Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Queen Ann Nzinga Center, INC
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: QANC
\nMailing Address: 18 Newton Avenue
\nCity: Plainville
\nState: Connecticut
\nPostal Code: 06062
\nMain Phone: 860-805-6169
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.qanc.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 26-2803114
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 28, 2024
\nRequested Amount: $7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Watoto Arts Enrichment
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Watoto helps youth develop self-con\ufb01dence, transferrable skills, and the freedom to dream without constraint. This program combines humanities lessons from an Afro-centric lens with arts workshops and live performance.<\/p>\n
Through the year participants meet twice a week to learn about relevant cultural themes and interpret these themes through creative expression. Each program session includes a humanities lesson (ex. Symbols of Kwanzaa, a local \ufb01gure of Hispanic Heritage, African fables, etc) which is followed by an arts workshop where participants express what they have learned (ex Creative movement to represent Kwanzaa symbols, preparing a skit to tell the story of a local \ufb01gure, creating African masks to represent fable characters, etc.). As a result of the workshops, youth create original music, dance, theater and poetry pieces interpreting cultural themes, which are presented in a series of public events (typically 4 per program year) celebrating our heritage with diverse audiences.<\/p>\n
QANC’s theory of change is to instill the belief in our young people, particularly our children of color, that they are worthy and can succeed through helping them dream, giving them exposure to resources, setting goals, creating a plan and taking their \ufb01rst steps with support of a broader community. We typically serve 40 individuals ages 5-20 in Greater New Britain; Most youth come from low to moderate income, minority households. Many struggle academically and our program success boosts their self-esteem, enhancing their progress in school. The humanities themes and art workshop o\ufb00erings change each year in line with participant interests, talents, and their personal heritage. The aim is to teach participants about their own heritage, but also the heritage of others, promoting diversity and inclusive communities. We encourage children from all backgrounds to participate–after all, all of humanity can trace it roots back to Africa. We are stronger together!\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $98,089<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): American Savings Foundation (Committed); J Walton Bissell Foundation (Committed); George A & Grace L Long Foundation (Potential); Elizabeth Norton Trust (Committed); National Endowment for the Arts (Potential); City of New Britain (Committed)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 9\/1\/24 – 6\/30\/25
\nGeographical Area Served: New Britain, CT (Central Connecticut)
\nAge Group To Be Served: Our program serves youth ages 5 – 20<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Chloe
\nContact Last Name: Ellison
\nContact Title: Development Associate
\nContact Phone: 203-984-7845
\nContact Email: chjellison@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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