Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different): NA
\nAlso Known As: NA
\nMailing Address: 395 Pryor Street SW, Suite 4116
\nCity: Atlanta, Ga
\nState: GA
\nPostal Code: 30312
\nMain Phone: 7703629168
\nMain Fax: NA
\nOrganization Website: www.atlantacasa.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 582330915
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/09\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Back To School Gear Up Event
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Atlanta CASA\u2019s Back-to-School Gear Up Event is a coordinated, community-driven initiative designed to ensure that children and youth involved in the foster care and child welfare systems begin the school year equipped, confident, and ready to learn. The event addresses the disproportionate educational barriers faced by foster youth, including frequent school changes, limited access to basic supplies, and the emotional stress that accompanies system involvement.
\nThrough this annual event, Atlanta CASA distributes new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies, personal hygiene and wellness items, and age-specific educational materials to children served by the organization in Fulton County. When feasible, the event also connects families and caregivers to supportive resources such as school-readiness guidance, mental-health information, and referrals to trusted community partners. The goal is not only to meet immediate material needs, but also to promote stability, dignity, and a sense of normalcy for students entering a new academic year.
\nThe Back-to-School Gear Up Event is implemented through a centrally coordinated, in-person distribution supported by Atlanta CASA staff, trained CASA volunteers, and corporate and community partners. Planning and logistics are overseen by program leadership, while volunteers assist with kit assembly, registration, and distribution to ensure a welcoming and organized experience for families. Outreach and participant identification are coordinated through CASA case assignments, foster caregivers, and child-welfare partners to ensure the event reaches children with the greatest need.
\nBy reducing financial strain on foster families, supporting educational readiness, and reinforcing positive adult engagement, the Back-to-School Gear Up Event strengthens academic stability and overall well-being for vulnerable youth. The initiative reflects Atlanta CASA\u2019s commitment to equity, prevention, and early intervention\u2014recognizing that when children start school prepared and supported, they are better positioned to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 25,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Atlanta CASA Board of Directors\tBoard Giving\tJanuary 2025\t$10,000\t100% board giving commitment Individual Donors\tCommunity Gifts\tOngoing 2025\t$7,500\tConfirmed contributions to date Pending Support Source\tType\tAnticipated Decision Date\tRequested Amount\tNotes TJX Foundation\tCorporate Grant\tNovember 2025\t$10,000\tPending request for school supplies Truist Foundation\tFoundation Grant\tNovember 2025\t$12,500\tPending support for volunteer engagement International Paper Foundation\tCorporate Foundation\tDecember 2025\t$5,000\tPending request to fund hygiene kits<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months (o1\/01\/ – 12\/31
\nGeographical Area Served: Metropolitan Atlanta – Fulton County
\nAge Group To Be Served: 3-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Curtis
\nContact Last Name: Winston
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 7703629168
\nContact Email: curtis@atlantacasa.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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