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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 |
Carole Nelson
Money To Expand A Day Care Center |
Anonymous
Money To Start Her Own Business |
Patrick Caufield
Money To Fix Up A House |
Marion Haulcombe
Money For A Home For Her Grandchildren |
Wanda Martin
Money To Pay Family Medical Bills |
Donna Stefanick
Money To Fix Up A House |
Cathy Seales
Money To Repair Heating System |
James Andrade
Money To Buy A New Furnaces |
Carmen Steward
Money To Start A Local Youth Center |
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…….
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.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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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;
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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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