Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Archdiocese of Denver – Office of Catholic Schools
\nLegal Name (if Different): Archdiocese of Denver
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1300 S Steele St
\nCity: Denver
\nState: Colorado
\nPostal Code: 80224
\nMain Phone: 303-722-4687
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/archden.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 84-0499858
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/27\/2024
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Mental Health School Counseling and Psychological Services
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Children’s suicide attempts were up 53% in the US, and various data points indicate an alarming increase in mental health challenges among Colorado youth, as evidenced by:<\/p>\n
o\tHigh school students are reporting rising levels of persistent sadness and hopelessness.
\no\tThe share of Coloradans aged 18 and younger who reported eight or more days of poor mental health in the past 30 days more than doubled in just six years.
\no\tEmergency room visits for mental health reasons among children increased by 140 percent between 2016 and 2021, while for adults, the increase was only 23 percent.
\no\tVisits for self-harm among Colorado children more than tripled.
\no\tFactors contributing to this crisis include:
\n\uf0a7\tAcademic pressure: Rising expectations to succeed academically.
\n\uf0a7\tSocial media: Increased use of social media platforms.
\n\uf0a7\tSleep deprivation: Fewer young people getting adequate sleep.
\n\uf0a7\tBroader societal issues: Economic struggles, climate change, and gun violence.
\n\uf0a7\tIsolation: Many young Coloradans lack robust support systems and feel overwhelmed by activities and stressors.
\no\tThe pandemic exacerbated the situation, with half of the youth reporting experiences such as emotional abuse, parents losing jobs, and youth experiencing hunger.<\/p>\n
Catholic schools in Colorado do not receive public funding for school counselors or psychological services. The Archdiocese of Denver (AoD) and its Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) are pleased to share a program that aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s funding initiatives \u2013 the Mental Health Counseling and Services Program to address these issues. The AoD requests a $10,000 grant to help expand the Program to more schools and thereby improve the lives of over 9,000 Catholic School students. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 3,667,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Four grants from family foundations, with one requesting a match of other foundations and donors, and several individual donors.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Academic year 2024-2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Northern Colorado
\nAge Group To Be Served: 4-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Theresa
\nContact Last Name: Brandorff
\nContact Title: Grants Director
\nContact Phone: 303-715-2026
\nContact Email: theresa.brandorff@archden.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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