Non-profit organizations based in California

Kaiser Permanente Pledges $25M to Governor's California Housing Fund

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Friday, January 17, 2020
States of the United States, California, Healthcare in the United States, Henry J. Kaiser, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, Gavin Newsom

This pledge supports efforts statewide across Kaiser Permanente's footprint and builds on the $200 million in impact investments that Kaiser Permanente has announced in recent years in support of community health mainly focusing on affordable housing.

Key Points: 
  • This pledge supports efforts statewide across Kaiser Permanente's footprint and builds on the $200 million in impact investments that Kaiser Permanente has announced in recent years in support of community health mainly focusing on affordable housing.
  • The California Access to Housing and Services Fund is the cornerstone of Newsom's budget proposal, which allocates more than $1 billion to address homelessness.
  • Just nine days after challenging California's philanthropic and private sectors to partner with the state, Kaiser Permanente answered the call," said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health.

Starbucks CMO Matthew Ryan joins Boards of Directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matthew Ryan, chief marketing officer for Starbucks, 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., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matthew Ryan, chief marketing officer for Starbucks, has been named to the boards of directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals known as Kaiser Permanente.
  • Matt is a strong addition to our boards and we look forward to his contributions."
  • Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health.

International Myeloma Foundation Partners with Medscape Oncology to Create Professional Education Series on Continuous Treatment in Multiple Myeloma

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
International Myeloma Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California, Myeloma Foundation, Multiple myeloma, Health, Draft:Brian Durie, United States, Draft:International Myeloma Working Group

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Myeloma Foundation announces the launch of a new program created in partnership with Medscape Oncology that offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to earn continuing medical education (CME) credit. "

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Myeloma Foundation announces the launch of a new program created in partnership with Medscape Oncology that offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to earn continuing medical education (CME) credit. "
  • Everything You Need to Know About Continuous Treatment in Multiple Myeloma " is a series of online educational courses for hematology/oncology specialists, nurses, and pharmacists.
  • Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma.
  • In 2012, the IMF launched the Black Swan Research Initiative, a groundbreaking research project aimed at curing myeloma.

Kaiser Permanente, SEIU-UHW launch $130 million nonprofit addressing California's health care worker shortage

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
States of the United States, Healthcare in the United States, Health, Health insurance in the United States, Healthcare in California, Henry J. Kaiser, Kaiser Permanente, Non-profit organizations based in California, Service Employees International Union, Allied health professions, Health professional, National Union of Healthcare Workers

Futuro Health aims to graduate 10,000 new licensed, credentialed allied health care workers in California over the next four years.

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  • Futuro Health aims to graduate 10,000 new licensed, credentialed allied health care workers in California over the next four years.
  • "Kaiser Permanente recognizes California's health care industry is facing a projected workforce shortage of half a million people over the next few years," said Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Greg Adams.
  • To build a skilled health care workforce, multiple obstacles to affordable, quality allied health care education must be overcome.
  • Service Employees International Union-United Health Care Workers West(SEIU-UHW) is a health care justice union of more than 97,000 health care workers, patients and health care consumers united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected health care workers.

77 Teams Worldwide Advance in the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Other Science, Research, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Semiconductor, Security, Air, Engineering, Satellite, Transport, Photography, Other Technology, Nanotechnology, Science, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, Software, Networks, Manufacturing, Internet, Hardware, Electronic design automation, Data management, Consumer electronics, Technology, Films, Creative works, Non-profit organizations based in California, Transhumanism, X Prize Foundation

Today, XPRIZE - the global leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanitys grand challenges - announced that 77 teams from 19 different countries have qualified to compete for the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE .

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  • Today, XPRIZE - the global leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanitys grand challenges - announced that 77 teams from 19 different countries have qualified to compete for the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE .
  • The ANA Avatar XPRIZE challenges teams to stretch the boundaries of what is possible for supplying critical skills and knowledge remotely around the world.
  • For more information about the ANA Avatar XPRIZE and the qualifying teams, please visit avatar.xprize.org .
  • Active competitions include the $20 Million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, the $10 Million Rainforest XPRIZE, the $10 Million ANA Avatar XPRIZE and the $5 Million IBM Watson AI XPRIZE.

Toastmasters and Rotary partner to help members grow professionally and make a difference in their communities

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Articles, Humans, Communication skills training, Human behavior, Leadership training, Non-profit organizations based in California, Toastmasters International, Public speaking, Toastmaster

"We look forward to providing our current and prospective members with ongoing additional offerings that meet their evolving needs."

Key Points: 
  • "We look forward to providing our current and prospective members with ongoing additional offerings that meet their evolving needs."
  • Toastmasters' vision for the ongoing collaboration with Rotary is to change more lives for the better, and positively impact communities around the world.
  • "In turn, members of Toastmasters can connect with more people, take advantage of new speaking and learning opportunities, and make a difference in their communities through Rotary."
  • Each year, Rotary members contribute millions of dollars and volunteer hours to promote health, peace and prosperity in communities across the globe.

Good News: California's population growth has slowed. Bad News: Overpopulation and its effects force people to flee.

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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Natural environment, Nature, Population ecology, Articles, Immigration to the United States, Californians for Population Stabilization, Non-profit organizations based in California, California, Population growth, Sustainability, Zero population growth, Growth rate

The official state estimate for July 1, 2019, puts California's population at 39.96 million, a growth rate of 0.35 percent, the lowest recorded rate since 1900.

Key Points: 
  • The official state estimate for July 1, 2019, puts California's population at 39.96 million, a growth rate of 0.35 percent, the lowest recorded rate since 1900.
  • Immigration drives population growth in the U.S., and even more so in California.
  • Californians for Population Stabilization Executive Director Ric Oberlink responded:
    "It's good news that California's growth rate is slowing.
  • Decades of unsustainable population growth have resulted in crumbling infrastructure, massive traffic jams, increased air pollution, and the destruction of large swathes of California's precious ecosystems.

Smart Circle Ensures Children In Need Receive Gifts This Holiday

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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Non-profit organizations based in California, Automotive industry, Logistics, Systems engineering, Families Forward, SMart

Smart Circle International helped make the holidays a little brighter for five families from the Families Forward Adopt-A-Family program.

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  • Smart Circle International helped make the holidays a little brighter for five families from the Families Forward Adopt-A-Family program.
  • Smart Circle employees spent time sorting clothing, toys, and gift cards, to ensure that these families enjoy a magical holiday.
  • "I cannot imagine the stress a parent goes through not being able to provide for their children during the holiday.
  • It is great that Smart Circle and Families Forward does their part to help fill the gap for these families," said Michelle Kendall, Logistics Administrator for Smart Circle International.

HomeAid Phoenix Collects and Distributes 13,000 Pairs of Socks and 2,500 Blankets to Various Phoenix Nonprofits Serving the Homeless

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Regions of the United States, States of the United States, Homeaid, Non-profit organizations based in California, United States, Scottsdale, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix metropolitan area, ARIZONA, Ariz

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Launched in September 2019, HomeAid Phoenix is the 19th Chapter of HomeAid America.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Launched in September 2019, HomeAid Phoenix is the 19th Chapter of HomeAid America.
  • Share the Warmth was the first large scale effort of the new Chapter and the response was overwhelming!
  • Over 13,000 pairs of new socks and 2,500 new blankets were donated by partners throughout the building, lending, and real estate industry across the Metro Phoenix area.
  • "6,300 people will experience homelessness on any given night across Maricopa County," said Sam Leyvas, HomeAid Phoenix Executive Director.

Kaiser Permanente's 2020 Rose Parade® Float Celebrates the Courage to Reimagine

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Monday, December 23, 2019
States of the United States, Healthcare in 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, Rose Parade, Float, Parade

This year's float will consist of 12 float riders who represent the medical excellence offered throughout the nation where Kaiser Permanente provides medical care.

Key Points: 
  • This year's float will consist of 12 float riders who represent the medical excellence offered throughout the nation where Kaiser Permanente provides medical care.
  • Additionally, there are 24 "out-walkers" alongside the float who include Kaiser Permanente employees, physicians and members who embody the float's theme, "Courage to Reimagine."
  • "Courage to Reimagine," Kaiser Permanente's 15th Rose Parade float entry, was designed and built by Fiesta Parade Floats .
  • For more information about the Kaiser Permanente Rose Parade Float, "Courage to Reimagine," please follow us on Facebook and Twitter .