Sentences with phrase «for needy communities»

Holt (D - Hopewell Township) toured classrooms and the playground at the Millhill Child and Family Development Center on Oakland Street, which is part of New Jersey's Abbott preschool program for needy communities.

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What a difference from the traditional state of affairs that most growing businesses have been forced to deal with: no money at all for start - ups or companies that were too small or too old or too dependent on their founders or even too needy for cash (that is, unless they happened to fit onto the investment community's shortlist of sexy companies du jour).

The resolution offered in all three passages is also remarkably similar: God recruits the prophet to plead on behalf of the poor and needy; Timothy recruits the community for a vocation of holiness; and the crafty worker fiddles with the books to recruit sympathy for himself.

As it turns out, very little of the 51 % of the church budget for «missions» goes toward serving the poor and helping the needy in the community.

When Christians in the New Testament are exhorted to give (and this is true of the Israel with their tithe as well), it is primarily for the purpose of supporting the poor and needy in the community, both locally and around the world.

In ancient Hebrew culture, the Mosaic Law instructed the Israelites that one way to provide for the poor and needy in their community during harvest time was to leave the corners of their field unharvested.

This step is not for everyone, but I think it is becoming more and more important for people today if they want to see Jesus at work among those in our communities who are truly needy.

When those communities do make it onto radar screens, we often blame the needy for their own problems.

Labby said Tchividjian's job will be to develop further the church's «mercy ministries» in care for homeless, hungry, and needy people in the community.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

For this has been your custom from the beginning [he writes to the Roman community]: to do good in divers ways to all the brethren, and to send supplies to many churches in every city, now relieving the poverty of the needy, now making provision, by the supplies which you have been in the habit of sending from the beginning to the mines.18

«It shouldn't be considered an extra for children to have clean, dry diapers,» said Joanne Goldblum, a co-author of the study and executive director of the New Haven - based National Diaper Bank Network, which helps community - based agencies across the country provide diapers to needy families.

Through Emergency Food Assistance, Hunger Relief, Nutritional Education, Income Support and a wide range of outreach services, the organization supports children, seniors, expecting mothers and other needy groups from dozens of city communities - going way beyond their need for food support.

Name: Michelle MaxiaAge: 45 Who she is: Director of Toy Box Connection, a charity in Orland Park that acts as a liaison collecting toys from individuals and families to distribute to community organizations for needy children.

In an effort to meet the needs of the Broome County Department of Social Services (BCDSS) Welfare to Work (WTW) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Broome County Urban League (BCUL) along with several community based organizations have come together and will offer their expertise and resources with work experience activities (WEP) leading to employment and self - sustainability.

The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, (UPSA), Prof Joshua Alabi has called for community - based participation in the award of government scholarships, so as to help target and support the education of brilliant but needy students in deprived farming communities.

As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to fighting for these essential programs to ensure our neediest communities have the resources they need,» said Congresswoman Grace Meng (D - Flushing).

«I have always wanted to help brilliant but needy students in less privileged communities by advocating for «education for all», and to also promote the culture and creative arts industry in the Volta Region and beyond.

Morris sheriff, legislator cook for the needy at Morristown's Table of Hope A culinary competitor was in town Thursday night as Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and state Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco cooked and cleaned up after a dinner of pork roast served to needy guests of Bethel AME Church's Table of Hope community soup kitchen.

Poughkeepsie, New York, June 20, 2013 — Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro has announced the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services has awarded $ 259,635 to the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (DCWIB) for the 2013 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Summer Youth Employment Program.

If for some reason they can not deduct my pay, I will donate an equal sum, after taxes, to needy organizations hurt by the «Schumer shutdown» in our community,» said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.

Yesterday, President Barack Obama embraced the PCAST report during a White House ceremony during which he applauded corporate and private - sector CEOs for forming Change the Equation, a nonprofit organization that has pledged to bring «best practices» in STEM education to 100 needy high schools and communities.

Richella, We are into Advent and making preparations to co ~ chair this year's Silent Auction for funding for missions for the needy in our Community for Christmas!!!

Let's hear it for all the Mrs. Clauses who donate their time to help the needy, give to the poor and spread love in their communities!

For example, this month, 10 % of sales will benefit a local organization called TABLE NC that is helping to put food on the tables of needy people in our community.

But for most needy students, tuition is already almost zero at community colleges.

Meanwhile, the Lodi - News Sentinel gave kudos to their local community for distributing backpacks and supplies for needy students, including those attending an area charter school.

Still, despite the frustrations, school leaders and advocates alike gave nearly universal praise to the first year of the shift for bringing educators closer to their communities and providing insight into what the state's neediest students require.

They volunteer for assignments, help other teachers when needed, and even find ways to assist needy families in the community.

Instead the fate of funding for Connecticut's neediest school districts rests with a group of consultants who have no meaningful experience with Connecticut's communities.

For example, the USDA recently awarded the non-profit lender Building Hope $ 25 million to assist in the funding of charter school facilities in some of the country's neediest and depressed rural communities.

Throughout the months of October, November, and December Toys for Tots collects new unwrapped toys to be given to a needy child in our community.

Besides we also hire retired writers who possess good insight, experience, knowledge and skills in other reputed Medical Universities, healthcare units and hospitals throughout UK and who are ready and willing to place their academic resources for the academic support of needy student community all over the world.

Besides we also hire retired writers who possess good insight, experience, knowledge and skills in other reputed Medical Universities, healthcare units and hospitals throughout Australia and who are ready and willing to place their academic resources for the academic support of needy student community all over the world.

«Working together, not only will we save more lives, we will have a shot at the $ 100,000 grant which would help us expand our spay / neuter program, enhance our adoption and foster programs and strengthen the safety net for our community's neediest pet - owners by expanding our pet - food pantry».

We will put any prize money earned toward our most pressing animal problems: reducing the number of homeless pets by offering more free and low - cost spay / neuter options; enhancing our foster and adoption programs; and expanding the pet food pantry for the community's neediest pet owners.

Proof of public assistance, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Reference from Integrated Community / Communidad Integrada (ciiccolorado.org) Two most recent pay stubs W - 2 1040 Proof of children in the reduced - cost school lunch program Proof of unemployment benefits currently or within the last three months Proof of Food Stamps Latest award letter for Social Security or disability payments Proof of Medicaid Extreme medical expense or other demonstrable extreme financial hardship Court documents showing amount of child support or spousal maintenance

The mission of the Humane Society of Berks County (HSBC) is to serve Berks County through: education and outreach in the community, medical services for needy animals, humane investigation, safe shelter for homeless animals and strong sterilization and adoption programs to ensure that every companion animal lives in a safe, loving and secure home.

We support this event because it is a large fund raiser for Asheville Humane Society and the proceeds go to helping needy animals in our own community.

The goal, as stated on the site, is:»... connecting communities with their shelters across the country to help raise awareness for needy animals and increase adoptions.»

It is an excellent opportunity for veterans to serve their community by adopting a needy dog and enriching their own lives with canine companionship.»

Your support will improve the Humane Society's capacity to care for and protect our community's homeless and needy pets.

We are also thankful to our community for helping us adopt out animals so we could make the space for these needy dogs.»

The bottom line is this: As animal shelters, your mission is to find the best possible outcome for needy pets in your community.

We know of no other community spay / neuter program that offers NO - COST surgeries for the pets of needy residents.

Shelters are supposed to be the safety net for the neediest animals in a community, and given the inherently uncertain and changing nature of life, there will always be a need for animal shelters in the same way there will always be a need for public service agencies that care for orphaned abandoned or needy children, regardless of how many spay and neuter surgeries are done in a community.

LifeLine cares for over 30,000 of Atlanta's neediest animals each year in our shelters, clinics and communities.

Systemic change - advocacy for change of community and government policies toward the needy world - wide, through Bread for the World or denominational advocacy offices.

Other notable programs: Emergency assistance for undocumented residents; Medically Needy for residents who don't meet the income requirements, but have high medical bills; Community and nursing home care

While many learn their skill in a local vocational training institution, or a community college, there also are completely free training and vocational rehab programs to be considered, such as through the Job Corps, ROP and other Department of Labor funded programs for the unemployed, low income and financially needy people, high school graduates who qualify for educational grants from the government under the Workforce Investment Act.