Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milagro Center
Legal Name (if Different): Milagro Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 695 Auburn Avenue
City: Delray Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33444
Main Phone: 5612792970
Main Fax: 561-279-2507
Organization Website: www.milagrocenter.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0804625
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 28, 2018
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: STARS (Standing Together Achieving Recognition and Success)
Project Description:

Milagro Center has developed a reputation as the premiere out-of-school-time arts and education program for at-risk children in this community. As Milagro Center’s flagship program, STARS (Standing Together Achieving Recognition and Success) serves over 50 children (grades K-5) throughout the year and serves as the model for our Middle School and High School Programs. Nationally accredited through Council on Accreditation and Gold Seal approved by the Florida Department of Health, Milagro Center’s unique model of small class sizes allows the focus to be on the students by providing individualized attention and addressing specific needs as they arise. Students are transported to our Center by school bus from local Delray Beach and southern Boynton Beach elementary schools. The Center is open daily from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on school days and from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. during summer, winter, and spring breaks, as well as most days that schools are closed for holidays and teacher work days. The program design includes academic support classes, individual tutoring, cultural arts education, Living Values education, and one-on-one mentoring.

Milagro Center’s greatest accomplishment is the fact that we have achieved a 98-100% annual grade promotion among our students for the past five years in a row, in contrast to the average graduation rate of 60% in this community. Class and individual tutoring by certified teachers and homework assistance keeps children on track in school. Cultural arts education gives them freedom and opportunity for self-exploration and self-expression, which develops their individual creativity, their problem solving skills, and builds confidence and self-esteem. The United Nations’ Living Values curriculum we incorporate into our everyday programming helps children develop key personal and social characteristics, including personal responsibility and commitment to community service. We carefully match the children with adult mentors; the resulting relationships have a life-long positive impact on them.

Total Project Budget: $301,857.45

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Recently committed and/or still within a current funding cycle: Albert E. & Birdie W. Einstein Fund ($5,000), CDBG Delray Beach ($15,000 of a $30,000 grant), Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation $3,500, Delray Beach CRA ($1,500), DPR Foundation ($20,000 of a $40,000 grant), Farris Foundation ($10,000), Goody Two Shoes ($3,500), Irvin Stern Foundation ($10,000 of a $20,000 grant), Lattner Family Foundation ($5,000), Schmidt Family Foundation ($5,000 of a $10,000 grant), Town of Palm Beach United Way ($22,000), Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Fund at the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties ($15,000 of a $30,000 grant), Walter & Adi Blum Foundation $5,000. Potential – applications submitted — waiting for response: Bank of America Foundation ($10,000), Boca Rio Foundation ($20,000), New York Life Foundation ($50,000), RBC Foundation – USA ($5,000), and Women’s Foundation of Florida $2,500.

Project Duration: Ongoing, year-round; this grant is a one-year request.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, primarily Delray Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 5-11 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Stark
Contact Title: President & CEO
Contact Phone: 561-279-2970
Contact Email: bstark@milagrocenter.org