Non-profit organizations based in California

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Pitcher Trevor Bauer Donates $51,000 To Think Together in First Month of Season-Long Giveback Initiative “Ks For A Cause”

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Each month, a different nonprofit organization will be designated, starting with Think Together in the month of April.

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  • Each month, a different nonprofit organization will be designated, starting with Think Together in the month of April.
  • Bauer is fully funding the initiative through grants via the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF).\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis season, I want to give back to my hometown community in a really meaningful way,\xe2\x80\x9d said Bauer.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x99m excited to launch Ks for a Cause to support several incredible nonprofit organizations doing impactful work to promote STEM and offer a variety of youth programming across the greater Los Angeles area.
  • "\nThink Together has been a partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation since 2015.

Kick Off A Summer Of Safety In May With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'IRVINE, Calif., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month comes at a particularly crucial time.

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  • b'IRVINE, Calif., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month comes at a particularly crucial time.
  • This means more new and returning riders will be on the road.\n"Safety is important every day we ride, and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a great time to emphasize our safety messages to drivers and riders alike," said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
  • "As we look forward to peak riding season, we welcome the opportunity to kick off a summer of safety in May.
  • "\nThe Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests, and public information programs.

Systemic Racism, Trauma Spur Action for Healing

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

They are devastating to our communities and have long-term health implications for those who must endure this ongoing trauma," said Greg A. Adams , chair and chief executive officer of Kaiser Permanente.

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  • They are devastating to our communities and have long-term health implications for those who must endure this ongoing trauma," said Greg A. Adams , chair and chief executive officer of Kaiser Permanente.
  • "In this unparalleled moment for our organization and our country, Kaiser Permanente is taking steps to promote healing from and prevention of highly consequential traumatic events in order to create a healthier, more equitable future for our members and communities.
  • However, Black and Latinx children experience more ACEs than average, with Black children experiencing 11% more ACEs than white children at all income levels.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/systemic-racism-trauma-spur-acti...\n'

Study examines racial inequity in suicide prediction models

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Health care leaders hope to reduce suicide by using records of mental health visits, diagnoses, and other factors to identify patients at highest risk of suicide and intervene.

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  • Health care leaders hope to reduce suicide by using records of mental health visits, diagnoses, and other factors to identify patients at highest risk of suicide and intervene.
  • This study examined models that predict suicide deaths, while models being used in clinical care at Kaiser Permanente predict self-harm, or suicide attempts.
  • An audit, like the one in this study, of the suicide-attempt prediction model in use at Kaiser Permanente in Washington did not find racial or ethnic disparities in prediction performance.
  • "Some prediction models pass that test and some don\'t, but we only know by doing research like this.

Over 80 CAF Grant Recipients to Receive All-Terrain GRIT Wheelchairs to Move Beyond the Pavement

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and GRIT have gifted the opportunity for over 80 individuals with physical challenges nationwide to gain more freedom and outdoor access.

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  • The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and GRIT have gifted the opportunity for over 80 individuals with physical challenges nationwide to gain more freedom and outdoor access.
  • Of the CAF grant recipients, 20 youth athletes will soon receive a customized and adjustable GRIT Junior, the newly developed GRIT offering designed for the youngest riders.
  • Designed by MIT engineers, the GRIT Junior allows small children with physical challenges to propel themselves over tough terrain using a lever system.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cIt made perfect sense to connect with CAF and work together on creating the GRIT Junior.

Clubhouse Group Pull To Refresh Enters Elon Musk $100m Carbon Removal XPRIZE Competition

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Immediately a team began to form on Clubhouse, the trendy new iPhone-only app.\n"I joined Clubhouse and immediately found myself in amazing conversations with really impressive people.

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  • Immediately a team began to form on Clubhouse, the trendy new iPhone-only app.\n"I joined Clubhouse and immediately found myself in amazing conversations with really impressive people.
  • And then the XPRIZE was announced and everyone on Clubhouse seemed to be talking about it.
  • So at a certain point, in a room about climate tech, I decided to announce I was forming an XPRIZE team.
  • "\nIn addition to creating carbon removal solutions, the team has also been designing a suite of financial instruments.

Care4 Software and Homeboy Industries Create Solution for Evidenced-Based Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

"\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.

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  • "\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.
  • On-site training through Care4 Coaches ensures that the onboarding process for Homeboy Industry employees helps in transitioning from the old approach to the new Care4 implementation.
  • "\n"We\'re incredibly excited to be partnering with Care4," said Thomas Vozzo, CEO, Homeboy Industries.
  • "\nFor more than a decade, Care4 Software has been developing software solutions for clients and partners around the globe.

Sierra Income Corporation Announces the Promotion of Dean Crowe to CEO

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Income Corporation ("Sierra" or the "Company") announced the promotion of Dean Crowe to Chief Executive Officer and his appointment to the Company\'s board of directors, effective April 27, 2021.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Income Corporation ("Sierra" or the "Company") announced the promotion of Dean Crowe to Chief Executive Officer and his appointment to the Company\'s board of directors, effective April 27, 2021.
  • Mr. Crowe said, "I am honored to be the new CEO of Sierra, and want to thank the Board for the confidence they\'ve placed in me".
  • Sierra\'s investment objective is to generate current income, and to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation.
  • For additional information, please visit Sierra Income Corporation at www.sierraincomecorp.com .\nSIC Advisors LLC is an affiliate of Medley Management Inc. (NYSE: MDLY, "Medley").

XPRIZE, AirMiners and Creative Destruction Lab Announce Partnership to Support Early-Stage Carbon Removal Startups Interested In $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'XPRIZE, AirMiners and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) today announced a partnership to support early-stage carbon removal startups interested in the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition.

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  • b'XPRIZE, AirMiners and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) today announced a partnership to support early-stage carbon removal startups interested in the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition.
  • Funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation, the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal is the largest, most audacious incentive prize in human history.
  • To win the five-year competition, teams must demonstrate solutions that permanently remove carbon dioxide and reduce the impact of climate change.\nDeveloped in partnership with XPRIZE and Creative Destruction Lab , AirMiners Launchpad is a six-week program for early teams or individuals interested in the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal.
  • Interested entrepreneurs can register for AirMiners Launchpad here , XPRIZE Carbon Removal here , and interest in CDL Climate here .

1-800-PetMeds® To Sponsor Nevada Humane Society "Paws For A Cause" Fundraising Event

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Monday, April 26, 2021

The organization also helps reduce the number of animals surrendered by providing low-cost spay and neuter programs and pet food assistance to low-income families.\nThrough the month of May, NHS will host Paws for a Cause, their first-ever online fundraising event.

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  • The organization also helps reduce the number of animals surrendered by providing low-cost spay and neuter programs and pet food assistance to low-income families.\nThrough the month of May, NHS will host Paws for a Cause, their first-ever online fundraising event.
  • The educational campaign will take its virtual audience on the four week journey of a pet\'s transition from intake at the shelter to finding their forever home.
  • "In Carson City alone they\'ve increased the life-saving success rate from 55% to 95%.
  • We\'re honored to sponsor adoption week to help make even more success stories possible.