Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: BRYC
\nMailing Address: 448 N. 11th Street
\nCity: Baton Rouge
\nState: LA
\nPostal Code: 70802
\nMain Phone: 225-456-5752
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: thebryc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 26-2477597
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 23, 2023
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: BRYC\u2019s College Mentor Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a common misconception that all students who perform well academically will attain college success. This assumption ignores or underestimates resource gaps that cause 89% of lower-income students nationally to drop out of college. A systemic lack of academic, financial, and personal support during the college application process leaves high-achieving, under-resourced students in Baton Rouge unable to access higher education and become leaders and innovators for Louisiana.<\/p>\n
BRYC was founded in 2009 when a high school teacher realized even his brightest students would struggle to realize college success due to a dearth of resources. Today, we provide best-in-class college preparatory services \u2013 for free \u2013 to 300 high school \u201cFellows,\u201d preparing them to enter, persist in, and graduate from college. Closing out our 14th year, BRYC\u2019s 579 alumni have collectively earned $53 million in scholarships and boast an 80% persistence rate \u2013 six times the national average for lower-income students.<\/p>\n
BRYC humbly requests $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support our College Mentor Program, which continuously delivers impressive results. Our 13th class (2022) increased their ACT score 3.5 points while in BRYC and received 321 college acceptances and $5.56 million in gift aid; 96% are enrolled in college, with one Fellow choosing a gap year. We ask the Hermanowski Foundation to support this program because, quite simply, it works.<\/p>\n
In 2023-2024, BRYC\u2019s 100 Senior Fellows will receive:
\n\u2013 1:1 support from BRYC College Counselors and trained College Mentors
\n\u2013 Robust essay coaching
\n\u2013 Comprehensive ACT preparation
\n\u2013 Out-of-state college tours
\n\u2013 Min. $250 direct financial assistance<\/p>\n
In fall 2023, Fellows will focus on ACT, FAFSA, and submitting applications. In spring 2024, Fellows will apply for scholarships, choose their school, and plan their college budget. They will cap off senior year with \u201cCollege 101,\u201d BRYC\u2019s eight-week course focused on the transition to college life.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $325,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): \u2013 NBA Foundation, $150,000, committed \u2013 Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, $25,000, committed \u2013 Unum, $25,000, potential \u2013 Hancock Whitney, $7,500, potential \u2013 Junior League of Baton Rouge: $5,000, committed \u2013 Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation: $5,000, committed<\/p>\n
Project Duration: August 2023 \u2013 June 2024
\nGeographical Area Served: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana
\nAge Group To Be Served: 14-18 years<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Elin
\nContact Last Name: Hawkinson
\nContact Title: Associate Director of Communications & Development
\nContact Phone: 917-209-7094
\nContact Email: elin@thebryc.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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