Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: SAVE BY FAITH CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 247 WILLIAMSBURG CT
City: ROMEOVILLE
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60446-4115
Main Phone: 7734743535
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.savebyfaith.com
Employer ID Number: 27-0463137
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/26/26
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Youth Mentorship & Community Empowerment Program
Project Description:

Youth Mentorship & Community Empowerment Program

Save By Faith Children Foundation Inc.

The Youth Mentorship & Community Empowerment Program is a structured, community-based initiative designed to support underserved youth ages 13–18 by providing mentorship, leadership development, academic support, and workforce readiness opportunities. The program seeks to address barriers that negatively impact youth success, including lack of mentorship, limited career exposure, and insufficient access to safe and constructive after-school environments.

Through a holistic approach, participants receive consistent guidance from mentors, educational enrichment activities, and practical life-skills training that prepares them for adulthood, employment, and higher education. The program focuses on building confidence, improving decision-making skills, and creating clear pathways toward personal and professional success.

Program Components

The project includes the following core elements:

Mentorship & Leadership Development:
Youth are paired with experienced mentors who provide guidance, accountability, and personal development coaching.

Academic & Life Skills Support:
Tutoring assistance, goal setting, financial literacy, communication skills, and conflict resolution training.

Career Readiness & Workforce Exposure:
Career exploration workshops, entrepreneurship education, skilled-trade awareness, and workforce preparation activities.

After-School Safe Space Programming:
Structured environments promoting positive social interaction, teamwork, and personal growth.

Community Engagement & Family Support:
Activities that strengthen family involvement and connect participants to community resources and opportunities.

Need for the Project

Many youth in the Chicago-area communities served by Save By Faith Children Foundation face socioeconomic challenges and limited access to supportive mentorship and positive developmental experiences. This project directly addresses those needs by creating a consistent support system designed to reduce risk factors and increase long-term success outcomes.

Expected Outcomes

The Youth Mentorship & Community Empowerment Program aims to:

Serve over 100 youth annually

Increase leadership confidence and life-skills competency

Improve school engagement and workforce readiness

Expand mentorship access for underserved youth

Strengthen community involvement and positive peer networks

Long-Term Vision

The long-term goal of this project is to establish a sustainable mentorship and youth development model that equips young people with the tools needed to become productive, empowered, and community-focused adults. By investing in youth today, Save By Faith Children Foundation helps build stronger families and safer, more resilient communities.

Total Project Budget: 150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart, Target, McDonald

Project Duration: 8 months
Geographical Area Served: Chicago, and Surrounding Suburbs
Age Group To Be Served: 6 to 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Chairman
Contact Phone: 7734743535
Contact Email: savebyfaithchildrenfoundation@outlook.com