Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Consortium of Catholic Academies (CCA) is committed to delivering exceptional academic and spiri
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Mailing Address: 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 430
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20017
Main Phone: 3134694008
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Organization Website: https://catholicacademies.org
Employer ID Number: 522050972
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: DC Summer Bridge Program
Project Description:

Program Overview
The Summer Bridge Program offers a unique opportunity for inner-city youth to engage in an intensive, hands-on learning experience across several core areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), The Arts, Writing, Media/Broadcast Journalism, and Sports. This program is designed to close the achievement gap, expose students to diverse career pathways, and provide mentorship and resources that will help them succeed academically and socially.

The Need
a. Achievement Gap and Limited Resources
Students from low-income, urban areas often face significant barriers to educational success. These include underfunded schools, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of access to enrichment programs. Oftentimes, our students from the inner-city are less likely to be exposed to extracurricular activities, such as STEM clubs, arts programs, or sports, which can drastically hinder their personal development. This discrepancy is particularly problematic as employers increasingly seek workers with a diverse set of skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and teamwork.

b. Social and Emotional Challenges
The summer months can also amplify social challenges, as many students face unstable home environments or lack engaging, enriching activities during the break. For many inner-city youth, summer is not a time of personal growth but of idle time, which can lead to a lack of structure and higher risks of falling behind in their studies, or getting involved in negative behaviors.

The Solution: A Multifaceted Summer Bridge Program
The Summer Bridge Program provides an engaging, structured environment where students will not only catch up on their academic progress but also gain valuable life skills that will prepare them for high school, college, and beyond. Students from St. Augustine Catholic School, from Northwest inner-city DC, will be invited to join the Consortium of Catholic Academies and Archbishop Carroll High School Summer Bridge program. Grades 7th and 8th will be welcomed.

Total Project Budget: $75000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Carroll HS, LTYC Group

Project Duration: 3 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC
Age Group To Be Served: 12-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Brandon
Contact Last Name: Brice
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 3134694
Contact Email: Brandon.Brice@catholicacademies.org