Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: New Life Connection
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1110 Wake Forest Road
\nCity: Raleigh
\nState: North Carolina
\nPostal Code: 27604
\nMain Phone: 9845008207
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.newlifeconnection.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 56-2043482
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-Profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: April 24, 2025
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Restoring Grace
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Restoring Grace is a comprehensive support program designed to assist women transitioning from incarceration back into their communities with dignity, stability, and hope. Recognizing the systemic barriers that formerly incarcerated women face\u2014especially in securing basic necessities\u2014this program focuses on two foundational areas: food security and housing stability.<\/p>\n
Many women returning home encounter immediate challenges that threaten their successful reentry. These include an inability to afford rent, lack of employment, limited access to healthy food, and minimal social support. Restoring Grace steps into that critical gap by providing direct rental assistance and food support for up to six months while women stabilize, access employment, and rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n
Through individualized case management and peer-led support, the program helps participants develop housing plans, connect to workforce resources, and receive trauma-informed guidance. Grocery assistance is offered through vouchers, delivered food boxes, or coordination with local food pantries, ensuring women and their families do not face hunger during this pivotal time.<\/p>\n
What makes Restoring Grace unique is its leadership. The program is guided by women with lived experience who understand the emotional and logistical complexity of reentry. Their voices shape every part of the initiative\u2014from how services are delivered to the partnerships we build in the community.<\/p>\n
Restoring Grace is not just about food and shelter\u2014it\u2019s about restoring self-worth, agency, and long-term opportunity. By investing in women\u2019s reentry with compassion and practical resources, we reduce recidivism, reunify families, and build stronger communities where no one is left behind.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $55,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Churches, Corporate, Private<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Vance, Franklin, Granville, Warren Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: 19 – 60<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Anita
\nContact Last Name: Bennett
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 910-301-6231
\nContact Email: abennett@newlifeconnection.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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