Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Gamers Outreach
\nLegal Name (if Different): Gamers Outreach Foundation
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 108 N Maple Rd, Box 694
\nCity: Saline
\nState: MI
\nPostal Code: 48176
\nMain Phone: 909-655-1975
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: gamersoutreach.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 26-0321174
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: January 18, 2024
\nRequested Amount: $3,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Gamers Outreach Karts: Healing Play for Hospitalized Children in Florida
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Hundreds of thousands of children in Florida are hospitalized annually. The process leads to increased stress, feelings of loneliness, and diminished emotional states\u2013factors that interfere with the healing process. During hospitalization, kids need an outlet for play to improve overall well-being. Play is proven to help heal, reduce patient stays, and ultimately allows kids to thrive. While hospitals excel in providing medical care, they aren\u2019t always equipped with scalable platforms for play.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re uniquely positioned to make a difference in the lives and health of hospitalized children in Florida. We partner with hospitals to implement an innovative program in pediatric units called Gamers Outreach Karts (\u201cGO Karts\u201d). GO Karts transform and improve the lives of young patients. They are portable, all-in-one, medical-grade video game kiosks that offer healing play. GO Karts include age-appropriate games curated to encourage cognitive growth (e.g., world-building games and puzzle games) and foster social connection (e.g., two-player games that require collaboration). Our program becomes a key component of a child\u2019s healing journey, treated like other critical medical equipment, and incorporated into patient care plans.<\/p>\n
Our free program is universally accessible and embraces all patients under 18, regardless of illness, ability, socioeconomic background, or other circumstances. Through regular engagement with GO Karts, children alleviate stress and anxiety; are distracted from pain or uncomfortable treatments; foster meaningful connections; and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Combined, these gains lead to improved physical health, healing, and patient outcomes.<\/p>\n
We will implement one GO Kart at a partner hospital in Florida (we can collaborate with the Foundation to select a hospital, if preferred). We\u2019ll reach 3,000 children within one year. Together, we\u2019ll not only provide unique play experiences to children; we\u2019ll deliver a tool that revolutionizes the hospital environment and empowers the healing of thousands of children.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $52,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Gulf Coast Community Foundation (potential), Community Foundation Tampa Bay (potential), Schulze Family Foundation (committed), Anonymous Individual Donor (committed) <\/p>\n
Project Duration: We will fully utilize funding in 2025, the year following the grant award in October 2024. It is important to note that our program will last longer than the traditional one-year grant period without additional grant support from the Foundation. GO Karts are incredibly sustainable. Unlike other initiatives that wind down as grant funds are depleted, our project maintains its momentum. The key to our program\u2019s sustainability is our use of durable, eco-friendly materials in the GO Karts. This approach ensures the longevity of each gaming kiosk. At a one-time cost of $3,500 to implement, a GO Kart becomes a permanent resource and piece of medical equipment for pediatric patients. This cost-effective, one-time investment model means that the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s support will continue to impact children in Florida long-term without the need for additional funding.
\nGeographical Area Served: Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: Our program is available to all children under 18 years of age. However, those 6 – 13 years old tend to be most impacted.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Dimitri
\nContact Last Name: Teixeira
\nContact Title: Grant Manager
\nContact Phone: 401-309-5697
\nContact Email: dteixeira@gamersoutreach.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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