Grant Request Hearts of Hope
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Hearts of Hope
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 911 General Mouton Ave
City: Lafayette
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70501
Main Phone: 337-269-1557
Main Fax: 337-269-1143
Organization Website: theheartsofhope.org
Employer ID Number: 72-1321800
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 03/24/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000
Project Title: Trauma-Focused Therapy for Child Survivors
Project Description:
Hearts of Hope requests $10,000 from the Charles & Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to provide contract mental health services for children and teens (ages 7-17) through our Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Acadiana. This funding will cover 125 therapy sessions for survivors of sexual abuse and severe violence, ensuring access to specialized, trauma-informed care at no cost to their families.
As the only CAC in Acadiana, Hearts of Hope provides forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and mental health services for child survivors. In 2024 alone, 742 children came through our doors, many in urgent need of therapy. Yet financial hardship, provider shortages, and a lack of mental health resources, especially in rural areas, leave many survivors without care. Without this funding, dozens of child survivors may wait months for therapy or never receive it at all, leaving them vulnerable to anxiety, PTSD, and academic struggles.
The Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to support children’s health and welfare aligns closely with our work. Trauma therapy helps children build resilience, regain confidence, and heal. It also gives caregivers tools to support recovery at home, fostering stability in the healing process.
With this funding, Hearts of Hope will contract licensed trauma therapists to provide 125 individual counseling sessions at $80 each. Each child will receive six to ten sessions based on need. Our family advocates will work closely with the therapists as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that every child receives well-rounded, trauma-informed care tailored to their recovery. This grant will also strengthen our referral networks and increase awareness of trauma-informed care in Acadiana.
With the Hermanowski Foundation’s support, 50% of this project’s funding will be secured, ensuring therapy remains available to children who need it most. This investment will provide life-changing care, prevent service disruptions, and create lasting change for Acadiana’s vulnerable children.
Total Project Budget: $20,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sam J. Frankino Foundation- $7,500 / Private Donors- $2,500
Project Duration: January 1, 2026- December 31, 2026 (12 months)
Geographical Area Served: Acadiana, a region of South Louisiana that includes both rural and urban communities, spans the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion.
Age Group To Be Served: 7-17 years old
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Rachel
Contact Last Name: Gremillion
Contact Title: Data Manager
Contact Phone: 337-269-1557
Contact Email: Rachel.gremillion@theheartsofhope.org