Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY (CSJ)
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1725 Brentwood Rd
\nCity: Brentwood
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 11717
\nMain Phone: 631-273-1871
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/brentwoodcsj.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 11-1631830
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: July 28, 2026
\nRequested Amount: 5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: CSJ Garden Ministry
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
One of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s most impactful ministries is CSJ Garden Ministry, a seven-acre community garden that consists of 24 raised-bed plots for local families, vegetable gardens, a wheat field, goats, chickens, and a barn. A central component of CSJ Garden Ministry is providing free environmental education for children and families. With a small staff (1.5 paid), these have been offered on a part-time basis. Even with limited staffing, CSJ Garden Ministry reached 739 children through environmental education programs in 2025 demonstrating both strong community interest and the need for expanded programming. In late 2025, we added a new full-time member to the staff \u2013 an Environmental Educator – with the goal of broadening our educational outreach to children in the wider community. With this new position, our objective is to provide environmental education to at least 1,300 children and adults.<\/p>\n
Expanded programming will primarily serve children (ages 3 and older) and adults from the Suffolk County communities of Brentwood and Central Islip. Many participants are from immigrant families and face economic hardships. As residents of communities experiencing environmental injustice and high population density, they are disproportionately affected by pollution and have limited access to safe, natural green spaces. Through hands-on experiences in gardens, farmland, meadows, and woodlands, offered at CSJ Garden Ministry participants gain meaningful opportunities to connect with nature. Research has shown that time spent in natural environments promotes physical and mental well-being, supports children’s social and emotional development, reduces stress, and strengthens family relationships.<\/p>\n
We envision offering environmental education throughout the year, with programs available on a 12-month basis. In addition to expanding school-year programming, we will continue our popular summer programs for children and intergenerational experiences that engage entire families. Should a grant be awarded by the Hermanowski Family Foundation, it will be applied toward a new position – Environmental Educator.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $85,150<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): William and Maude Pritchard Foundation – pending; CSJ Ministry Fund – $10,000 Autumn fundraiser – To be held on 10\/4\/26 – expected to net $5000.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: on-going
\nGeographical Area Served: Brentwood, Suffolk County, NY and surrounding areas
\nAge Group To Be Served: Primarily children from 3 – 14 years of age<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Jeff
\nContact Last Name: Smith
\nContact Title: Director of Grants
\nContact Phone: 63-273-1871 ext, 125
\nContact Email: smithjg@csjbrentwood.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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