Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Hearts of Hope
\nLegal Name (if Different): n\/a
\nAlso Known As: n\/a
\nMailing Address: 911 General Mouton Ave
\nCity: Lafayette
\nState: Louisiana
\nPostal Code: 70501
\nMain Phone: 337-269-1557
\nMain Fax: 337-269-1143
\nOrganization Website: theheartsofhope.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 72-1321800
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/24\/2025
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Trauma-Focused Therapy for Child Survivors
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Hearts of Hope requests $10,000 from the Charles & Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to provide contract mental health services for children and teens (ages 7-17) through our Children\u2019s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Acadiana. This funding will cover 125 therapy sessions for survivors of sexual abuse and severe violence, ensuring access to specialized, trauma-informed care at no cost to their families.<\/p>\n
As the only CAC in Acadiana, Hearts of Hope provides forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and mental health services for child survivors. In 2024 alone, 742 children came through our doors, many in urgent need of therapy. Yet financial hardship, provider shortages, and a lack of mental health resources, especially in rural areas, leave many survivors without care. Without this funding, dozens of child survivors may wait months for therapy or never receive it at all, leaving them vulnerable to anxiety, PTSD, and academic struggles.<\/p>\n
The Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s mission to support children\u2019s health and welfare aligns closely with our work. Trauma therapy helps children build resilience, regain confidence, and heal. It also gives caregivers tools to support recovery at home, fostering stability in the healing process. <\/p>\n
With this funding, Hearts of Hope will contract licensed trauma therapists to provide 125 individual counseling sessions at $80 each. Each child will receive six to ten sessions based on need. Our family advocates will work closely with the therapists as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that every child receives well-rounded, trauma-informed care tailored to their recovery. This grant will also strengthen our referral networks and increase awareness of trauma-informed care in Acadiana.<\/p>\n
With the Hermanowski Foundation\u2019s support, 50% of this project\u2019s funding will be secured, ensuring therapy remains available to children who need it most. This investment will provide life-changing care, prevent service disruptions, and create lasting change for Acadiana\u2019s vulnerable children.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $20,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sam J. Frankino Foundation- $7,500 \/ Private Donors- $2,500<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 1, 2026- December 31, 2026 (12 months)
\nGeographical Area Served: Acadiana, a region of South Louisiana that includes both rural and urban communities, spans the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion.
\nAge Group To Be Served: 7-17 years old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Rachel
\nContact Last Name: Gremillion
\nContact Title: Data Manager
\nContact Phone: 337-269-1557
\nContact Email: Rachel.gremillion@theheartsofhope.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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