Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Cohoes Connect Center
Legal Name (if Different): The Cohoes Connect Project Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 49 Johnson Ave
City: Cohoes
State: New York
Postal Code: 12047
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.connectcenterforyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4737831
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 9/24/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Connect Center After School Program
Project Description:

The Connect Centers mission is to break the cycle of poverty by connecting youth to their full potential by providing community resources, community events, S.T.E.A.M based youth programs and a safe space for youth. The project started in 2012 and has been under development for the past 9 years with no donors or debt. Project build out is at 90% completion with a cost to date of $700 K and current total project estimated fair market valuation is $4.2 million. The after school program is designed to prepare students in grades 6-12 for academic success and future career paths. The Backpack Program hosted regionally through the Regional Foodbank and run locally by the Connect Center is designed to provide local, food insecure students with healthy weekend meals. The Connect Center believes that every individual has the potential to create positive change in their lives and the world around them.

Total Project Budget: $260,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Seymour fox foundation, Highmark/Bluecross, Keybank, MNT Bank, United way capital region

Project Duration: January 1 2026 – December 31 2026
Geographical Area Served: Cohoes NY
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Ben
Contact Last Name: Williams
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (518) 488-2809
Contact Email: Director@connectcenterforyouth.org