Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Groundswell Community Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1220 Rosecrans St
City: San Diego
State: California
Postal Code: 92106
Main Phone: 6172854723
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.groundswellcommunity.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-3150889
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Waves of Healing: Youth Surf Therapy for Mental Health & Belonging
Project Description:

Groundswell Community Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides trauma-informed surf therapy for women and gender-expansive individuals. With the support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we seek funding to expand our youth programming—offering accessible, culturally responsive surf therapy to youth ages 12–21 in San Diego, California.

This program addresses the urgent mental health needs of young people who have experienced trauma, grief, or marginalization. Our surf therapy model combines mental health support, community connection, and somatic healing through the ocean. Each session is co-facilitated by licensed clinicians, trauma-informed surf instructors, and trained peer mentors.

Participants learn surfing, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques in a supportive, identity-affirming space. Through the power of the ocean and community, youth build self-confidence, foster resilience, and find belonging.

Funds will support youth scholarships, equipment, transportation, healthy snacks, and program facilitation costs—ensuring no participant is turned away due to financial hardship. This program has a proven track record of reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and isolation in young people, while nurturing connection to self, others, and nature.

Together, we can create brave, joyful spaces where the next generation can heal, grow, and thrive.

Total Project Budget: 150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: • Local Donor Contributions – $20,000 • Groundswell Monthly Donor Network – $3,500 Pending/Potential: • Hydro Flask Parks for All Grant • Presbys Foundation • San Diego Foundation • Hermanowski Family Foundation (this request) • Clif Family Foundation • Women’s Sports Foundation • Individual Giving Campaigns (Spring 2025 appeal + fundraising events) • In-kind gear and event support from partners like Vuori, O’Neill, etc

Project Duration: Ongoing program (with seasonal cohorts, 8-week sessions; funding requested for 2025 program year)
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County, California
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 12–21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Boselli
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6172854723
Contact Email: shannonboselli@gmail.com