Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Local Hands Global Heart
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2377 Tranquility Ln
City: GCS
State: FL
Postal Code: 32043
Main Phone: 9049237322
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Localhandsglobalheart.org
Employer ID Number: 39-3383712
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/22/26
Requested Amount: 7,000

Project Title: Clay, FL: Youth Meals & Dialogue Program.
Project Description:

The Clay Youth Meals & Dialogue Initiative is a youth-led community program designed to strengthen connection, leadership, and opportunity among young people in Clay County, Florida. Organized by Local Hands Global Heart, the initiative brings together middle school & high school, youth for structured dialogue events centered around shared meals, mentorship, and civic engagement.

Clay County is a growing community, but many young people lack accessible spaces where they can connect across backgrounds, develop leadership skills, and feel empowered to contribute to their community. This program addresses that gap by creating welcoming, youth-centered gatherings where participants share meals and engage in guided conversations on topics such as personal development, education pathways, community service, and global awareness. The youth will collaborate and carry out food insecurity projects with peers in Ukraine via virual interactions and in person projects.

Each gathering will provide meals, structured dialogue facilitated by trained youth leaders, and opportunities for participants to design and lead their own service projects. The program emphasizes leadership development, confidence building, and social connection. Meals serve as an important foundation for participation, ensuring that all youth—regardless of financial background—can engage in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The initiative will directly serve 75–100 youth in its first year, with plans to expand based on community demand. In addition to dialogue sessions, youth participants will be encouraged to develop and implement local service projects, strengthening their sense of ownership and responsibility within their community.

Founded by a Clay County native and nonprofit leader, this initiative reflects a deep commitment to reinvesting in the next generation of local youth. By fostering connection, leadership, and community engagement, the Clay Youth Meals & Dialogue Initiative aims to build a stronger, more resilient, and more connected future for young people in Clay County.

Total Project Budget: 12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $1.000 donor committed, $4,000 pending foundation

Project Duration: Sep 2026-Sep 2027
Geographical Area Served: Clay county, FL & Ukraine
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Taylor
Contact Last Name: Thigpen
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 9049237322
Contact Email: taylor@localhandsglobalheart.org