Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Club of Wooster
Legal Name (if Different): Boys & Girls Club of Wooster, Inc
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 124 North Walnut St
City: Wooster
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 44691
Main Phone: 330-804-0055
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: http://bgcwooster.org
Employer ID Number: 46-3469624
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Academic Enrichment
Project Description:

Boys & Girls Club of Wooster (BGCW) seeks support from the Hermanowski Foundation to expand its education strategy and strengthen academic enrichment for youth ages 5–18, particularly those from low-income families. Rooted in the evidence-based Project Learn model, this initiative will focus on increasing access to STEM programming, building staff and volunteer capacity, and enhancing program evaluation to improve educational outcomes.

While BGCW already offers foundational supports like Power Hour and arts enrichment, a recent self-assessment identified specific areas for growth. These include offering STEM programming more consistently, formalizing staff development in instructional best practices, and increasing engagement with families and school partners. To address these needs, BGCW will implement a three-pronged approach:

Youth Capacity: Deliver weekly STEM programs using high-yield, hands-on activities that promote critical thinking, curiosity, and confidence in academic learning.

Staff & Volunteer Capacity: Train education staff and volunteers in effective facilitation strategies and implement peer observation with targeted coaching.

Club Capacity: Strengthen evaluation tools to track impact, host quarterly family engagement events, and enhance partnerships with local schools to align on learning goals.

By investing in this program, the Hermanowski Foundation will help increase academic engagement among youth, prepare them for school success, and ensure more young people are on track to graduate with a plan for the future. Over the next year, BGCW anticipates a 25% increase in STEM participation, improved staff instructional quality, and stronger feedback systems to guide continuous improvement. This targeted expansion builds on BGCW’s strong foundation and aligns directly with the Hermanowski Foundation’s commitment to educational opportunity for youth.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Local individual donors

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Wooster, Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jenni
Contact Last Name: Szafranski
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 330-804-0055
Contact Email: szafranski.j@bgcwooster.org