Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Mighty Writers
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: Bok Building, 1901 S. Ninth St., #622
\nCity: Philadelphia
\nState: Pennsylvania
\nPostal Code: 19148
\nMain Phone: (267) 239-0899
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.mightywriters.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 01-0920922
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/27\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Mighty Writers Whole Child Approach to Academic Success – PA and Camden
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Mighty Writers (MW) teaches kids of all ages to think clearly and write with clarity, so they succeed in school and learn the transformative power of self-expression.<\/p>\n
Founded in 2009 by a longtime journalist who understood the transformative power that comes from being a clear writer and communicator, MW serves kids in under-resourced communities, enabling them to have the opportunity to develop their own unique voices and learn from creative and dynamic teachers outside of school. <\/p>\n
Now, Mighty Writers teaches 5,000-plus kids each year at our nine Mighty centers across PA and NJ. We offer fun and engaging workshops, one-on-one mentorships, after-school programs and summer camps in safe and inclusive spaces.<\/p>\n
Without Mighty Writers, grade-level literacy proficiency in the communities we serve hovers around 35% and high school graduation at 70%. With Mighty Writers, proficiency almost doubles and nearly all our teens graduate high school and go on to college, defying the statistics.
\nBy emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, Mighty Writers prepares kids for all kinds of challenges they\u2019ll face in the future, whether academic, interpersonal or professional. <\/p>\n
Because kids can\u2019t think and write when they\u2019re hungry, and their families can\u2019t support them if they\u2019re scrambling to meet basic needs, Mighty Writers Distribution ensures that families have the food and resources they require to focus on what\u2019s important. Each year we give away thousands of pounds of food, millions of diapers and hundreds of books. <\/p>\n
Given the challenges our students face, we utilize mindfulness and social-emotional learning to teach kids to be emotionally resilient, cultivate their inner strength, and foster their overall sense of well-being. Ultimately, we want all Mighty students to be advanced thinkers and clear writers \u2014 college graduates who continue to reflect our Mighty values of kindness and integrity.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $4,381,750.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Confirmed: Philadelphia Insurance Co ($35,000), Odessa Inc. ($145,000), Comcast ($40,000), AMETEK ($5,000), William Penn Foundation ($150,000), Longwood Foundation ($250,000), W. W. Smith Charitable Trust ($45,000), Lowenstein Family Foundation ($225,000), Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation ($50,000), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($25,000), Forman Family Fund ($25,000), Hamilton Family Foundation ($200,000), Justamere Foundation ($50,000), Sheila Fortune Foundation ($5,000), Leo and Peggy Pierce ($5,000); Potential: Pia Family Foundation ($5,000), United Way of Chester Co ($20,000), United Way of So. Chester Co. ($18,000)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Summer 2024 to Summer 2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Throughout Philadelphia, Southern Chester County, NJ Including Camden
\nAge Group To Be Served: 3-17, Food and Literacy Distribution serves all aged<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Lisa
\nContact Last Name: Gall
\nContact Title: Development Associate
\nContact Phone: 2672390899
\nContact Email: lgall@mightywriters.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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