Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Augusta Teen Center of The Boys and Girls Club
\nLegal Name (if Different): Augusta Teen Center of The Boys and Girls Club
\nAlso Known As: Augusta Teen Center of The Boys and Girls Club
\nMailing Address: 244 Water Street
\nCity: Augusta
\nState: Maine
\nPostal Code: 04330
\nMain Phone: 2076220452
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/boysandgirlsclubofaugustamaine.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 35-2489579
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/24\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Stability to Success: Meeting Basic Needs & Building Futures for At-Risk Teens
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
At the Augusta Teen Center, we serve youth who are navigating some of the most difficult challenges in central Maine\u2014food insecurity, housing instability, trauma exposure, and limited access to consistent adult support. For many of our teens, stability is not a given. Without it, success is out of reach.<\/p>\n
Our \u201cStability to Success\u201d program meets urgent basic needs while building the skills and resilience necessary for long-term independence. Each day, teens receive nutritious meals, a safe and supervised environment, and access to trusted adult mentors. From that foundation, they engage in structured programming focused on life skills, emotional regulation, communication, and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n
Youth participate in hands-on learning through community gardens, environmental stewardship, and service projects\u2014gaining practical skills while contributing meaningfully to their community. At the same time, we integrate social-emotional learning and behavioral health support to help teens process stress, build confidence, and develop healthy coping strategies.<\/p>\n
This is not a one-time intervention\u2014it is a consistent, relationship-based model that creates real change. Teens who once struggled to attend school begin showing up. Youth who lacked direction begin planning for jobs and futures. Most importantly, they begin to see themselves as capable.<\/p>\n
Funding will directly support meals, program materials, and staffing to ensure that vulnerable youth have daily access to stability, mentorship, and opportunity.<\/p>\n
By meeting basic needs first, we open the door for everything that follows.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 495,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Maine Department of Education (SFSP), local foundations, individual donors, community fundraising events Potential: Private foundations, corporate sponsors, municipal and state grant opportunities<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 Months
\nGeographical Area Served: Kennebec County and surrounding rural communities in central Maine
\nAge Group To Be Served: 12-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
\nContact First Name: Christopher
\nContact Last Name: Maloney
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 2076220452
\nContact Email: cmaloney@augustateencenter.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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