Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Handy
\nMailing Address: 2101 North Andrews Avenue
\nCity: Wilton Manors
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33311
\nMain Phone: 9545222911
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.handyinc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-2507617
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 c 3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: May 12,2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: LIFE Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc.) is a children\u2019s services organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged and underserved youth throughout Broward County, Florida. Handy focuses its work in high-need ZIP codes\u2014including 33311, 33313, 33309, and 33319\u2014where families face persistent challenges such as housing instability, food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, and elevated juvenile crime rates. Through comprehensive afterschool academic programming and wraparound supports, Handy addresses critical gaps in education, mental health services, family stabilization, food security, and access to essential resources.<\/p>\n
Handy\u2019s cornerstone youth enrichment model\u2014the LIFE Program. LIFE\u2014short for Life Skills, Independent Living, Foundation Building, and Education\/Employment\u2014is designed to empower Broward County\u2019s most vulnerable young people by equipping them with the training, skills, mental stability, basic resources, mentorship, and confidence needed to thrive in every area of life. <\/p>\n
LIFE Program successfully integrates 67 individual youth development initiatives across five core pillars:
\n\u2022\tYouth Development \u2013 Life skills training, mentorship, and enrichment activities
\n\u2022\tWorkforce Development \u2013 Career readiness, job placement, and financial literacy
\n\u2022\tMental Health \u2013 Trauma-informed counseling and emotional resilience programs
\n\u2022\tHousing \u2013 Transitional support and emergency housing assistance
\n\u2022\tEducation Transition Services \u2013 Academic support, scholarships, and college readiness <\/p>\n
Together, these foundational areas form a comprehensive, holistic wraparound program designed to help Handy youth overcome systemic barriers to academic achievement, career readiness, and personal well-being. Our evidence-based model operates as a fully integrated system, delivered through individualized case management led by experienced leadership, certified counselors, and youth coaches. This inclusive, coordinated approach equips young people with the long-term skills, stability, and confidence needed to achieve independence and sustained success.<\/p>\n
Serving more than 1,200 individuals each year, Handy\u2019s LIFE Program provides critical, year-round support to low-income youth and foster youth living in some of Broward County\u2019s most economically challenged communities. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $4,046,250<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed:<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Ongoing\/Year-round Program
\nGeographical Area Served: Broward County Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: 10-25<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Desiree
\nContact Last Name: Saunders
\nContact Title: Chief Development Officer
\nContact Phone: 954-798-2355
\nContact Email: dsaunders@handyinc.org <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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