Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Family Centers- Centros Familiares de la Comunidad
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CFC
Mailing Address: 7524 Avenue E
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77012
Main Phone: 7139232316
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://www.communityfamilycenters.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1691632
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Februart 23. 2026
Requested Amount: 10000.00

Project Title: Magnolia Park STEAM Center
Project Description:

The Magnolia Park STEAM Center at CFC provides a supportive environment for youth to enhance literacy and math skills through culturally relevant STEAM topics. The after-school program starts in January for 80 students in the Austin High School feeder pattern, and Camp Fresh, a 10-week summer day camp of 150 students, starts in June. Youth are offered age-appropriate STEAM-based activities as well as our Positive Action curriculum and academic enrichment. The students work on different STEAM activities including creating a design process, experimenting, critical thinking and problem-solving. The after-school program offers homework assistance, tutoring in small groups on math, reading, writing, computer skills, and essential technologies that enhance leadership skills, communication, and problem solving. Students gain in academic performance, access to technology, and digital literacy.
The youth play an active part in figuring out the “what, where, when, how and why” of their activities. This means they are more engaged in playing a critical role as decision-makers in the planning and implementation of their activities. The program has a collaborative learning approach designed to promote sharing of knowledge, skills and learning in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation as youth work together on goals that can only be accomplished with the help of others. Working cooperatively in environments rich in a diversity of talents, abilities and backgrounds reinforces individual learning, nurtures an appreciation of difference and encourages them to feel powerful and safe as they experience a sense of belonging.
The objective is to give those underrepresented in technical areas an awareness and training that “levels the playing field” for them to have improved opportunities and the requisite skills to pursue technology-based careers. The program will expand opportunities for career choices in fields that are not only growing, but the need for skilled workers is becoming greater and more critical.

Total Project Budget: $ 376,552.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Valero Energy, McGovern Foundation, Pricewaterhouse Cooper, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Viapath Foundation, Port Houston

Project Duration: September 2026 – May 2027
Geographical Area Served: CFC primarily serves families in the four zip-code area: 77011, 77012, 77023, and 77087. This area encompasses Magnolia Park and the Second Ward – two of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods.
Age Group To Be Served: 4-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patti
Contact Last Name: Schmidt
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 7139232316
Contact Email: pschmidt@communityfamilycenters.org