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June
16 , 2003
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The First Winner of Lesko’s “We'll
Show You The Money” Contest is……
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Name: Michelle Carter,
Arkansas
Wanted Money For: Wheel
Chair Accessible Van For Sister
Michelle Carter will
receive free research by me and Mary Ann Martello,
my co-author, to get the money she needs to buy
a specially equipped wheelchair van. Michelle will
also receive a free copy of Lesko’s How To
Write and Get A Grant Master Course with 6-hour
audio and video, a $149.95 value. See below to
check out the sources we found that give out money
to solve Ms. Carter’s problem.
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10 Runner-Up Winners
We also chose 10
contestants as runner-ups to the grand prize. Each
will receive a free copy of Lesko’s How To
Write and Get A Grant Master Course with 6-hour
audio and video, a $149.95 value. Here they are
and what they are looking for money for:
Jenniffer
Jarrett
Money For Medical Bills
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Carole
Nelson
Money To Expand A Day Care Center
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Anonymous
Money To Start Her Own Business
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Patrick
Caufield
Money To Fix Up A House
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Marion
Haulcombe
Money For A Home For Her Grandchildren
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Wanda
Martin
Money To Pay Family Medical Bills
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Donna
Stefanick
Money To Fix Up A House
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Cathy
Seales
Money To Repair Heating System
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James
Andrade
Money To Buy A New Furnaces
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Carmen
Steward
Money To Start A Local Youth Center
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Contest
Is Monthly So Enter Now
We will be choosing
winners every month, so enter your story now at http://www.lesko.com/contest
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Here
are the money sources we found for our winner.
If you are looking for similar funding, be sure to contact
organizations like these that are in your area, state,
and city.
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$7,500
To Cover The Cost of Equipment For People with Disabilities…….
…… .the state of Arkansas offers a Medicaid waiver which can provide
up to $7,500 to cover the cost of adaptive equipment for people with disabilities.
Contact: Development Disabilities Services, Department of Human Services; 870-773-0563; http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/sgDD.html
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Emergency
Money Available From United Cerebral Palsy…..
The United Cerebral Palsy chapter in Arkansas might be able
to provide some funding for van if funds are not available
from other sources. Contact: United Cerebral Palsy, 10400
W. 36th, Little Rock, AR 72204; 501-228-3834; http://www.ucpcark.org/ucpservices.html
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Grants
From Local Kiwanis……
The Kiwanis organization supports a variety of causes, and
in particular those that focus on children. They may have
funding that could be used toward helping people obtain specially
equipped vans. Their funding is limited, but they may be
able to offer some assistance. A letter is required describing
the details of the situation and it will be presented to
the board. Contact: El Dorado Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 1187,
El Dorado, AR 71730.
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Low
Interest Loans And Cheap Payments……
Through the Technology Assistance Project, there are loans
available for those who need money to cover the cost of adaptive
equipment. An equipment exchange program and used wheelchair
vans are also listed on the website. Contact: ICAN-Increasing
Capabilities Access Network, Arkansas Rehabilitation Service,
2201 Brookwood, #117, Little Rock, AR 72202; 800-828-2799; http://www.arkansas-ican.org
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Grant
To Purchase a Special Equipped Van….
The First Hand Foundation offers grants to help families
of children with health problems. Contact: First Hand Foundation,
2800 Rockcreek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64117; 816-201-1569; http://www.firsthandfoundation.org
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Local
Jaycees May Help…..
Although their focus is on scholarships for college, the
Jaycees will present a request to the membership. The members
may offer donations on their own. A letter is required describing
the details of the situation and what is required. Contact:
Jaycees, P.O. Box 2264, El Dorado, AR 71731.
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The
Best Source For Finding Money Like This…..
You can find the answers to most of your funding questions
in our popular “How To Write And Get A Grant.” See http://www.lesko.com/gtbuy
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Lesko’s
Live In Baltimore/Washington On June25 or June28….
I’ll tell you where to go to get the money you need
and answer your questions personally. Reserve now at http://www.lesko.com/semjune1
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