Poverty

Don't Leave Them Behind: Educate Today's Generation to Save Their Lives and Planet Earth

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Climate change, UNICEF, Sustenance, Flood, Learning, Investment, Nature, Paris Agreement, School, City, Love, Literacy, ECW, Transport, Emergency, Engineering, Society, Poverty, ACTED, Wood, Ministry, Earth Day, Multimedia, Derailment, Bird, Knowledge

NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day should be Earth Day. Planet Earth gives us sustenance, nurtures our children, feeds our families and embraces us with warmth and loving grace. However, we mistreat both Mother Earth and her Children. On a daily basis. Year in, year out.

Key Points: 
  • Planet Earth gives us sustenance, nurtures our children, feeds our families and embraces us with warmth and loving grace.
  • However, we mistreat both Mother Earth and her Children.
  • There are myriad ways education can protect Planet Earth and help us to address the climate crisis.
  • It's not just a service to our planet, it's a service to all children whose education cannot wait.

Don't Leave Them Behind: Educate Today's Generation to Save Their Lives and Planet Earth

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Climate change, UNICEF, Sustenance, Flood, Learning, Investment, Nature, Paris Agreement, School, City, Love, Literacy, ECW, Transport, Emergency, Engineering, Society, Poverty, ACTED, Wood, Ministry, Earth Day, Derailment, Bird, Knowledge

NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day should be Earth Day. Planet Earth gives us sustenance, nurtures our children, feeds our families and embraces us with warmth and loving grace. However, we mistreat both Mother Earth and her Children. On a daily basis. Year in, year out.

Key Points: 
  • Planet Earth gives us sustenance, nurtures our children, feeds our families and embraces us with warmth and loving grace.
  • However, we mistreat both Mother Earth and her Children.
  • There are myriad ways education can protect Planet Earth and help us to address the climate crisis.
  • It's not just a service to our planet, it's a service to all children whose education cannot wait.

Minister of Citizens' Services highlights budget investments to support small businesses

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Sonntag, April 21, 2024
Sale, Indigenous peoples, Small business, Dental care, Investment, Housing, Research, Life, Intelligence, Federation, G7, Poverty, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Government, Growth, Bill of Rights

By 2029, Futurpreneur Canada estimates this investment will enable an estimated 6,250 additional businesses owned by young Canadians to launch and scale-up their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • By 2029, Futurpreneur Canada estimates this investment will enable an estimated 6,250 additional businesses owned by young Canadians to launch and scale-up their businesses.
  • Boosting Government Procurement from Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, by announcing the government's intention to propose legislated procurement targets for small- and medium-sized businesses and innovative firms.
  • Budget 2024 also makes transformative new investments, including a National School Food Program and the Canada Disability Benefit.
  • - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Our government is introducing measures in Budget 2024 to support businesses in using productivity-boosting technology and other innovations.

Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses

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Sonntag, April 21, 2024
Carbon, Sale, Indigenous peoples, Social change, Treasury Board of Canada, Small business, Dental care, Investment, Housing, Entrepreneurship, Research, Life, Synovial joint, Intelligence, Federation, G7, Poverty, Government, Growth, Bill of Rights

Boosting Government Procurement for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses by announcing the government's intention to propose legislated procurement targets for small- and medium-sized businesses and innovative firms.

Key Points: 
  • Boosting Government Procurement for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses by announcing the government's intention to propose legislated procurement targets for small- and medium-sized businesses and innovative firms.
  • Through Budget 2024, we are going even further to invest in Canadian start-ups and be there for small- and medium-sized businesses.
  • Budget 2024 demonstrates our commitment to small businesses through the new Canada Carbon Rebate, the lifetime capital exemption increase, investing in Canadian start-ups, and boosting government procurement for small- and medium-sized businesses."
  • This Budget invests to make it easier for new businesses, including young entrepreneurs, to launch —and for existing businesses to grow by providing the tools businesses need to scale-up."

Minister Khera and Minister Virani highlight budget investments to support small businesses

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Sonntag, April 21, 2024
Carbon, Dental care, Small business, Investment, Housing, Entrepreneurship, Justice, Research, Life, Intelligence, Federation, G7, Physical activity, Poverty, Climate change, Parliament, Environment, Disability, Government, Indigenous peoples, Growth, Person, Bill of Rights

Through Budget 2024, the federal government commits to deliver over $2.5 billion directly to small and medium-sized businesses through the new Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Through Budget 2024, the federal government commits to deliver over $2.5 billion directly to small and medium-sized businesses through the new Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.
  • Budget 2024 also makes transformative new investments, including a National School Food Program and the Canada Disability Benefit.
  • Through initiatives like the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses and the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive, we are delivering over $2.5 billion directly to small and medium-sized businesses.
  • "Canadian entrepreneurs are second to none, and Budget 2024 delivers on support that will ensure that their businesses can continue to grow.

Energy Transition Accelerator Advances with New Secretariat, Expert Consultative Group

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
Jeff Bezos, Rockefeller Foundation, SCALE, Energy transition, Partnership, Policy, Face, Environment, Private sector, Secretariat, Climate, EnergySolutions, Chairperson, LEAF, COP28, United, International Energy Agency, UN, CEEW, World Bank Group, Management, Sustainable energy, Developed country, Temperature, Government, World Bank, COP27, ETA, Diplomacy, Poverty, Ministry, Senior advisor, Renewable energy

"We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.

Key Points: 
  • "We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.
  • "Investment in the energy transition needs to rise seven-fold by 2030," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • The Energy Transition Accelerator, by insisting on the highest standards, can usher in a new phase of high integrity carbon crediting.
  • The Philippines also hopes to inform the global energy transition dialogue through its unique perspective of a privately-owned, market-driven, and unsubsidized power sector.

Weibo Publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
Volunteering, HKEX, Social, Scale (music), Internet, Social media, Health, Minor, Carbon footprint, Life, Female, Family, Poverty, RMB, ESG, Trust, Carbon accounting, Social responsibility, Creativity, Advertising, Ethics, Government, Organization, Weibo Corporation, Online shopping

BEIJING, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report and is accessible on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.weibo.com .

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report and is accessible on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.weibo.com .
  • Weibo is steadfast in the vision of "making the world a better place with the power of Weibo."
  • Highlights of Weibo's 2023 ESG achievements:
    Weibo continues to optimize its corporate governance structure and proactively integrate ESG concepts into daily operations.
  • In 2023, Weibo carried out 106 emergency relief projects, raising fund of over RMB 13.73 million from nearly 550,000 donors.

DialCare Selected as a Mental Health Vendor for Texas Stronger Connections Grant

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Well, TEA, Dialogue, Health, School, Counselor, SCG, Student, Bullying, Consultant, Software, Violence, Poverty, Mental health, BSCA, Texas Education Agency, Organization, Prevalence, Nursing

FRISCO, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Center for Student Supports (TCSS) has chosen DialCare as an approved vendor for the Texas Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) under the category entitled "Software that Supports Students & Schools in Mental & Behavioral Health & Well-being."

Key Points: 
  • FRISCO, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Center for Student Supports (TCSS) has chosen DialCare as an approved vendor for the Texas Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) under the category entitled "Software that Supports Students & Schools in Mental & Behavioral Health & Well-being."
  • The Stronger Connections Grant is a federal initiative that aims to help schools establish safe, healthy and supportive learning opportunities and environments.
  • "DialCare is proud to be a resource for recipients of the Texas Stronger Connections Grant," DialCare senior vice president Becca Bean said.
  • "DialCare is thrilled for the opportunity to serve students in our home state through the Texas Stronger Connections Grant," DialCare Chief Executive Officer Stewart Sweda said.

Springboard Hospitality Partners with Procure Impact for Responsible Sourcing and Community Impact Efforts Across Portfolio of U.S. Hotels

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Dignity, Snack, Disability, American Hotel, Trauma, Springboard, Employment, Survivor, Poverty, AHLA, Homelessness, Social responsibility, Coffee, Veteran, Imprisonment, Refugee

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Springboard Hospitality, the leading hospitality management company with 48 independent and branded properties in 14 states throughout the U.S., announces its collaboration with Procure Impact, a B2B marketplace and procurement partner. By sourcing products from social enterprises dedicated to empowering individuals facing barriers to work, Springboard Hospitality will enhance the guest experience with new products—ranging from in-room coffee and snacks to wellness products like candles and bath salts—as well as demonstrate its commitment to driving social impact by uplifting and supporting vulnerable communities through its pledge of 5,000 hours of work.

Key Points: 
  • "We believe that every purchase has the power to make a difference," shares Ben Rafter, CEO of Springboard Hospitality.
  • "We believe that every purchase has the power to make a difference," shares Ben Rafter, CEO of Springboard Hospitality.
  • "At Procure Impact, we are proud to support Springboard Hospitality in its mission to drive social impact through responsible sourcing," said Jen Collins, President at Procure Impact.
  • As a fast-growing leader in the hospitality industry, Springboard Hospitality has pledged a goal of creating 5,000 hours of work through purchases on the Procure Impact platform.

TruConnect Expands its Lifeline Services to the State of Florida

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Poverty, Supplement, SIM, LOS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Digital divide, TruConnect

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida. Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion enables qualifying residents to receive TruConnect's Lifeline service, which includes high-speed data, talk, text, and a free SIM card.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida.
  • Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.
  • It is estimated that 2.5 million Florida residents are eligible for the Lifeline program.