Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Crusaders International
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Dip Crusaders
Mailing Address: 32345 Big Springs Road
City: Yoder
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80864
Main Phone: 435-535-5471
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dipcrusaders.com
Employer ID Number: 20-1596718
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: After School Cru
Project Description:

Crusaders International has 40+ years of experience in basketball coaching and community development. Led by our community coaching team, we will provide “After School Cru”, an after-school basketball program that serves young people (elementary through high school) within El Paso and Teller Counties, CO, during the spring and early summer. Our target audience is players who do not compete in organized school sports, allowing them to enjoy organized sports in a positive, supportive environment. This program will culminate in a basketball league, giving players a goal to aspire towards and the chance to use their developed skills in friendly competition.

We will provide sessions for up to three days per week. These sessions will combine basketball-specific skills training with team-building games and activities. Players who are offered the space to grow as healthy athletes, strong leaders, and positive change agents strengthen their communities as they become adults.

After School Cru provides the following outcomes:
– Basketball Skills Training: sessions include drills to enhance all basketball-specific skills.
– Fitness Training: Each session is designed to incorporate fun ways to exercise through basketball.
– Team Building: Group games and activities encourage players to form relationships, communicate, and work as a team to achieve common goals.
– Instilling Positive Values: Sessions include teaching about core values and encouraging individual moral growth for each player.

Total Project Budget: $38,200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual contributions, Grants, and ongoing fundraising activities. We have applications pending with Ent Credit Union, The Comis Foundation, Advocare Foundation, All Kids Play, and Smart Family Fund.

Project Duration: 16 weeks
Geographical Area Served: El Paso and Teller Counties, CO
Age Group To Be Served: 8 -18 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Robert
Contact Last Name: Donaldson
Contact Title: President/CEO
Contact Phone: 435-535-5471
Contact Email: dip@dipcrusaders.com