Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Gatsby Showcase Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: L&B Concepts, Inc.
\nMailing Address: 9435 Washington Boulevard North, Suite A
\nCity: Laurel
\nState: MD
\nPostal Code: 20723-1379
\nMain Phone: 2025598589
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/thegatsbyshowcase.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 33-3674088
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/01\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Youth Health & Education Access Initiative (DMV Region)
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Youth Health & Education Access Initiative is a community-based program designed to improve health literacy, preventive care access, and educational opportunity for underserved children and young adults (ages 12\u201321) in the Washington, DC\u2013Maryland\u2013Virginia (DMV) region.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, The Gatsby Showcase Foundation will deliver age-appropriate health education, preventive wellness resources, and educational support services to students from historically marginalized communities. Programming will focus on foundational health knowledge, early prevention, and educational readiness\u2014recognizing that health and learning outcomes are deeply interconnected.<\/p>\n
Key activities include community-based health education workshops, youth-centered wellness programming, and support services that remove barriers to educational participation, such as access to resources, mentorship exposure, and health-related learning tools. The program is designed to complement school and community efforts by reinforcing positive health behaviors and supporting academic persistence during critical developmental years.<\/p>\n
The requested funding will support program materials, educational resources, community coordination, and direct youth engagement costs. The initiative prioritizes dignity, accessibility, and culturally responsive delivery, ensuring that young people and families receive support in environments they trust.<\/p>\n
By investing in early health awareness and educational support, this initiative aims to strengthen long-term outcomes for youth while contributing to healthier families and communities across the DMV region.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $25,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Combination of private donations, foundation support, and organizational operating funds.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 Months
\nGeographical Area Served: Washington, DC; Maryland; Northern Virginia (DMV Region)
\nAge Group To Be Served: 12-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
\nContact First Name: Bertrand
\nContact Last Name: Fote
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: 2025598589
\nContact Email: support@thegatsbyshowcase.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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