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CSI Recognizes Samuel Vladova's devotion to Noah's Ark Academy

Samuel Vladova has been a dedicated Client Services, Inc. (CSI) employee for over 2 years. His incredible work ethic—demonstrated daily at CSI—carries over into fundraising for Noah’s Ark Academy, a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization in Wentzville, MO.Noah’s Ark Academy is a 24 hour program that is dedicated to helping children and families throughout the area. Through their collaboration with various community agencies, they are able to provide food, clothing, toys and household items to the families which lessen the risk of abuse and neglect within lower income families.Noah’s Ark Academy is dedicated to building “a stronger community through the children of the future making a high quality early childhood program accessible to all children, the basis for their success later in life.” In just the past 3 years, the academy has now served over 400 children, 80% of whom are living in poverty.  Samuel’s wife, Michelle Vladova, founded the academy in 2001 as a home daycare in northern Illinois as a way to spend more time with her daughters while they were in grade school. After the Vladovas moved to St. Louis in 2003, Michelle began the daycare again as a licensed home daycare program. Since 2011, Noah’s Ark Academy has been located at its current home: 411 W. Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville, MO. Samuel has been involved in Noah’s Ark Academy since its inception, and remains a current board member. Sam donates his free time to making necessary building repairs and to any special projects that may arise. He is also one of the coordinators of the annual golf tournament (this year’s tourney is on April 12th). With this fundraiser, the Vladovas hope to raise enough money to replace the 1996 Ford 15-passenger van that is currently used for school drop off and pick-ups. Additional funds will be earmarked for day-to-day program needs that may include supplies, equipment or staffing. The Noah’s Ark Academy 3rd Annual Golf Tournament currently has 50-60 entries. The tournament is $100 to enter, which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch before the round, dinner following the 18 holes, beverages, skins game, gift bag, hole prizes and giveaways. The tournament cutoff date for players to enter has been extended to April 4th or if you wish to donate to this cause, you can donate at any time via phone, at the facility, mail or the website at www.noahsarkacademy.org.Client Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer###From its inception in 1987, Client Services, Inc. (CSI) has paid special attention to attracting and retaining outstanding talent.  As a result, CSI’s workforce is comprised of individuals with the drive and determination required to flourish and succeed in a competitive environment.  It is that same spirit that has helped CSI grow into a full-service Customer Relationship Management company. Today, CSI offers a full suite of professional services including Accounts Receivable Management (ARM), Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO), and Healthcare Billing and Processing solutions.

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