Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: WINGS FOR WISHES ACADEMY INC
Legal Name (if Different): WINGS FOR WISHES ACADEMY INC
Also Known As: Wings for Wishes
Mailing Address: edieraether2@gmail.com
City: Terrel
State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 28682
Main Phone: 704 658 8997
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://wingsforwishesacademy.org
Employer ID Number: 99-4757506
Organization Tax Status: We are ecempt from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/11/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Wings for Wishes
Project Description:

Wings for Wishes is a comprehensive, neuroscience-based initiative designed to build character, resilience, and healthy decision-making skills in children, teens, and the adults who guide them. Funding will support the full portfolio of programs serving early childhood through adolescence, as well as parents, educators, and community partners.

The initiative integrates brain-based principles and positive psychology to instill integrity, self-regulation, confidence, and perseverance as behavioral habits.

For ages 3–9," I Believe I Can Fly!" uses guided imagery, role-playing, puppetry, and experiential learning to strengthen self-esteem, social skills, and healthy lifestyle habits while helping children identify their innate gifts and overcome limiting beliefs.

For youth ages 10–18, "MindShift: Flying High…Rising Above" provides mindset mastery tools that activate neurochemical pathways associated with motivation, emotional regulation, and achievement.

"Bullyproof Your Classroom" delivers practical, evidence-informed strategies for students, educators, parents, and bystanders to prevent and address bullying while cultivating compassionate school cultures.

All programs include customizable Train-the-Trainer models offered virtually and in person to ensure sustainable implementation across schools, after-school programs, mentorship initiatives, summer camps, and community organizations. Additional seminars address pressing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, addiction, digital overstimulation, and post-pandemic trauma.

By supporting the entire continuum of services, this funding will strengthen families, classrooms, and communities, equipping young people with the mindset, habits, and hope needed to transform their potential into lifelong possibilities.

Total Project Budget: We are just starting as a non profit, so a projection for this first year would be 200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The initiative has been primarily self-funded through Edie’s personal investment to launch and sustain programming. We are actively seeking grant funding and charitable donations to broaden reach and ensure long-term viability.

Project Duration: We hope to raise funds for at least one year.
Geographical Area Served: The project was born in North Carolina, but it is not designed to serve a specific region.
Age Group To Be Served: Ages from 3 until 18 and teachers, parents, and schools.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Luara
Contact Last Name: Nunes
Contact Title: Edie’s Assistant
Contact Phone: 27997340234
Contact Email: luaranunes34@gmail.com