Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Koinonia Worship Center & Village \/ Mimi’s Learning Center
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 4900 W Hallandale Beach Blvd
\nCity: Pembroke Park
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33023
\nMain Phone: 954-964-2901
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.kwcfl.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-2229918
\nOrganization Tax Status: Tax-Exempt – Active<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03-10-2026
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: S.T.E.M. Bridge Builders
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The STEM Bridge Builders Summer Camp is an 8-week educational program designed to engage 30 students ages 10\u201314 in hands-on STEM learning, literacy enrichment, and career exploration. The camp will operate Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing structured academic instruction and experiential learning opportunities that help prevent summer learning loss while building foundational STEM and workforce skills.
\nThe program integrates three hours of daily academic instruction focused on STEM concepts and summer reading to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills. Students will participate in project-based learning activities including bridge design and construction, robotics, coding, and basic circuitry experiments. Through these activities, students learn engineering principles, design thinking, and teamwork while applying math and science concepts in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n
A key component of the program is career exploration through pre-apprenticeship exposure to skilled trades. Licensed professionals in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and air-conditioning will lead demonstrations and interactive sessions to introduce students to practical applications of STEM in construction and technical careers. These sessions help students understand how academic knowledge connects to high-demand workforce pathways.<\/p>\n
The program will also include educational field trips that provide real-world exposure to STEM environments such as engineering sites, trade training centers, or science-focused institutions. These experiences reinforce classroom learning and broaden students\u2019 understanding of career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and skilled trades.<\/p>\n
Students will document their learning through engineering journals and collaborate in teams to design and build model bridges using low-cost materials. At the end of the program, participants will present their projects during a Parent and Community STEM Showcase.<\/p>\n
Through this comprehensive approach, the program strengthens academic engagement, expands STEM access, and introduces youth to future education and career pathways.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $18,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): BSO LETF – Committed, Dollar General Literacy – Committed & Potential (pending 2nd grant award), Burns & McDonnell Foundation – Potential, Memorial Healthcare System (Potential), Children Services Council (Potential), Community Foundation of Broward (Potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year (planning 6 months, 3 implementation, 3 months summer camp)
\nGeographical Area Served: Tri-County (Broward, Miami-Dade, & Palm Beach)
\nAge Group To Be Served: K – 8th grade (6 – 14 years old)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Evangeline
\nContact Last Name: Richardson
\nContact Title: Grant Writer Director
\nContact Phone: 954-964-2901 \/ 305-527-3193
\nContact Email: kwc.grantwriters@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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