Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Heartfelt Heroes
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 12530 Fairwood PKWY STE 102 211
\nCity: Bowie
\nState: Maryland
\nPostal Code: 20706
\nMain Phone: 213-321-0811
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: heartfeltheroes.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 99-2976575
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/30\/2025
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Heartfelt Heroes
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Heartfelt Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through trauma-informed mentorship, violence prevention, and creative expression. Our mission is to break cycles of violence, build emotional resilience, and create career pathways for young people facing systemic barriers. Through our flagship programs, Safety Sync and Hold On Pain Ends (HOPE), we provide conflict resolution training, firearm prevention education, peer mediation, and arts-based healing to help youth develop critical life skills and healthier coping mechanisms.
\nOur approach integrates mentorship to teach de-escalation strategies and nonviolent alternatives. Youth receive trauma-informed counseling and access to art therapy, music production, and creative writing workshops, helping them process emotions and express themselves constructively. Additionally, our Artist Mentoring & Workforce Development Program connects participants with professional artists and mentors, offering paid apprenticeships, career training, and entrepreneurial skills in creative industries.
\nWith support from funders like the Hermanowski Foundation, we aim to reduce youth violence by 25% and increase school attendance and graduation rates by 20% among participants. By providing safe, supportive spaces for healing and growth, we equip young people with the tools to resolve conflicts, pursue education, and build positive futures. Through mentorship, mental health support, and creative expression, Heartfelt Heroes is transforming lives and strengthening communities, ensuring at-risk youth have meaningful alternatives to violence.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 20000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $17,000 (private donor)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Year-round
\nGeographical Area Served: DMV area
\nAge Group To Be Served: 5-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Tiana
\nContact Last Name: Ray
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 213-321-0811
\nContact Email: info@heartfeltheroes.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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