Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Hit the Books
\nLegal Name (if Different): Hit the Books, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: not applicable
\nMailing Address: 340 St. Nicholas Ave.
\nCity: New York
\nState: New York
\nPostal Code: 10027
\nMain Phone: 646 540-7983
\nMain Fax: not applicable
\nOrganization Website: www.hitthebooksnyc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 84-2795993
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 27, 2023
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Hit the Books General Program Operations
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Hit the Books strives to have a long term impact on a young person\u2019s journey to a productive and fulfilling life. Out-of-school time programs help young people in grades 2-8 who have been performing below grade level thresholds attain literacy and math skills and the wherewithal to think about a future that includes college and a career. <\/p>\n
Hit the Books opened in October 2020, during the pandemic, when home schooling was the norm; young people were falling behind academically and lacked opportunities for physical activities or socialization. Inequality in education for lower income Harlem youth is an on-going problem, that the crisis exacerbated. We address this problem with a sports-based youth development approach of Academics and Mixed Martial Arts. <\/p>\n
The 2 program areas are complementary. Academic instruction improves math and reading skills. iReady, an online platform, targets lessons to a student\u2019s unique needs. Small group activities and culturally relevant reading materials supplement individualized instruction. Mixed Martial Arts improves physical fitness, self-discipline, work ethic, and self-confidence. <\/p>\n
Hit the Books is a young organization. In less than 3 years it grew from 60 students annually to 129 this year with 175 on a waiting list. Our data shows that 80% of participants show improvement in math and reading and 100% show fitness growth. Parent and student surveys attest to participants\u2019 social and emotional growth.<\/p>\n
A student can stay with us from elementary school through early adolescence. We have 4 options: an Afterschool program from 2pm-6pm for students in grades 2-6, Extended Hours from 6pm-8pm for 7th and 8th graders who are ageing up, and 2 programs that have cohorts for the full age range of our target population, a school year Saturday Program for students whose schedules are not compatible with weekday hours; and a Summer Program.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $842,739<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Funding: Board Members $150,000 Other Individual Donors $250,000; Harris Foundation$25,000 Potential Funders: CD&R Foundation, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Houlihan Lokey, New York City Council, Pinkerton Foundation, Cowles Foundation, Beyond Sport, Nicholas B. Ottoway Foundation, Individuals, West Harlem Community Development Corporation<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months and on-going
\nGeographical Area Served: Harlem in New York City
\nAge Group To Be Served: 2nd-8th graders<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Janis
\nContact Last Name: Wasserman
\nContact Title: Grants Coordintor
\nContact Phone: 203 984-5106
\nContact Email: janiswasserman@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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