV INC
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 11842
City: Portland
State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97211
Main Phone: 5037930985
Main Fax:
Organization Website: loveisstrongergv.org
Employer ID Number: 87-1719002
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2025
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Soliders OF love
Project Description:

empower underserved youth impacted by violence to become productive citizens. Our mission interrupts trauma’s cycle with healing, accountability, and community support in Portland Oregon. Soldiers of Love™, engaging youth aged 12-24 with active bystander training (5 D Model: Distract, Direct Action, Delegate, Delay, Document), financial autonomy through paid social media/marketing roles, public speaking, and family gatherings. The Soldiers Of Love Program hosts safe-space parties in hot zones, blending vocational training with Civic Virtues—teaching citizenship through lessons on voting rights, community advocacy, and environmental justice, alongside practical de-escalation techniques to build resilience against gun violence. Youth explore local history, transportation equity, and active bystander roles, fostering a sense of duty and connection.

Total Project Budget: 498,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Justice Reinvestment Program, Collins Foundation, Jackson Foundation,

Project Duration: year round progarming
Geographical Area Served: Oregon
Age Group To Be Served: 12-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Lionel
Contact Last Name: Irving
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5037930985
Contact Email: info@loveisstrongergv.org