Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Social Innovation Lab
\nLegal Name (if Different): Social Innovation Laboratory, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: SIL
\nMailing Address: 1005 Constitution, Ste 600
\nCity: Emporia
\nState: KS
\nPostal Code: 66801
\nMain Phone: 6202630750
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.socialinnovationlab.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 81-2766537
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2026.02.23
\nRequested Amount: $8,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: That Pop-Up Restaurant
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
That Pop-Up Restaurant (TPUR) is a neighborhood-based summer initiative designed to improve stability, health, and developmental outcomes for children and young adults in Wichita, Kansas. When school is out, many youth lose access to reliable daily nutrition and structured environments that support growth and learning. TPUR addresses this gap by providing consistent, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals in safe, welcoming community spaces throughout the summer.<\/p>\n
In Summer 2026, TPUR will operate neighborhood-based meal sites five days per week for six weeks, serving an estimated 150\u2013250 unduplicated youth and providing approximately 2,000 nutritious meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Consistent access to healthy meals supports physical health, sustained energy, concentration, and emotional well-being\u2014key factors that influence academic engagement and long-term success.<\/p>\n
Beyond meeting immediate nutritional needs, TPUR integrates structured youth engagement and leadership opportunities. Older youth assist with meal service operations, hospitality, and peer support, building responsibility, teamwork, communication skills, and confidence. These hands-on experiences strengthen readiness for the upcoming school year and future employment.<\/p>\n
By combining reliable nutrition, skill-building, and positive adult engagement, TPUR helps create the stability and supportive relationships children and young adults need to thrive and move toward achieving their full potential.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $32,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): (secured) Kroger – $3000, Kansas Health Foundation $5000 – Kansas Dept of Education – $7800 (potential) Clif Family Foundation – $11000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: March 1, 2026 – February 27, 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Wichita, KS
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 1 -18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Sarah
\nContact Last Name: Simister
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 6202630750
\nContact Email: sarah@socialinnovationlab.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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