Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Step into Leadership Greatness Foundation Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: SILG Foundation
\nMailing Address: `13608 Hillrod Lane
\nCity: Upper Marlboro
\nState: Maryland
\nPostal Code: 20774
\nMain Phone: 301-535-0358
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.silgfoundationinc.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 99-3188628
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/03\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Lead the Way: Foundations for Life, Leadership & Career Readiness,
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Step Into Leadership Greatness Foundation Inc. requests to fund Lead the Way: Foundations for Life, Leadership & Career Readiness, a 12\u2011month program running 01\/01\/2027\u201312\/31\/2027 in Maryland serving 17\u201321\u2011year\u2011olds from underserved, first\u2011generation backgrounds. The project provides community-based educational programming, leadership facilitation, and basic needs supports that reduce stress and enable academic and career advancement. Funding will cover facility rental and utilities for recurring workshops and labs; nutritious meals and wellness supplies to address food insecurity and mental wellbeing; curriculum development and educational program delivery including guest instructors and career\u2011readiness labs; program materials, technology and printing; and evaluation and administrative costs. By combining practical skill\u2011building. resume writing, interview preparation, college application assistance, financial literacy, and technical skills workshops with mentoring circles and hands\u2011on leadership projects, the program equips participants with confidence, emotional intelligence, decision\u2011making skills, and persistence needed to pursue higher education and meaningful careers. Addressing immediate barriers such as hunger and unsafe meeting spaces reduces financial and emotional strain, enabling youth to focus on learning and growth. Project goals for year one include serving 120 participants, achieving at least 75% reporting reduced food-related stress and improved wellbeing, and documenting 80% measurable gains in leadership or career\u2011readiness via pre\/post assessments; additionally, 20 youth will be matched with ongoing mentoring or scholarship pathways. The program aligns with the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s mission by investing in tools and supports that help children and young adults achieve their full potential. A final report including participant demographics, outcome data, receipts, and impact narratives will be submitted within 60 days of project close. We will partner with local high schools, community colleges, and employers to create sustainable pathways to internships, dual enrollment, and job placements, and we will seek additional local funding and in\u2011kind donations to sustain program activities beyond the grant year annually thereafter.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 10,000 max, or whatever funds you can provide.<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): individual donors, recurring small donors<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 01\/01\/2027\u201312\/31\/2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Maryland, and Virgina
\nAge Group To Be Served: 17-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jennifer
\nContact Last Name: Bryant
\nContact Title: CEO and President
\nContact Phone: 301-535-0358
\nContact Email: jennifer@silgfoundationinc.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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