Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Upower
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3244
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98114
Main Phone: 2062003993
Main Fax:
Organization Website: u-power.org
Employer ID Number: 46-4220284
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/8/21
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Developing Curriculum & Assessment for Upower Programming: Collaboration with Seattle University Kinesiology Department Fellowship Program
Project Description:

Upower offers trauma-sensitive physical activity to youth at multiple sites throughout King County at no cost to youth and families. Our classes create a safe space to get youth moving and provide access to the health and social-emotional benefits of play. In collaboration with Seattle University’s Kinesiology Department Fellowship program, Upower has hired a Fellow to design, implement, analyze, and interpret Upower’s curriculum and programming in order to measure, revise and strengthen our programming and its benefits for youth. The Project will be identified and carried out in four phases over a 2-year period and will cost Upower $21,105.26 per year. Across our sites, Upower works with sensitive populations and youth who are underserved, complicating our ability to collect data on the youth and our services. This partnership with the Seattle University Kinesiology Department will increase our capacity and creativity in data collection and analysis and will provide a foundation for improving our programs and outcomes for each youth and community. This partnership will enrich our ability to provide trauma-informed movement, build relationships with youth and support youth as they build confidence, develop trust, pro-social connections, and social skills, cultivate leadership skills that help them prepare for the future. Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will be used to support the second year of the project.

Total Project Budget: ($45,085

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): N/A

Project Duration: 2 years
Geographical Area Served: King County, WA
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lydia
Contact Last Name: Simpson
Contact Title: Project Coordinator
Contact Phone: 2062003993
Contact Email: Lydia@u-power.org