Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Backpack Barber Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 805 NE 2nd Ave
\nCity: Fort Lauderdale
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 33304
\nMain Phone: (754) 215-2030
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: http:\/\/www.thebackpackbarberfoundation.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 83-1770837
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3 Exempt<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/28\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Backpack Give Program for Homeless Youth
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
At the heart of The Backpack Barber Foundation’s mission is a commitment to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and wider Broward County community through four distinct but interconnected programs: The Backpack Give program, our Pop Up Chair initiative, our Partnership Chair initiative, and our . Housing Transition Pack program. Each program is designed to address specific needs within the community, from providing homeless youth with essential supplies to eliminating common obstacles that homeless families face when moving into a new home, thereby fostering a comprehensive approach to support and empowerment.<\/p>\n
While we are dedicated to the success of all our programs, for this grant submission, we are focusing on the expansion and impact of The Backpack Give Program for Homeless Youth. This program stands out as a cornerstone of our efforts, aiming to distribute 10,000 specially curated backpacks filled with school supplies, snack items, and other essential items to support homeless youth in their education and daily challenges. These backpacks are distributed monthly during our Jack & Jill "Cut and Read" events, which are not only pivotal in resource distribution but also serve as community-building gatherings that promote literacy and personal care among the youth we serve.<\/p>\n
For a detailed look at our comprehensive programming and organization, we invite you to explore our Engagement Menu at https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/smddimensions\/backpack-barber-menu-of-engagement\/full-view.html.
\nAcross all our initiatives, our overarching goal is ambitious yet within reach: to provide 15,000 backpacks and haircuts. This target underscores our commitment to not just meet immediate physical needs but also to foster a sense of dignity, belonging, and potential among those we help. Through the support of the Hermanowski Foundation, we can further our impact, reaching more homeless youth and making a tangible difference in their lives and the community at large.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $25,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $7,000 Holman Automotive Online Donation Campaigns Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office Potential: 10,000 (anticipated through ongoing fundraising efforts and potential partnerships) Submitting grants and outreach to local foundations Online Campaign Big Lots Foundation Grants TJX Foundation Grants ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant TD Charitable Foundation Grants<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year (January 2025 – December 2025)
\nGeographical Area Served: Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the wider Broward County, FL area
\nAge Group To Be Served: Homeless youth (ages 5-18)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Sally
\nContact Last Name: Davis
\nContact Title: Development Advisor
\nContact Phone: 404-387-2650
\nContact Email: sally@everydaydimensions.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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