Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mighty Writers
Legal Name (if Different): Mighty Writers
Also Known As: Mighty Writers
Mailing Address: 12 E Church lane
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19144
Main Phone: 2672390899
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mightywriters.org
Employer ID Number: 010920922
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-24-2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Mighty Writers Free After-School Programs, Mentorship Program and Summer camp for long-term success
Project Description:

Mighty Writers requests $10,000 to provide our free after-school programs across 11 Mighty Writers locations during FY 2026. Our locations include,
MW Germantown, 12 E. Church Lane, Phila., PA 19144
MW West, 3520 Fairmount, Phila., PA 19104
MW El Futuro, 1025 S. Ninth St., Phila., PA 19147
MW North, 2300 Master St., Phila., PA 19121
MW El Futuro Kennett, 121 Willow St., Toughkenamon, PA 19374
MW Camden, 1801 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104
MW Camden East, 307 Ablett Village, Camden, NJ 08105.
MW Atlantic City, 15 N. California Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 0840
MW AC Upbeach, 211 Melrose Ave., Unit 5, Atlantic City 08401
MW Newark, 59 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
MW El Paso, 361 Vinton Road, Anthony, TX 79821

Core program description:
After-School Academy: Daily SEL, homework help and writing program for grades 2-8. 
College & Career Prep: Weekly workshops and paid fellowships.
Literary arts and SEL: Weekend/evening art and mindfulness workshops for kids ages 3-17. 
Mentorships: Student and mentor pairs work together on academic and social-emotional goals. 
Mighty Toddlers: Early literacy program to build pre-writing skills. 
Summer camp: 6 to 8 weeks of project-based learning on literature, art and STEM topics.
MW At Home: Online programming
2026 program goals and outcomes:
– Teach 5,700+ underserved BIPOC kids and youth ages 3-17 to increase academic performance across the curriculum (reading, writing).
– Improve grade-level writing proficiency with increased creativity and motivation to write frequently.
Academic program outcomes: 
75% or more of MW students will be literacy proficient for their grade level. 
80% will agree, “Because of MW, my writing has improved.”
65% will agree, “Because of MW, I read more frequently.”
75% will agree, “Because of MW, I write outside school more frequently.” 
75% will agree, “Because of MW, I enjoy writing more.”

Total Project Budget: 3974989

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2,384,993

Project Duration: January 1, 2026- December 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Philadelphia, PA; Chester County, PA; Camden, AC and Newark, NJ; and EL Paso,Texas.
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sukripa
Contact Last Name: Shah
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 2672390899
Contact Email: sshah@mightywriters.org