Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Connection Center
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: The Rec
\nMailing Address: 1315 15th St SE
\nCity: DeMotte
\nState: IN
\nPostal Code: 46310
\nMain Phone: 219-987-7729
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.demotteconnection.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 92-0291643
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-Profit, 501C3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/17\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Connection Summer Camp
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
This character and community service\u2013themed summer camp is designed to help children and youth grow in character, leadership, and a heart for service while actively engaging in their community. Each week, campers explore foundational values such as integrity, kindness, courage, and compassion through interactive lessons, hands-on service projects, and intentional relationship-building. As a faith-based organization, The Connection Center fosters an environment rooted in hope, encouragement, and service that positively impacts the broader community. Through a balance of teaching, action, and reflection, campers learn how strong values influence healthy choices and meaningful community involvement.<\/p>\n
Camp programming is intentionally designed to support the whole child\u2014emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. Through age-appropriate lessons and guided breakout sessions, campers build leadership skills, responsibility, resilience, and healthy decision-making habits. Small-group discussions strengthen communication skills, confidence, and emotional awareness. These lessons are reinforced through team-based service projects where campers practice cooperation, accountability, and the importance of giving back.<\/p>\n
Sports, games, arts, and creative activities are woven throughout the camp experience to promote overall health and development. Athletic activities encourage physical wellness, teamwork, perseverance, and self-discipline. Creative expression supports emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and confidence-building. Together, these experiences create a safe, supportive environment where youth feel known, valued, and empowered.<\/p>\n
The camp also provides structured leadership opportunities for older youth and college students ages 16\u201321 who serve as mentors and support staff. These young leaders receive training in mentorship, responsibility, and positive role modeling while gaining real-world leadership experience.<\/p>\n
As a result, participants develop strong character, healthy habits, emotional resilience, and a lasting commitment to service, equipping them to thrive in school, relationships, and their communities.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: <\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community Donations and Local Business Donations <\/p>\n
Project Duration: Summer 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: North West Indiana and 16 mile radius outside DeMotte Indiana
\nAge Group To Be Served: 7-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Jeff
\nContact Last Name: Martin
\nContact Title: Director
\nContact Phone: 219-270-0045
\nContact Email: jeff.tccdemotte@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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