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AmeriCorps CEO Celebrates AmeriCorps Week in DC, Pennsylvania and New York

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Donnerstag, März 21, 2024
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"AmeriCorps Week celebrates the millions of AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and alumni who have devoted themselves in service to communities and causes in greatest need.," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

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  • "AmeriCorps Week celebrates the millions of AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and alumni who have devoted themselves in service to communities and causes in greatest need.," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • On Monday, March 11, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith launched AmeriCorps Week by delivering a keynote presentation at the National League of Cities “Celebrate Diversity” breakfast .
  • In addition, Smith attended a virtual Intergenerational Alumni Networking event hosted by AmeriCorps, America's Service Commissions , and Service Year Alliance for an AmeriCorps alumni networking event celebrating AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary and AmeriCorps Week.
  • The event featured a panel of AmeriCorps alumni and AmeriCorps senior volunteers who had served for three decades at AmeriCorps.

AmeriCorps Celebrates National Service in Texas

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
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Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.

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  • Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.
  • Smith visited local service sites and joined SXSW EDU to highlight the role of national service in education over the last 30 years.
  • Hosted by Communities in Schools of Central Texas , and joined by AmeriCorps members from Literacy First , these national leaders saw firsthand how AmeriCorps members are empowering Texas students to stay in school, succeed academically and achieve in life.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

City Year Announces Historic Partnership with Paul Quinn College, its First-Ever Partnership with a Historically Black College and University

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
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The partnership with Paul Quinn College represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration with an HBCU, making higher education more accessible and affordable and opening direct access to corporate internships for City Year AmeriCorps members, alums, and staff.

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  • The partnership with Paul Quinn College represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration with an HBCU, making higher education more accessible and affordable and opening direct access to corporate internships for City Year AmeriCorps members, alums, and staff.
  • "To be in best service to our AmeriCorps members and alumni, it is critical to have HBCU partnerships, like this new partnership with Paul Quinn College, partnerships that create strategic pathways to opportunity for our Black and brown AmeriCorps members.
  • This shows our BIPOC community our deep investment in them,” said Stephen Spaloss (Boston, ‘91), City Year executive.
  • Watch this video from Dr. Lola Esmieu, Paul Quinn College Chief of Staff and a City Year alum, to learn more about the City Year and Paul Quinn partnership: https://library.cityyear.org/asset/6419e794-7660-41fb-ab41-b4c206652708/...
    For more information on City Year’s University Partnerships: https://www.cityyear.org/alumni-life/career-resources/university-partner...

John Legend to Perform at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th Annual Spring Break Event

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024
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City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.
  • Legend has released nine albums over the course of his career and is currently a coach on NBC’s The Voice.
  • Spring Break raises more than $2 million to support educational equity in Los Angeles.
  • Host Committee members for Spring Break are: Dwight Caines (Event Co-Chair), Erik Feig (Event Co-Chair), Rich Battista, Kam Ghassemieh, Jennifer Gonring, Leandro Otero, David Shaheen, Sarah Schuler, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Fernando Szew, and Ali Trustman.

Barbara Bush Foundation Announces Three New Board Members

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce three recent appointments to its Board of Directors: Frances Fisher, Robert Koch and Alice Rogoff.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce three recent appointments to its Board of Directors: Frances Fisher, Robert Koch and Alice Rogoff.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome this group of talented leaders to our board," said Lori Wachs, chair of the Barbara Bush Foundation's Board of Directors and managing partner at Penultima Capital.
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation's Board of Directors is a group of professionals representing a variety of key sectors including business, education, finance, health, media, technology and nonprofit.
  • The full membership of the Board consists of: LaMar Bunts (Treasurer), Jeb Bush, Jr., Frances Fisher, Chris Frangione, Doro Bush Koch (Honorary Chair), Robert Koch, Michael Levine, Andrew Roberts (Barbara Bush Foundation Interim President and CEO), Raquel A.

Aldous\Walker Attorney Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

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Montag, Februar 19, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldous\Walker is pleased to announce that attorney Eleanor Aldous has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization for trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. 

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldous\Walker is pleased to announce that attorney Eleanor Aldous has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization for trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
  • The National Trial Lawyers describes the Top 40 as including the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and stature.
  • To select the Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers measures candidates by objective qualifications, selecting attorneys who have superior trial results and who show leadership as lawyers under the age of 40.
  • To read more about The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, click here.

Operation HOPE Continues Streak of Impressive Growth With Release of 2023 Impacts

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Montag, Februar 5, 2024
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Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced its top-line results for 2023.

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  • Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced its top-line results for 2023.
  • Operation HOPE continued its impressive streak of growth by expanding its national footprint of HOPE Inside locations, growing its portfolio of top-tier partner organizations, and serving a record number of clients.
  • Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.
  • Increased donations from private foundations, high net wealth donors, and individuals by 75%, closing 2023 at $2.21 million.

New Yorkers Support Students and Honor Dr. King with Day of Community Service in East Harlem School

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Dienstag, Januar 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesterday, City Year New York completed its annual MLK Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and promote public service. About 600 volunteers, including Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, gathered at Mosaic Preparatory Academy in East Harlem to spend the day making improvements to the school. Volunteers from City Year New York, Americorp, Mosaic Preparatory Academy, the local community and corporate partners painted nearly 40 colorful murals, constructed planters where students can grow flowers, and organized food and supply pantries for families in need.

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  • City Year New York completed its annual MLK Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and promote public service.
  • Antonio Delgado, gathered at Mosaic Preparatory Academy in East Harlem to spend the day making improvements to the school.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesterday, City Year New York completed its annual MLK Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and promote public service.
  • Antonio Delgado, gathered at Mosaic Preparatory Academy in East Harlem to spend the day making improvements to the school.

LEGO Foundation and City Year launch new resource focused on improving student success

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023
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"The Power of Student Success Coaches in Community Schools reinforces City Year's pledge to holistically foster student growth and development social-emotionally and academically," Francis said.

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  • "The Power of Student Success Coaches in Community Schools reinforces City Year's pledge to holistically foster student growth and development social-emotionally and academically," Francis said.
  • Research shows the more time a student spends with a City Year AmeriCorps member serving as student success coach, the better the student outcomes—academically, socially, and emotionally.
  • The LEGO Foundation shares the mission of the LEGO Group: to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.
  • In collaboration with thought leaders, influencers, educators and parents the LEGO Foundation aims to equip, inspire and activate champions for play.

BizWorld Names Tech Diplomacy Leader Keith Krach 2023 Riskmaster of the Year

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Donnerstag, November 30, 2023
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BizWorld.org, a global non-profit that provides entrepreneurship education programs to youth, has named Keith Krach , Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , former Under Secretary of State and Silicon Valley entrepreneur its 2023 Riskmaster of the Year.

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  • BizWorld.org, a global non-profit that provides entrepreneurship education programs to youth, has named Keith Krach , Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , former Under Secretary of State and Silicon Valley entrepreneur its 2023 Riskmaster of the Year.
  • The award is in recognition of Krach's fearless leadership and transformative impact, spanning business, technology, academia, mentorship, economic diplomacy, social causes and national security.
  • “Keith embodies the essential qualities of a Riskmaster through his historic achievements, including architecting the Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act that secured a $280 billion in funding for the tech industry.
  • Krach continues to shape the future of technology and public policy as leader of the congressionally mandated Global Tech Security Commission and co-founder and chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.