Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Cohoes Connect Project Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different): Ben Williams
\nAlso Known As: Executive Director
\nMailing Address: PO Box 35 49 Johnson Ave
\nCity: Cohoes
\nState: New York
\nPostal Code: 12047
\nMain Phone: 518-488-2809
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: connectcenterforyouth.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 45-4737831
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity tax status <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: September 22, 2025
\nRequested Amount: 1,000-10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Cohoes Connect Project Inc.
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Connect Centers mission is to break the cycle of poverty by connecting youth to their full potential by providing community resources, community events, S.T.E.A.M based youth programs and a safe space for youth. The project started in 2012 and has been under development for the past 9 years with no donors or debt. Project build out is at 90% completion with a cost to date of $700 K and current total project estimated fair market valuation is $4.2 million. The after school program is designed to prepare students in grades 6-12 for academic success and future career paths. Connect Pantry is a full service food pantry open to the residents of Cohoes and the Capital Region. The Backpack Program hosted regionally through the Regional Foodbank and run locally by the Connect Center is designed to provide local, food insecure students with healthy weekend meals. The Connect Center believes that every individual has the potential to create positive change in their lives and the world around them. <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $4.2 million <\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants and public charity<\/p>\n
Project Duration: ongoing
\nGeographical Area Served: Cohoes, New York
\nAge Group To Be Served: middle school\/high school (6th grade and up)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr,
\nContact First Name: Ben
\nContact Last Name: William
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 518-488-2809
\nContact Email: Director@connectcenterforyouth.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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