Non-profit organizations based in California

Surfrider Foundation's Annual Beach Cleanup Report Reveals that Nearly 90% of Pollution Across Nation's Beaches Are Plastic

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Non-profit organizations based in California, Plastic pollution, Pollution, Surfrider Foundation, Articles, California, Natural environment

Data collected from the organization's national Beach Cleanup program reveals that nearly 90% of all items, including the top 10, that were removed from beaches across the U.S. in 2020, were made of plastic.

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  • Data collected from the organization's national Beach Cleanup program reveals that nearly 90% of all items, including the top 10, that were removed from beaches across the U.S. in 2020, were made of plastic.
  • The report also highlights adaptive approaches to protecting the coasts during the COVID-19 pandemic, regional updates and intersectional solutions to help solve the plastic pollution crisis.
  • "Plastic pollution is a global crisis and the Surfrider Foundation's Beach Cleanup program is one essential way we are working to address it," said the Surfrider Foundation's Plastic Pollution Coordinator, Jennifer Hart.
  • "The success of the Beach Cleanup program in 2020 is a tribute to our dedicated grassroots network.

PlayPower® Announces First Major Attraction Protected by Antimicrobial Coating PlayArmor™

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Appropriate technology, Non-profit organizations based in California, PlayPower, Outdoor recreation, Finance, Antimicrobial, Money, Playground, Clearstream, Coating

Registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the antimicrobial coating withstands pressure washing and remains on playground surfaces to which it is applied for up to 90 days.

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  • Registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the antimicrobial coating withstands pressure washing and remains on playground surfaces to which it is applied for up to 90 days.
  • Safety is absolutely vital to PlayPower, so adding antimicrobial protection to our products through PlayArmor is a perfect fit for us and for our customers venues, said Ken Schober, vice president of PlayPowers Indoor Play division.
  • It is our hope that, like Planet Play, tourist destinations and community playgrounds everywhere will turn to PlayArmor to keep play equipment safe.
  • PlayPower is the exclusive distributor of PlayArmor, made by Clearstream Technologies.

Air Protein Selected as Semifinalist for $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion Competition

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Supply chain management, Professional services, Supermarket, Philanthropy, Food, Beverage, Research, Retail, Fund Raising, Foundation, Science, Finance, Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation

By pioneering this new technology Air Protein has created the most sustainable, nutritious new protein source and meat on the planet.

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  • By pioneering this new technology Air Protein has created the most sustainable, nutritious new protein source and meat on the planet.
  • We at Air Protein are very pleased to be selected among the other semifinalists who have been named in this prestigious competition, said Dr. Lisa Dyson, Air Protein Founder and CEO.
  • Air Protein, founded in 2019, makes meat from elements in the air to sustainably feed the future.
  • Active competitions include the $100 Million XPRIZE Carbon Removal with Elon Musk, $20 Million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, $15 Million XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, $10 Million Rainforest XPRIZE, $10 Million ANA Avatar XPRIZE, $5 Million IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, $5 Million XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling and $1M Digital Learning Challenge.

Cellular Agriculture Company, CELL AG TECH, Selected as a Semi-Finalist in $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion | ASPIRE and Showcases Their Sushi Prototype

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Research, Technology, Agriculture, Food, Beverage, Natural Resources, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Science, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Science, Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation, Fulga

Dr. Valentin Fulga, Co-Founder, CELL AG TECH, commented, We are honored to be included in this respectable list of companies and appreciate the recognition of our dedicated teams hard work.

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  • Dr. Valentin Fulga, Co-Founder, CELL AG TECH, commented, We are honored to be included in this respectable list of companies and appreciate the recognition of our dedicated teams hard work.
  • Our participation in the competition also marks the potential for our technology to impact the well-being of the global population in the decades to come.
  • Were very excited to have the opportunity to compete in XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion and being selected as a semi-finalist further validates our vision for our company.
  • As our company grows, we will continue to develop the seafood products the world loves, said Josh Pollack, Co-Founder, CELL AG TECH.

In Competition to Discover Tomorrow’s Proteins, XPRIZE Unveils Semifinalist Teams in XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Philanthropy, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Research, Science, Food, Beverage, Businesspeople, Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation, Philanthropists, Corporate governance, Science fiction fans

The XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion judging panel consists of a diverse, international group of tech industry experts working at the highest levels of academia and research.

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  • The XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion judging panel consists of a diverse, international group of tech industry experts working at the highest levels of academia and research.
  • To learn more about XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, visit xprize.org/feed.
  • XPRIZE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the worlds grandest challenges.
  • Active competitions include the $100 Million XPRIZE Carbon Removal with Elon Musk, $20 Million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, $15 Million XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, $10 Million Rainforest XPRIZE, $10 Million ANA Avatar XPRIZE, $5 Million IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, $5 Million XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling and $1M Digital Learning Challenge.

Report for America Opens Newsroom Applications, Expands Opportunity to Hire More Journalists

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Observation, Journalism, Broadcast journalism, Hyperlocal media, Local news, News, Newsroom, Draft:Report for America, Non-profit organizations based in California

Report for America is a national service program that places talented journalistscorps membersinto local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.

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  • Report for America is a national service program that places talented journalistscorps membersinto local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.
  • Report for America looks to reinvent local journalism by creating a sustainable business model that taps into the communities served by newsrooms.
  • Report for America plans to hold online information sessions with newsrooms and partner organizations throughout the application period.
  • About Report for America: Report for America is a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered topics and communities.

From Art in the Redwoods to the Annual Homebrew Fest and Grateful Dead Redux, Mendocino County Rolls out an Eclectic Lineup of Events for Summer/Fall 2021

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
MEN, Transportation, Entertainment, Family, Lodging, Destinations, Events, Concerts, Travel, Consumer, General Entertainment, Vacation, Other Entertainment, Women, Music, Mendocino Music Festival, Non-profit organizations based in California, Daredevil, Circus, Mendocino, BlackBerry, Mendo, California, States of the United States, Fictional characters

Set in small towns with big personalities, the 2021 lineup of events provides the perfect escape hatch for travelers seeking a reboot, Mendo style.

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  • Set in small towns with big personalities, the 2021 lineup of events provides the perfect escape hatch for travelers seeking a reboot, Mendo style.
  • The world-class crew of high caliber artists, daredevil acrobatics and powerful imagery produce a circus that is both edgy and hilarious.
  • Get set for a rousing line-up of entertainment, served in one hour bites at the annual Mendocino Music Festival.
  • The festival features arts and crafts booths, a wealth of local blackberry delicacies, Mendocino County wine tasting and childrens games.

Veteran retail exec Jenny Ming joins Boards of Directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Healthcare in the United States, States of the United States, Health in the United States, Henry J. Kaiser, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, Charlotte Russe, Jenny Ming

OAKLAND, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization, has announced that Jenny J. Ming, a veteran retail executive who was most recently president and CEO of Charlotte Russe, has been named to the boards of directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals known as Kaiser Permanente.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization, has announced that Jenny J. Ming, a veteran retail executive who was most recently president and CEO of Charlotte Russe, has been named to the boards of directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals known as Kaiser Permanente.
  • For nearly a decade, Ming served as president and CEO of Charlotte Russe, a fast-fashion specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, and accessories for young women.
  • She previously served on the boards of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals from 2006 to 2014.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Santa Clara Aquamaids Announces Their Summer Lesson Series

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Non-profit organizations based in California, Santa Clara Aquamaids, Synchronized swimming, California, Santa Clara, California, Aquatics, Swimming lessons, Santa Clara Municipality, Synchronization

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Santa Clara Aquamaids are pleased to announce the launch of their summer lesson series.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Santa Clara Aquamaids are pleased to announce the launch of their summer lesson series.
  • To learn more about the summer lesson series as well as the other lessons that are available at Santa Clara Aquamaids, please visit https://aquamaids.org/start-synchro/lessons/ .
  • As a spokesperson for Santa Clara Aquamaids noted, the summer lesson series will last for two consecutive weeks and will include two 45-minute training days per week.
  • In addition to the summer lesson series, Santa Clara Aquamaids also offers two types of lessons: Aquatic Proficiency Lessons and Artistic Swimming Lessons.

HomeAid Names Jeff Roos Chair of Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Homeaid, Non-profit organizations based in California

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAid, a pioneer in developing housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing homelessness, is pleased to announce the appointment of, Jeff Roos, Regional President of Lennar Corporation as Chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAid, a pioneer in developing housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing homelessness, is pleased to announce the appointment of, Jeff Roos, Regional President of Lennar Corporation as Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Roos who has served on the national board since 2009, will lead its Board of Directors as Chair for the 2021-2022 term succeeding outgoing Chair Sheryl Palmer, Chairman & CEO of Taylor Morrison who has served since 2019.
  • "HomeAid is truly fortunate to have Jeff Roos serve as Chair of our national efforts creating safe and dignified housing for those most vulnerable in our community - those without a home," HomeAid CEO Scott Larson said.
  • Roos has been involved in the homebuilding and construction industry for more than 35 years.