Grant Application for
Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan (CCSNM)
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan is to serve the needs of infants and children in Northern Michigan without prejudice, through the personal service of its membership in the love and spirit of the Christ Child.
Our ecumenical chapter membership is made up of compassionate and actively engaged volunteers assisting children requiring clothing, food, and educational support as well as those families needing short-term financial assistance for their child. Funding for our mission is derived from chapter fund-raising activities, grants and generous donors.
Fiscal agent if applicant is not tax exempt:
Tax ID Number:
38-3000614
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Linda
Henry
Address:
P O Box 132, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Phone Number:
231-838-0048
Project Name:
Head Start Backpack
Project start and end dates:
July 2, 2021
September 15, 2021
Amount Requested:
$
2500
Project Description:
CCSNM recognizes the increasing problems associated with low incomes in Northern Michigan. The Head Start Program addresses one component of this challenge by offering free early education for children from low-income families. To assist the Head Start Program, CCSNM provides a new patterned backpack for each Head Start student that includes school supplies, a child-appropriate toiletry kit, a change of clothing (sweat pants, sweat shirt, underwear and socks), and educational materials for parents on child development and parenting donated by the Child Abuse Prevention and Education Council. Additionally, with each backpack the student receives a handmade fleece blanket for the student to use at rest time at school. These backpacks give 3- and 4-year- olds and their parents significant support to begin their first exposure to a formalized learning environment.
Goal of the Project
How many people will you reach?
160
What percentage are female?
100
If your program serves both males and females, how will Hestia funds specifically target women and girls?
NA
How are recipients identified or selected to receive services? Is financial need considered?
The children enrolled in the Head Start Program are identified based on family income.
What do you hope to achieve? What difference will this make in the lives of women and girls?
How will this project meet Hestia's mission statement?
CCSNM is committed to providing the necessities of life to at-risk children in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties without duplicating services from other area organizations. Kathy Reed, Project Coordinator submits a year-end report that includes the number of children served and recommendations for project improvements to the Board of Directors. The community benefits from this project in several ways. First, CCSNM provides assistance to Head Start teachers by ensuring children come with necessary supplies. Second, this project provides a sense of well-being and security for the 3- and 4-year-olds in Head Start. Third, parents receive educational materials on topics pertinent to child development and parenting. By supporting Head Start, its students and parents, CCSNM facilitates the positive impact of education in breaking the cycle of poverty in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
How will you evaluate or measure your success:
Kathy Reed, Project Coordinator maintains good communication with the teachers at each location. She receives feedback if the number and contents of the backpacks are meeting the needs of the students and if changes need to made adjusts accordingly based on available resources.
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