Poverty

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
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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
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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.

Starting today, donors can "subscribe to world change" with World Vision

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has launched Subscribe to World Change, an innovative new campaign aimed at disrupting people's expectations about subscription services. Furthermore, it extends an invitation to join Believers for World Change — a community that believes that together we can end extreme poverty in our lifetime. With more than 700 million people worldwide living in extreme poverty, Believers for World Change will empower children and families with the tools and resources they need to create lasting change for themselves.

Key Points: 
  • The Subscribe to World Change campaign prompts potential donors to reflect on this and empowers them to take positive action.
  • "Worldwide, humanitarian needs continue to increase," said Edgar Sandoval Sr., president and CEO of World Vision.
  • Believers for World Change is a community of change makers dedicated to helping end extreme poverty around the world in partnership with World Vision.
  • Every year, World Vision equips tens of millions of people to reach their God-given potential and accelerate progress out of extreme poverty.

Cotopaxi Releases 2023 Impact Report

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi, today releases its annual impact report, sharing outlooks and reporting on their progress in sustainability, circularity, philanthropic giving, diversity equity and inclusion, as well as supply chain and human rights data from the 2023 calendar year.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi , today releases its annual impact report , sharing outlooks and reporting on their progress in sustainability, circularity, philanthropic giving, diversity equity and inclusion, as well as supply chain and human rights data from the 2023 calendar year.
  • To date, Cotopaxi has given over $3.3 million to the Cotopaxi Foundation , which directly supports vetted nonprofit organizations working to increase access to universal education, housing, health care, climate solutions, and meaningful employment in impoverished communities.
  • In this report, Cotopaxi scrutinizes its impact across its value chain to account for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.
  • Upcoming partnerships and programs launching in 2024 and beyond include:
    Queen of Raw : integrating Queen of Raw's science-based technology that solves excess inventory into sourcing and production processes, amplifying the deadstock program and reducing material sourcing impact
    To view Cotopaxi's 2023 Impact Report, please visit cotopaxi.com/impact .

Heifer International and Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT Agree to Strengthen Collaboration, Empower Smallholder Farmers

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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LITTLE ROCK, Ariz. and ROME, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International and the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have agreed to further their shared goals of empowering rural communities, alleviating hunger and poverty, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE ROCK, Ariz. and ROME, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International and the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have agreed to further their shared goals of empowering rural communities, alleviating hunger and poverty, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
  • In a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the partners have established a framework for enhanced collaboration in research, development, capacity building and resource mobilization, to deliver impact to rural smallholder farmers.
  • "This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey toward a more sustainable and equitable future for rural communities," said Surita Sandosham, CEO and President of Heifer International.
  • Heifer and the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT will also jointly leverage their respective expertise and networks to access the necessary financial resources to fund joint programming.

Important step taken on the Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024, but funding falls short

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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TORONTO, April 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with disabilities urgently need.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with disabilities urgently need.
  • The budget allocates $6.1 billion to the Canada Disability Benefit over six years and will be available to an estimated 600,000 Canadians starting in July 2025.
  • Eligibility for this program has been set to Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.
  • Additionally, the program will be capped at $2,400 per year for each recipient, which equates to $200 per month.

Bill Holding Drillers Legally Liable for Harms Advances, Backed by 64 Public Interest Groups And Activist Nalleli Cobo, Says Consumer Watchdog

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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"I grew up 30 feet from an oil well," Nalleli Cobo, a Los Angeles resident, said.

Key Points: 
  • "I grew up 30 feet from an oil well," Nalleli Cobo, a Los Angeles resident, said.
  • It's a signal that some communities are expendable, that our lives don't matter as much as the fossil fuel industry's profits."
  • 64 environmental, consumer and public interest groups also came out for AB 3155, sponsored by Consumer Watchdog and the Center for Race, Poverty and the Environment.
  • The cost of oil companies doing business cannot be paid for in residents' health and their subsequent health costs."

NPower North Carolina Appoints Nick Allen as New Executive Director

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NPower , a leading, national tech training nonprofit focused on increasing economic mobility for young people and military-connected individuals through tech jobs, is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Allen as the new Executive Director for NPower North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NPower , a leading, national tech training nonprofit focused on increasing economic mobility for young people and military-connected individuals through tech jobs, is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Allen as the new Executive Director for NPower North Carolina.
  • As Executive Director, Allen will oversee NPower's regional programs and operations in the Raleigh-Durham area, including leading the recruitment, training, certification, paid internship, and job placement of NPower North Carolina graduates.
  • "We are ecstatic to have Nick lead NPower North Carolina into its next phase of growth," said Jonathan Pride, Vice President of Field Operations at NPower.
  • NPower North Carolina provides tuition-free, virtual-led technology training, and certifications to young adults 18-26, veterans, and their spouses.

Profits from New K12 Print Custom Apparel and Product Line to Promote Social Change

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- K12 Print, the fastest, most reliable custom print shop in the nation that not only enhances your brand but also transforms young lives, is excited to announce the hard launch of its groundbreaking custom apparel and product line. This innovative collection boasts the highest-quality, custom-printed t-shirts, dress shirts, workwear, mugs, and even baby bibs, all crafted using the most advanced technology available in the industry. What sets K12 Print apart is its commitment to channeling profits towards uplifting underserved communities, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of poverty. Over the past year K12 Print has steadily grown its customer base through individual orders and high-profile clients like Amazon. It's also providing fulfillment services for companies like VistaPrint.

Key Points: 
  • What sets K12 Print apart is its commitment to channeling profits towards uplifting underserved communities, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of poverty.
  • Over the past year K12 Print has steadily grown its customer base through individual orders and high-profile clients like Amazon.
  • The launch also signifies the official introduction of James Wahlberg as a co-owner of K12 Print.
  • "We turn our profits into opportunities for youth in need," says John DiDonato, the visionary founder, and CEO of K12 Print.

EBC Financial Group partners with United to Beat Malaria, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, to protect vulnerable children and their families from malaria

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Montag, April 15, 2024
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Washington, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced a new partnership with United to Beat Malaria (Beat Malaria), a campaign of the United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation), aimed at protecting those most vulnerable from malaria – a mosquito-borne disease that claims over 600,000 lives every year.

Key Points: 
  • Today, EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced a new partnership with United to Beat Malaria (Beat Malaria), a campaign of the United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation), aimed at protecting those most vulnerable from malaria – a mosquito-borne disease that claims over 600,000 lives every year.
  • Washington, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced a new partnership with United to Beat Malaria (Beat Malaria), a campaign of the United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation), aimed at protecting those most vulnerable from malaria – a mosquito-borne disease that claims over 600,000 lives every year.
  • EBC is honoured to partner with the United to Beat Malaria campaign, joining forces to impactfully end malaria.
  • Looking ahead, EBC plans to forge deeper collaborations with UN-related charitable organisations and global partners to bolster health systems worldwide.