Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: IM Houston
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston
\nMailing Address: 3303 Main St
\nCity: Houston
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 77002
\nMain Phone: 713-533-4900
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.imgh.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 74-1488102
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/12\/26
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Volunteer Houston Pathways
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Volunteer Houston Pathway Internship Program connects young people ages 16-24 with career-building experiences at nonprofit and corporate partners across Greater Houston. Launching in 2026, the program breaks the classic employment barrier young people face: needing experience to get hired, but needing to be hired to gain experience.<\/p>\n
Building on Volunteer Houston’s successful matching platform and network of 513 partner nonprofits, the program offers structured internships across diverse sectors including healthcare, education, environmental conservation, arts and culture, technology, and business operations. Through active dialogue with community organizations and corporate partners, we have already developed a robust pipeline of quality placements ready to launch immediately upon funding.<\/p>\n
The program serves Houston’s most vulnerable youth\u2014first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged young people, and those from underrepresented communities who face systemic barriers to employment. Both paid and unpaid opportunities accommodate varying schedules and provide meaningful work assignments, supervision, and skill-building rather than routine tasks.
\nResearch demonstrates powerful outcomes: young people who participate in structured internship programs rate their work abilities significantly higher after completion, experience nearly double the work experience, and see a 73% increase in income. They develop critical professional skills\u2014teamwork, communication, problem-solving\u2014that employers identify as essential, while building networks that open doors to future opportunities.<\/p>\n
The program creates a mutually beneficial ecosystem. Youth gain experience and professional references. Nonprofits access enthusiastic workers who bring fresh perspectives. Corporate partners develop local talent pipelines while fulfilling social responsibility commitments. The community builds a better-prepared, civically engaged workforce.
\nEvery volunteer hour generated through Volunteer Houston has a dollar value of $33.49, and studies show that for every $1 invested in volunteerism infrastructure, organizations realize $8 in return. This program doesn’t just prepare Houston’s youth for careers\u2014it strengthens the entire nonprofit sector while building tomorrow’s community leaders.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 155,261<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 75,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: One year
\nGeographical Area Served: Harris County and Galveston County, TX
\nAge Group To Be Served: 16-24<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Rebecca
\nContact Last Name: Samson
\nContact Title: VP of Advancement
\nContact Phone: 3466961435
\nContact Email: rsamson@imgh.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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