Sentences with phrase «educational grants living»

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«Over three million children in the UK live in poverty, a key inhibitor to educational progress, and experience every day the harsh realities of cuts to welfare, specialist services and support, education grants and the wider effects of the recession.

In addition to funding innovative research like the Catalyst for a Cure consortium and Shaffer Grants, Glaucoma Research Foundation provides free educational material including the definitive reference for newly diagnosed patients, «Understanding and Living with Glaucoma,» brochures serving those at highest risk including African Americans and Latinos, and a comprehensive website www.glaucoma.org that answers patients» questions about glaucoma.

The winners will be awarded a first - year grant of up to $ 6 million, totaling up to $ 30 million across the life of the grant, to support cradle - to - career services that improve the educational achievement and healthy development of children in underserved neighborhoods.

This summer, thanks to grants from The NAMM Foundation and GAMA, the Guitars and Accessories Marketing Association, Guitars in the Classroom is able to share stories of transformation that have happened in the lives of students who have special educational, physical, and emotional challenges.

Dogs on Deployment promotes responsible, life - long pet ownership by military pet owners by advocating for military pet owner rights, providing educational resources and granting financial assistance for military pet owners during times of emergency.

However, the committee didn't grant all aspects of the committee's request, including a recommendation for the province to pay interest on any retroactive salary increases and retroactive life insurance premium refunds, along with a professional allowance fund of $ 2,000 for each senior judge and $ 3,000 for an educational allowance.

NRAI is a Proud Sponsor of The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation 2011 Golf Tournament benefiting aspiring students who live in communities owned or managed by The Michaels Organization, by offering them educational grants that can be used at any accredited college, university, or vocational training program.

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