Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Rainbow Place Shelter
\nLegal Name (if Different): Rainbow Place Shelter for Homeless Women Inc
\nAlso Known As: Rainbow Place Shelter
\nMailing Address: 215 West Montgomery Ave
\nCity: Rockville
\nState: MD
\nPostal Code: 20850
\nMain Phone: (301) 762-1496
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.rainbowplace.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 47-5082306
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/20\/26
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Young Adult Shelter
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Since 1982, Rainbow Place Shelter has been a seasonal overnight shelter in Rockville serving adult women of all ages who are experiencing homelessness. <\/p>\n
We are currently in the exciting process of expanding Rainbow\u2019s mission to serve young adults 18-24 years of age, including the LGBTQ+ community, with year-round 24-hour emergency shelter and the support needed to transition out of homelessness. We will expand our operations through acquisition of a new facility, fundraising, expansion of services, and expanding outreach.<\/p>\n
According to the Voices of Youth Count Survey conducted in 2016 and 2017 (the most recent full accounting), 1 in 10 young adults (ages 18-25) had experienced a form of homelessness in the previous 12 months. Montgomery County Public Schools reported in December 2025 that over 469 high school students were current experiencing housing instability. Over 100 of them were 18-21 years of age.<\/p>\n
Young adults aged 18-24 who face homelessness lack stable support systems. They often have educational, financial, substance-use, or mental health challenges. In response to these needs, Rainbow\u2019s young adult shelter will not only provide shelter and case management services, but also assist with GED preparation, workforce development, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, legal services, financial literacy, mentoring, and more. These services, provided through partnerships with organizations expert in their fields, will aid our guests in transitioning out of homelessness and thriving independent of the social service apparatus.<\/p>\n
This shelter, the first of its kind in Montgomery County, MD, will change the trajectory of young lives.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $1,500,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): State of Maryland, Montgomery County MD Government, Rockville United CHurch, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Women’s Club of Chevy Chase, <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year to build
\nGeographical Area Served: Montgomery County MD
\nAge Group To Be Served: 18-24<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Nina
\nContact Last Name: Blecher
\nContact Title: Director of Development
\nContact Phone: 301-325-0669 (cell)
\nContact Email: development@rainbowplace.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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