Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Knowledge Exchange
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Knowledge Exchange, inc.
\nAlso Known As: TKE
\nMailing Address: PO BOX 112
\nCity: Port Royal
\nState: VA
\nPostal Code: 22535
\nMain Phone: 540-412-8431
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: tkenonprofit.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 85-0885178
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Empowering Young Minds
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Empowering Young Minds is a holistic academic and social-emotional learning initiative serving K\u201312 students across Fredericksburg and the surrounding Planning District 16 region. The program provides targeted math and English tutoring combined with innovative enrichment experiences, including Dungeons & Dragons\u2013based role-play learning and structured after-school support.<\/p>\n
Many of the students we serve face barriers due to poverty, disability, language challenges, and post-pandemic academic setbacks. Empowering Young Minds addresses these disparities through individualized tutoring (1\u20133 sessions weekly), small-group academic support, and enrichment programming that builds executive functioning, confidence, and resilience.<\/p>\n
One of our students, Adriana, began tutoring with us struggling in reading comprehension and lacking confidence in her academic abilities. With consistent one-on-one support and encouragement, she began improving her grades and participating more actively in class. Her mother later shared that Adriana now reads independently at home and approaches challenges with a new sense of determination. Through financial assistance made possible by community donors, Adriana\u2019s family was able to access services they otherwise could not afford. Today, she participates in both tutoring and enrichment programming\u2014thriving academically and socially.<\/p>\n
Through structured storytelling and collaborative gameplay, students strengthen literacy, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and teamwork skills. At least 75% of participants complete a written creative project demonstrating literacy growth, and 85% identify and apply self-management strategies through gameplay and mentorship.<\/p>\n
The program currently serves approximately 35 students annually, many from low- to middle-income families. Funding will support tutor compensation, instructional materials, enrichment supplies, and program sustainability\u2014ensuring more students like Adriana gain the confidence and tools to succeed.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $20,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $5,000 Moose Lodge #1655, $1,500 Rapp Community Foundation and afforable service fees.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Planning District 16 (Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Fredericksburg, & King George), with virtual services nationwide.
\nAge Group To Be Served: K\u201312 students (ages 5\u201318)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Maija-liisa
\nContact Last Name: Penn
\nContact Title: Chief Executive Officer
\nContact Phone: 540-412-8431
\nContact Email: maijap@tkenonprofit.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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