Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Potter’s House Community Development, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: PHCD
\nMailing Address: 6916 Harney Road
\nCity: Tampa
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33617-9202
\nMain Phone: 8139278711
\nMain Fax: 813-436-8750
\nOrganization Website: www.PHCD20.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-3739413
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: PHCD Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
PHCD\u2019s Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive initiative is a comprehensive youth development program designed to support children and young adults ages 8\u201321 through a holistic blend of arts enrichment, academic support, wellness education, and essential life\u2011skills development. Rooted in the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, create, and succeed, the program provides safe, structured, and inspiring spaces where youth can build confidence, strengthen their well\u2011being, and envision brighter futures.<\/p>\n
At the heart of the initiative is our commitment to nurturing the whole child. Through hands\u2011on arts workshops, youth explore creativity, self\u2011expression, and emotional resilience. Our Academic Success Hub offers tutoring, literacy support, STEM mini\u2011labs, and mentoring to help students overcome learning gaps and develop strong study habits. Complementing these efforts, our wellness and life\u2011skills sessions teach emotional regulation, healthy habits, communication, and goal\u2011setting\u2014equipping youth with tools that extend far beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n
Many of the young people we serve face barriers including food insecurity, academic challenges, limited access to enrichment programs, and emotional stress. PHCD provides a stable, encouraging environment where they can thrive socially, academically, and personally. With support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, we will expand program access, enhance arts and academic materials, and strengthen wellness programming to reach even more youth who need it most.<\/p>\n
This initiative directly aligns with the Foundation\u2019s mission to uplift children and young adults through arts, education, health, and welfare. By investing in PHCD, the Foundation helps ensure that young people in our community are not only supported today but empowered to build meaningful, successful futures.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: Arts Supplies & Equipment \u2013 $3,500 Paints, canvases, digital art tools, music materials, and other creative supplies needed for youth arts programming. Academic Support \u2013 $2,500 Tutoring materials, STEM kits, literacy resources, and books to support the Academic Success Hub. Wellness Workshops \u2013 $2,000 Facilitator stipends, curriculum materials, and healthy snacks for youth wellness and life\u2011skills sessions. Youth Support Services \u2013 $1,000 Transportation assistance, family resource materials, and accessibility supports to ensure full participation. Program Coordination \u2013 $1,000 Part\u2011time coordinator support to manage scheduling, communication, and program logistics. Total Request: $10,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Sources: \u2022\tIn kind donations of supplies from local partners (arts materials, books, snacks) \u2022\tVolunteer hours from community mentors and teaching artists \u2022\tGeneral operating support from PHCD to cover staffing and administrative needs Potential Sources: \u2022\tCharles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation (this request) \u2022\tAdditional from individuals to supporting arts, education, and youth wellness \u2022\tLocal business sponsorships for arts workshops and STEM activities \u2022\tCommunity fundraising events and individual donor contributions<\/p>\n
Project Duration: By the end of 12 months, the program will achieve the following goals and measurable outcomes: 1. Increase youth access to arts 150 youth will complete at least 20 hours of arts programming, including visual arts, digital arts, and creative workshops. 2. Improve academic performance 75% of participating youth will show measurable improvement in reading or math through tutoring, literacy support, and STEM activities. 3. Strengthen youth wellness 80% of youth will report improved emotional well\u2011being, confidence, and coping skills through wellness and life\u2011skills sessions. 4. Support youth welfare 200 families will receive resource referrals, support services, and connections to community partners that address basic needs and stability.
\nGeographical Area Served: Tampa Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8 to 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Denise
\nContact Last Name: Sherrod
\nContact Title: Administrator
\nContact Phone: 813-300-1200
\nContact Email: denise.jackson81@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form Organization Name: Potter’s House Community Development, Inc. Legal Name (if Different): Also Known As: PHCD Mailing Address: 6916 Harney Road City: Tampa State: FL Postal Code: 33617-9202 Main Phone: 8139278711 Main Fax: 813-436-8750 Organization Website: www.PHCD20.com Employer ID Number: 59-3739413 Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Proposal Information Today’s Date: 2\/20\/2026 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9236"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9237,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9236\/revisions\/9237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hermanowskifoundation.org\/members\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}