Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: LMCimpact Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: PO Box 1422
\nCity: Buffalo
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 14240
\nMain Phone: 7163398518
\nMain Fax: 7162152460
\nOrganization Website: www.LMCimpact.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 99-3153747
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Creative Impact Youth Arts and Wellness Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
LMCimpact Inc. respectfully requests a $10,000 grant to support the Creative Impact Youth Arts and Wellness Initiative in Buffalo, New York. This year-long program will engage youth ages 5 to 21 through structured arts, media, and creative expression workshops combined with social emotional learning and wellness support. Our mission is to empower young people from underserved neighborhoods by building skills, fostering self-confidence, and strengthening community connections through creative learning.
\nParticipating youth will attend monthly workshops focused on visual arts, photography, storytelling, music expression, digital media basics, and creative portfolio development. Each session pairs artistic skill building with youth development activities designed to promote resilience, healthy communication, teamwork, and goal setting. Professional teaching artists and trained youth mentors will lead all sessions, providing safe, supportive space for exploration and personal growth.
\nBarriers to participation are removed by offering materials, meals, and limited transportation support at no cost to families. Outcomes will be measured with youth attendance tracking, pre- and post- engagement surveys, completed creative projects, participant testimonials, and a final showcase event for families and community partners. The program supports positive youth development, improved creative literacy, enhanced self-expression, and stronger adult-youth relationships.
\nFunds from this request will be fully used in calendar year 2027, and LMCimpact will submit a final evaluation report upon completion. This initiative serves children and young adults within the foundation\u2019s birth through age 21 service range, and aligns with the foundation\u2019s focus on arts, education, health, and welfare services<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $10,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): LMCimpact program reserves, community sponsor support, in-kind partner contributions<\/p>\n
Project Duration: anuary 1 through December 31, 2027 (per guidelines requiring the project to be in the year following the grant)
\nGeographical Area Served: Buffalo, NY (primarily East Side neighborhoods)
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 5 to 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
\nContact First Name: LaKishia
\nContact Last Name: Collins
\nContact Title: CEO
\nContact Phone: 7163398518
\nContact Email: info@LMCimpact.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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