Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Thoughts Before Actions
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2647
City: Laplace
State: LA
Postal Code: 70069
Main Phone: 504-559-7908
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thoughtsbeforeactions.com
Employer ID Number: 81-1201382
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Attendance Matters: Youth Truancy Intervention & Mentorship
Project Description:

Attendance Matters is a one-year targeted truancy intervention initiative serving middle and high school students in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The program will work with 20 chronically absent youth (missing 10% or more of school days) who are at risk of academic failure and long-term disengagement.

Through structured mentorship, family engagement sessions, and individualized attendance action plans, participants will receive consistent support to address barriers such as transportation challenges, low academic motivation, behavioral concerns, and family instability.

Each student will be paired with a trained mentor who will conduct weekly check-ins, monitor attendance data, and collaborate with parents and school personnel. Monthly parent engagement workshops will equip families with tools to reinforce accountability and academic success at home. Positive attendance incentives and recognition milestones will encourage sustained improvement.

By the end of the program year, Thoughts Before Actions expects to reduce chronic absenteeism among participants by at least 25%, improve academic performance, and increase family engagement in school-related activities.

Attendance Matters directly aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to transform the lives of children and youth by strengthening educational stability, promoting personal responsibility, and supporting long-term student success.

Total Project Budget: 18,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual Donors (Committed), General Operating Funds (Committed), Small community grants (Potential)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: St John the Baptist Parish
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Denarold
Contact Last Name: Anderson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 504-559-7908
Contact Email: Danderson@thoughtsbeforeactions.com