Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: H.Y.P.E.
\nLegal Name (if Different): Harnessing Youth’s Potential & Energy
\nAlso Known As: HYPE
\nMailing Address: 7521 Westbank Expressway Suite G.
\nCity: Marrero
\nState: Louisiana
\nPostal Code: 70072
\nMain Phone: 504-641-4973
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.hypenola.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 80-0753253
\nOrganization Tax Status: Exempt 504c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: HYPE Mentoring Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
H.Y.P.E. (Harnessing Youth\u2019s Potential & Energy) NOLA Mentoring Program, is a community-based initiative serving youth ages 10\u201318 who face elevated risks associated with poverty, academic underperformance, exposure to violence, foster care involvement, or engagement with the juvenile justice system. H.Y.P.E.\u2019s mission is to provide consistent mentoring, academic reinforcement, life-skills instruction, and positive adult guidance that strengthens resilience and creates pathways to long-term success.
\nOperating in partnership with local juvenile courts, public schools, and child-serving agencies across Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish, H.Y.P.E. prioritizes youth who are traditionally underserved, including those living in foster homes, group homes, or in neighborhoods with limited supportive services.
\nH.Y.P.E.\u2019s model integrates multiple evidence-informed components to meet the holistic needs of participants:
\n\u2022 One-to-One and Group Mentoring: Structured, dependable relationships that emphasize accountability, goal-setting, emotional support, and positive decision-making.
\n\u2022 Afterschool Enrichment and Academic Support: Homework assistance, tutoring, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities designed to improve school engagement and performance.
\n\u2022 Life Skills and Leadership Development: Training in conflict resolution, financial literacy, communication, and career exploration to prepare youth for adulthood.
\n\u2022 Transportation Assistance: Reliable transportation that removes a common barrier to participation for families facing hardship.
\n\u2022 Teen Technology Access: Development of a Teen Tech Center offering computers, digital literacy instruction, and exposure to technology-driven career pathways.
\nThrough these integrated services, H.Y.P.E. fosters stability, builds confidence, and equips young people with the tools necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally\u2014ultimately guiding them toward productive and purposeful futures.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $120,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Louisiana’s Govonor’s Office – 40,000, JPHSA-30,000, Community Block Grant- 20,000, Fore Kids Foundation – 5,000, Donations 12,000.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year (Perpetual)
\nGeographical Area Served: New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
\nAge Group To Be Served: 10-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: David
\nContact Last Name: Magee
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 504-641-4973
\nContact Email: dmagee@hypenola.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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