Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: A Mighty Change of Heart
Legal Name (if Different): Not Applicable
Also Known As: AMCHAZ
Mailing Address: 9950 W Van Buren St, Suite 108
City: Avondale
State: Arizona
Postal Code: 85323
Main Phone: ​(623) 308-5428
Main Fax: Not Applicable
Organization Website: https://www.amchaz.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-3155104
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: April 21, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Restoring Dignity for Foster Children
Project Description:

Across Arizona, thousands of children enter foster care each year due to abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions, with over 14,000 in the system. These children often leave their homes with little to nothing, many carrying their only possessions in trash bags. The trauma of being removed from their families is compounded by the lack of basic transitional necessities and a sense of belonging. While foster families open their hearts and homes, limited state resources means that meeting immediate emotional and material needs can be complicated and overwhelming. Founded in 2016 by foster and adoptive parents Darin and Kara Moss, the organization was created to make sure that no foster child feels forgotten. A Mighty Change of Heart bridges the gap between limited public resources and the critical needs of foster and kinship children by providing personalized, high-quality essentials at the time of placement. The organization does this by offering two core programs. The Personalized Duffle Bag Program provides children with a durable, embroidered duffle bag, with the child’s name, filled with brand-new clothing, shoes, hygiene products, books, and comfort items like stuffed animals or journals. The School Supplies Program ensures that every child receives a drawstring bag or backpack filled with academic essentials, like notebooks, pencils, and folders, so they are ready to succeed in the classroom. These programs help restore dignity, offer stability, and send a clear message to each child: you matter. Since its founding, A Mighty Change of Heart has served over 11,000 children throughout Arizona. Caregivers and caseworkers consistently report that these items reduce the stress of new placements and help children feel safe, seen, and supported during moments of crisis. By offering more than just essentials, A Mighty Change of Heart delivers the feeling of home to children who need it most.

Total Project Budget: $170,603.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): APS West Valley (Potential), Union Pacific (Potential)

Project Duration: 12 Months (Continuous)
Geographical Area Served: Arizona (Primary Focus: Maricopa County)
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool (3-5), Children (6-11), Early Teen (12-16), Youth (16-18)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Darin
Contact Last Name: Moss
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (623) 308-5428
Contact Email: dmoss@amchaz.org