Grant Proposal to Oprah

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Grant Proposal to Oprahs Angel Network From
The Joseph Sams School, Inc.

• For PADM 7040
• By
• Randy Gaddo
• Donna Wall
• November 2005

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Why We Considered Oprahs Angel Network

• Sams and Angel Network have shared goals,
  aspirations
• Can mutually support each other
• Sams Needs Help to Keep On Making Miracles

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About Sams School

• The Joseph Sams School is dedicated to the
  education and life skills development of children
  who are intellectually, physically or
  developmentally challenged.

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About Sams School

• 501 C (3) NonProfit Organization
• In Operation More Than 20 Years
• No Government Funding
• Private Funds Only Cover Operating Costs
• 2 Large, 2 Small fundraisers Annually
• Highly Qualified, Dedicated and Compassionate
  Staff

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About Sams School

• 21 or 31 Teacher-Student Ratio
• No Geographic Boundaries for Attendance
• Accredited by Georgia Accrediting Commission
• Serves children 18-months through 15 yrs. w/mild
  to severe intellectual, physical or diagnosed
  developmental disabilities

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Low Teacher-Student Ratio (2-1 or 3-1) Means Need
For Many Trained, Motivated Teachers and Parapros
It is Also the Secret to Success For the
Children of Sams School
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The Request

• 50,000 Annually To Fund Staff Health Benefits
• Administrative Staff, Teachers, Parapros
• Current and Future
• Enable Sams to Retain Trained Staff, continue
  with the miracles
• If Approved, Competitive Process to Obtain Best
  Coverage

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The Staff and Students at Joseph Sams Need Your
Help