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Move For Hunger Recovers More Food Than Ever Before, Donating Over 4.5 Million Meals to Food Insecure Communities
NEPTUNE, N.J., Jan. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is bringing awareness and food to communities struggling with hunger found 2022 their biggest year since launching. By mobilizing transport networks to deliver surplus food to communities in need they have been able to distribute over 4.5 million meals across the nation.
IMPACT AZ 2025 Announces JPMorgan Chase as Title Sponsor and Program Details for Supplier Diversity Readiness Initiative
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millionaire Mastermind Academy announced today that IMPACT AZ 2025, a nine-month supplier diversity readiness program designed to close the racial wealth gap for black and minority business owners, is proud to announce JPMorgan Chase as its title sponsor. Since 2015, JPMorgan Chase has spent $11 billion with diverse suppliers. In 2020 alone, the diverse supplier spend was over $2 billion.
To Help Worthy Causes ‘Get the Word Out,’ Neotrope Announces 2023 JL Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants
TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope®, a 40 year old marketing and entertainment company, announced today that it is now accepting applications from U.S. based 501(c)(3) charities "doing good" for its JL Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants program. For 2023 ten worthy causes will each receive $3,000 of in-kind donations for PR and marketing support via Send2Press® Newswire, for a total program value this year of $30,000.
9th Annual ‘Cursive is Cool’ Contest Launched for K-6 Students in North America
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their 2023 "Cursive is Cool"® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, Third Place based on legibility and neatness.
Announcing Seedling’s Fab Five Winners: Seedling to Honor Winners at 11th Annual April Gala in support of Children who have an...
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling invites the Austin community to our 11th Annual Austin's Fab Five - Light Up the Night! Gala on the evening of Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. Join us as we honor five true local heroes whose selfless devotion has left a profoundly positive impact in the lives of hundreds of Central Texas children.
New Survey Finds Broad Dissatisfaction Among Postdoctoral Researchers
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A survey released today by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), 2023 Postdoctoral Barriers to Success, shows warning signs from a critical component of the nation's science and research workforce. Today, more than 70,000 postdoctoral researchers ("postdocs") who have completed their Ph.D. or other terminal degree work in senior positions in academia, government, and industry.
New Book, ‘The Power of the Pen,’ Gives Insights into the World of Handwriting Analysis
SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With its first-ever published book, "The Power of the Pen: from the unconscious to the conscious" (ISBN: 978-1970181340), The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) showcases 23 unique perspectives on handwriting analysis and its modern uses. Each essay is penned by a respected handwriting analyst and explores topics such as handwriting research in the digital age, human resources, the effects of medication on handwriting, genealogy, deception, signature analysis, psychology, and so much more.
LA Unified Schools Appear Poised to Weaken Public Oversight, Again: This Time on a Crucial Public Health Issue
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 a majority of the Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to begin a process some fear would dismantle an oversight Committee that has been in place for decades ensuring the globally celebrated environmental policy was implemented according to the district's policy and California's Healthy Schools Act. In its place the Board is recommending establishing an Ad Hoc Committee, says celebrated children's environmental health non-profit California Safe Schools.
Economic-Empowerment Nonprofit Launches Campaign to Raise Funds for Minority Women in Business
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millionaire Mastermind Academy (MMA) has launched its Giving Tuesday Campaign to raise $150,000 through November 30, 2022, to support programming that uplifts minority women entrepreneurs through access to professional development, networking opportunities, and access to financial resources, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.
Aldon ‘Goes Beyond’ to Feed Food Insecure Communities by Partnering with Move For Hunger
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aldon Management, a premier owner, manager, and developer of multifamily assets based in Bethesda, Maryland, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, to give back to food insecure communities nationwide.
Idaho Wins Prestigious National Award
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) earns the 2022 State Association of the Year Award in the Awards of Excellence competition awarded by National Rural Water Association (NRWA). IRWA has earned this prestigious award three times in the last seven years.
Economic Empowerment Event Teaches Minority Women Business Owners How to Scale using social media
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helping minority women entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, powerhouses Dr. Velma Trayham, founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 8,000 women, and Santia Deck, the founder of TRONUS, are coming together for a particular online event on using social media for good. The free event, Building a Brand through Social Media, takes place online Nov. 21, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.
As the Holiday Season Approaches, Weichert Workforce Mobility Continues Partnership with Move For Hunger to Fight Food Insecurity
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weichert Workforce Mobility, a leading provider of global employee relocation services, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, continue their partnership to provide hunger relief nationwide.
Rapid Deployment Solutions and M-Files Announce Sponsorship of the 2022 Special Olympics Florida Race for Inclusion – Miami
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS), in partnership with M-Files, a global leader in information management, is announcing its sponsorship of the 2022 Special Olympics Florida Race for Inclusion on December 8, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Each year, Special Olympics Florida serves nearly 60,000 athletes from Key West to Pensacola.
Beyond Benign Launches Initiative to Support Green Chemistry Educators at Minority-Serving Higher Education Institutions
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Benign announced a new Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Initiative, designed to provide green chemistry educational support for faculty and students at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Being built and executed in collaboration with MSIs, the initiative is intended to ensure the next generation of world-class chemists and scientific leaders are reflective of the diversity of the global community and prepared to address sustainability through chemistry.
The Pap Corps Celebrates 70 Years of Funding Research for All Types of Cancer
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a beautiful luncheon event at the Polo Club in Boca Raton on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. During the past seven decades, the nonprofit has grown from a small group of women supporting the pioneering work of Dr. George Papanicolaou to a dynamic organization with over 20,000 members, who fund research for all types of cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
BOSS, an education nonprofit, Racks Up $130K in a Day and Places Second in Long Beach Gives
LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The 4th Annual Long Beach Gives campaign, an online giving day sponsored by the City's leading nonprofit funders and nonprofit support organizations, invites donors from throughout the city and beyond to give to the local nonprofit of their choosing. This year, the effort raised $1,965,539 to support 232 participating nonprofits. BOSS™ (Business Of Student Success) raised $130,000 from more than 300 donors, making it the second most contributed to charity in this year's campaign.
Top Colleges and U.S. Universities to Attend Vistamar School 14th Annual Multicultural Student College Fair on October 16, 2022
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On October 16, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 14th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country. These institutions seek to meet Los Angeles area high school students of all backgrounds.
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Maggie Heile as co-chair of fundraising
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Maggie Heile, joining this month as co-chair of fundraising. Heile joins just before the foundation's annual gala celebration, which plays a crucial role in raising the funds required to provide wine education scholarships to wine and hospitality professionals in need of assistance.
Mover’s Choice and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership to Fight Hunger During Difficult Times
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Sept. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mover's Choice, a specialty moving and storage insurance program, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership which will help to provide more than 25,000 meals to communities in need.
31 dogs saved from dog-meat farm in China have arrived in California following year-long CDC dog ban
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- hina Rescue Dogs, a 501(c)(3) organization, committed to rescuing and saving dogs from the slaughterhouses, meat trade, abuse, and neglect in China, has rescued into the U.S. the first large shipments of dogs from China following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dog ban.
Concordia announces its new Leadership Council Co-Chair
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Concordia today announced that former President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla is appointed Co-Chair of the Concordia Leadership Council, alongside current Chair George Logothetis. The announcement was formally made at today's 2022 Concordia Annual Summit.
Sustainable Africa Future Network’s PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection Kicks Off with Poignant Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged activists to come together to achieve climate justice during her opening message to nearly 500 people logged on from around the world for today's kick-off of the PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection hosted by the HBCU Green Fund's Sustainable Africa Future Network.
Ivan Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia, announces historic Concordia Amazon Initiative at the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ivan Duque Marquez, Former President of Colombia, today announced the Concordia Amazon Initiative on the Metropolitan Stage of the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit. The leading global affairs platform commenced its 12th annual convening on Monday, September 19 and it is being held through Wednesday, September 21, alongside the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Tens of Thousands of Researchers Celebrated During 13th National Postdoc Appreciation Week
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today kicked off the 13th annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), taking place today through Friday. NPAW is the nation's largest celebration of postdoctoral scholars who serve at more than 300 institutions, acknowledging the significant contributions "postdocs" make to research, innovation and scientific discovery.
Death Row Resident and Author Jarvis Jay Masters Reveals Poignant Childhood Trauma in Compassion Prison Project Podcast
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Compassion Prison Project Founder and Compassion in Action podcast host, Fritzi Horstman, has released a riveting, in-depth interview with San Quentin death row resident and author, Jarvis Jay Masters, author of "That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row." Oprah Winfrey has recently selected "That Bird Has My Wings" as her latest pick for Oprah's Book Club.
FormFree raises $55,000 for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia at its third annual Heroes Golf Classic
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced that it raised $54,705 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross at its annual Heroes Golf Classic charity golf tournament. Now in its third year, the September 9 event brought together volunteers and 84 at the Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia to raise funds for local blood drives, humanitarian aid and educational programs.
Cross-sector leaders to join the leading nonpartisan global affairs forum alongside UNGA
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2022 Concordia Annual Summit is taking place next week, September 19-21, at the Sheraton New York Times Square during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
First Lady Jill Biden to take the stage at the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will speak on the Metropolitan Stage of the first day of the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit, September 19, at the Sheraton New York Times Square during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
BHERC Presents Its First Health Matters Film Screening & Panel Focused on Mental Health During The 28th Annual African American Film...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of Films, Filmmakers and Healthcare Professionals to the stage of speakers for our 28th Annual Film Festival and First Annual Health Conference: "SUPLLEMENTALLY": Mastering Mental and Brain Health After the Pandemic Across the Globe: Recovery, Healing, Hope, Reimage, taking place August 27, 2022, Cinemark 18 & XD, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles and virtually.
Turning Unwanted Vehicles into Lifesaving Opportunities in 2022: How Vehicle Donations Help the Sacramento SPCA Save Animals’ Lives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With gas prices still hovering above $5.30 per gallon and many people leaving their "gas guzzlers" in the driveway, the Sacramento SPCA is reminding the community that it's the perfect time to donate their unwanted vehicle to benefit the animals.
AI-Based Transit Signal Prioritization Helps Silicon Valley Buses Get Residents in Zero-Vehicle Households to Destinations Quicker
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County C/CAG) and the Intelligent Transit Signal Prioritization (iTSP) project partners have successfully completed a pilot project that demonstrated a positive impact on improved transit performance in East Palo Alto, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) announced today.
Seeking Mentors for Children Experiencing Parental Incarceration
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling Foundation, a non-profit organization serving children who have an incarcerated parent, is seeking business partners and individual volunteers to mentor children in Central Texas school districts during the 2022-23 school year. The organization served 472 children last school year and expects to significantly increase the number of children served in local school districts.
Change Course is a tuition-free career and community development program designed to educate and empower those living in poverty
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The objective of Change Course is to provide program participants (referred to as "leaders") with stronger life and career skills. Through personal development courses and career-focused training, this six-month program aims to provide "leaders" connections to a network of business partners and higher-paying job opportunities.
Petco Love Invests over $12K in Sacramento SPCA to Expand Lifesaving Support for Pets Affected by Fire Disasters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today that they received a $12,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love, to expand their lifesaving support for animals affected by disaster in Northern California. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier.
After providing 43,000+ meals to food insecure communities, IOR Global and Move For Hunger renew their partnership for a third year
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., July 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IOR Global Services, a leading provider of global mobility and talent management solutions designed to advance employee effectiveness across cultures, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the third year to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide.
‘ALICE’ Families Focus of New Docudrama by Education Based Housing, Premieres July 21
HOUSTON, Texas, July 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A $500 or $1,000 unplanned expense is enough to send an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) family spiraling according to a report by Bankrate. Education Based Housing, a Houston nonprofit that serves ALICE families and communities knows this to be true. It partnered with Cypress creative agency, PrettyWork Creative to produce a docudrama to show situations real families face and expand the national conversation on ALICE families.
Move For Hunger and Graebel Companies Renew their Partnership to Aid Food Insecure Communities
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., July 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Graebel Companies, Inc. a leading provider of global talent and workplace mobility solutions, have renewed their partnership to continue the fight against hunger in the United States.
Move For Hunger and SML Relocation Renew Partnership to Fight Food Waste and Hunger Across the United States
NEPTUNE, N.J., June 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simple Moving Labor Relocation (SML), a nationwide moving service company, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the 5th time to continue their fight against hunger and food waste throughout the United States.
Mazza Recycling Hosts First Annual Truck Pull with Move For Hunger, Providing 50,000 Meals to Those in Need
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., June 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mazza Recycling, an award-winning, family-owned and operated company specializing in waste & recycling services, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, teamed up to host their first annual truck pull on June 4, 2022 to raise awareness of hunger and how it impacts New Jersey's communities.
Taking it Down to Earth: Debunking Myths about Lightning Protection
CUMBERLAND, Maine, June 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Old and new myths about lightning protection continue to circulate through the internet and unsafe lightning protection products still manage to find their way into construction job specifications in many parts of the U.S. To help safeguard properties from a leading weather threat, the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC) is stressing the importance of separating fact from fallacy about lightning protection systems (LPS).
Move For Hunger and CORT Team Up to Provide Over 800,000 Meals and Extend Partnership into Its Fifth Year
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., June 16, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CORT, the world's largest provider of furniture rental, trade show and event furnishings, and relocation and transition services, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the fifth year in a row to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide.
President Duque of Colombia, IBM’s Ginni Rometty, and Sister Norma Pimentel announced winners of 2022 Concordia Leadership Award
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Concordia Leadership Council announces the three recipients of the 2022 Leadership Award: Iván Duque Márquez, President of the Republic of Colombia, for the public sector; Ginni Rometty, Co-Chair of the Executive Board at OneTen and former Chairman, President & CEO of IBM, for the private sector; and, Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, for the nonprofit sector.
As the Cost of Food Soars, Move For Hunger and North American Van Lines Renew their Partnership to Provide Hunger Relief
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., June 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest van lines and a provider of the highest quality personalized moving experience for over 88 years, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have announced their ninth partnership renewal.
Kastle and Move For Hunger Join Together in the Fight Against Hunger for the Third Year
RED BANK, N.J., June 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kastle, an industry leader in security property technology, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have partnered up again to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide. Kastle joined Move For Hunger in 2020 and has since contributed over 150,000 meals to food insecure communities across the United States.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Announces Summit to Conserve North America’s Central Grasslands
FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than 200 organizations across eight sectors representing Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Indigenous Nations, came together for two days in May for a multi-national summit to commit to conserve North America's Central Grasslands. Hosted by the Grasslands Roadmap Planning Committee, the announcement comes from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, one of the convening summit partners.
NGPA Commences Pride Month by Giving Back: 2022 Scholarship Cycle Opens
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the NGPA is proud to announce the opening of its most comprehensive scholarship offering in the organization's history. NGPA is excited to announce that this year the organization is providing over $300,000 in scholarship dollars, which is doubled from 2021. This is possible due to the generosity of NGPA's members and sponsors.
Assurant Turns Their Miles Into Meals, Donating Over 380,000 Meals to Food Insecure Communities
RED BANK, N.J., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, embarked on the third annual "Turning Miles Into Meals" challenge this April to benefit core charitable partner, Move For Hunger.
Singing Dog Vanilla Sponsors a New Guinea Singing Dog From a Wildlife Sanctuary
EUGENE, Ore., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Singing Dog Vanilla has partnered with Wizard of Paws Wildlife Education & Conservation Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Vanilla company, known for its silly name, will sponsor a New Guinea Singing Dog named Kora Nakako. They will help support the animal's well-being and educate their fans about the breed.
17 Bay Area Women Selected for Financial Women of San Francisco Academic Scholarships for 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women for over 60 years, names seventeen students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2022 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women. This is a corrected release to replace our previous release issued on May 19, 2022.
