Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: AYUDA, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11098 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 401
City: North Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33161
Main Phone: 305-240-6228
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.ayudamiami.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1761257
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/12/26
Requested Amount: $6,000

Project Title: Art / Fitness Classes for Low Income Seniors
Project Description:

Students are elders from low-income homes that are at or below the poverty line in Miami. Currently (2025), AYUDA is offering free weekly art/fitness classes open to all elders. This will ensure an increase in non-verbal emotional expression, focus, calming of the nervous system, increase in self-esteem and confidence and the establishment of bonding with new relationships. The project increases students’ quality of life and assists them in maintaining their social and personal independence in the community, to abate loneliness, isolation and depression.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Batchelor Foundation $10,000 committed, Abraham Foundation $10,000 pending, Funraisers $10,000 pending

Project Duration: one year
Geographical Area Served: Miami
Age Group To Be Served: 60+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anne Marie
Contact Last Name: Tristan
Contact Title: Board Vice Chair
Contact Phone: 3052406228
Contact Email: annemariet@ayudamiami.org