Sentences with phrase «benefits local causes»

Though a smattering of grants have benefitted local causes — after - school yoga ($ 31,000), book drives ($ 1.2 million), new district schools ($ 2.1 million) and sundry others — over 40 percent of the money granted to organizations has left the state.

Not exact matches

It can be particularly advantageous to choose a local nonprofit to benefit from your cause - marketing efforts.

Several skeptical researchers and authors have been hammering away at the foundations of the foodie cause, arguing that everything Pollan and his acolytes stand for — from the dangers of GMO foods to the benefits of local farming — is based on sketchy evidence at best, and at worst is just plain wrong.

For months now, Ehtridge has been on a 46 - city tour with the movie, going from place to place in a 45 - foot tricked - out bus, for premieres that benefit important local causes.

(Could be a local park, playground, rec - center, church or any cause that could benefit from a $ 2,000 grant from Huggies.)

To a large extent, state fiscal policies have caused great pressure on property taxes in needy cities, counties and school districts, including decisions: to reduce revenue sharing; to decrease the share of local school budgets covered by state aid, to divide the non-federal share of Medicaid costs without considering ability to pay, and to allocate STAR benefits... (read more)

Beyond the obvious benefit of adopting a new furry family members, the Alliances Adoptapalooza events» street festival vibes, music, and fun make it an ideal location for local singles to support a good cause and meet fellow animal lovers.

It was a day full of cause «driven» golf where all proceeds from the tournament benefited 7,557 local members of the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Ontario Realtors Care Foundation works hand - in - hand with Realtor members to support local, charitable causes that benefit Ontario communities.

In addition, we'd like to unite the local communities in a common cause and shine a light on the plight of shelter animals across the U.S. through the «Monster» Holiday Drive ™ campaign — a nationwide annual shelter drive benefiting homeless pets waiting in shelters, foster homes and temporary boarding facilities.

While these events are free to the public, each lecture will benefit a different local rescue group, shelter or cause.

Goober Pet Direct is dedicated to supporting and promoting local charitable organizations that benefit a wide variety of animal and community related causes.

They help us broadcast the messages of pet adoption and responsible pet ownership, including the benefits of spaying / neutering, by lending their voices to our cause, volunteering at local shelters, attending fundraisers and making charitable donations.

Local protesters are refusing authorities» requests to reopen some to help alleviate the situation; they have set fire to four buses and have gotten into a number of scuffles with the police over the past few days.City officials are pinning the blame in part on the Camorra, the local mafia, which they argue benefit from the chaos caused by the protLocal protesters are refusing authorities» requests to reopen some to help alleviate the situation; they have set fire to four buses and have gotten into a number of scuffles with the police over the past few days.City officials are pinning the blame in part on the Camorra, the local mafia, which they argue benefit from the chaos caused by the protlocal mafia, which they argue benefit from the chaos caused by the protests.

If the country believes that fracking causes so much local damage (regardless of whether it does), the benefits of energy security aren't enough to win the argument.

The funding will help Ethiopia address the causes of deforestation while also «promoting social benefits to local communities,» says Minister of Agriculture Sileshi Getahun,

At every site the company plans to put # 60million into community benefit funds that could help to pay for engineering and renewables study at training colleges and pay for other local causes.

Via AlterNet More on Will Allen & Urban Agriculture Growing Power: Urban Aquaponics, Vermiculture and Sustainable Agriculture Urban Agriculture Leader, Will Allen, Named MacArthur Genius Urban Agriculture Grows in the City Urban - Edge Communities Can Retain Agricultural Benefits The Urban Aquaculture Center: Aquaponics Goes Big Agriculture Needs a Fundamental Rethink in the 21st Century Five Dire Green Myths Causing the Greatest Global Harm 25 % Reduction in Global Food Production by 2050: Organic Agriculture Part of the Solution, UN Says Organic vs Local?

The Texas Lawyer profile of Mr. Gail also cited his charitable work, such as founding and serving as the co-chair of Weil's Dodge for a Cause tournament, an annual dodgeball event that benefits the Vogel Alcove, a local charity providing free child care and development services to children of homeless families.

Some of the many events, fundraisers, donations, and more that the firm has actively spearheaded, led, participated in, and / or volunteered resources to include organizations and events benefitting kids - at - risk, foster children, Latino causes, preventing drunk and distracted driving, local hospitals and supporting services and organizations, along with the March of Dimes.

The benefit motorcycle ride was a great cause for a local 12 - year - old girl who recently became ill with MRSA, a dangerous and difficult to treat staph infection.

One of the benefits of working with a local Olentangy renters insurance agent is that they have street knowledge and are familiar with the most common problems that cause Columbus renters insurance claims in the first place.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Local contact: Jill Troutman (Children's Home of Reading) [email protected] The Hershey ® 10K, a 6.2 mile run through Hershey to benefit charitable causes including PFSA.