Poverty

Dr. Bill Winston Welcomed Thousands of Attendees and Awarded Nearly $20,000 to Entrepreneurs at 2024 Business & Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, presented the 2024 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) from March 22-23, where thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in-person and online, to equip themselves with business strategies and tools to create their own economies and dominate their industries. The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc. – by receiving professional insights and the tools needed to bring their businesses to fruition.

Key Points: 
  • The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc.
  • BLC was hosted by the nationally accredited Joseph Business School (JBS) , which celebrated 25 years this year.
  • Founded by Dr. Bill Winston, the school, which has a campus and online program, teaches business leaders and entrepreneurs how to excel in the marketplace using the practical and spiritual principles found in the Bible.
  • For more information or to view the 2024 speaking engagements, interviews and special events, please visit https://blc.billwinston.org , the JBS YouTube page , or https://jbs.edu/ .

NYC PARKS & GLOBAL CITIZEN ANNOUNCE GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL WILL RETURN TO CENTRAL PARK'S GREAT LAWN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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 NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park for the twelfth year on Saturday, September 28 to continue its mission to end extreme poverty. Tickets to Global Citizen Festival are free, and can be earned by taking action to create a world where everyone's basic needs are fulfilled, our planet is flourishing, and every person and country can prosper. This year's lineup and ticketing information to be announced in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park for the twelfth year on Saturday, September 28 to continue its mission to end extreme poverty.
  • "Since 2012, the Global Citizen Festival has called Central Park its home, thanks to the long-standing partnership with NYC Parks and the City of New York.
  • "Central Park's iconic Great Lawn has a long and celebrated history of hosting live events that thrill New Yorkers and visitors alike, from Simon & Garfunkel to the NY Philharmonic.
  • After heavy rain before, during, and after last year's Global Citizen Festival in September, the damage to the Great Lawn was assessed, and Global Citizen's Board of Directors paid for all repairs that were requested.

NCOA Encourages Older Adults to Boost Their Budgets by Applying for $30 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With poverty rising among older Americans and the cost-of-living still a challenge for those living on a fixed income, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is raising awareness this month about the $30 billion in benefits that eligible older adults leave unused each year because they don't know about these assistance programs or how to apply.

Key Points: 
  • Boost Your Budget Week spotlights programs that help pay for food, medicine, and more.
  • Boost Your Budget Week , April 15-19, focuses on connecting eligible older adults to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) , and Medicare Part D Extra Help —all of which can make it easier for low-income older adults to afford daily expenses.
  • "Today in America, we have over 8 million older adults living in poverty, 2 million more than the year before," said Josh Hodges , NCOA's Chief Customer Officer.
  • These partners operate under NCOA's national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers , supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Community Colleges: A Public Good

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The following is written by Dr. Tracy D. Hall, President of Southwest Tennessee Community College:

Key Points: 
  • The following is written by Dr. Tracy D. Hall, President of Southwest Tennessee Community College:
    The Chronicle of Higher Education released in July 2023 a publication entitled "College as a Public Good: Making the case through community engagement."
  • In it were sections devoted to topics such as colleges as stewards of the public trust, educational partners, financial drivers and community partners.
  • For most community colleges, our graduates remain in the local community.
  • Community colleges embrace our roles as stewards of the public trust, educational partners, financial drivers, and community partners.

GLOBAL CITIZEN NOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH PAUL KAGAME, PRESIDENT OF RWANDA, MOKGWEETSI MASISI, PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA, GASTON BROWNE, PRIME MINISTER OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, PHILIP DAVIS, PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS, JANJA LULA DA SILVA, THE FIRST LADY

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

Key Points: 
  • Global Citizen NOW co-chairs include long-time Global Citizen supporters Anitta, Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson, and Michelle Yeoh.
  • Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana; Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas; Stefan Löfven, Former Prime Minister of Sweden; and Erna Solberg, Former Prime Minister of Norway.
  • Global Citizen NOW returns this May with a powerful two-day program focused on turning ideas into actionable impact to end extreme poverty NOW.
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

DESPITE POPULAR NARRATIVES, CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY IS DOING FINE… FOR NOW

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES , March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California is far from becoming the 'failed state' depicted by critics, and even a cursory look at the data proves it, says one of the state's leading economic forecasts. According to Beacon Economics' latest outlook for California, the state's economy will continue to grow in the near future and there is little sign of a recession in 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • According to Beacon Economics ' latest outlook for California, the state's economy will continue to grow in the near future and there is little sign of a recession in 2024.
  • California's median household income grew by 9.2% from 2019 to 2022, compared to just 8% growth in the nation.
  • Median incomes in the state are now 14.3% higher than in the U.S. as a whole, the largest gap ever seen in this data.
  • Real income (accounts for inflation) has increased despite persistent claims to the contrary.

CAMBRIDGE GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT SHOWS INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, HIGHER EMPLOYMENT AND BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.
  • Improved financial health — On average, recipients of the guaranteed income reported higher incomes and lower income volatility and were better able to cover a $400 emergency expense compared to a control group of similar Cambridge residents who did not receive the direct cash.
  • Increased time and space for parenting — Guaranteed income allowed recipients to give more attention and support to their children, who in turn experienced improved educational outcomes compared to similar families without the direct cash.
  • One participant in the RISE pilot explained the benefit, stating, "This [guaranteed income] it's not just benefiting me, it's benefiting my daughter.

JA Solar Donates Iftar Meals to Underprivileged Solar Workers in UAE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.
  • This generous initiative has been warmly welcomed and appreciated by the recipients.
  • Throughout Ramadan, JA Solar volunteers played an integral role in the charity initiative by actively engaging in organizing and distributing the meals.
  • JA Solar is committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting the United Nations' SDGs with practical actions.

JA Solar Donates Iftar Meals to Underprivileged Solar Workers in UAE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.
  • Throughout Ramadan, JA Solar volunteers played an integral role in the charity initiative by actively engaging in organizing and distributing the meals.
  • JA Solar is committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting the United Nations' SDGs with practical actions.
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Ping An Named Brand Finance's Most Valuable Insurance Brand in the World for the 8th Consecutive Year, with Brand Value Up 4.2%

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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It is poised to seize new growth opportunities with its one-stop "integrated finance + healthcare and elderlycare" service framework and "worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving" experience for customers.

Key Points: 
  • It is poised to seize new growth opportunities with its one-stop "integrated finance + healthcare and elderlycare" service framework and "worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving" experience for customers.
  • As of the end of 2023, Ping An recorded 232 million retail customers, of which nearly 64% used services from the healthcare and elderlycare ecosystem.
  • Customers entitled to service benefits in the healthcare and elderlycare ecosystem accounted for more than 73% of Ping An's new business value (NBV).
  • Ping An is striving to become a world-leading integrated financial, healthcare and elderlycare sevices provider under a people-centered and customer needs-oriented approach.