Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Heartfelt Heroes
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 12530 Fairwood PKWY STE 102 211
City: Bowie
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20706
Main Phone: 213-321-0811
Main Fax:
Organization Website: heartfeltheroes.org
Employer ID Number: 99-2976575
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Heartfelt Heroes
Project Description:

Heartfelt Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through trauma-informed mentorship, violence prevention, and creative expression. Our mission is to break cycles of violence, build emotional resilience, and create career pathways for young people facing systemic barriers. Through our flagship programs, Safety Sync and Hold On Pain Ends (HOPE), we provide conflict resolution training, firearm prevention education, peer mediation, and arts-based healing to help youth develop critical life skills and healthier coping mechanisms.
Our approach integrates mentorship to teach de-escalation strategies and nonviolent alternatives. Youth receive trauma-informed counseling and access to art therapy, music production, and creative writing workshops, helping them process emotions and express themselves constructively. Additionally, our Artist Mentoring & Workforce Development Program connects participants with professional artists and mentors, offering paid apprenticeships, career training, and entrepreneurial skills in creative industries.
With support from funders like the Hermanowski Foundation, we aim to reduce youth violence by 25% and increase school attendance and graduation rates by 20% among participants. By providing safe, supportive spaces for healing and growth, we equip young people with the tools to resolve conflicts, pursue education, and build positive futures. Through mentorship, mental health support, and creative expression, Heartfelt Heroes is transforming lives and strengthening communities, ensuring at-risk youth have meaningful alternatives to violence.

Total Project Budget: 20000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $17,000 (private donor)

Project Duration: Year-round
Geographical Area Served: DMV area
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Tiana
Contact Last Name: Ray
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 213-321-0811
Contact Email: info@heartfeltheroes.org