Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Onward Christian Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1354 Daltons Dr
City: Forest
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 24551
Main Phone: 4345151495
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.onwardchristian.org
Employer ID Number: 813055867
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/29/2026
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Scholarship Fund
Project Description:

Onward Christian Academy is a hybrid K–12 Christian school serving families across Central Virginia who desire an education that integrates academic excellence, faith formation, and practical life skills. Our mission is to partner with families to raise students who are rooted in Christ, equipped for life, and prepared to serve their communities with integrity and purpose.

The Rooted Access Scholarship Fund exists to ensure that financial hardship does not interrupt a child’s ability to remain in a stable, Christ-centered learning environment. Families seeking Christian education often do so with great intentionality, yet many experience seasons of financial strain due to job transitions, medical expenses, or unexpected life changes. Without support, these challenges can force difficult educational disruptions that impact both academic progress and spiritual formation.

This project will provide targeted, need-based scholarships to students whose families require temporary assistance in order to remain enrolled at Onward Christian Academy. Funds will be used to offset tuition costs for qualifying families, allowing students to continue their education without interruption while maintaining consistency in discipleship, relationships, and learning routines.

Onward Christian Academy has committed $2,500 from internal resources toward this effort and is seeking an additional $7,500 to expand the reach of the fund. Together, these funds will support multiple students during the upcoming academic year through partial scholarships tailored to each family’s situation.

By investing in the Rooted Access Scholarship Fund, the foundation would be directly supporting children and families at a pivotal moment, helping preserve educational stability and fostering long-term growth in character, faith, and confidence. This project reflects our belief that Christian education is not only about academics, but about walking alongside families and students through real life with care, commitment, and hope.

Total Project Budget: $7,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $2,500 as a percent of general donations

Project Duration: July ’26-September ’26
Geographical Area Served: Central Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lauren
Contact Last Name: Zealand
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4342217892
Contact Email: lzealand@onwardchristian.org