Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The African American Association of USA, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The AAAUSA, Inc.
Mailing Address: 4360 Commerce Circle, Suite B
City: Atlanta
State: GEORGIA
Postal Code: 30336
Main Phone: 4045051118
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.theaaausa.org
Employer ID Number: 820707334
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 05162025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Project Hope 2025
Project Description:

Feeding Families is the flagship initiative of The African American Association of USA, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and supporting underserved families across Metro Atlanta and 15 surrounding counties. Each month, we serve over 1,100 families — many of whom are seniors, veterans, low-income households, and single parents — by distributing boxes filled with nutritious food, hygiene products, and essential household supplies.

Our project is designed not only to address immediate hunger, but to restore dignity and stability for families living in crisis. By delivering culturally appropriate, nutritious food along with toiletries and daily essentials, we meet people where they are — often at the intersection of poverty and hopelessness. The program also provides resource referrals for housing, employment, and health services to help families transition from surviving to thriving.

With demand increasing due to inflation, job loss, and economic hardship, our 2025 goal is to expand our reach to serve 1,500 families each month. Grant funding will directly support food purchases, transportation, packaging, and volunteer coordination necessary to sustain and scale our operation.

This program aligns with our mission of creating sustainable, community-rooted change by removing barriers to basic human needs. Feeding Families not only provides critical relief—it builds hope, resilience, and the foundation for generational progress.

Total Project Budget: 625000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sources for the Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Support: Private Individual Donors – Ongoing monthly and one-time gifts PeachSkinSheets Partnership – Portion of proceeds from sales donated to support food access In-kind donations from Feed the Children and other corporate product partners Pending/Potential Support: Centene Charitable Foundation – $25,000 (application submitted) State Farm Foundation – $25,000 (application in progress) George E. Hatcher and Ann Williams Hatcher Foundation – $15,000 (pending) Publix Charities – (application submitted for food and hygiene support) AdvoCare Foundation – (application submitted for health and nutrition initiative) Awesome Foundation Atlanta – $1,000 (microgrant pending) Local faith-based organizations and regional food banks – in-kind food and supplies Community Foundation of Central Georgia – (pending application for expansion funding) We are actively diversifying our funding streams through grant writing, corporate sponsorships, individual contributions, and local partnerships to ensure sustainability and program growth.

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: he Feeding Families program serves the Metro Atlanta area and 15 surrounding counties, including Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Henry, Douglas, Rockdale, Fayette, Newton, Cherokee, Paulding, Coweta, Walton, and Hall Counties. This region includes both urban and rural communities experiencing high rates of food insecurity and economic hardship.
Age Group To Be Served: Our program serves individuals and families of all ages, with a primary focus on children (ages 0–18), working-age adults (19–64), and seniors (65+). Many of the households we assist are multigenerational, including children, parents, and grandparents living under one roof.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Eric
Contact Last Name: Merriweather
Contact Title: President & Founder
Contact Phone: 4049316705
Contact Email: emerriweather@theaaausa.org