Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 13954, Savannah, GA 31416
City: Savannah
State: GA
Postal Code: 31405
Main Phone: 912-233-3000
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://marysplacega.org/
Employer ID Number: 58-1237907
Organization Tax Status: c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6-30-25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth Crisis Services at Mary’s Place
Project Description:

Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire respectfully requests $10,000 to support our youth crisis services and prevention education programs, which are vital to protecting and empowering young people across our region.

In 2024, we served over 20,000 youth under the age of 21 through school- and community-based prevention education. These interactive, age-appropriate sessions focus on recognizing the signs of abuse, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding how to seek help—critical knowledge that equips youth to protect themselves and others. Our prevention team works closely with schools, parents, and youth-serving organizations to ensure that this education reaches those most at risk.

In addition to prevention efforts, Mary’s Place provides comprehensive crisis services to children who have already experienced sexual abuse or assault. In 2024, our in-house center served 52 children under the age of 17—some as young as 14 months—with trauma-informed forensic medical exams conducted by trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). Each child also received access to follow-up care, including trauma counseling, family support, case management, and emergency financial assistance.

A $10,000 grant will directly support both prevention and crisis services by funding outreach materials, education program delivery, medical supplies, and immediate support for children and families in crisis. Your support ensures that youth in our community not only receive timely intervention after trauma, but also the tools and knowledge to prevent it from happening in the first place.

With your partnership, we can continue to create safer environments and brighter futures for the children and teens we serve every day.

Total Project Budget: 1,254,519.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, City of Savannah, United Way of the Coastal Empire, VOCA, private donations

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Georgia (seven counties: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, Tattnall)
Age Group To Be Served: up to ages 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Coco
Contact Last Name: Guthrie-Papy
Contact Title: Program Developer
Contact Phone: 912-257-8346
Contact Email: programdev@marysplacega.org