Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Peaceful Pastures Retreat LLC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Be Transformed at Peaceful Pastures
Mailing Address: 5389 NC Highway 210
City: Rocky Point
State: NC
Postal Code: 28457
Main Phone: 9102289188
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.betransformedatpeacefulpastures.com/
Employer ID Number: 93-4515333
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/30/26
Requested Amount: 7000

Project Title: Project Outdoor Arena
Project Description:

Our organization seeks funding to construct a safe, dedicated outdoor arena for our Assisted Equine Learning program, which serves children and youth who have experienced trauma, foster care placement, and significant life instability.

The arena will provide a consistent, structured space where participants engage in horsemanship, movement, and relationship building activities that promote emotional regulation, confidence, responsibility, and resilience. Through guided interactions with horses, youth develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving, empathy, and self-discipline, all skills that directly support success in school, relationships, and future employment.

This project supports the whole child by integrating physical activity, experiential education, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing, faith-affirming environment. The arena will allow us to expand access to programming, serve more participants year-round, and reduce barriers for families who could not otherwise afford these services.

By investing in this infrastructure, your foundation will help create a stable, healing environment where vulnerable youth can build strength, purpose, and hope, laying a foundation for healthier outcomes throughout adolescence and into adulthood.

Total Project Budget: 7000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): No other funding yet

Project Duration: one month
Geographical Area Served: Southeast North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: 6-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Melanie
Contact Last Name: Romano
Contact Title: Owner and Educator
Contact Phone: 9102289188
Contact Email: mromanobtys@gmail.com