Philanthropy

Mouser Electronics Empowers Next Generation of Engineers as Co-Sponsor of FIRST Robotics Championship

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Technology, Electronic Commerce, Philanthropy, Consumer, Robotics, Semiconductor, Other Philanthropy, Engineering, University, Manufacturing, Primary, Secondary, Retail, Education, Hardware, Teens, Consumer Electronics, Online Retail, Learning, FIRST Robotics Competition, World Golf Village, Senior, Electronics, Multimedia, Analog Devices, Marketing, Student, NPI, FIRST, Hall, STEM, Character, News, New product development, Management, Science, Fame, Mouser

Mouser will be the exclusive sponsor of the Hall of Fame at the 2023 FIRST® Championship, April 19-21 in Houston.

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  • Mouser will be the exclusive sponsor of the Hall of Fame at the 2023 FIRST® Championship, April 19-21 in Houston.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005112/en/
    Mouser will be the exclusive sponsor of the Hall of Fame at the 2023 FIRST® Championship, April 19-21 in Houston, Texas.
  • Mouser was a major presenting co-sponsor of the recent FIRST® in Texas/UIL State Robotics Championships, in Houston, Texas.
  • No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive.

JED and AASA Form Exclusive Partnership to Develop Comprehensive Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Approach for Districts Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Preschool, General Health, Mental Health, Philanthropy, Teens, Parenting, Children, Foundation, Family, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Health, The Jed Foundation, Suicide, Parent, University, Multimedia, School, Student, AASA, Secondary school, JED, Death, Mental health, Environment, Safety, Nursing

The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, are pleased to announce a multi-year initiative to develop and deploy a comprehensive approach to mental health and suicide prevention for school districts.

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  • The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, are pleased to announce a multi-year initiative to develop and deploy a comprehensive approach to mental health and suicide prevention for school districts.
  • Research confirms that implementing comprehensive mental health systems improves student well-being and mental health outcomes while strengthening school climate and safety.
  • Through this framework, school districts will ensure that existing systems support the mental health of—and reduce suicide risk for—all students.
  • Sign up to receive updates on AASA and JED's work on mental health and the District Comprehensive Approach.

Comcast and The Arc Partner to Expand Tech Training and Special Education Advocacy for People with Disabilities

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
People with Disabilities, Communications, Philanthropy, Media, Training, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Education, Arc, Poverty, Partnership, Employment, The central science, The Arc New York, Social, Disability, EVP, Curriculum, Multimedia, Disability studies, IDD, Recreation, Student, Arc of the United States, Transport, Health, Caregiver, Nursing, Tutoring, Comcast

The expansion comes in the form of Comcast providing two new grants to The Arc totaling $710,000.

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  • The expansion comes in the form of Comcast providing two new grants to The Arc totaling $710,000.
  • The funding will allow The Arc to establish more Tech Coaching Centers at chapters across the country and offer The Arc@School special education advocacy curriculum to Spanish-speaking families.
  • In 2016, The Arc created The Arc@School, an evidence-based, self-paced online training program designed to help families, educators, and advocates navigate the special education system.
  • Since 2021, Comcast has partnered with The Arc to connect underserved communities to these educational advocacy resources.

Compass Health’s 2023 Building Communities of Hope Gala Raises $225,000 to Support Child, Youth and Family Behavioral Health Services

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Teens, General Health, Health, Mental Health, Children, Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Learning, Communication, Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip, Wraparound, CAP, Francis, Therapy, Knowledge intensive services, Wise, Emotion, Child, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Box, Compass, CPM, Family, Behavior, Nursing, Northwest (Washington, D.C.)

Compass Health is pleased to announce its sixth-annual Building Communities of Hope Gala raised $225,000 in support of the organization’s child, youth and family behavioral health services – more than doubling the amount raised over the past two years.

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  • Compass Health is pleased to announce its sixth-annual Building Communities of Hope Gala raised $225,000 in support of the organization’s child, youth and family behavioral health services – more than doubling the amount raised over the past two years.
  • More than 400 community members filled Tulalip’s ballroom to hear Dr. Gregory Jantz deliver his keynote address, and to hear the experience of 14-year-old Max Larson, a former client of Compass Health’s child, youth, and family programs.
  • Following Jantz, Max Larson shared an emotional and moving story of how he overcame barriers such as post-traumatic stress disorder and other behavioral health challenges with Compass Health programs such as Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe).
  • The teenager impressed the room with his composure and presence behind the podium, sharing insights into his active and productive life today.

The Milken Institute Announces Dynamic Roster of Speakers and Program Agenda for its 2023 Global Conference

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Hardware, Alternative Energy, Security, Energy, Technology, Finance, Banking, Blockchain, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Artificial Intelligence, Fund Raising, Foundation, Software, Other Energy, Cryptocurrency

Today, the Milken Institute announced the initial program agenda and speaker lineup for its upcoming 2023 Global Conference , April 30 – May 3, held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • Today, the Milken Institute announced the initial program agenda and speaker lineup for its upcoming 2023 Global Conference , April 30 – May 3, held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.
  • “As we move away from the pandemic and pivot forward, it’s clear that large portions of the global community do not feel they are thriving,” said Richard Ditizio , CEO of the Milken Institute.
  • Attendees can enjoy a live musical performance by Grammy award winning singer, actress, and global icon Diana Ross during our closing concert, which will conclude the conference.
  • For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter , and Instagram using #MIGlobal.

Carry The Load Volunteers Honor Fallen Military and First Responders Across the Nation

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Philanthropy, Defense, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Military, Other Defense, Veterans, Transfer, JPMorgan Chase, Volunteering, Holley, AT&T, BNSF, Freedom, Energy, AT, Flag, Frito-Lay, Veteran, PepsiCo, Memorial, Load, Builder, Builders FirstSource, Memorial Day, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Thousands of volunteers will walk in Carry The Load’s National Relay that spans 20,000 miles, 48 states and 85 rallies.

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  • Thousands of volunteers will walk in Carry The Load’s National Relay that spans 20,000 miles, 48 states and 85 rallies.
  • “Our volunteers tell us that participating in Carry The Load has given them a deeper connection to those who serve and a greater appreciation for the sacrifices made for our freedom."
  • Carry The Load raises much needed funds to assist with many challenges facing our military, veterans, first responders and their families.
  • JPMorgan Chase is the title sponsor of Carry The Load for the ninth consecutive year.

The Hartford Commits $3.5 Million To Move United To Remove Barriers To Adaptive Sports Participation

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The Hartford , a leading provider of disability insurance and a 30-year advocate of the adaptive sports movement, is donating $3.5 million over three years to Move United to increase access to and participation in adaptive sports.

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  • The Hartford , a leading provider of disability insurance and a 30-year advocate of the adaptive sports movement, is donating $3.5 million over three years to Move United to increase access to and participation in adaptive sports.
  • “We are on a mission to increase participation in adaptive sports by making competitions, local events and equipment more accessible to youth and adult athletes,” said The Hartford’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Claire Burns.
  • “Adaptive athletes pay approximately 15 times more for equipment than non-adaptive athletes and we are committed to helping remove cost as a barrier to participation.
  • “The Hartford holds a unique and long standing allyship with the adaptive sports community,” said Move United Executive Director Glenn Merry.

Walgreens Returns as the Exclusive Retail Partner of Red Nose Day to Help Ensure a Healthy Future for All Children and End Child Poverty

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Today, Walgreens nationwide kick off sales and in-store donations for the ninth annual Red Nose Day campaign to support healthy communities and help end the cycle of child poverty.

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  • Today, Walgreens nationwide kick off sales and in-store donations for the ninth annual Red Nose Day campaign to support healthy communities and help end the cycle of child poverty.
  • Now through May 31, customers can visit Walgreens and Duane Reade locations and show their support by donating in-store via pin-pad or purchasing a Red Nose for $1, with all profits benefitting Red Nose Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005214/en/
    Walgreens customers can support Red Nose Day by making a donation or purchasing an iconic Red Nose in-store.
  • For more information on impact we have made through Red Nose Day, visit Walgreens.com/RedNoseDay .

New “Abuse to Prison Pipeline” Report, Released Today, Provides Critical Update on Criminalization of Girls Who Experience Sexual Violence

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Foundation, Advocacy Group Opinion, Philanthropy, Complicity, Survivor, MeToo movement, Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown, Woman, Multimedia, Gender, Black, Girl, Police, Child, Drug

Today, the Center on Gender Justice & Opportunity at Georgetown Law and Rights4Girls jointly released a new report on the criminalization of girls who experience sexual violence.

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  • Today, the Center on Gender Justice & Opportunity at Georgetown Law and Rights4Girls jointly released a new report on the criminalization of girls who experience sexual violence.
  • You can read “Criminalized Survivors: Today’s Abuse to Prison Pipeline for Girls,” here .
  • It highlights laws and policies that have been enacted to protect survivors of sexual violence and provides recommendations for further action, calling for an end to the criminalization and re-victimization of survivors.
  • “All across America, young women continue to languish behind bars because they attempted to protect themselves or tried to escape sexual violence."

Mitsubishi Electric to Provide Additional Disaster Relief to Earthquake-affected Areas in Southern Turkey

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx.
  • In addition to these support activities, Mitsubishi Electric group will now deliver air conditioners to help improve the living environment in the affected areas.
  • This brings the total amount of the group's support to the areas affected by the earthquake in southern Turkey to the equivalent of approx.
  • Mitsubishi Electric group expresses its deepest sympathy to all those affected by the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery of the disaster-stricken areas.