Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Essentials First
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Mailing Address: 919 124th Ave. NE, Suite 103
City: Bellevue
State: WA
Postal Code: 98005
Main Phone: (425)-502-7768
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.essentialsfirst.org/contact-us
Employer ID Number: 83-3737538
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Distribution of Essential Hygiene Supplies
Project Description:

Essentials First creates and distributes hygiene supplies to address a critical access gap. A 2017 needs assessment found that nearly 1/4 of Washington State residents lack sufficient access to hygiene supplies including soap, shampoo, household cleaning products, detergent, oral hygiene supplies, and menstrual hygiene supplies. To address this gap, Essentials First creates and distributes essentials hygiene kits to support people living homeless and low-income in the greater King County, WA area.

We distribute two types of kits 1) Street Kits – designed for use with unhoused communities, includes one week of personal supplies, 2) Essential Hygiene Kits – designed for a households of up to 5 members, includes one month of supplies. We distribute Street Kits at boots-on-the-ground outreach events and through our expansive network of partner organizations. We distribute Essential Hygiene Kits by delivering them directly to the homes of eligible, housed clients.

Total Project Budget: $250,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: King County, WA
Age Group To Be Served: All ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Jarred
Contact Last Name: Rimby
Contact Title: Fundraising Lead
Contact Phone: 5039262790
Contact Email: jarred@essentialsfirst.org