Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rupani Foundation USA
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Rupani Foundation USA to provide educational and community outreach programs in Precinct 4 community centers focusing on promoting early childhood development within underserved communities, at no cost to Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
Rupani Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2007 with a mission to create economic opportunities and deliver services in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and education. Its mission is to promote the holistic development of children (0-8 years) by providing essential ECD services at the household and community level. The Rupani Foundation aims to create lasting solutions to poverty by creating skills development and value addition in local production with the partnership of local, national and international agencies.
Rupani Foundation is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Expected Impact:
Partnering with the Rupani Foundation will empower our communities by delivering high-quality early childhood development and educational programs. Through this collaboration, we aim to bridge critical gaps in access to early learning resources, ensuring that every child-regardless of their background or location-has the opportunity to thrive. By...
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