Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Echo Hill Ranch Gold Star Camp
\nLegal Name (if Different): Echo Hill Ranch Foundation
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 965 Echo Hill Road
\nCity: Medina
\nState: Texas
\nPostal Code: 78055
\nMain Phone: 830-589-2520
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.echohill.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 84-4413677
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 29, 2024
\nRequested Amount: $9,450<\/p>\n
Project Title: Echo Hill Ranch Gold Star 2024 Camperships
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Bexar County has the largest population of Gold Star Families in the Nation. In 2023, 11 boys and girls attended camp from Bexar County and its surrounding communities. We request funding for camperships so that families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation, can send their children to camp at no cost.<\/p>\n
By providing a cost-free camp experience, we aim to alleviate the financial burden on these families and ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive program that fosters personal growth, resilience, and a sense of community. Through engaging activities, skilled volunteers, and a focus on building self-confidence, leadership skills, and camaraderie, we create an environment where these exceptional young children can thrive at camp and beyond.<\/p>\n
At Echo Hill Ranch, we foster a community and connection among children and families who have had similar life experiences and are taking similar life journeys. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, relaxing, and empowering professional summer camp experience for the children of Gold Star, Fallen Military Heroes, and Fallen First Responder Families. We believe our country has a duty to support Gold Star Families. Gold Star, Fallen Military Heroes, and those of Fallen First Responder Families have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our Nation.<\/p>\n
Activities include horseback riding, swimming, hiking, sports, riflery, archery, and creative arts. The camp includes an opportunity for each child to dedicate a memorial rock to their loved one and hike it up Echo Hill to be placed in a living memorial. Echo Hill Ranch serves children between 8-14 years old. Volunteer staff include camping professionals with expertise in child development, camp management, and working with military families. Leadership training is provided for youth ages 15-17 and for those over ages 18 to serve as camp mentors\/counselors. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $363,550<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation (committed), Mays Family Foundation (reviewing application\/gave in 2023), AFCEA Wounded Warrior and Military Families Endowment (committed), Vitol Foundation (reviewing application\/gave in 2023), HEB (potential\/gave in 2023), James Avery Artisan Jewelers ( gave in 2023\/potential), Special Forces Association \u2013 Alamo Chapter (gave in 2023\/potential), Vehicles for Vets (potential), Friends of Copper Love (gave in 2023\/potential), Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country (potential), JP\u2019s Peace, Love, and Happiness Foundation (prior donor\/potential), anonymous $25k individual donor (committed), other anonymous major individual donors, and other business and miscellaneous individual donors.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: June 14 to July 10, 2024 (dates this summer)- for Summer 2025 Camp
\nGeographical Area Served: Bexar County and Surrounding Communities
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8-14 primarily, up to age 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Marcie
\nContact Last Name: Friedman
\nContact Title: Volunteer Camp Director & Co-Founder
\nContact Phone: 830-589-2520
\nContact Email: marciehfriedman@echohill.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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