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NEC Corporation of America is Partnering with Haven for Hope to Co-create Technology-Enabled Solutions That Enhance Safety, Streamline Operations and Empower Clients

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

NEC and Haven for Hope are co-creating a model to transform the delivery of services to clients by utilizing NECs best-in-class technology.

Key Points: 
  • NEC and Haven for Hope are co-creating a model to transform the delivery of services to clients by utilizing NECs best-in-class technology.
  • That is why NEC chose to partner with Haven for Hope in this endeavor.
  • For more than a decade Haven for Hope has been successfully transforming and saving the lives of individuals and families facing homelessness.
  • NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is a leading technology integrator providing solutions that improve the way people work and communicate.

Bombay Darbar: Giving Back One Bite at a Time

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Friday, November 5, 2021

Giving back is nothing new for Bombay Darbar, which in addition to serving up the most palatable Indian plates in the United States, also pays it forward by donating money to the Lotus House in order to help families with back-to-school supplies.

Key Points: 
  • Giving back is nothing new for Bombay Darbar, which in addition to serving up the most palatable Indian plates in the United States, also pays it forward by donating money to the Lotus House in order to help families with back-to-school supplies.
  • They might be known for their gourmet grub with authentic and innovative cultural twists, but Bombay Darbar is truly recognized for their ongoing goodwill.
  • Their extensive plant-based menu, including many vegan and vegetarian dishes, ensures that there is something delicious for everyone.
  • The love they put into each dish, as well as their community.

NEW JERSEY “40 ACRES AND A MULE” (FAM) FUND ANNOUNCES FIRST INVESTMENT PROJECT WITH GROUND BREAKING

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The project is in partnership with the New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC), the state of New Jerseys largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Key Points: 
  • The project is in partnership with the New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC), the state of New Jerseys largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
  • Newark had a critical shortage of mixed income housing well before the pandemic, said Bernel Hall, Managing Director, NJ FAM Fund.
  • The Fund will raise capital through both charitable contributions and investments from financial institutions and corporate partners.
  • The NJ FAM Fund will operate as a private investment vehicle with assistance from broad public support.

USA Medical LLC Announces Free 48-hour Covid-19 Testing Kits

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, USA Medical LLC, a company focused on developing safe, accurate, and fast COVID-19 test kits, announced immediate availability of free test kits for all organizations.

Key Points: 
  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, USA Medical LLC, a company focused on developing safe, accurate, and fast COVID-19 test kits, announced immediate availability of free test kits for all organizations.
  • Act has provided $10 Billion in CDC funding that allows for FREE in-house Covid testing for all organizations and businesses.
  • About USA Medical LLC:USAMedicalLLC is a Medical Test manufacturer located in Grapevine, Texas.
  • USA Medical provides COVID testing to organizations small and medium including schools, summer camps, synagogues, prisons, homeless shelters, and major corporations including ADP, Hallmark Inc, Coca Cola, and Disney.

Future Leaders, Inc. Announces 'Operation Helping Hands'

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Making a difference ASAP is important as time is winding down for those that are homeless and without residence.

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  • Making a difference ASAP is important as time is winding down for those that are homeless and without residence.
  • Activities can best be orchestrated by local city governments but is not limited to civic organizations and corporate sponsorship.
  • First, - Assign someone who can get this information to all the homeless shelters in the city.
  • Local police patrol officers already know the habitants of the homeless and could efficiently provide the homeless with this information.

Counseling In Schools Celebrates 'A Night of Art and Healing' Highlighting Vital Emotional Support Services for New York City Public School Students and Families

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Counseling In Schools (CIS), the non-profit organization that has placed mental health professionals in New York City schools and homeless shelters for 35 years, will host "A Night of Art and Healing," a one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Counseling In Schools (CIS), the non-profit organization that has placed mental health professionals in New York City schools and homeless shelters for 35 years, will host "A Night of Art and Healing," a one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
  • "We hope that this festive virtual community gathering will advance strength-based and healing-centered mental health solutions in our schools moving forward.
  • "\nFeatured art includes a photograph from Awol Erizku\'s currentexhibition with Public Art Fund, 13 photographs that grace 350 JCDecaux bus shelters across New York City and Chicago and speak to the crisis of mass incarceration in the United States.
  • For more information, please visit counselinginschools.org .\n'

Primary.Health’s Software Expands Statewide COVID-19 Testing to California Schools, Homeless Shelters, Long-Term Care Facilities

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b"Primary.Health , after a successful launch of the Safely Opening Schools (SOS) pilot, has been selected to support the California Department of Public Health\xe2\x80\x99s (CDPH) expanded COVID-19 testing for schools , long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, and other congregate settings .

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  • b"Primary.Health , after a successful launch of the Safely Opening Schools (SOS) pilot, has been selected to support the California Department of Public Health\xe2\x80\x99s (CDPH) expanded COVID-19 testing for schools , long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, and other congregate settings .
  • Applications for long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, agriculture workplaces and other qualifying organizations, can be found here .
  • Our platform enables government agencies, employers, researchers, labs, schools, healthcare facilities, and community-based organizations to organize, streamline, and automate efficient and consumer-friendly COVID-19 services.
  • Primary launched in March of 2020 and powers more than 700 COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites across the country.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210413005418/en/\n"

Chicago's InstaShield donates 1 million face shields to non-profits across U.S. through its Million-Shield Challenge

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

The shields went to labor unions, small businesses, restaurants, school districts, Covid-19 response teams, homeless shelters, meal centers, food pantries, reading programs, churches and many other organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The shields went to labor unions, small businesses, restaurants, school districts, Covid-19 response teams, homeless shelters, meal centers, food pantries, reading programs, churches and many other organizations.
  • "We are grateful for partners like InstaShield and the dedication of our hard-working team members, partners and volunteers."
  • In Los Angeles, Strength-Based Community Change is providing shields to struggling small restaurants for their employees and patrons.
  • InstaShield LLC makes comfortable, affordable face shields for the masses.

Primary.Health’s Platform Offers Insights on School Testing in California

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Our equity-based approach to school testing is a critical tool to help urban and rural, large and small school districts to safely reopen, said Andrew Kobylinski, CEO and co-founder of Primary.Health.

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  • Our equity-based approach to school testing is a critical tool to help urban and rural, large and small school districts to safely reopen, said Andrew Kobylinski, CEO and co-founder of Primary.Health.
  • It is inspiring to see community organizations come together and take action to support the safe return of California students and teachers to school.
  • Learnings from the pilot program will be used to finetune the schools testing process, develop and share best practices with California educators and school health professionals, and set an example for returning kids back to school safely.
  • The Primary.Health platform allows governments, school districts, homeless shelters, and employers to safely reopen through affordable, convenient, and efficient testing and vaccination.

ORORO Donates Hundreds of Heated Vests to CORE for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel, in partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), has donated hundreds of heated vests to the organization's nationwide COVID-19 relief efforts, inclusive of providing vaccinations, testing and essential resource coordination.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel, in partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), has donated hundreds of heated vests to the organization's nationwide COVID-19 relief efforts, inclusive of providing vaccinations, testing and essential resource coordination.
  • Rain or shine, heat wave or snowstorm, they're fighting on the frontlines every day," said CORE co-founder and CEO Ann Lee.
  • "Over the years, ORORO has made donations to local homeless shelters and communities affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters.
  • ORORO Heated Apparel's heated vests have provided lasting warmth on-the-go for volunteers working long hours in the middle of winter.