Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Barbering For Tomorrow
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 106 West Hollis Street
City: nashua
State: New Hampshire
Postal Code: 03060
Main Phone: 6036893493
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.barberingfortomorrow.org
Employer ID Number: 33-4112308
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/04/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Underprivileged Youth Apprenticeship Initiative through Barbering For Tomorrow
Project Description:

The Underprivileged Youth Apprenticeship Initiative through Barbering For Tomorrow is a workforce development and mentorship program designed to support underprivileged youth ages 15 to 18 through structured apprenticeship exposure, life skills training, and positive mentorship within the barbering industry. The initiative connects licensed barbers and community mentors with youth who face barriers such as limited access to career opportunities, economic hardship, and lack of consistent adult guidance.
Barbering For Tomorrow is in the process of launching a Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) program in partnership with Nashua North and Nashua South High Schools. This collaboration will allow students to engage in structured, school aligned programming that introduces barbering as a viable career pathway while reinforcing professional skills, accountability, and goal setting. The CTI program will be integrated into existing school schedules and supported by both educators and industry mentors.
Participants will take part in weekly programming that includes hands on barbering skill exposure, professional etiquette, financial literacy, and mentorship focused on confidence building and long term planning. Youth will gain early exposure to workforce expectations and potential licensure pathways while learning in safe, supervised classroom and barbershop environments.
Grant funding will support the creation of classroom materials and instructional resources required for the CTI program, including equipment, supplies, curriculum development, and apprenticeship materials. Funds will also assist with mentor stipends, transportation support, program coordination, and background checks to ensure accessibility and program quality.
Through this initiative, Barbering For Tomorrow aims to empower underprivileged youth with tangible skills, meaningful mentorship, and exposure to sustainable career pathways that lead to long term personal and economic stability.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community fundraising efforts, individual donations, and pending funding sources.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: southern New Hampshire
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Gage
Contact Last Name: Armand
Contact Title: founder/president
Contact Phone: 6036893493
Contact Email: staff@barberingfortomorrow.org