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Reading is not merely a pastime, but a profound journey that connects us to the collective wisdom of generations, empowers us to broaden our horizons, and equips us with the tools to shape our destiny. If you already have this superpower, please help someone else get it. #ReadingIsFundamental #EachOneReachOne

Save the date...but don't wait! NYICFF's Annual Benefit event takes place on February 10, but you can start fundraising right now. Join us in February for food, drinks, auction items, and a "Not For Kids" short film program.* Join us today for a brighter future for kids through film. All proceeds from the benefit, including your generous donations, support our core programs: the annual Festival, Kid Flicks, our national tour, and FilmEd Field Trips. NYICFF’s programs enable families and classrooms to engage in critical discussions that allow young viewers to better understand themselves and the world around them. We prioritize equitable access to our programs by offering subsidized tickets for families in low-income communities and providing Field Trips to Title I schools free of charge. With your help we can keep it that way. (Schools qualify for Title I status when at least 40% of the student body comes from low-income families.) *a curated collection of funny, irreverent shorts that might not be appropriate for kids, but are too good to keep to ourselves Visit nyicff.org/benefit to get involved.

Education unlocks potential, but financial barriers often block deserving students' paths—especially for first-generation and undocumented scholars. That's why we at Mission Graduates are proud to partner with the Mission Promise Neighborhood to provide critical support for students at John O'Connell High School. Our goal is to bridge the higher education gap. Even with traditional financial aid, students face tuition gaps, application fees, and technology costs. Undocumented students confront even greater hurdles as they don't qualify for government tuition assistance. Here's how you can make a difference: • Donate: Text MPNSF24 to 53-555 or visit givebutter.com/MPNSF24 to invest in their futures. • Volunteer: Let me know if you'd like to explore volunteering, including opportunities with scholarship selection. • Spread the Word: Share this post to raise awareness about #EducationEquity! #MissionGraduates #EducationEquity #UndocumentedStudents #FirstGeneration #CollegeAccess #SanFrancisco

Empowering Diverse Communities Through Education and Philanthropy Joy Ginsberg, Executive Director of the Johnson County Community College Foundation, shares how the foundation supports a diverse student population through scholarships, endowments, and community initiatives. From innovative programs to record-breaking fundraising events, learn how the foundation transforms lives and builds community connections.

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📣 Our new report on teacher recruitment and retention is out today! Teacher Tapp and School Dash's latest report, supported by Gatsby Charitable Foundation, provides insights into the current state of the teaching profession in England. By monitoring job advertisements and conducting surveys with over 10,000 teachers, the report presents key trends and challenges. Be one of the first to read it here: https://bit.ly/3xuTr27 After the highlights? Take a look below 👇 #teacherrecruitment #teaching #education

Did you know that NPI is a 501(c)3? While we conduct research and facilitate projects through funding from federal, state, and local agencies and organizations, NPI relies on the generosity of donations to be fully operational. Gifts made, even in small amounts, are beneficial to helping us achieve excellence in policing. Join us in enhancing public safety for everyone: https://hubs.li/Q02KZxfT0

The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy has been awarded a generous $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities for youth civic programming. Since 2017, the O’Connor Institute has presented Camp O’Connor to prepare Arizona’s youth for active citizenship through high-quality civics education. https://lnkd.in/ejTsmBG2

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"d. The Pension Bond Offering In September 1994, Orange County issued taxable Pension Obligation Bonds (the "Pension Bonds") for the purpose of financing the County's unfunded, but accrued, pension liability. The Pension Bonds were issued in two series. The fixed-rate Series A bonds in the amount of $209.84 million were dated as of September 1, 1994, and issued on September 28, 1994, and matured or mature in varying amounts in the years 1995 through 2004. The variable-rate Series B bonds in the amount of $110.2 million were dated and issued on September 28, 1994, and mature in 2008 (the "Series B Pension Bonds"). "Under the terms of the Series B Pension Bonds, the investors had the right to tender their bonds to a remarketing agent for repurchase. If the remarketing agent could not remarket the tendered Series B Pension Bonds within seven days, the County Pools, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement, entitled Standby Withdrawal Agreement, agreed to purchase the tendered securities in an amount up to the County's unrestricted funds in the County Pools, which included funds in the County's discretionary budget. According to the Official Statement, that amount was approximately $491.4 million as of June 30, 1994. After Orange County announced the County Pools' losses in early December 1994, the holders of the Series B Pension Bonds tendered the bonds to the County Pools for repurchase. Orange County and the County Pools declared bankruptcy and refused to purchase any of the Series B Pension Bonds. "The Official Statement for the Pension Bonds contained material misstatements and omissions regarding: 1) the County Pools, including the County Pools' investment strategy and investment results, and manipulation of the County Pools' yield, which matters affected the issuer's ability to repay the municipal securities and the County Pools' ability to perform under the Purchase Agreement; and 2) Orange County's financial condition, including its economic reliance on the investment results of the County Pools as a source of funds to repay its obligations on the securities." 10:21 am CST Sept. 28, 2024 Co-President Charity Colleen "Lovejoy" Crouse