Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Washington Jesuit Academy
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: WJA
\nMailing Address: 900 Varnum Street NE
\nCity: Washington
\nState: DC
\nPostal Code: 20017
\nMain Phone: 202-832-7679
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.wjacademy.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 525336694
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Public Charity<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/10\/2022
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Washington Jesuit Academy Graduate Support Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Founded in 2002, the Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA) is a tuition-free independent middle school for young men from under-resourced communities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. WJA\u2019s mission is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive education that advances students\u2019 intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Through an extended-day, year-round program, WJA offers a safe and consistent learning environment that combines rigorous academics with holistic support, including three nutritious meals a day; academic enrichment, extracurricular clubs, and athletics; socioemotional support from counselors\/social workers; and ongoing support for alumni. WJA welcomes students regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion, but their families must demonstrate financial need, meeting approximately the same criteria as the National School Lunch Program. <\/p>\n
WJA\u2019s overarching goal is to prepare underserved young men for the opportunities and challenges of high school, college, and career so they can break the cycle of poverty. Through a dedicated Graduate Support program, WJA provides academic and social support to over 325 alumni from 17 cohorts. From visiting alumni at their high schools each month to providing free ACT and SAT test-prep to accompanying alumni and their families through the college admissions and financial aid process, the Graduate Support team (which includes one WJA alumnus) empowers students to fullfill their potential. The program\u2019s philosophy is to \u201ceducate, empower, encourage, and engage – without enabling\u201d so each young man develops a strong sense of self-determination.<\/p>\n
With this combined approach of creating a strong academic foundation during the pivotal middle school years and providing ongoing support to alumni, WJA shares the Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s commitment to improving and transforming the lives of children and young adults. Compared to 65% of males in DC, 99% of WJA alumni graduate from high school. Currently, 90% of WJA alumni are enrolled in college or trade school or contributing to the workforce.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $456,197<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): During WJA\u2019s current fiscal year (July 1, 2021 \u2013 June 30, 2022), WJA has received a $5,000 grant for the Graduate Support program from St. Luke Catholic Church in McLean, VA. For potential funding, WJA has submitted the following requests for the Graduate Support program during the current fiscal year: Herb Block Foundation $20,000; Holy Trinity Catholic Church Washington, DC $20,000; Raskob Foundation $25,000; and University Club of Washington DC Foundation $5,000. WJA expects to allocate $278,997 of its unrestricted funds raised to the Graduate Support program this fiscal year.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: The Graduate Support program has been a critical, ongoing component of WJA\u2019s model since WJA\u2019s inaugural class graduated in 2005. As part of WJA\u2019s current strategic plan, WJA will increase total enrollment to 150 students by 2026, necessitating an increase in Graduate Support services. Capacity building efforts for the Graduate Support program began in 2021 with the addition of a fifth full-time program staff member.
\nGeographical Area Served: WJA serves young men from under-resourced communities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. WJA\u2019s students primarily live in Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the District of Columbia and in neighboring Prince George\u2019s County, MD, some of the area\u2019s most under-resourced and historically marginalized communities. Among those areas, the alarming child poverty rates range from 13% to 43% (Annie E. Casey Foundation).
\nAge Group To Be Served: WJA serves 115 students in grades four through eight (ages 9 to 14) as well as over 300 alumni (ages 14 and above) from 17 cohorts.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Catherine
\nContact Last Name: McCafferty
\nContact Title: Foundation and Corporate Relations Director
\nContact Phone: 202-832-7679, ext. 246
\nContact Email: cmccafferty@wjacademy.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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