Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Village Learning Place
\nLegal Name (if Different): NA
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 2521 St. Paul Street
\nCity: Baltimore
\nState: Maryland
\nPostal Code: 21218
\nMain Phone: 410-235-2210
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.villagelearningplace.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 13-4148824
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501C3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 9\/24\/24
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Expanding Access to Education and Enrichment for Baltimore\u2019s Youth
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Village Learning Place (VLP) serves as a vital lifeline for youth in Baltimore, where approximately 85% of students live in poverty, and less than 10% meet grade-level proficiency in core subjects such as math and English. The LINK After School and Summer programs provide a safe, structured environment for over 200 children annually, offering tutoring, enrichment activities, and mentorship that counter the negative effects of systemic poverty, high dropout rates, and limited access to quality education. <\/p>\n
VLP’s programs are urgently needed in a city where youth face stark challenges, including exposure to high crime rates, inadequate educational resources, and limited opportunities. Our programs aim to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation by offering access to safe spaces, nurturing a love of learning, and fostering resilience. With a grant of $10,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we can expand our after-school and summer offerings to engage more youth, providing them with the tools they need to thrive academically and personally. <\/p>\n
This funding will directly support daily tutoring sessions, enrichment activities, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring that our programs continue to serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for Baltimore’s most vulnerable youth. <\/p>\n
By emphasizing the urgent need for educational and community resources in Baltimore and illustrating the role that VLP plays in addressing these needs, this narrative strengthens the case for funding support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 50,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other Funding: Pending support from local businesses, individual donors, and additional grant applications. Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding from the Maryland State Department of Education and the Weinberg Foundation; potential funding from community partnerships and other foundations. <\/p>\n
Project Duration: SEPTEMBER 2024 – AUGUST 2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Charles Village, Baltimore, Maryland
\nAge Group To Be Served: Youth ages 5-18 <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Val
\nContact Last Name: Traore
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 410-819-2168
\nContact Email: val.traore@villagelearningplace.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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