Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Us and Our Children (Kash Kids)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 26294
City: Jacksonville
State: FL
Postal Code: 32226
Main Phone: 8668774635
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.kashkids.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax-exempt)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 27, 2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Money Makers In Training
Project Description:

Money Makers in Training (MMIT) is Kash Kids’ signature workforce development and entrepreneurial education program designed to prepare youth for real-world economic success. The program equips students with essential financial knowledge, career readiness skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in today’s workforce.

Through hands-on, project-based learning, participants develop foundational skills in money management, budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use. At the same time, they strengthen critical workforce competencies such as communication, problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and professional decision-making.

Students explore diverse career pathways, examine earning potential across industries, and connect financial literacy to long-term life planning. They design and pitch business ideas, operate mini-ventures, simulate workplace roles, and practice tracking revenue, expenses, payroll, and profit. These real-world applications enhance applied math skills, financial reasoning, and strategic thinking.

MMIT introduces entrepreneurship as a viable pathway to economic mobility—empowering youth not only to seek employment but also to create jobs and income-generating opportunities within their communities. Participants gain exposure to industry professionals, mentorship opportunities, and practical insights into workplace expectations and financial independence.

More than a financial literacy program, MMIT serves as a workforce pipeline initiative. It builds confidence, marketable skills, and career awareness—preparing students to transition successfully into higher education, technical training, military service, entrepreneurship, or employment.

By integrating financial education with career exploration and hands-on enterprise experience, MMIT strengthens students’ readiness for lifelong financial stability and meaningful participation in the economy.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding includes individual donors, community partners, and organizational fundraising efforts. Potential funding sources include corporate sponsorships, local foundations, financial institutions, workforce development grants, and education-focused philanthropic organizations.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: 4720 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Services are delivered in schools and community-based settings, with potential expansion to neighboring communities.
Age Group To Be Served: 5–18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Twyla
Contact Last Name: Prindle
Contact Title: Executive Director/Founder
Contact Phone: (904) 710-6529
Contact Email: Twyla@kashkids.org