Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
\nLegal Name (if Different): Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
\nAlso Known As: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
\nMailing Address: 3691 Willowcreek Rd., Suite 200
\nCity: Portage
\nState: IN
\nPostal Code: 46368
\nMain Phone: 2197642582
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.bgcgreaternwi.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 35-1262439
\nOrganization Tax Status: Nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/20\/26
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Education Room and Programming supplies
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Portage, IN Boys & Girls Club serves close to 300 youth per day, offering afterschool youth services including homework help and academic support, as well as mentorship, teen leadership, art, STEM, and recreational activities. A new room has recently been built this month but needs to be carpeted, furnished, and equipped with educational supplies and equipment.<\/p>\n
This new space will directly support the Club\u2019s expanding educational programming, including targeted literacy initiatives, STEM enrichment, and college and career readiness efforts designed to help youth build critical academic and life skills. Through structured programs and hands-on learning opportunities, Club staff aim to improve school engagement, boost academic performance, and provide a safe, supportive environment where all members can thrive.<\/p>\n
To fully realize the potential of this space, the Club is seeking $10,000 in grant funding to complete the room and outfit it with essential resources such as flexible seating, technology, learning materials, and program supplies. This investment will ensure that more youth have access to high-quality educational programming in a dedicated, well-equipped environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and achievement.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 70,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): First Things First Porter County ($50,000 received for walls built, new doors\/window, moved electrical)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: To be completed in 2026.
\nGeographical Area Served: Portage, IN (Porter County)
\nAge Group To Be Served: 5-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Ashley
\nContact Last Name: Luptak
\nContact Title: Director of Philanthropy
\nContact Phone: 2197642582
\nContact Email: aluptak@bgcgreaternwi.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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