Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Dennis Price Jr Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TDPJF
Mailing Address: 3224 Garrison Park Cir
City: Memphis
State: TN
Postal Code: 38119
Main Phone: 901-627-9838
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thedennispricejrfoundation.com
Employer ID Number: 93-3431639
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 08/06/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Closing the Gap: DJ’s Care Closet for a Memphis Title I School
Project Description:

The Dennis Price Jr. Foundation seeks support from the Hermanowski Foundation to launch a new DJ’s Care Closet in a high-need Title I school in Memphis, Tennessee. DJ’s Care Closet is more than just a supply cabinet—it is a thoughtfully designed, boutique-style “store” located within a school, where students experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, or family crisis can discreetly access essential items they need to attend school with confidence and dignity.

Each Care Closet is stocked with brand-new clothing, shoes, hygiene products, school supplies, undergarments, and seasonal gear—resources too often out of reach for students in underserved communities. By removing these barriers, DJ’s Care Closet supports attendance, academic focus, and overall student well-being. Students are referred by counselors, teachers, or administrators and can “shop” in a welcoming, judgment-free environment that restores a sense of agency and normalcy during difficult times.

This $10,000 project will nearly fully fund the launch of one new DJ’s Care Closet, covering startup supplies, shelving and racks, signage, inventory, and initial stocking. It will serve an estimated 200–500 students in its first year alone, with the potential to grow annually. This initiative is grounded in our broader mission to eliminate preventable heart-related deaths by uplifting youth and supporting the whole child—body, mind, and spirit.

At the Dennis Price Jr. Foundation, we believe that every child deserves a fair chance to thrive. DJ’s Care Closet honors Dennis’s legacy of leadership and compassion by ensuring students are not held back by circumstances beyond their control. With your support, we can bring hope, comfort, and essential care to a Memphis school community that needs it most. Together, we can help students feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed—one Care Closet at a time.

Total Project Budget: $175,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The $175,000 budget reflects a three-year expansion plan to launch DJ’s Care Closets in seven additional Title I schools across Memphis by 2028. This investment will allow us to reach hundreds more students with the essentials they need to attend school with dignity, confidence, and stability. We are actively pursuing additional funding to support this expansion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program. While applying for grants is a new endeavor for our young organization, we are already building strong momentum. We received a $55,000 grant from the John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust and have raised $27,336.72 from individual donors who believe deeply in our mission for the first three Care Closets. Generous in-kind donations valued at $41,922 from community partners like Ampro and TEKsystems have also helped us successfully launch our first three DJ’s Care Closets. These early investments reflect growing community and philanthropic support—and a shared belief in our vision to remove barriers to education and well-being for students in Memphis.

Project Duration: 1/1/26-12/31/26
Geographical Area Served: Midsouth
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Tracy
Contact Last Name: Price
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 901-488-5546
Contact Email: Tracy@thedennispricejrfoundation.com