Philanthropy

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awards nearly $20 million to support communities through the Member Impact Fund

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Finance, Foundation, Banking, Organization, Humanity, Economic development, Boys & Girls Club, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Housing, FHLB, Federal Home Loan Banks, Work, Commonwealth

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.
  • The Member Impact Fund is one way FHLB Des Moines supports a strong community banking system, which is foundational to a thriving community.
  • The more than 500 grants combining both member institutions and FHLB Des Moines awards range from $10,000 to $5.13 million, bringing the total awarded to more than $26 million.
  • U.S territories: $20,000 was awarded to each U.S. territory
    FHLB Des Moines created the Member Impact Fund in 2023 to provide support and funding to targeted communities within its district.

Renowned Transplant Surgeon and Medical Innovator, Dr. Robert Mendez, Remembered for Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Science, Research, Surgery, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Philanthropy, Foundation, UNOS, Foreign policy, Organ transplantation, Surgeon, Sharp HealthCare, Transplant, Education, Keck Hospital of USC, Knowledge, University, Kidney transplantation, General surgery, Death, MD, Parliament, Overmyer Network, St. Vincent's Hospital, Stanford University, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Multimedia, Family, MNIT, Flower, Medicine, Dentistry

Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.

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  • Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401597673/en/
    From Left to Right: Dr. Rafael Mendez and Dr. Robert Mendez, organ donation and transplantation pioneers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Born on March 2, 1937, Dr. Robert Mendez embarked on a remarkable career that spanned over four decades.
  • Dr. Robert Mendez’s impact on the world of organ transplantation, organ donation and medicine at large are immeasurable.

Smart & Final Extra! Store to Open Wednesday, April 24 in Temecula

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Food, Beverage, Foundation, Retail, Philanthropy, Supermarket, USDA, Household, Organization, Bread, Final, Smart & Final, Mental health, Smart, House, Drink, Snack, Grocery store

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is opening its first Smart & Final Extra!

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  • Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is opening its first Smart & Final Extra!
  • Located at 32937 Temecula Parkway, the new 30,000-square-foot store will offer communities in the Temecula Valley, located just north of San Diego, a new shopping destination for quality groceries at everyday low prices.
  • Smart & Final is continuing to hire for the new store as well as other locations in the area.
  • “We’re thrilled to finally serve the Temecula Valley community with the very best Smart & Final has to offer, and we can’t wait to welcome customers to our new store,” said store manager, Zulma Hernandez.

Chetu Foundation Joins United Nations’ Celebration of Akshaya Patra’s Child Hunger-Fighting Success in India

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Children, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Software, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Hunger, ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, United, Atal, United Nations, Child, Akshaya Patra, Meal, Multimedia, Government, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Parent, UN, Residential care

Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.

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  • Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401413757/en/
    "We are thrilled that the United Nations has recognized India's success in addressing child hunger," said Shaili Bansal, executive director of the Chetu Foundation.
  • Earlier this year, the Chetu Foundation donated $60,000 to Akshaya Patra to help feed students in India.
  • Navin Goel, CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, expressed the organization's honor at being recognized for successfully combatting child hunger in India.

As Autism in New Jersey Reaches 3rd Highest Rates in Nation, Inspira Health Fills Critical Gap in Providing Diagnoses and Resources for Families

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Men, Health, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Practice Management, Mental Health, Teens, Parenting, Managed Care, Children, General Health, Women, Nursing, Diagnosis, Assembly, LCSW, Case management, Patient, Mental health, Gold, Research, Child, Credit, CDC, Fracture, RPT, Multimedia, Spectrum, ADC, Family, Parent, State, ASD, Autism spectrum, Vaccine

Inspira Health is proud to announce the opening of its new Autism Diagnostic Center (ADC) to address a critical need in Southern New Jersey.

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  • Inspira Health is proud to announce the opening of its new Autism Diagnostic Center (ADC) to address a critical need in Southern New Jersey.
  • The ADC is designed to offer early testing, diagnosis, and comprehensive resources to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • However, other than the newly established diagnostic center, few options and availability exist in South Jersey.
  • Inspira Health’s ADC represents a pivotal step towards nurturing the wellbeing of children with ASD and their families.

Comstock to Host 2024 Run The Greenway at Loudoun Station

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Teens, Running, Women, Seniors, Urban Planning, Outdoors, REIT, Men, Philanthropy, Transportation, Family, Travel, Consumer, Public Transport, Other Transport, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Rail, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Entertainment, Construction & Property, Fund Raising, Transport, Sports, Entertainment, CHCI, Partnership, The Silver Line, Mental health, Music, Silver Line, Multimedia, Virginia State Route 267

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that it has once again partnered with Dulles Greenway to host the 4th annual Run The Greenway race at Loudoun Station in Ashburn, Virginia on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

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  • Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that it has once again partnered with Dulles Greenway to host the 4th annual Run The Greenway race at Loudoun Station in Ashburn, Virginia on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
  • “Last year’s race was elevated to another level thanks to our partnership with Comstock and Loudoun Station,” said Terry Hoffman, Public and Customer Relations Manager, Dulles Greenway.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome back Run the Greenway 2024 at Loudoun Station, especially for our first Star Wars-themed race,” said Tracy Schar, Chief Marketing Officer for Comstock.
  • For more information about Run The Greenway 2024 and a link to register for the event, please visit https://www.dullesgreenway.com/run-the-greenway/ .

FIGS Releases Its 2023 Impact Report

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Specialty, Other Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Fashion, Retail, Footwear, Environmental Issues, Professional Services, Health, Women, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Men, Foundation, Nursing, Consumer, Medical Supplies, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Online Retail, Other Retail, Other Health, Organization, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Female, Cancer, Mentorship, Black History Month, Water, Fire, Culture, Multimedia, Student National Medical Association

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.

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  • FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.
  • The full FIGS 2023 Impact Report is available at wearfigs.com/impactreport and provides a comprehensive view into FIGS’ efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401113316/en/
    FIGS Releases 2023 Impact Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Since day one, FIGS has been on a mission to improve the lives of healthcare workers globally,” said Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.
  • Creating impact for our Awesome Humans, along with all of our stakeholders, is why we started FIGS and it’s what still drives us today.”
    Highlights of the FIGS 2023 Impact Report include:
    FIGS donated almost $600,000 to 17 organizations.

The SBBRG Foundation Sponsors Chicago Scholars

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Education, Continuing, University, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Education, Volunteering, Student, Language, Environment, Management

Chicago Scholars collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.

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  • Chicago Scholars collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.
  • Chicago Scholars has also emphasized its commitment to diversity and inclusion by investing in bilingual support for students and families.
  • The Chicago Scholars Onsite College and Leadership Forum is a testament to the organization's dedication to empowering young scholars.
  • To gain more insight into the mission and work of Chicago Scholars, you can visit their website at https://chicagoscholars.org/ .

Drug Prices Decline Thanks to President Biden, Notes AHF

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Saturday, March 30, 2024
Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Philanthropy, White House, Federal Government, AIDS, Pharmaceutical, Health, Foundation, Other Policy Issues, IRA, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Federation, Plasma protein binding, AHF, Medicare, Inflation, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) applauds the Biden administration’s continued efforts to lower prescription drug prices for all Americans.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) applauds the Biden administration’s continued efforts to lower prescription drug prices for all Americans.
  • Multiple provisions in the law bend the prescription drug cost curve down.
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that over 763,000 Medicare beneficiaries will start seeing lower drug prices beginning April 1.
  • “The Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, the provision responsible for the much-needed savings, slows the rise of prescription drug price increases and shores up the Medicare trust fund.

NETSTREIT Corp. Publishes Its Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Professional Services, Philanthropy, REIT, Consumer, Other Consumer, Corporation, Corporate social responsibility, Social responsibility

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) (the “Company”) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.

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  • NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) (the “Company”) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • The report details NETSTREIT’s ongoing commitment to corporate governance, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship efforts.
  • “I am proud to present our inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights our initiatives and achievements during the last year.
  • As we grow, we will continue to work towards enhancing our corporate responsibility goals and ensure they align with our corporate strategy to bring long term value to our shareholders,” said Mark Manheimer, Chief Executive Officer of NETSTREIT.