Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ness Healthcare NFP
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Ness Center
Mailing Address: 23455 Sparrow Road
City: Mandeville
State: LA
Postal Code: 70448
Main Phone: 9853344040
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thenesscenter.com
Employer ID Number: 47-4572658
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/25
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: The Ness Center PPW Chidren’s Art Program
Project Description:

The Ness Center is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support the children’s services within our Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) program. This grant will fund critical therapeutic and developmental supplies such as art materials, sensory toys, educational games, and other play therapy items. These resources are vital to helping children under 13 who have experienced significant trauma. Licensed therapists and educators work with the children daily as part of our comprehensive residential program, ensuring they have the tools and support needed for healing and growth.

Our program provides addiction treatment and mental health care for mothers, along with trauma-informed care and child development services for their children. After a typical treatment period of 30-60 days, mothers and children can transition into supportive living with continued services. This is followed by rapid rehousing for up to one year, offering families stability as they rebuild their lives.

We serve a highly underserved population, working closely with schools, community organizations, and family service agencies to ensure families receive the support and resources they need for long-term recovery. The funding will help us meet two key objectives:

Improve the children’s ability to self-regulate emotions and behaviors by 25% through enhanced therapeutic activities.

Increase developmental milestone achievements in 80% of participating children by providing consistent access to high-quality therapeutic supplies.

With responsible procurement practices, we’ll ensure the funding is used effectively, making supplies last for the entire grant period. At the end of the year, we’ll provide a detailed report to the foundation outlining how the funding has helped families heal and remain together.

Total Project Budget: 150,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Medicaid, Medicare

Project Duration: 10/1/2025 to 10/31/2025
Geographical Area Served: LDH Region 9, Louisiana (St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipohoa Parishes and Across South Louisiana)
Age Group To Be Served: 0-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Toni
Contact Last Name: Bonvillian
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 504.710.9162
Contact Email: tonib@thenesscenter.com