Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Young Voices
\nLegal Name (if Different): Young Voices
\nAlso Known As: YV
\nMailing Address: 204 Westminster St
\nCity: Providence
\nState: Rhode Island
\nPostal Code: 02903
\nMain Phone: 401-214-8218
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/youngvoicesri.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 43-2103674
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 25th, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $3,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Refab Runway
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Refab Runway, an interactive fashion exhibition and forum designed and organized entirely by Grade 9-12 students of Young Voices, is an innovative community arts initiative highlighting the creativity, diverse identities, and talents of urban BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) youth in Rhode Island. This project provides our young, predominantly Black and Afro-Latina designers with hands-on experiences in storytelling, event planning, and performance, giving them a public platform to explore the world of fashion design, production, and project management while engaging meaningfully with their local leaders. By celebrating the unique and often overlooked perspectives of BIPOC youth, this event serves as a medium for cultural exchange and understanding, both for its participants and the broader Rhode Island community.<\/p>\n
The primary purpose of Refab Runway is to empower students by equipping them with practical, real-world skills that foster intergenerational dialogue and allow them to celebrate their cultural backgrounds in a medium often filtered through predominantly Eurocentric sensibilities of design and beauty. Youth will engage in every aspect of the production process, from conceptualizing designs to managing individual departments such as social media, logistics, and backstage operations, taking on leadership roles in each. Students will work collectively to bring the event to life, learning how to collaborate effectively while also taking ownership over their individual roles. By running their own project teams and contributing to the final exhibition in May, they will develop confidence and gain invaluable experiences that can serve as a stepping stone to careers in Rhode Island’s creative industries.<\/p>\n
Lastly, Refab Runway offers a safe space for cultural expression and education. Each garment tells a story, providing an opportunity for students to explore and share their heritage, lived experiences, and perspectives. Uniquely, garments for this fashion show will largely be upcycled and repurposed from their original use, further contextualizing these designs within both their local history and place within the global supply chain. Refab Runway bridges the gap between individual identities and collective experiences, celebrating what makes our urban communities unique while uniting it through mutual appreciation and open-ended dialogue.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $18,656<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Providence Children’s Shelter Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation<\/p>\n
Project Duration: September 2026 – May 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Southeastern New England
\nAge Group To Be Served: Youth ages 14-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Eric
\nContact Last Name: Calogianes
\nContact Title: Development Director
\nContact Phone: 480-296-5925
\nContact Email: ericcalogianes@youngvoicesri.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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