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It’s That Time Of Year: UNCF’s Version of March Madness—Seven Events in Four Days, Coast-To-Coast

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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UNCF is hosting seven fundraising events over four days in major cities across the country as part of its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration.

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  • UNCF is hosting seven fundraising events over four days in major cities across the country as part of its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration.
  • The organization believes that education is the key to unlocking opportunities and creating a brighter future for everyone.
  • Here’s a rundown of our seven events coming to a city or region near you this month.
  • To learn more about UNCF’s fundraising events, visit UNCF.org/events .

Keep America Beautiful Kicks off the 2024 Great American Cleanup

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Stamford, CT, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keep America Beautiful® today officially kicks off its 2024 Great American Cleanup®, the annual spring-cleaning event in which 300,000 Americans are expected to take part in activities to pick up litter and green their communities between now and the first day of summer.

Key Points: 
  • Stamford, CT, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keep America Beautiful® today officially kicks off its 2024 Great American Cleanup®, the annual spring-cleaning event in which 300,000 Americans are expected to take part in activities to pick up litter and green their communities between now and the first day of summer.
  • “Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we set a cleanup record in 2023, and we’re aiming to break that record in 2024,” said Keep America Beautiful President and CEO Jennifer Lawson.
  • But Keep America Beautiful officials say the impact of the cleanup goes far beyond simply making communities look nicer.
  • Sponsors for the 2024 Great American Cleanup include Altria, Cox, Diageo, Dow, McDonald's, Reynolds American, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, and Yuengling.

Systems Planning & Analysis Sponsors Future Assistance Dogs from Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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At the core of Guide Dog Foundation’s and America’s VetDogs mission is the recruitment of dedicated volunteers, recognizing the substantial 16–18-month commitment required to nurture exemplary behavior and social aptitude in these young canines.

Key Points: 
  • At the core of Guide Dog Foundation’s and America’s VetDogs mission is the recruitment of dedicated volunteers, recognizing the substantial 16–18-month commitment required to nurture exemplary behavior and social aptitude in these young canines.
  • To assist volunteers in blending work requirements with puppy nurturing, SPA encourages employee puppy raisers to bring their trainees to the workplace, a unique opportunity among Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs corporate partners.
  • Future assistance dogs cannot be raised in kennels; they need socialization and exposure to the world they will be navigating when they are paired with their future handler.
  • Volunteering to raise a future guide or service dog is a commitment that requires time, patience, and unwavering dedication.

Beachside Texas and King’s Ransom Foundation Unite to Launch “Hope for Honduras” Initiative with Informational Webinar

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The informational webinar was held March 7th and Beachside Texas today launched the replay for all to see.

Key Points: 
  • The informational webinar was held March 7th and Beachside Texas today launched the replay for all to see.
  • Beachside is donating a portion of their proceeds from every lot sale at Beachside to develop Matagorda Village in Honduras.
  • To showcase the impact of these efforts and to further engage the global community, King’s Ransom Foundation and Beachside Texas held a Live Webinar on March 7th at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central.
  • For more information on how to get involved and support the “Hope for Honduras” initiative, please visit the King’s Ransom Foundation’s Beachside Texas project page or Beachside Texas .

Improving literacy rates critical to quality of life: United for Literacy survey

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).
  • Those surveyed also believe low literacy skills lead to lower income and limited employment opportunities (70 per cent).
  • Canadians overwhelmingly (78 per cent) support increased government action to improve literacy rates, highlighting the necessity for greater governmental efforts in literacy support.
  • While Canada is considered a highly literate society, the literacy rate is lower than many people may think.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Donate Bedding Items

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TopLine members and employees generously donated bedding items of pillows, sheet sets, comforters and blankets to help bring comfort to those in need in our local communities.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated bedding items of pillows, sheet sets, comforters and blankets to help bring comfort to those in need in our local communities.
  • Employees were able to participate by donating gifts and money and TopLine members and other community members could also purchase items from the credit union’s Amazon Wishlist or Target Registry and have them delivered directly to TopLine, and in return delivered to charitable partners.
  • When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated over 60 bedding drive items and $830 in cash to assist local individuals and families.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of nearly $800 million and serves over 51,000 members.

Lifelong Philanthropist and 17-year Myeloma Survivor John O’Dwyer Elected to the International Myeloma Foundation’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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STUDIO CITY, Calif. , March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is thrilled to welcome lifelong philanthropist and 17-year myeloma survivor John O’Dwyer to the IMF Board.

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  • STUDIO CITY, Calif. , March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is thrilled to welcome lifelong philanthropist and 17-year myeloma survivor John O’Dwyer to the IMF Board.
  • Prior to his recent election, John served on the IMF Board from 2010-2016 and made many significant contributions to advance the mission and goals of the IMF.
  • A cure is possible, but it is not free!”
    “I am thrilled to have John back on the IMF Board.
  • “I am very excited to welcome board member John O’Dwyer back to the IMF Board.

AmeriCorps and Arkansas State Parks Partner for Conservation Efforts on Public Lands

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.

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  • The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.
  • The state of Arkansas, with knowledge of its needs, priorities and existing efforts in conservation, will leverage AmeriCorps NCCC’s ability to deploy teams quickly, frequently and effectively.
  • “AmeriCorps is committed to helping build resilient communities that conserve public lands and waters,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • “Arkansas State Parks are a treasure in this state, and Engage Arkansas is proud to collaborate with the state parks office and our AmeriCorps NCCC partners to accomplish even more.”
    “In Arkansas, we are always looking to enhance the conservation of our natural heritage for future generations,” Secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Shea Lewis said.

AmeriCorps Celebrates National Service in Texas

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.

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  • Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.
  • Smith visited local service sites and joined SXSW EDU to highlight the role of national service in education over the last 30 years.
  • Hosted by Communities in Schools of Central Texas , and joined by AmeriCorps members from Literacy First , these national leaders saw firsthand how AmeriCorps members are empowering Texas students to stay in school, succeed academically and achieve in life.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

Love for Liam Foundation to Host the Third Annual Liam Johnson Memorial Golf Outing & Benefit Dinner on May 10, 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The Love for Liam Foundation was formed by Heather and Kyle Johnson in memory of Liam Johnson who was diagnosed with early infantile epileptic encephalopathy.

Key Points: 
  • The Love for Liam Foundation was formed by Heather and Kyle Johnson in memory of Liam Johnson who was diagnosed with early infantile epileptic encephalopathy.
  • Funding goes directly to the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where Liam was cared for.
  • In its inaugural year in 2022, The Liam Johnson Memorial Golf Outing & Benefit Dinner raised over $75,000 for ENGIN Research.
  • ENGIN continues to deliver the highest level of care and targeted treatment to epilepsy patients and families.”
    To learn more about the Love for Liam Foundation, visit the website and follow the LinkedIn page.