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Grant Proposal to Oprah’s Angel Network From The Joseph Sams School, Inc. For PADM 7040 By Randy Gaddo Donna Wall November 2005. Why We Considered Oprah’s Angel Network. Sam’s and Angel Network have shared goals, aspirations Can mutually support each other
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Grant Proposal to Oprah’s Angel Network From The Joseph Sams School, Inc. For PADM 7040 By Randy Gaddo Donna Wall November 2005
Why We Considered Oprah’s Angel Network • Sam’s and Angel Network have shared goals, aspirations • Can mutually support each other • Sams Needs Help to Keep On Making Miracles
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.
About Sams School • 501 C (3) Non–Profit 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
About Sams School • 2:1 or 3:1 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
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 Sam’s School
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