Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 20 N. 4th Street, Suite 440
\nCity: Wilmington
\nState: NC
\nPostal Code: 28401
\nMain Phone: 910-769-4730
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.familyprokiselowercapefearnc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 56-1925967
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/28\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Investing in a Child’s Future – Because Every Child Deserves a Place to Call Home
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Since 1996 we have been investing in children\u2019s future through a shelter program and transitional housing. This program is not only a compassionate endeavor but a strategic move for the community. Preventing family homelessness is paramount, especially considering the profound educational challenges that homeless children face. Research indicates that they are three times more likely to require special education, eight to nine times more likely to repeat grades, and 42% more likely to drop out of school at least once. The gravity of these challenges is further highlighted by the alarming statistics: seven times more likely to attempt suicide, and 47% suffer from anxiety, depression, or withdrawal.
\nThe educational impact extends to their future prospects, with homeless youth being 20% less likely to graduate high school. This not only affects individual lives but has broader implications for the community, resulting in lower tax contributions and increased reliance on public services. The economic toll is significant, with each high school dropout contributing to an estimated net negative of $127,000.
\nAddressing homelessness early is not only a moral imperative, prioritizing the well-being of our children, but it is also a strategic investment in community health. Our shelter program is designed to go beyond providing a physical space; it includes ensuring that children have access to educational resources, tailored support, and maintaining continuity in their education during their shelter stay. This holistic approach aims not only to break the cycle of homelessness for the family but also to empower children with the tools they need for a brighter and more stable future.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $547,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed $495,000, Potential $100,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Ongoing
\nGeographical Area Served: Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties North Carolina
\nAge Group To Be Served: Zero and up.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Anne
\nContact Last Name: Best
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 910-769-4730
\nContact Email: director@familypromiselcf.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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