{"id":10141,"date":"2026-03-17T11:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/?p=10141"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:14:31","slug":"grant-request-freedom-city-inc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/?p=10141","title":{"rendered":"Grant Request Freedom City Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n<hr size='1' noshade='noshade' \/>\n<p>Organization Name: Freedom City Inc. <br \/>\nLegal Name (if Different): <br \/>\nAlso Known As: <br \/>\nMailing Address: PO Box 13194 <br \/>\nCity: Oklahoma City <br \/>\nState: Oklahoma <br \/>\nPostal Code: 73113 <br \/>\nMain Phone: 405-655-8763 <br \/>\nMain Fax: <br \/>\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.freedomcityokc.org <br \/>\nEmployer ID Number: 38-4115984 <br \/>\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3 <\/p>\n<p>Proposal Information<\/p>\n<hr size='1' noshade='noshade' \/>\n<p>Today&#8217;s Date: March 17, 2026 <br \/>\nRequested Amount: $5,000.00 <\/p>\n<p>Project Title: After-School Program <br \/>\nProject Description:<\/p>\n<p>Freedom City is a youth development organization that empowers students in Pre-K through 8th grade to reach their full potential through academic enrichment, mentorship, and character development. We believe every child deserves access to quality learning opportunities and caring adult relationships\u2014because when students thrive, families grow stronger and communities flourish. <\/p>\n<p>At Freedom City, we believe a child\u2019s zip code should never determine their future. Our academically focused After-School Program provides students with the support, encouragement, and stability they need to succeed in school and build confidence in their abilities. In a state that ranks at the bottom in education outcomes, consistent academic support outside the school day can make a meaningful difference in a child\u2019s trajectory. <\/p>\n<p>Each afternoon begins with structured tutoring and homework assistance led by trained staff and volunteers who work closely with students to strengthen reading, math, and critical thinking skills. This targeted academic support reinforces classroom learning while helping students overcome gaps that can otherwise widen over time. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond academics, the program integrates mentorship, character development, and hands-on enrichment activities that spark curiosity and personal growth. Students participate in experiences that promote teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving while exploring interests such as STEM, the arts, and physical wellness. Just as importantly, they build meaningful relationships with caring adults who encourage them to believe in their potential. <\/p>\n<p>Freedom City also recognizes the critical role after-school programs play for working families. By providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment during the hours after school, the program ensures students continue learning while parents have the stability and peace of mind needed to remain in the workforce. <\/p>\n<p>Each year, Freedom City serves approximately 50 students, helping young people strengthen academic skills, grow in confidence and character, and begin to see a future full of possibility. <\/p>\n<p>Total Project Budget: $80,545 <\/p>\n<p>Other Funding <br \/>\nSources For The Project (Committed &amp; Potential): State Farm Good Neighbor Citizens \u2013 potential   Costco Charitable Giving \u2013 potential   Oklahoma City Community Foundation Opportunities for Children \u2013 potential   Harris Foundation \u2013 potential   Philip Boyle Foundation \u2013 potential   Love\u2019s &#8211; potential   OG&amp;E &#8211;  potential <\/p>\n<p>Project Duration: 1 year <br \/>\nGeographical Area Served: Northeast Oklahoma City<br \/>\nAge Group To Be Served: 4-12 years old <\/p>\n<p>Contact Information<\/p>\n<hr size='1' noshade='noshade' \/>\n<p>Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.  <br \/>\nContact First Name: Judy <br \/>\nContact Last Name: Reyes-Henderson <br \/>\nContact Title: Executive Director <br \/>\nContact Phone: 405-655-8763 <br \/>\nContact Email: Judy@freedomcityokc.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form Organization Name: Freedom City Inc. Legal Name (if Different): Also Known As: Mailing Address: PO Box 13194 City: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma Postal Code: 73113 Main Phone: 405-655-8763 Main Fax: Organization Website: https:\/\/www.freedomcityokc.org Employer ID Number: 38-4115984 Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Proposal Information Today&#8217;s Date: March 17, 2026 Requested [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10141"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10142,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10141\/revisions\/10142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}