Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: United For College & Career Success
\nLegal Name (if Different): UFCS
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 5826 New Territory Blvd
\nCity: Sugar Land
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 77479
\nMain Phone: 832-800-0701
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/ufcsc.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 832-800-0701
\nOrganization Tax Status: Independent 501c(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/30\/2024
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Thrive Through Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
UFCS envisions a future where every underserved learner unleashes their potential through targeted upskilling, enabling them to pursue rewarding careers that support their families. UFCS is committed by dismantling barriers, promoting social and economic mobility, and empowering learners to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. UFCS requests funding from the Hermanowski Foundation to expand and deepen its \u201cTo and Through\u201d Program. The intent and indication of UFCS\u2019s To and Through Program for underserved learners between 16 to 21, is to provide holistic high quality college\/career-ready coaching, advising, and social support with a case management approach through: 1) Academic Advising with personalized guidance for course selection, understanding college prerequisites, and maintaining a strong academic record; 2) College Application Assistance with support in the college application process, including essay writing, application completion, and navigating financial aid; 3) Career Exploration and Planning with activities and counseling for career interest identification and understanding educational paths for various professions; 4) Standardized Test Preparation with resources and coaching for key exams like the SAT and ACT; 5) Mentorship by connecting students with experienced mentors for advice and motivation; 6) Soft Skill Workshops with seminars on essential skills like time management, communication, and teamwork; 7) Financial Literacy Education by teaching students essential financial management skills, including understanding student loans and budgeting; and 8) Emotional and Social Support with counseling services to help students manage stress and build resilience. Funding from the Hermanowski Foundation will allow UFCS to support its mentors with materials and costs necessary to execute the \u201cTo and Through Program.\u201d With this program, UFCS \u2019s reputable expertise, large footprint, and targeted learner outcome tracking has fostered a high level of insight into historically underserved learners\u2019 journeys as they navigate to and through college, and into the workforce. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 100,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Funding: Trellis Foundation \u2013 50k, George Foundation \u2013 25k; Potential Funding: Moody Foundation \u2013 25k, Greater Texas Foundation -25k<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Houston-Fort Bend
\nAge Group To Be Served: 16-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Danielle
\nContact Last Name: Batin
\nContact Title: Grants and Development Director
\nContact Phone: 9105382534
\nContact Email: danielle.batin@ufcs-hq.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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