Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Southeastern Guide Dogs
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Dogs Inc
\nMailing Address: 4210 77th Street East
\nCity: Palmetto
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 34221
\nMain Phone: 941-729-5665
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.dogsinc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-2252352
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/25\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Dogs Inc Children and Teens Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
At Dogs Inc, we are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside children, teens, and families as they navigate life\u2019s most tender and transformative moments. Through our Children and Teens Program, extraordinary dogs become trusted companions\u2014opening doors to confidence, independence, and renewed hope.
\nFor children, skilled companion dogs offer more than comfort; they inspire growth. These gentle, intuitive partners help children build self-confidence, develop responsibility, and discover a sense of purpose. With each small success\u2014learning a new skill, caring for their dog, or simply feeling less alone\u2014children begin to see a future filled with possibility and strength.
\nFor teens with vision loss, this program arrives at a pivotal time. Our personalized, no-cost guide dog training empowers young people ages 15\u201317 to experience independence earlier, with support tailored to their daily lives at home, at school, and on campus. As trust grows between teen and dog, so does confidence\u2014replacing hesitation with freedom and opening pathways to education, connection, and self-determination.
\nWe are also honored to serve Gold Star families, offering skilled companion dogs who bring comfort and quiet healing in the face of profound loss. These dogs provide steady companionship, helping children and families feel supported, understood, and never alone.
\nEach placement is thoughtfully matched, carefully prepared, and supported for a lifetime\u2014always at no cost. Made possible by compassionate donors, this program reflects a shared commitment to dignity, resilience, and hope\u2014ensuring every child and teen we serve can move forward with courage and possibility.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 1,387,833<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, Lady Suzanna P. and Carlton Tweed Charitable Foundation,Special People in Need,The Hurlburt Foundation, Inc.,Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation,Community Foundation of Sarasota County<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: South Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: 5-17<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Christen
\nContact Last Name: Benson
\nContact Title: Managing Director, Grants and Foundation Partnerships
\nContact Phone: 941-729-5665
\nContact Email: southeasterngrants@guidedogs.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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