Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Grace & Mercy Center of Hope
\nLegal Name (if Different): Grace & Mercy Center of Hope
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 13355 Noel Road Suite 1100
\nCity: Dallas
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 75240
\nMain Phone: 4694693769
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.gracemercyhope.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 20-2109759
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/26\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: College READY
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Grace & Mercy Center of Hope\u2019s College READY initiative equips disadvantaged and underrepresented college students with the academic, personal, and leadership skills necessary for persistence and successful post-graduation transition.
\nThe program operates through two developmentally aligned tracks: READY to Build (Freshmen & Sophomores), which focuses on foundational readiness and self-management, and READY to Thrive (Juniors & Seniors), which emphasizes leadership development, career preparation, and workforce transition.
\nCollege READY is guided by a structured five-module framework that integrates goal setting, resilience development, academic and professional skill-building, leadership growth, and reflective practice. Students progress through a phased implementation model that moves them from self-assessment and vision-setting to applied skill development and demonstrated competency.
\nREADY to Build strengthens academic planning, time management, communication, emotional regulation, financial literacy, and identity development\u2014critical skills that support retention during the most vulnerable college years. READY to Thrive advances executive presence, collaboration, conflict resolution, networking, and post-graduation planning to ensure students are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and clarity.
\nProgram success is measured through participation rates, skill acquisition benchmarks, self-efficacy assessments, academic persistence indicators, and demonstrated career readiness outcomes.
\nThrough College READY, students gain more than knowledge; they build resilience, leadership capacity, and a clear pathway toward academic completion and long-term professional success.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 150,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 academic year
\nGeographical Area Served: Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri
\nAge Group To Be Served: 18-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Crystal
\nContact Last Name: Jackson
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: 817-300-1492
\nContact Email: info@gracemercyhope.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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