Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connected to Lead
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3231
City: Gardena
State: California
Postal Code: 90247
Main Phone: 562.546.3304
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.connectedtolead.org
Employer ID Number: 85-0806001
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/21
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: YOUTH Lead
Project Description:

Youth and transitional aged girls, ages 11-21 will participate in a bi-weekly program called, “Youth LEAD.” This program targets girls who are in the justice involved or on track to becoming justice involved.

Youth LEAD focuses on providing leadership development, counseling, case management, and mentorship. The girls will participate in workshops focused on leadership development, accountability, life skills, healthy relationships, civic engagement, financial literacy, self-care, and more. During the program they will attend social activities to develop a network of support among their peers, coordinate a service project, and coordinate a fundraising project donating half of the proceeds to an organization of their choosing. Towards the conclusion of the program, the girls will have an opportunity to transition into a leadership opportunity (school site council, an internship, city youth commission, etc.) as available.

At the end of the program, the girls will have shown considerable improvements in their lives as indicated through evaluations; their actions; and progress reports by their counselor, case manager, teachers, parents, or school administration. They will transition into leadership positions in their group homes, schools, cities, and where other opportunities present themselves. They will have developed a network of support among their peers and reach out to them to provide encourage, receive support, and connect.

Participation in the program is at no cost. Additionally, we will provide accommodations (ASL, closed captioning, large print, and language interpretation) for participants in need.

Total Project Budget: 200,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): She Angels Foundation, Cigna, Individual Donations, Matching Grants

Project Duration: 1/1/22-12/31/22
Geographical Area Served: Los Angeles County
Age Group To Be Served: 11-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Jen
Contact Last Name: Harris
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 310.903.6708
Contact Email: jharris@connectedtolead.org