Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Spirit of Giving Network
\nLegal Name (if Different): n\/a
\nAlso Known As: Spirit of Giving
\nMailing Address: 1515 N. Federal Highway, Suite 106
\nCity: Boca Raton
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 33432
\nMain Phone: 561-385-0144
\nMain Fax: n\/a
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/spiritofgivingnetwork.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 65-0765570
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: January 31, 2023
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Resources for Palm Beach County Children
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Spirit of Giving is requesting support for our Resources for PBC Children program, which will impact the lives of 16,500+ of our community’s children in need.<\/p>\n
Fifty-six percent \u2014 roughly 158,633 \u2014 of children in PBC face financial hardship; many of their families are not able to afford basic necessities despite working, and often working multiple jobs (Source: United Way 2022 ALICE Report). According to the National Retail Federation, the two biggest spending seasons for families are the Back-to-School season and the winter holiday season. School shopping alone accounts for $864 per child on average, and 57% of households earning between $50,000\u2014$99,999 found it harder to afford gifts and food for holiday meals in 2022 \u2014 up from 40% in 2021. These economic struggles correlate with children\u2019s risk for low self esteem, learning deficiencies, and truancy, which can lead to negative long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n
Spirit of Giving Network works to reduce these disparities year-round by convening 100+ local nonprofit child-serving organizations to share resources and streamline efforts to serve those in need. Twice per year, we spearhead community resource drives to support two annual events: Back To School PBC! and our Holiday Gift Drive.<\/p>\n
Back to School PBC! is a collaborative event that eliminates the duplication of services among 70+ nonprofit agencies to provide an efficient, equitable distribution of community resources. With the support of 50+ community partners, children receive:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tbackpacks
\n\u2022\tgrade-appropriate school supplies
\n\u2022\tnew shoes
\n\u2022\tsocks
\n\u2022\tuniform shirts
\n\u2022\thaircuts
\n\u2022\tschool physicals
\n\u2022\tnutritious lunch & snacks
\n\u2022\tfeminine hygiene products
\n\u2022\timportant community resources<\/p>\n
Families also have access to free health screenings, mammograms, and health referrals. This one-day event is held at Village Academy in Delray Beach each July.<\/p>\n
Referred to by our network of child-serving agencies, Back to School PBC! serves 10,000+ children from low-income households, homeless, at-risk of homelessness or in foster care in PBC, 98% of whom receive free or reduced school lunch.\u202f\u202fThis program saves our community\u2019s most vulnerable families $8.4M each year, while supporting underprivileged children in feeling confident and excited to begin school in August.<\/p>\n
Spirit of Giving\u2019s Holiday Gift Drive works with ~60 local nonprofit organizations to ensure that 6,500+ vulnerable children receive their holiday wish each season. Gift wishes are fulfilled through the support of 120+ community partners and donation collection sites, and 15+ volunteer groups. Our innovative, ambitious approach to community collaboration keeps costs low while delivering holiday joy to children and families who need it most.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $357,150<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In a typical year, our Resources for Palm Beach County Children program is funded 45% by Palm Beach County and Children\u2019s Services Council (funds are earmarked for Back To School PBC!),\t33% by individual and corporate donations, and 22% by grants. We are grateful for the longstanding committed support of The Schmidt Family Foundation, The Jim Moran Foundation, The Vegso Family Foundation, Boca West Children\u2019s Foundation, Florida Blue Foundation, The Batchelor Foundation, and more. As we work to expand our base of support so that we can meet rising needs, we are working to connect with more potential funders including The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, The Walter & Adi Blum Foundation, The Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, and more. We hope to soon count The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation among our community partners working together to achieve better outcomes for Palm Beach County\u2019s underserved youth.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January through December, 2024
\nGeographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 5 through 17 (K-12 students)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Lindy
\nContact Last Name: Harvey
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 561-385-0144
\nContact Email: lindy@spiritofgivingnetwork.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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