Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Inspiring Forces II
\nLegal Name (if Different): Inspiring Forces II
\nAlso Known As: Inspiring Forces II
\nMailing Address: 465 Hawley Street
\nCity: Rochester
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 1461
\nMain Phone: 3169939730
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/inspiringforces2.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 33-3127361
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/22\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Restoration Pipeline
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Project Description: The Circle of Care Pipeline
\nInspiring Forces II is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Rochester\u2019s Northwest Quadrant. As a U.S. Army Veteran, I founded this organization to apply military-grade discipline and peer-to-peer accountability to the "crisis points" facing youth in the foster care system. Our mission is to ensure that no child\u2019s potential is capped by their zip code or their family status.<\/p>\n
The Need
\nRochester\u2019s foster youth face a "resilience gap." While our current cohort of 28 youth maintains a 100% academic graduation track, our Q1 2026 data identified that 15% of these students struggle with emotional regulation and self-esteem due to systemic trauma. Without targeted intervention, these bright young adults remain at high risk for housing instability and justice involvement.<\/p>\n
The Project: Pathways 2 Greatness Expansion
\nWe are seeking $10,000 to fuel our "Circle of Care" through the Rochester Restoration Pipeline. This funding will directly support:<\/p>\n
Restorative Justice Workshops: Partnering with specialized practitioners to provide conflict resolution training for our 28 youth, specifically addressing the 15% resilience gap.<\/p>\n
High-Touch Mentorship: Providing the materials and transportation stipends necessary for weekly 1-on-1 sessions that keep our seniors on track for university and trade school entry.<\/p>\n
Therapeutic Art Integration: Using creative expression to process trauma and build the "unmasked" confidence celebrated at our annual Gala.<\/p>\n
Leadership & Impact
\nLed by a veteran and supported by a collaborative network including Projecturge and TruImpact, we maintain an 85% direct-to-program fiscal ratio. A grant from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will provide the "bridge funding" needed to turn our 100% graduation track into 100% lifelong self-sufficiency for the next generation of Rochester leaders.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 10000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Board of Directors\tCommitted\tInternal\tOperational oversight & 501(c)(3) compliance.\tCommunity Partnerships\tCommitted\tIn-Kind\tRochester Restoration Pipeline (Projecturge, TruImpact, Rochester Hope) \u2013 Shared logistics, space, and food. ESL Charitable Foundation\tPending\tGrant\tGeneral Program Expansion ($65k Program Manager request).\tDMJF (Daisy Marquis Jones)\tPotential\tGrant\tPathways 2 Greatness youth mentorship and student stipends.\tMother Cabrini Health\tPotential\tGrant\tPathways 2 Recovery (Veteran & Adult Behavioral Health).\tMasquerade Gala (4\/17)\tProjected\tEvent\t"Unmasking Dreams" \u2013 Direct youth scholarships and emergency participant funds.\t<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Phase I: Mobilization\tJuly \u2013 Sept 2026\tHiring the Program Manager and Veteran Peer Lead; finalizing RRP partner schedules. Phase II: Implementation\tOct 2026 \u2013 March 2027\tIntensive Pathways 2 Greatness mentoring and Pathways 2 Recovery sessions; 36 sessions\/quarter. Phase III: Evaluation\tApril \u2013 May 2027\tAddressing the 15% resilience gap via specialized workshops; prepping for the 2027 Gala. Phase IV: Reporting\tJune 2027\tFinal impact analysis: Graduation rates, sobriety milestones, and fiscal audit.
\nGeographical Area Served: Strategic Positioning: "Our headquarters and primary service zones are strategically located in the 14608 and 14611 zip codes. These areas represent the ‘front lines’ of Rochester\u2019s poverty and addiction crisis. By embedding the Pathways 2 Greatness program directly in the Northwest Quadrant, we remove the transportation barriers that often prevent foster youth from receiving consistent mentorship." The "Pipeline" Advantage: "Through our partnership in the Rochester Restoration Pipeline, we utilize the Flower City Park hub. This allows us to serve the ‘Finger Lakes’ region’s veterans who travel into the city for specialized recovery services that aren’t available in rural Monroe County." Addressing the 15% Gap: "Data shows that the 14621 area has some of the highest rates of youth justice involvement. Our Department of Restorative Justice is specifically targeting this geography to lower recidivism and close the emotional resilience gap we’ve identified in our Q1 intake."
\nAge Group To Be Served: DepartmentProgramAge RangeDevelopmental FocusYouth DevelopmentPathways 2 Greatness12 \u2013 18 YearsMiddle & High School students; Foster care transitions; College\/Trade readiness.Young Adult TransitionPathways 2 Greatness18 \u2013 24 Years"Aging out" of foster care; Workforce entry; Early career mentorship.Health & RecoveryPathways 2 Recovery25 \u2013 65+ YearsVeterans and adults in substance abuse recovery; Family reunification.Community ImpactCircle of CareAll AgesMulti-generational support for the 4 high-need families in our "Pipeline."<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): ms.
\nContact First Name: Carolyn
\nContact Last Name: Green
\nContact Title:
\nContact Phone: 3169939730
\nContact Email: cgreen@inspiringforces2.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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