Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Born2Ball DC
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 3402 13TH PLACE SE 201
\nCity: Washington
\nState: DC
\nPostal Code: 20032
\nMain Phone: 2405274110
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: Born2balldc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 93-3230427
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 C<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000.00<\/p>\n
Project Title: Youth Leadership & Empowerment Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Born2Ball DC is requesting $10,000 to support our Youth Leadership & Empowerment Initiative serving underserved youth in Washington, DC. This initiative provides structured mentorship, character development, and life-skills programming designed to equip youth with the tools needed for long-term academic and personal success.
\nThe program serves youth ages 8\u201317 through small-group mentoring sessions, leadership workshops, goal-setting activities, and community engagement projects. Participants receive consistent guidance from trained mentors who reinforce accountability, positive decision-making, effective communication, and conflict resolution skills. Academic encouragement and progress check-ins are integrated to promote school engagement and long-term achievement.
\nMany of the youth we serve face economic and social barriers that limit access to enrichment opportunities and stable mentorship. Our initiative creates a safe, supportive environment where youth can build confidence, develop resilience, and strengthen leadership capacity. By fostering positive relationships and practical life skills, we help reduce risk factors associated with disengagement and negative peer influence.
\nFunding will support program materials, facilitator stipends, meeting space, youth resources, and transportation assistance. During the grant period, we anticipate serving 75\u2013100 youth across Washington, DC.
\nThrough intentional mentorship and leadership development, Born2Ball DC is building stronger families, empowered youth, and more resilient communities.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $40,000.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Funding: Individual Donations (Ongoing Community Support) Fundraising Events & Community Drives In-Kind Contributions (Volunteer Mentors, Meeting Space, Supplies) Potential\/Pending Funding: Local Business Sponsorships Private Foundation Grants Corporate Giving Programs Individual Major Donor Outreach<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 Months (January\u2013December 2026)
\nGeographical Area Served: Washington, DC \u2013 Serving youth across Wards 5, 7, and 8
\nAge Group To Be Served: Youth ages 8\u201317<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Antonio
\nContact Last Name: Wright
\nContact Title: CEO
\nContact Phone: 2405274110
\nContact Email: Born2balldcboard@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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