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Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025 | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek's prestigious list of America's Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors and their families for more than 130 years.
Simpson Residents Prove Impact Has No Age Limit: Celebrating Visionary Women Making a Difference | National News
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson's President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents' ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.
Healing Spirits, Touching Lives: Lutheran Life Communities’ Christmas Appeal for Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation's Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.
Vegan high school seniors can earn college scholarships | National News
BALTIMORE, Md. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) announced that $50,000 in college scholarship money will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Awards will include one $10,000 scholarship and six $5,000 scholarships, plus runner-up prizes.
Embrace the Warmth of Community this Holiday: Let Lutheran Home’s Move-In Service Do All the Work While You Enjoy New Beginnings...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.
The Evolution in Senior Care: Simpson House is Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home | National News
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simpson House recognizes Long-Term Care Awareness Month by showcasing the significant advancements in senior living that redefine traditional perceptions of nursing homes. Located in Philadelphia, Simpson House offers a vibrant community where older adults are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy, truly embodying the notion that it's "not your grandmother's typical nursing home."
Make This Holiday Sparkle with Trustworthy Guidance from an American Gem Society Jeweler | National News
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /California Newswire/ -- This holiday season, the American Gem Society (AGS) invites shoppers to experience the exceptional service, expertise, and ethical commitment that AGS jewelers bring to the jewelry-buying process. Founded in 1934, AGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry, making it a trusted resource for consumers seeking quality and integrity.
Lutheran Home Celebrates Long-Term Care Awareness Month: A New Era in Skilled Nursing | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire/ -- As we commemorate Long-Term Care Awareness Month this November, Lutheran Home is proud to showcase the remarkable evolution of senior living communities, focusing on empowered, vibrant residential opportunities, along with multiple levels of care, demonstrating how far we've come from the nursing homes of yesteryear.
National News: Luvme Hair’s Wigs for Warriors Campaign Donates Premium Wigs to United Breast Cancer Foundation
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- Luvme Hair, a prominent brand in the human hair wigs industry, is proud to announce a collaboration with the platinum rated United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the Wigs for Warriors campaign, Luvme Hair has donated a collection of premium human hair wigs to support women directly impacted by breast cancer, helping them reclaim their confidence and beauty during an often-challenging journey.
National News: Network Connect Recognizes ADHD Awareness Month
WILMINGTON, Del. /California Newswire/ -- One of Wilmington, Delaware's leading community non-profit organizations, Network Connect, understands the importance of bringing attention to ADHD during October. "ADHD is often misunderstood, leading to stigma and isolation for those affected," says community connector and CEO of Network Connect Cierra Hall-Hipkins.
National News: NJ Coalition Slams Feds for Ignoring Key Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Development
California Newswire: -- The New Jersey citizens group Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) today rebuked the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for issuing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that blatantly ignores critical environmental impacts for offshore wind development in six lease areas off the coast of New Jersey and New York in a region known as the New York Bight. The area lies to the north of the controversial Atlantic Shores South project (OCS-A 0499) off the southern coast of New Jersey, which received federal approval in July.
Lutheran Home’s ‘Best Friend’s Guide to Dementia’ Series Kicks Off | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home is hosting a complimentary "Best Friends Guide to Dementia" educational series starting this month. The healthcare campus is part of non-profit Lutheran Life Communities and provides the most comprehensive constellation of memory support services, options and resources in Arlington Heights.
NPA Announces New Cohort of IMPACT Fellows: Six remarkable postdocs hailing from underrepresented communities form fourth IMPACT class | National News
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced the members of its fourth class of scholars in its signature program designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the postdoctoral community and beyond. The six fellows in the NPA's 2024-2025 IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") are postdoctoral researchers representing diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.
Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali Announces Expansion of Protected Areas in Guyana at 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit | National News
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, July 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark announcement during the 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit last week, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed plans to double Guyana's protected areas, currently covering around 8.4% of the country's landmass, within 18 months. The announcement was made during the opening dinner of the Summit at the president's home, featuring President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali along with H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Matthew Swift, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia, and Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources, Guyana.
750,000 Meals and Counting: Altair Global and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership for Ninth Year | National News
NEPTUNE, N.J., June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2009, Move For Hunger began mobilizing transportation networks to bring food to communities in need. Since then the 501(c)(3) organization has created a network of over 1,200+ transportation partners committed to reducing food waste. Altair Global has been an integral part of this effort, and we're thrilled to announce that the team-up continues as we enter our ninth year of partnership!
Life in Full Bloom: Lutheran Life Communities Unveils Fun and Educational Summer Event Series for Seniors | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Communities launches a fun and educational summer event series for its three entrance-fee Life Plan Communities in the Chicagoland area: Luther Oaks, Pleasant View and Wittenberg Village. While each location has a unique personality, they all deliver on the same promise: inspiring growth, connection and vitality for older adults.
Concordia Announces Strategic Partnership with the Fund for Nature Centered Around the the Concordia Amazonas Initiative | National News
MIAMI, Fla., April 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This morning at its 2024 Americas Summit, Concordia - the leading public-private sector convener - announced a partnership with CrossBoundary Group's Fund for Nature (FFN). The announcement was made publicly during the session Expanding Access to Capital for Nature-Based Carbon Projects featuring H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Kate Wharton, Managing Director and Head of Natural Capital at CrossBoundary, and Matthew Swift, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia.
Charles E. Smith Life Communities Hosts 14th Annual Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Healthcare Symposium | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), in collaboration with Suburban Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced today the 14th annual Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Healthcare Symposium. This event brings together clinicians, caregivers and experts in the field of senior care to share the latest research, best practices and innovations in the industry.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announces two finalists of the 2024 South Central Regional Debate Series | National News
DALLAS, Texas, April 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is proud to announce the two finalists of the Great Communicator Debate Series South Central Regional Competition held in Dallas, TX on the campus of Southern Methodist University, home of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Idaho Governor Brad Little is Recognized as the ‘Friend of Rural Water’ | National News
BOISE, Idaho, April 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is extremely proud to recognize and honor Governor Brad Little with its prestigious annual award, "Friend of Rural Water." Each year, the award is presented to a champion of rural water who has made a significant contribution in helping public drinking water and wastewater utility systems throughout the state. On April 4, 2024, IRWA's CEO, Shelley Roberts presented the well-deserved award to Governor Little at the IRWA annual Spring Conference Awards Dinner in Boise, Idaho.
Beyond Benign and Dow expand collaboration to advance Green Chemistry education | National News
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. Building upon a foundation of cooperation, both organizations aim to advance chemistry education by empowering educators with the tools and resources to incorporate green chemistry into higher education curricula.
Experience the Epitome of Center-Stage Senior Living | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced today a series of fun and enriching LifeLAB events for March and April 2024. Offering a glimpse into the vibrant senior living lifestyle at CESLC, these complimentary events promise to engage, educate and entertain attendees on a variety of captivating subjects. LifeLAB events range from delightful musical performances and fun, engaging social events to insightful panel discussions on the unique essence of residing at Charles E. Smith Life Communities.
Hokanson, Peterson & Williams Clayton Win 2024 Top Postdoctoral Awards | National News
SEATTLE, Wash., March 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During its annual conference, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced that Sarah Hokanson, Ph.D., Karen Peterson, Ph.D., and Sade Williams Clayton, Ph.D., are the 2024 winners of the organization's three most prestigious awards.
National Postdoctoral Association Announces Free Membership for HBCU Students | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that it would provide free membership to any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at any Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU). The same is true for any postdoctoral scholar ("postdoc") working at such an institution.
BioAustinCTX Adds Cindy WalkerPeach and Ryan Hawkins to the Board of Directors | National News
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Cindy WalkerPeach, PhD and Ryan Hawkins to its Board of Directors. BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas focused on advancing the life science industry in the Central Texas Region.
Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation Celebrates First Annual Catalyst Awards | National News
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation recently held the first annual Catalyst Awards luncheon at LaCigale in Delray Beach. Pastor Bill Mitchell of CityLead Boca and Delray Beach police Sgt. Danny Pacheco Jr. of Delray Kicks were each honored as the inaugural recipients of cash grants of $32,500 each. The Catalyst Award program was established to celebrate the spirit of the late entrepreneur and humanitarian Carl Angus DeSantis.
Concordia names Porto, Portugal as host city of its 2024 Europe Summit on May 28-29 | National News
PORTO, Portugal, Jan. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Concordia has named Porto, Portugal as the host city for its 2024 Europe Summit, taking place May 28-29, 2024. Building on the 2023 Concordia Europe Summit, which took place last June in Madrid, Spain (view the report), Concordia's fourth Europe Summit will bring together 100 decision makers for a set of high-level, interactive, and largely closed-door conversations on key challenges, opportunities, and priorities dominating the European agenda.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra Receives Three-Year Funding for Advancement Of BIPOC Composers | National News
LOWELL, Mass., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has been inducted into the Barr Foundation's "Creative Vitality Grant Program," in order to continue its mission of providing the greater Lowell area with the most diverse classical music.
Reimagining Wellness: At Charles E. Smith Life Communities The Age-Old House Calls Are An Innovative Approach To Healthcare | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced the recent promotion of Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires to executive vice president, medical affairs/chief medical officer and medical director of Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Dr. Gil-Pires leads a team of world-class doctors who still make house calls.
U.S. News & World Report Names Hebrew Home of Greater Washington on the Charles E. Smith Life Communities Campus the Best...
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is proud to announce that their skilled nursing health center, the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, has been recognized as the Best Nursing Home in Maryland for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Hebrew Home has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
Millionaire Mastermind Academy Receives Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Diverse Entrepreneurs | National News
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Millionaire Mastermind Academy announced it received a recent grant from Truist Foundation to support program operations, technical assistance, and support services for diverse entrepreneurs. The academy has helped over 8,000 women entrepreneurs develop and grow businesses nationwide.
Move For Hunger sets the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion | National...
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It was just confirmed, Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, successfully broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger. The previous record, set in 2021, stood at an impressive 6,391 cereal boxes.
Charles E. Smith Life Communities Sets the Stage for Artful Living | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) today announced the launch of a new LifeLAB program offering complimentary community classes, events and webinars for today's modern elder. The program offers fun and interactive learning opportunities to tour and learn about the benefits of living at Charles E. Smith Life Communities while enjoying music, wine, coffee, hors d'oeuvres, interactive art and more.
Announcing the Launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) | National News
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Benign, in partnership with sponsors and partners including the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI), is excited to announce the launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): an online hub for everyone in the green chemistry community to share, connect, learn, and grow together.
Move For Hunger Teams Up with Kroger, the Detroit Pistons, WK Kellogg Co, and more to Topple 15,000 Cereal Boxes like...
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger on October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Topple Hunger event aims to shatter the current record of 6,391 cereal boxes by more than double - toppling 15,000 boxes at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
Gains and Challenges Seen in New Study of U.S. Postdoc Programs | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new report released today from the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) published in partnership with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, highlights both progress over the last decade in institutional support for postdoctoral fellows ("postdocs") as well as significant areas requiring attention. The report, 'Pressing Forward in Supporting Postdocs: 2023 National Postdoctoral Association Institutional Policy Report,' makes specific recommendations to institutions hosting the nation's 72,000 postdocs.
Concordia Releases 2023 Amazonas Summit Solutions Report and Announces Guyana as Location for 2024 | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at its 2023 Annual Summit alongside the UN General Assembly in New York City, Concordia released its 2023 Amazonas Summit Solutions Report and announced Guyana as the location for next year's gathering. Concordia, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, is the leading public-private sector convener.
Presidents of Türkiye, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Malawi, and European Parliament among world leaders addressing 2023 Concordia Annual Summit | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heads of state from around the world will attend and speak at the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit, taking place September 18-20 at the Sheraton New York Times Square during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Arizona’s Largest Supplier Diversity Business Accelerator Welcomes Bank of America as New Sponsor | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Millionaire Mastermind Academy today announced Bank of America is its newest supporter for IMPACT AZ 2025, a three-year supplier diversity readiness program designed to close the racial wealth gap for black owned businesses. Other sponsors include the City of Scottsdale, APS, SRP and VIA West Group as well as title sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch | National News
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first release, "MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest," is written by three women in STEM, Spelman college students and alumna, Serena Echols, Imani Blue and Nia McKenzie, and illustrated by Niara Powell.
New Class of NPA IMPACT Fellows Announced: Six outstanding postdocs hailing from underrepresented communities form third IMPACT class | National News
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced the members of its third class of scholars in its signature program designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the postdoctoral community and beyond. The six fellows in the NPA's 2023-2024 IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") are postdoctoral researchers representing diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.
Millionaire Mastermind Academy Awards $30,000 In Grants To Black Small Business Owners In Arizona | National News
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a national nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to economic mobility for systemically underserved minority entrepreneurs, proudly announced that it will award $30,000 in grants to local Black-owned small businesses through Elevate Together® powered by Round It Up America® to accelerate their growth and prosperity.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming, Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel, Bezos Earth Fund President & CEO...
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Concordia Annual Summit is taking place on September 18-20, 2023 at the Sheraton New York Times Square during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly, the Concordia Annual Summit upholds a remarkable legacy of uniting heads of state, policymakers, business executives, NGO leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists for over a decade.
Arizona’s Largest Business Accelerator Program Hosted Successful Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Event Powered by JPMorgan Chase | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fostering new connections and diverse business growth, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has helped more than 8,000 diverse entrepreneurs across the country, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. hosted a Supplier Diversity Matchmaking event on Aug. 7 in support of IMPACT AZ 2025.
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Announces 12th Annual Regional Hiring Event
HUGHESVILLE, Md., July 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) is pleased to announce the date for the region's largest job fair, the 12th Annual "#TCCSMDGetHired" Hiring Event on August 23, 2023, at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. New this year, the 1st Annual Family Resource Day will be featured, connecting families with important community resources.
Agricultural Innovations Deliver Economic and Environmental Wins
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new study commissioned by the Washington legislature, "Increasing the Economic Value and Sustainability of Washington's Agriculture Sector Through Industrial Symbiosis," identifies new opportunities for cost savings and additional revenue streams for farmers and food processors across the state of Washington, the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) announced today.
Leading Nonprofit, Millionaire Mastermind Academy, to Host Diversity in Finance Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat, July 17
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On July 17, 2023, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to opportunity for underrepresented businesses, will host an economic empowerment "Diversity in Finance" Fireside Chat. The virtual event is part of an ongoing program and is sponsored by Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest-continuously operating Black-owned investment firm.
BioAustinCTX Adds Hilary Graham, PhD, to the Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Hilary Graham, PhD to its Board of Directors. Hilary has studied and worked in the Central Texas life science ecosystem since 2005. She is a storyteller and commercial strategist with a growth mindset specializing in the molecular diagnostics and life sciences markets. Connecting people is her passion.
The Pap Corps Makes Historic $8.4 Million Donation for Cancer Research – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to Benefit from Nonprofit’s Largest...
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research (thepapcorps.org) recently presented a historic donation to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center of $8.4 million. This gift came in two parts, $3.4 million through the volunteers' fundraising efforts and $5 million from an anonymous donor. This is the largest single gift in the nonprofit's 70-year history.
