Non-profit organizations based in California

McCalle Fryar Wins 'Excellence under 45' Award: Texas Association of Builders Acknowledges Fryar's Relentless Work for HomeAid

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Homeaid, Non-profit organizations based in California, United States, Fryar, Warranty, Texas, Administrative divisions

DENVER, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --McCalle Fryar at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, is the winner of the "Excellence under 45" award for her work with HomeAid Houston and Austin, the Texas Association of Builders announced.

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  • DENVER, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --McCalle Fryar at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, is the winner of the "Excellence under 45" award for her work with HomeAid Houston and Austin, the Texas Association of Builders announced.
  • Fryar began her work with HomeAid in 2008, co-chairing and growing the HomeAid Amazing Ladies Organization luncheon.
  • "She gives a voice to the great work HomeAid has done for homeless Texans while bringing HomeAid's mission to all Texas builders.
  • In addition to her work with HomeAid, Fryar has represented 2-10 HBW for over 16 years.

PlayPower® Announces Merger of Soft Play™ and PLAYTIME™ Brands

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, Appropriate technology, Non-profit organizations based in California, PlayPower, Brand, Visual arts

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlayPower, the worlds largest commercial playground and recreational equipment manufacturer, announced the merger of its Soft Play and PLAYTIME brands, combining two industry leaders under the Soft Play name to help customers transform play environments into true brand experiences, increasing visitations wherever families go to shop, dine, be entertained and have fun.

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  • HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlayPower, the worlds largest commercial playground and recreational equipment manufacturer, announced the merger of its Soft Play and PLAYTIME brands, combining two industry leaders under the Soft Play name to help customers transform play environments into true brand experiences, increasing visitations wherever families go to shop, dine, be entertained and have fun.
  • PlayPower understood the collective strength of the two brands when it acquired PLAYTIME in 2018 and envisioned merging PLAYTIMEs sculpted product line with Soft Plays contained indoor play business to create turnkey solutions and improve efficiencies.
  • Soft Play and PLAYTIME are both trusted, high-performing businesses, and their combination as a unified PlayPower brand enables us to bring our complete portfolio of creative, custom design solutions to bear for our clients, said Ken Schober, PlayPower vice president of entertainment solutions.
  • Soft Play and PLAYTIME are powerhouses known for helping customers drive foot traffic and loyalty through the creation of inventive, custom play spaces.

TechSoup Global Network Convenes Civil Society Leaders for Virtual World Leadership Summit

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, Non-profit organizations based in California, Non-profit technology, TechSoup, Organizations, Mixed economies, Nonprofit organization, Non-governmental organization

will feature discussions on critical issues, including COVID-19's impact on nonprofits, building resilient civil society organizations, and meeting capacity challenges for NGOs around the world.

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  • will feature discussions on critical issues, including COVID-19's impact on nonprofits, building resilient civil society organizations, and meeting capacity challenges for NGOs around the world.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TechSoup, the leading nonprofit network facilitating distribution of technology solutions to civil society organizations globally, will convene more than 500 civil society leaders from 50 countries virtually for the biennial TechSoup Global Network (TSGN) Summit.
  • "After a year unlike any before, we are gathering the world's largest network of nonprofits and civil society organizations to celebrate our successes, learn from our challenges and recommit to building resilient and effective civil society organizations in communities around the world," said Ken Tsunoda, vice president of Development and Network at TechSoup.
  • Through its Global Network, TechSoup manages the only global philanthropy program that brings together more than 825 corporations and foundations to provide technology donations to NGOs everywhere.

TechSoup Global Network Convenes Civil Society Leaders for Virtual World Leadership Summit

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, Non-profit organizations based in California, Non-profit technology, TechSoup, Organizations, Mixed economies, Nonprofit organization, Non-governmental organization

will feature discussions on critical issues, including COVID-19's impact on nonprofits, building resilient civil society organizations, and meeting capacity challenges for NGOs around the world.

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  • will feature discussions on critical issues, including COVID-19's impact on nonprofits, building resilient civil society organizations, and meeting capacity challenges for NGOs around the world.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TechSoup, the leading nonprofit network facilitating distribution of technology solutions to civil society organizations globally, will convene more than 500 civil society leaders from 50 countries virtually for the biennial TechSoup Global Network (TSGN) Summit.
  • "After a year unlike any before, we are gathering the world's largest network of nonprofits and civil society organizations to celebrate our successes, learn from our challenges and recommit to building resilient and effective civil society organizations in communities around the world," said Ken Tsunoda, vice president of Development and Network at TechSoup.
  • Through its Global Network, TechSoup manages the only global philanthropy program that brings together more than 825 corporations and foundations to provide technology donations to NGOs everywhere.

Homeboy Industries Announces Gift From Mackenzie Scott And Dan Jewett

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Eastside Los Angeles, Non-profit organizations based in California, Homeboy Industries, Mentorships, Prison reform, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Homeboy, Conrad Hilton, Jewett, Mackenzie, Surnames, United States

Following Homeboy Industries' recognition as the 25threcipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize in 2020, the MacKenzie-Jewett gift supports Homeboy Industries global leadership as a paradigm for social justice and creating lasting change for those on the margins.

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  • Following Homeboy Industries' recognition as the 25threcipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize in 2020, the MacKenzie-Jewett gift supports Homeboy Industries global leadership as a paradigm for social justice and creating lasting change for those on the margins.
  • Amidst renewed pursuit for alternatives to incarceration in L.A. County and beyond, this gift will enable Homeboy Industries to expand its transformative impactto reachmore people.
  • "We are blessed to stand with MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett in pursuit of a more just world."
  • To expand its humanitarian impact, Homeboy Industries is in the quiet phase of a $120 million comprehensive capitalcampaign and MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett's gift will be catalytic in this effort to secure the organization's bold vision for its future.

Oakland-based YR Media Receives $2.5M Grant from Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett Foundation

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Women, Other Philanthropy, MEN, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Consumer, Training, Other Communications, Teens, Publishing, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Communications, LGBTQ+, Other Education, Philanthropy, Social media, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Other Consumer, Non-profit organizations based in California, Youth Radio, Youth-led media, Radiotopia, MacKenzie Scott, Mackenzie, Ambies, Yr, Names, Surnames, California

YR Media (formerly Youth Radio) today announces a $2.5M grant from the Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett Foundation, an astounding investment into the 25-plus-year-old youth media organization headquartered in Oakland.

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  • YR Media (formerly Youth Radio) today announces a $2.5M grant from the Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett Foundation, an astounding investment into the 25-plus-year-old youth media organization headquartered in Oakland.
  • In a Medium post dated June 15, philanthropist Mackenzie Scott publicly announced that the donation to YR Media and 286 other teams were selected through a rigorous process of research and analysis.
  • Indeed, empowering underrepresented youth voices from communities of color is the focus of YR Media.
  • YR Media also produces an Ambies-nominated podcast Adult ISH that recently wrapped its fifth season and is distributed via Radiotopia.

Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Its Celebration of Heart Gala at Home

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California, CAF

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heart gala virtually on June 17.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heart gala virtually on June 17.
  • The at-home experience will bring the community together to raise funds in support of the CAF mission - and empower the next generation of challenged athletes.
  • As a challenged athlete myself, it is imperative that we help build inclusion and reassurance that these athletes are not alone and welcomed, despite their differences.
  • The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a world leader in helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Real Chemistry Appoints Mary Stutts as Global Chief Inclusion and Health Equity Officer

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Data management, Health, Technology, Other Technology, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare in the United States, States of the United States, Health in the United States, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Henry J. Kaiser, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, UnitedHealth Group

Stutts will further integrate Real Chemistrys healthcare experts with data and technology to incorporate health equity into the companys culture, solutions and operations.

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  • Stutts will further integrate Real Chemistrys healthcare experts with data and technology to incorporate health equity into the companys culture, solutions and operations.
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    Mary Stutts, Global Chief Inclusion and Health Equity Officer, Real Chemistry (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ive known Mary for more than 20 years and have witnessed her transformative leadership as a pioneer in DE&I and health equity, said Jim Weiss, Founder and CEO of Real Chemistry.
  • Stutts joins Real Chemistry having led Corporate Relations and Communications and championed DE&I at Genentech, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bayer, UnitedHealth Group, Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care and Comcast NBCUniversal.
  • Real Chemistrys proprietary technology products include Swoop, IPM.ai and the Symplur Suite of social listening, analytics and engagement tools, all housed within Real Chemistry Health Technologies.

International Myeloma Working Group to Honor Dr. Nikhil Munshi, Dr. Shaji Kumar for Exceptional Achievements at 12th Annual IMWG Summit on June 23rd

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
International Myeloma Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California, Brian Durie, Norwalk, Connecticut, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma Foundation, Health care, Medicine, Medical specialties, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

The awards presented at the 12th Annual IMWG Summit, which will be held virtually June 2223, recognize excellence in myeloma research.

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  • The awards presented at the 12th Annual IMWG Summit, which will be held virtually June 2223, recognize excellence in myeloma research.
  • Durie Outstanding Achievement Award,named for the IMF Chairman, Dr. Brian Durie, in recognition of excellence in myeloma research.
  • Dr. Kumar is the principal investigator of clinical trials exploring new drugs and combinations for newly diagnosed and relapsed myeloma.
  • Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma.

Jessica Laursen, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Healthcare in the United States, States of the United States, Health in the United States, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Henry J. Kaiser, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California

VISTA, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jessica Laursen, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of her unwavering devotion to patient-centered healthcare with Kaiser Permanente.

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  • VISTA, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jessica Laursen, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of her unwavering devotion to patient-centered healthcare with Kaiser Permanente.
  • Greatly appreciated by her patients, Dr. Laursen takes pride in providing a comfortable and light mood atmosphere when performing her examinations.
  • Kaiser Permanente is one of the most extensive nonprofit healthcare plans in the United States, with over 12 million members.
  • She has been recognized for her professional excellence with profile features by prnewswire.com, wfmz.com, yahoo.com, and more.