Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: I.B.A FOUNDATION
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: I Believe Academy
\nMailing Address: 9 HOWLAND ST
\nCity: BOSTON
\nState: MA
\nPostal Code: 02121
\nMain Phone: 6177566919
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: ibelieve-academy.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 85-3162426
\nOrganization Tax Status: non-profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Met \/Gala
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Summer Fashion, Art, and Poetry Event is a dynamic, youth-led community showcase designed to uplift marginalized youth and families through creative expression, cultural pride, and community connection. Hosted by I Believe Academy, this event provides a safe and empowering platform where young people can share their voices through fashion design, visual art, spoken word poetry, and performance.<\/p>\n
Many youth in underserved communities lack access to creative outlets that affirm their identity, culture, and talent. This event creates an inclusive space where youth can design and model original fashion pieces, display artwork, and perform poetry that reflects their lived experiences. Through guided workshops leading up to the event, participants will develop skills in design, creative writing, self-expression, teamwork, and public presentation.<\/p>\n
The showcase will bring together families, community leaders, local artists, and supporters to celebrate youth achievement. In addition to performances and exhibitions, the event will feature interactive art stations, youth vendors, music, and resource tables connecting families to local support services.<\/p>\n
Our goal is to increase youth confidence, strengthen family engagement, and promote positive community visibility for young people who are often underrepresented. By centering youth voice and creativity, the Summer Fashion, Art, and Poetry Event fosters belonging, leadership development, and social-emotional growth.<\/p>\n
This initiative will serve youth and families across Boston, Brockton, Worcester, Framingham, and Pittsfield, creating an accessible, culturally affirming space where creativity becomes a tool for empowerment and community transformation.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 10000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): santander bank<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Project Duration: June 1, 2026 \u2013 August 31, 2026 (3 months) Includes youth workshops, event preparation, and the final Summer Fashion, Art, and Poetry Showcase.
\nGeographical Area Served: boston and surrounding areas
\nAge Group To Be Served: age 3 to 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: damon
\nContact Last Name: araujo
\nContact Title: executive director
\nContact Phone: 617-756-6919
\nContact Email: ibelieveframingham@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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