Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Arching Oaks Japanese Arts and Culture Center LLC
\nLegal Name (if Different): Arching Oaks Arts and Culture Center LLC
\nAlso Known As: Arching Oaks Arts and Culture Center LLC
\nMailing Address: 37114 N thrill Hill Rd
\nCity: Eustis
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 32736
\nMain Phone: 4074738859
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: ArchingOaks.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 83-3573969
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: May 13 2026
\nRequested Amount: 9500<\/p>\n
Project Title:
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
On behalf of Arching Oaks Japanese Arts & Culture Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Eustis, Florida, I respectfully submit this Letter of Inquiry requesting $9,500 in support of our proposed youth education project, \u201cYoung Guardians of Culture: Japanese Arts, Discipline, and Character Education for Youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arching Oaks exists to preserve, practice, and share Japanese arts and culture with the broader community. Through our affiliated Florida Budokan programs, we provide instruction in Japanese cultural and martial traditions, including karate, kyudo, iaido, calligraphy, etiquette, and cultural history. Our work gives children and young adults meaningful access to arts education, discipline, mentorship, and cross-cultural understanding.<\/p>\n
This project will serve youth ages 10\u201321 through a year-long series of classes, workshops, demonstrations, and educational activities focused on Japanese traditional arts and character development. Participants will learn not only physical and artistic skills, but also values such as respect, patience, perseverance, humility, responsibility, and service. Programming will include introductory Japanese arts workshops, youth cultural education days, mentorship opportunities with instructors, and accessible learning materials for families and students.<\/p>\n
The need for this program is clear. Many young people today face social isolation, reduced attention spans, limited access to cultural education, and fewer structured environments where discipline, respect, and community responsibility are consistently reinforced. Japanese traditional arts offer a powerful educational framework for helping youth build confidence, self-control, cultural literacy, and positive relationships with peers and mentors.<\/p>\n
Grant funds would support instructor time, youth scholarships, educational materials, supplies, equipment, outreach, and program documentation. We will evaluate success through participation numbers, student retention, parent feedback, instructor observations, and documented youth outcomes.<\/p>\n
We would be honored to be considered for support and would gladly provide any additional information requested.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 15000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 5500<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 2 years
\nGeographical Area Served: Central florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: 10-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Sabastian
\nContact Last Name: Velilla
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: 4074738859
\nContact Email: sabastian.velilla@floridabudokan.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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