Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Operation P.E.A.C.E. Northeast
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 78 Peterborough Street
City: Boston
State: MA
Postal Code: 02215
Main Phone: 6172671054
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.operationpeaceboston.org
Employer ID Number: 04-3558709
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: December 8, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Fenway Connected
Project Description:

The Fenway Connected initiative is a joint venture between Operation P.E.A.C.E. and the Fenway Community Center designed to elevate education access, strengthen family well-being, and deepen community cohesion for the Fenway neighborhood. This project serves as a strategic platform to deliver high-quality afterschool enrichment, early childhood programming, ESL support, wraparound services, and a comprehensive community needs assessment that informs long-term service delivery.

Anchored in a shared commitment to equity, safety, and opportunity, the initiative deploys dedicated Fenway Community Center staffing supported by Operation P.E.A.C.E. to deliver 35 hours per week of structured, community-driven programming. Children access literacy, STEM, creativity, homework help, and social-emotional learning activities that build confidence and strengthen academic outcomes. Young families engage in weekly playgroup featuring arts, sensory learning, and developmental support. Adults benefit from accessible ESL sessions and conversation groups that enhance communication skills, digital literacy, and neighborhood navigation. Seniors and multigenerational households are connected through culturally responsive seasonal events, celebrations, and responsive supports such as new-parent kids or milestone gatherings.

A core pillar of the project is an exploratory needs-based assessment that surveys, interviews, and engages residents to understand priorities, identify services gaps, and build a data-driven roadmap for future programming. The intentional listening strategy positions the initiative as a scalable model for community development and operational excellence. By delivering consistent engagement, building trust, and expanding access to enrichment opportunities, the Fenway Connected Initiative strengthens resident belonging and creates a vibrant hub where children learn, families grow, and neighbors thrive. This project not only responds to immediate community needs but also establishes a sustainable foundation for long-erm impact across the Fenway neighborhood.

Total Project Budget: 65,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: City of Boston $9,999 Wingate Management $30,000 Pending: Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood $7,000 Liberty Mutual Foundation $10,000

Project Duration: January 2026 – December 2026
Geographical Area Served: Boston Massachusetts
Age Group To Be Served: Birth – 12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Mission
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6172671054
Contact Email: shannon@operationpeaceboston.org