Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Cruces Creatives
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 205 E Lohman Avenue
\nCity: Las Cruces
\nState: New Mexico
\nPostal Code: 88001
\nMain Phone: 575-448-1072
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.crucescreatives.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 81-5340614
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 25, 2022
\nRequested Amount: $6,600<\/p>\n
Project Title: Mini-Grants for Community-Engaged Classroom Projects
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
To improve educational outcomes for students in the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS), we propose to build on an existing program, CommunityShare Las Cruces (CommunityShare), to offer students more opportunities for project-based learning with support from subject matter experts in the community. <\/p>\n
CommunityShare is a free-to-use, online platform that connects teachers with community partners to bring knowledge and enthusiasm into the classroom. The expertise of the community partners can enhance learning through classroom projects, demonstrations, and other initiatives developed jointly by teachers and community partners. To expand the types of projects that students, teachers, and community partners can undertake, Cruces Creatives\u2014Las Cruces\u2019 nonprofit makerspace\u2014also provides access to the wide range of tools and training available through its 12,400 ft2 anchor facility and mobile labs.<\/p>\n
Working especially with the Las Cruces Community Schools, we have built a pilot cohort of 77 teachers and 72 community partners for the Las Cruces Community Schools and launched the first 22 classroom projects: projects like a student-led school composting program, recycled blankets for a homeless shelter, a custom mobility device for a student\u2019s younger sibling, and much more. All participating teachers report that the program improved student engagement and learning outcomes, even during the disruptions of the pandemic. Based on these successes, we are expanding the program to all schools in the greater Las Cruces area\u2014and to support this expansion, additional mini-grant funding will be essential.<\/p>\n
With $6,600 in funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we propose to fund an additional 15 classroom projects, and cover the projects\u2019 de minimus 10% indirect expenses, throughout the greater Las Cruces area. Based on the LCPS student-teacher ratio of 17:1, we expect that the 15 mini-grants from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will benefit approximately 255 students.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $81,600<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): W. K. Kellogg Foundation (committed), Stocker Foundation (potential), El Paso Electric Community Foundation (potential), McKee Foundation (potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January-June 2023
\nGeographical Area Served: Greater Las Cruces, New Mexico
\nAge Group To Be Served: 3-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Patrick
\nContact Last Name: DeSimio
\nContact Title: Grant Writer and Program Manager
\nContact Phone: 937-830-3649
\nContact Email: p.desimio@crucescreatives.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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