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Nonprofit Making Lives Better with Alorica Achieves GuideStar’s Highest Level of Transparency—the Platinum Seal

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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MLBA earned its first GuideStar Seal of Transparency in 2019 at the Gold level and this year has climbed up to reach the Platinum level.

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  • MLBA earned its first GuideStar Seal of Transparency in 2019 at the Gold level and this year has climbed up to reach the Platinum level.
  • This Seal gives current and potential donors clarity and assurance about our purpose, process and progress to truly make lives better.
  • The GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency reconfirms that MLBA upholds the highest level of accountability and is worthy of its donors' confidence and generosity, added Lee.
  • Making Lives Better with Alorica (MLBA) is a nonprofit that takes the traditional approach to corporate philanthropy and turns it on its head.

Rare Disease Leaders Honored at the 2021 Global Genes RARE Champions of Hope Celebration

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Global Genes , a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, announced its annual RARE Champions of Hope Awards , recognizing seven leaders and organizations for their inspiring work in the rare disease community.

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  • Global Genes , a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, announced its annual RARE Champions of Hope Awards , recognizing seven leaders and organizations for their inspiring work in the rare disease community.
  • The awardees were recognized at the 2021 RARE Champions of Hope Celebration in Philadelphia on November 18.
  • We couldnt be more grateful for and impressed by the work that these champions are doing for the rare disease community, said Craig Martin, CEO of Global Genes.
  • This year, the celebration recognized those who made a significant impact in advocacy, industry, medical care, science, as well as up-and-coming rare disease leaders:
    Industry: Giacomo Chiesi, Head of Global Rare Diseases, The Chiesi Group

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Partners with the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge to Maximize the Development Impact of Women Entrepreneurs

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Saturday, November 20, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211120005125/en/
    Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator Logo (Graphic: WEA)
    WEA is designed to maximize the development impact of women entrepreneurship in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs that fosters growth, sustainability, and resilience.
  • The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge honors women entrepreneurs who are advancing the SDGs through their business practices.
  • The Womens Entrepreneurship Accelerator is honored to partner with WE Empower, a consortium of over 70 partners joining forces for an even greater multiplied impact.
  • The ultimate goal of the initiative is to maximize the development impact of women entrepreneurship in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs around the world.

GreenPath Financial Wellness Employee Recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling®

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Among those recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate is Omari Hall, Learning Experience Designer for GreenPath Financial Wellness , whose passion for helping others has made a positive impact on underrepresented communities in Detroit.

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  • Among those recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate is Omari Hall, Learning Experience Designer for GreenPath Financial Wellness , whose passion for helping others has made a positive impact on underrepresented communities in Detroit.
  • As one of the largest financial counseling agencies in the nation, GreenPath Financial Wellness has assisted millions of people with debt and credit management, student loans, homeownership and foreclosure prevention.
  • GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Michigan Diversity Council, Texas Diversity Council, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
  • Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is the nations first and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving peoples financial well-being.

Women Corporate Directors Foundation and Castellan’s New Report Shows Boards are Prioritizing Resilience

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Women Corporate Directors (WCD), a global membership organization and community of women corporate directors, and Castellan , a leader in business continuity and operational resilience solutions, released today a joint report to highlight the results of a survey which assessed the extent to which corporate boards are prioritizing operational resilience and business continuity-related issues.

Key Points: 
  • Women Corporate Directors (WCD), a global membership organization and community of women corporate directors, and Castellan , a leader in business continuity and operational resilience solutions, released today a joint report to highlight the results of a survey which assessed the extent to which corporate boards are prioritizing operational resilience and business continuity-related issues.
  • According to the report, 60% of directors stated that operational resilience and business continuity is consistently a board priority, while another 30% said it is a greater board priority, post 2020.
  • As a result of the top threats cited, 70% of directors expect to increase investment in operational resilience and business continuity processes and practices.
  • The Women Corporate Directors Education and Development Foundation, Inc. (WCD) is a global membership organization and community of women corporate directors.

Sleep Number Announces Ongoing Support of American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodges

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Sleep Number Corporation (Nasdaq: SNBR), a company with purpose, announces a new multi-year partnership with the American Cancer Society to benefit cancer patients and caregivers.

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  • Sleep Number Corporation (Nasdaq: SNBR), a company with purpose, announces a new multi-year partnership with the American Cancer Society to benefit cancer patients and caregivers.
  • The sleep health, research and innovation leader will be furnishing the Societys Hope Lodges with its life-changing 360 smart beds, Sleep Number bedding and other sleep solutions to provide comforting sleep experiences to patients staying there during their cancer treatment journey.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211119005508/en/
    Shelly Ibach, President and CEO of Sleep Number, announces Sleep Numbers multi-year commitment to support the American Cancer Societys Hope Lodges at the Minnesota Made Extravaganza.
  • We will do all we can to support these brave individuals as they battle cancer, while we support American Cancer Societys fight for a world without cancer.

Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Earns Five MarCom Awards

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Fifth Third Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FITB ) today announced that its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report , published in June 2021, has earned five MarCom Awards.

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  • Fifth Third Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FITB ) today announced that its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report , published in June 2021, has earned five MarCom Awards.
  • The 2020 ESG Report won platinum awards, the highest honor possible, in three categories: Annual Reports (Corporate Social Responsibility), Annual Reports (Writing), and Annual Reports (Design).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211119005449/en/
    Fifth Third Bancorp's 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report won five 2021 MarCom awards, including three Platinum awards for annual reports, writing and design.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The MarCom Awards is an annual, international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communication.

Corporate Social Responsibility Related News Releases and Story Ideas for Reporters, Bloggers and Media Outlets

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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NEW YORK -- Church Pension Group to Host Conversation on the Investor Response to Climate Change Source: The Church Pension Group

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N.C. General Assembly Approves Funding for Free and Charitable Clinics to Expand Health Care for State’s Uninsured Individuals and Families

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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The budget also includes nearly $25 million more that likely will benefit the states free and charitable clinics including $15 million for Community Health Grants and almost $9.5 million in funding for individual member clinics.

Key Points: 
  • The budget also includes nearly $25 million more that likely will benefit the states free and charitable clinics including $15 million for Community Health Grants and almost $9.5 million in funding for individual member clinics.
  • The budget bill also creates a joint legislative committee that will seek to find ways to increase access to health care the fundamental mission of free and charitable clinics.
  • The funding and the joint committee demonstrate a commitment to providing health care for the working poor and to doing so in innovative ways.
  • The North Carolina Association of Free & Charitable Clinics is based in Winston-Salem and provides funding, education and advocacy for its member clinics from the mountains to the beaches.

AMD’s Dr. Lisa Su to Be Recognized During the 2022 International Peace Honors

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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PeaceTech Lab (PTL), the award-winning non-profit founded by the United States Institute of Peace , announced AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su as one of their distinguished honorees during the 2022 International Peace Honors , to be held in January.

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  • PeaceTech Lab (PTL), the award-winning non-profit founded by the United States Institute of Peace , announced AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su as one of their distinguished honorees during the 2022 International Peace Honors , to be held in January.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211119005378/en/
    Dr. Lisa Su, Honoree, 2022 International Peace Honors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Su sits at the helm of one of the most innovative technology companies, AMD .
  • The International Peace Honors celebrates the most outstanding global leaders and change-agents of our time who make philanthropy and humanitarian service a hallmark of their lives, to advance humanity and our planet.
  • As 2022 International Peace Honoree, Dr. Su joins actor, director, and activist Forest Whitaker ; internet phenomenon and author of Humans of New York, Brandon Stanton ; and Executive Chairman of Mastercard, Ajay Banga .