Appeal for additional funds Meera Venkatesh January 1, 2014 Jeevan Gnanodaya Charitable Trust Asha Seattle Project

Key Discussion Points Established in 1989, over the last two decades, the organization has identified children with acute hearing disability whose adversity is compounded by severe economic constraints. While providing hearing aids & other learning materials, the need for formal education at the center is addressed through oral/speech therapy. The organization is run by Mr. L. Devarajan. Trust has several members from the local society. Paid Positions are only technical and non-technical teachers and other assistants. In 1989 the School was established for children with hearing and speech disabilities with a mere children. Higher Secondary recognition; 10 th + ITI; All the facilities provided by the school are free, including food and lodging.

Key Discussion Points o Sources of income: Donors, Bank Loan o Biggest donors for the original school: Asha Chapters; Other public donation; Parents of children (minimum) Asha Seattle is funding for Teachers salary (non-technical) since Special Trained Teachers: UIUC Food (Austin) & Teaching Materials (Atlanta) – Not funding now; o Site Visit: December 2011

Asha, Seattle Budget Item Amount Previous Fiscal Year (Rs) Teachers Salary Rs.9,12,000/- Rs /-Rs.6,85,480/- TotalDisbursed: Rs.8,40,000 Rs /-Rs.6,85,480/- Appeal to cover expenses for items that were previously supported by other Asha Chapters: Food Expenses – covered by Atlanta Chapter - ~$12000 per annum Uniform and teaching materials – covered by Austin - ~4000 per annum Medical camp/ expenses – covered by Cornell - ~3000 per annum Appealing to cover any of the above to manage the deficit.

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