Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Gateway Arch Park Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 701 Market Street, Suite 1250
\nCity: St. Louis
\nState: MO
\nPostal Code: 63101
\nMain Phone: (314) 881-2015
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: archpark.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 27-2128072
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 27, 2024
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Paddle Your Park
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a nonprofit conservancy and the official philanthropic partner of Gateway Arch National Park and its surrounding areas in Downtown St. Louis. We help care for the park\u2019s natural landscapes and provide community engagement and education programming for 85,000 St. Louisans each year.<\/p>\n
Gateway Arch Park Foundation seeks support for its Paddle Your Park program\u2014an interactive learning opportunity for low-income students to engage in outdoor education activities that enrich academic objectives. Paddle Your Park bridges classroom learning and the natural world and seeks to motivate the next generation to protect and enjoy our shared public lands. <\/p>\n
Paddle Your Park is a collaboration between the National Park Service, local\/state\/federal public land management agencies, and outdoor recreation organizations. Fourth grade students participate in activities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking and archery; and are introduced to: <\/p>\n
-various aquatic species
\n-water quality and concepts of pollution and bioaccumulation
\n-wetland science and habitat loss for biodiverse animals
\n-area flora and fauna
\n-human impact and the importance of good stewardship<\/p>\n
Research shows outdoor field trips provide students with the opportunity to develop increased perception and a greater vocabulary; build on classroom instruction; gain a better understanding of topics; and bolster critical thinking skills. A day spent outdoors also promotes a healthy lifestyle and nurtures a greater curiosity for nature. Without the Paddle Your Park program many of the students who participate would not have the opportunity to spend the day on the water and in the outdoors despite living nearby, due to lack of resources.<\/p>\n
In May 2023, more than 240 students from Title 1 schools participated in the program\u2019s spring session. In 2024, we are seeking funding to expand Paddle Your Park to serve even more Title 1 students in two sessions throughout the year.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $29,750<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Paddle Your Park receives funding from the Regional Business Council, committed at $5,000. We rely on foundation support to fill the funding gap of $24,750. <\/p>\n
Project Duration: Spring and Fall
\nGeographical Area Served: St. Louis metropolitan area
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8 to 11 year old children (Elementary-school aged children)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Amanda
\nContact Last Name: Goldsmith
\nContact Title: Director of Philanthropy and External Affairs
\nContact Phone: 314-881-3535
\nContact Email: amanda.goldsmith@archpark.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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