Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Parent Teacher Collaborative
\nLegal Name (if Different): Parent Teacher Collaborative Co.
\nAlso Known As: TPTC
\nMailing Address: 1414 Texas Unit 349
\nCity: Houston
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 77002
\nMain Phone: 713-364-9864
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.tptcforeducation.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 92-3541776
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/04\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Project Title: Family Empowerment Nights: Strengthening Families and Student Success
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Parent Teacher Collaborative (TPTC) works to strengthen relationships between families and schools so that students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially. Many families want to be engaged in their child\u2019s education but face barriers such as demanding work schedules, limited information about school systems, and uncertainty about how to support learning at home.<\/p>\n
Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation would support a series of monthly Family Empowerment Nights serving students and caregivers at Title I schools in Houston, Texas. These interactive events bring families, educators, and community partners together to build stronger connections and provide practical tools that families can use to support their children\u2019s learning and development.<\/p>\n
Each Family Empowerment Night includes hands-on learning activities for students and caregivers, workshops that help parents understand how to support academic success, and opportunities for families to connect with school staff and trusted community organizations. Topics may include literacy and math activities families can do at home, social-emotional development, navigating school systems, and preparing students for future educational opportunities.<\/p>\n
These events also help schools identify and develop parent leaders who can support ongoing engagement efforts and strengthen communication between families and educators.
\nBy creating welcoming and structured opportunities for families to learn together, Family Empowerment Nights increase family participation in school activities, strengthen school-community relationships, and help ensure that students have the encouragement and support they need both in school and at home.<\/p>\n
Through this program, TPTC helps schools build a culture where families feel valued, informed, and empowered to play an active role in their children\u2019s education.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $35,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: \u2022 Individual donors supporting The Parent Teacher Collaborative\u2019s family engagement programming \u2022 Wolff Family Foundation grant supporting family engagement and parent leadership initiatives \u2022 In-kind support from school partners (facility space, staff participation, outreach to families) \u2022 Volunteer support from community partners and local organizations Potential: \u2022 Houston-area foundations such as Powell Foundation, Brown Foundation, and Houston Endowment \u2022 Corporate community investment programs from local banks and businesses supporting education and youth development \u2022 Office of the Governor of Texas Project Safe Neighborhood grant <\/p>\n
Project Duration: October 2026 – June 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Houston, TX
\nAge Group To Be Served: 3 – 18 (students) and their families <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
\nContact First Name: Jessica Faith
\nContact Last Name: Carter
\nContact Title: Founder & Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 713-364-9864
\nContact Email: info@tptcforeducation.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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