Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: House of Ruth
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5 Thomas Circle NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20005
Main Phone: 202-667-7001
Main Fax:
Organization Website: houseofruth.org
Employer ID Number: 521054102
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c ) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 24, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Kidspace Child and Family Development Center
Project Description:

Since 1976, House of Ruth has empowered women, children and families in Washington, D.C. to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and houselessness. Our continuum of services encompasses 12 service-enriched housing programs, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. We serve more than 1,000 individuals every year.

Funding is requested for House of Ruth’s Kidspace Child and Family Development Center. For more than thirty years, Kidspace has provided what survivors of domestic violence and houselessness need: a therapeutic place for their children, nearly all of whom are vulnerable to developmental delays, to find stability, to heal, and to be taught and treasured. Kidspace offers free, year-round, critical early-childhood learning and development services to unhoused children. Kidspace’s enriching childcare is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-6pm year-round. In addition to an excellent infant, toddler, and pre-school curriculum, children receive onsite occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy and extensive support in developing social-emotional skills. Our Family Engagement Specialists engage parents in positively supporting their child’s development. Thanks to our innovative partnership with MedStar Georgetown Hospital, we offer multi-generational mental health supports for both parents and children. All staff are trained to provide trauma-informed care. We offer healthy meals and daily snacks to all enrolled children. All services are provided at no cost to the children and families we serve. Last fiscal year, Kidspace served 76 children and 88 parents.

Kidspace is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an industry standard for recognizing high quality early childhood education programs. Kidspace is also rated “High Quality” by D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Total Project Budget: 3,196,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Local Government Funding: $1,246,000 Private Contributions: $1,950,000

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC
Age Group To Be Served: 6 weeks to 5 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Michaela
Contact Last Name: Muttom
Contact Title: Foundation Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 202-597-5798
Contact Email: mmuttom@houseofruth.rog