Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Allapattah Community Development and Betterment Corp
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1709 SW Alberca Lane
\nCity: Port St. Lucie
\nState: Florida
\nPostal Code: 34953
\nMain Phone: 7863468211
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: Allapattahcdb.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 65-0857823
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 10\/29\/2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Rural Youth Rising: Building Confidence, Leadership, and Mental Wellness
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
This project expands access to structured AAU travel basketball programming that combines athletic development with mentorship, leadership training, and positive youth engagement for participants from underserved communities. Many of the young people we serve face financial barriers, limited access to safe extracurricular activities, and a lack of consistent mentorship opportunities. Our program addresses these challenges by providing a supportive, team-centered environment where youth develop confidence, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility both on and off the court.<\/p>\n
Through organized practices, competitive tournaments, and mentorship-focused coaching, participants build technical basketball skills while strengthening communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities. The program intentionally emphasizes character development and academic accountability, encouraging athletes to apply lessons learned through sport to their daily lives, schools, and communities. By removing participation barriers such as travel costs, equipment needs, and facility access, we ensure that youth who might otherwise be excluded can fully participate and benefit from a positive, structured environment.<\/p>\n
Funding will support essential program components including tournament registration, transportation, uniforms, training space, and leadership development activities. The anticipated outcomes include increased youth participation, high retention rates, measurable skill progression, and improved confidence and community engagement among participants.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, this project seeks to create lasting impact by equipping young people with the tools needed to become resilient, community-minded leaders. Success will be evaluated through participant retention, development benchmarks, and feedback from families and community partners, ensuring the program continues to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes aligned with the Hermanowski Foundation\u2019s commitment to strengthening youth and communities.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $117,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sources for the Project (Committed & Potential) Source\tType\tStatus\tAmount Local Business Sponsorships\tCommunity Contributions\tCommitted\t$10,000 Individual Donors & Fundraising Events\tPrivate Donations\tCommitted\t$5,000 Regional Foundation Grants\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Project Duration: Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026 Total Duration: 12 months (1 year)
\nGeographical Area Served: Primary Area: St. Lucie County, Florida Secondary Areas: Surrounding rural and small-town communities within the Treasure Coast region, including Fort Pierce, White City, and Port St. Lucie.
\nAge Group To Be Served: Age Group to Be Served: Youth ages 13\u201318<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Sandy
\nContact Last Name: Riettie
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: 7863468211
\nContact Email: allapattahcdb@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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