Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Center for Family Justice, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: CFJ
\nMailing Address: 753 Fairfield Avenue
\nCity: Bridgeport
\nState: CT
\nPostal Code: 06604
\nMain Phone: 203-334-6154
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: centerforfamilyjustice.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 06-0646991
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 18, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $6,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Pathways to HOPE for the Future
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) seeks funding to support "Pathways to HOPE for the Future," a comprehensive youth-focused initiative addressing the complex needs of children impacted by interpersonal violence in Bridgeport, CT. Every 47 seconds, a child in the U.S. experiences abuse or neglect, and CFJ\u2019s integrated services provide critical healing and empowerment opportunities. The program includes three core components: the nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center (CAC), Camp HOPE, and the year-round Elizabeth M. Pfriem Pathways to HOPE mentoring and engagement program. The CAC offers a coordinated, child-centered response involving law enforcement, medical, and mental health professionals to investigate abuse and provide evidence-based interventions. Camp HOPE is a transformative week-long summer camp for children ages 7\u201317, fostering resilience through therapeutic and recreational activities. The year-round Pathways to HOPE program offers mentoring, arts, athletics, STEM learning, and college preparation to break cycles of trauma and build hope. This continuum of care supports children from disclosure through long-term healing, demonstrated by success stories like siblings Samantha and Joe, who gained confidence and resilience through the program. Funding will enhance program capacity, ensuring more children in Bridgeport receive these vital services. This initiative aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s mission by delivering innovative, sustainable, and measurable community impact through trauma-informed care and empowerment of vulnerable youth.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $500,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Bigelow Tea (committed), Pfriem (committed previously), Kashulon Foundation (committed previously) <\/p>\n
Project Duration: The project will be implamented over the 12-month period following receipt of the grant funding.
\nGeographical Area Served: Bridgeport, CT and surrounding towns
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 7-17<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Abigail
\nContact Last Name: Passero
\nContact Title: Grants Manager
\nContact Phone: 203-993-8131
\nContact Email: apassero@centerforfamilyjustice.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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