Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Grace Klein Community
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1678 Montgomery Hwy #104, Box 304
\nCity: Birmingham
\nState: Alabama
\nPostal Code: 35216
\nMain Phone: 205-490-7516
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.gracekleincommunity.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 800569639
\nOrganization Tax Status: Tax Exempt<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/26\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Elevate Youth Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Elevate Youth Program is a summer workforce readiness and leadership development program serving high school students in the Birmingham area. The program operates in two four-week sessions and provides academic support, career exposure, and life skills development for youth who may not otherwise have access to structured summer opportunities. Participants receive math and reading support, ACT preparation, job readiness training, leadership development, volunteer service opportunities, and exposure to career pathways through guest speakers and hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n
Elevate focuses on preparing students for long-term success by connecting education with workforce expectations and providing mentorship, structured learning, and real-world exposure. Students receive meals and daily support to reduce participation barriers and ensure consistent engagement. The program partners with local businesses, churches, and community leaders who provide mentorship, career presentations, and enrichment opportunities. Funding will support instruction, student meals, program supplies, transportation assistance, and enrichment activities while increasing participation capacity and strengthening long-term workforce readiness outcomes for youth.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 65000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Program support includes contributions from business partners, churches, and community donors who provide financial support, meals, workshop facilitation, and volunteer mentorship. Additional potential support includes local sponsorships and community partnerships that help sustain program delivery each summer.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: June 2026 \u2013 may 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Birmingham metropolitan area including Jefferson and Shelby counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: High school students ages 14\u201318<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
\nContact First Name: Lashonda
\nContact Last Name: Brown
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 205-490-7516
\nContact Email: grantsteams@gracekleincommunity.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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