Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: KidVantage
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: PO Box 712
\nCity: Issaquah
\nState: WA
\nPostal Code: 98027
\nMain Phone: 4258650234
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.kidvantagenw.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 91-1617032
\nOrganization Tax Status: nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/20\/2024
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Strong Foundations for Every Child
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Strong Foundations for Every Child program ensures that children aged 0-12 living in the central Puget Sound region, and participating in an agency partner program, have access to the clothing, supplies, and equipment necessary for their growth and development at home and in school. KidVantage collaborates with a network of 83 agencies, including health and human service organizations, early learning centers, school districts, and food banks, to expand their services and address community, income, and societal disparities. Each week, partners request items customized to a child’s developmental stage, gender identity, cultural background, and family situation, which are then collected from KidVantage for distribution. In 2023, KidVantage assisted 18,049 unique recipients, distributing a total of 224,006 orders. Through these partnerships, KidVantage ensures that caregivers receive precisely what they need to properly care for their children.<\/p>\n
By meeting these fundamental needs, partner agencies can redirect their focus to providing additional support services for families facing challenges such as unemployment, domestic violence, or housing instability. Access to practical assistance and services tailored to their needs helps alleviate the stress caused by these challenges, thereby enhancing parental resilience. As emphasized by Harvard University\u2019s Center for the Developing Child (2021), children thrive when their health, safety, and developmental needs are met. Tangible support ensures that children are equipped with the necessary clothing, supplies, and equipment to engage fully in their community, education, playtime, and family life, promoting their physical and mental well-being. When children feel safe, secure, and confident, they are better equipped to develop the essential executive function skills required for successful adulthood.<\/p>\n
Tangible support not only benefits caregivers and children by strengthening their inherent abilities and resilience but also reduces chronic family stress, enabling caregivers to better ensure the safety and welfare of their children.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $734, 953<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Special events including our signature Helping Kids Thrive luncheon, King and Kitsap County grants, government grants such as Washington State Diaper Program and DCYF concrete assistance, local cities grants, foundation and corporate grants such as Medina and Suquamish Tribe, contributions from individuals, businesses, civic groups and faith-based organizations. In-kind donations of rent, earned income and investment interest<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1\/1\/25-12\/31\/25
\nGeographical Area Served: 5 counites in the Central Puget Sound Region
\nAge Group To Be Served: children 0-12 years old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
\nContact First Name: Leigha
\nContact Last Name: Griffin
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 7037981580
\nContact Email: leighag@kidvantagenw.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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