Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Christodora: Nature, Learning, Leadership
\nLegal Name (if Different): Christodora, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: Christodora
\nMailing Address: 1 East 53rd Street, 6th Floor
\nCity: New York
\nState: New York
\nPostal Code: 10022
\nMain Phone: 2123715225
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.christodora.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 13-5562192
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/22\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Christodora’s Winter Ecology Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Winter Ecology Program (WEP) is an engaging ecology program that helps young people discover that nature and wildlife exist in New York City and why and how these ecosystems matter. Students participate in multisensory hands-on experiments, which help them discover an ecosystem in action right in their neighborhood. For many students, WEP sparks an interest in science, nature, and learning more about Christodora\u2019s other leadership and environmental programs.
\nWEP is over two decades old, and implemented through a network of partnerships with New York City public middle schools in the city\u2019s most economically challenged communities. We work mainly in the Bronx but also have long-term partner schools in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. WEP reaches over 2,000 students across 20 partner schools annually, with new ones added yearly. Lessons are provided through a well-designed science and environmental curriculum that is reviewed and improved each year to ensure that it includes the most current science. The curriculum is also aligned with NYC Science Learning Standards. WEP academic tracks include biomes, endangered species, pollination, pollution, and water, where students engage in games and hands-on activities to help connect concepts to real-world examples. For instance, in our water track, examples include a game called The Story of Trash, where students learn where our rubbish goes (often, not recycled nor ending up in landfills!), or permeability studies to discover the importance of urban trees and green spaces for flood and temperature control. Following WEP, one student shared, \u201cChristodora changed my understanding of nature in the city because it made me realize I’m a part of an ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $226,597<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ConEdison ($10,000), Lily Auchincloss Foundation ($15,000)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2025 – December 2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Under-resourced New York City neighborhoods, especially the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and parts of Brooklyn
\nAge Group To Be Served: Middle School Students (11-13)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Alexis
\nContact Last Name: Sanborn
\nContact Title: Manager of Development and Communications
\nContact Phone: 212-371-5225
\nContact Email: development@christodora.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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