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Chapter 12 Taxing & Spending


The Community Partner which I am Involved with tends to rely on grants and donations. For grants they do need to apply depending on projects which may be a set back at times. The reason they may be set backs is due to the unfortunate events that if they do not receive the funding necessary they may not be able to go about the project. Another form of money which they rely on is the earning they get from the selling of plants and grasses from their nursery. Through the profits they are able to buy equipment and necessities for their projects. Through the contribution of donations, grants, and the nursery my community partner is able to continue their work with protecting the Eco system of the San Bruno Mountain.

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