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Centri Tech Foundation awards more than $195,000 in innovation grants to digital equity organizations across five U.S. cities.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centri Tech Foundation (CTF) announced today that community development nonprofit organizations in five U.S. cities were awarded more than $195,000 to foster programmatic innovations that promote a more equitable digital economy. Together, the grantees have demonstrated success in closing the digital divide in Boston, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Centri Tech Foundation is launching the inaugural 2022 Digital Integrators Pilot Program to support innovative digital skills models aimed at building an inclusive digital economy.
  • "Universal and equitable access to the digital economy is paramount to progress," said Laura Mueller-Soppart, Program Director at Centri Tech Foundation.
  • The Digital Integrators pilots represent a diverse range of methods and approaches for promoting digital advancement and span a range of cities.
  • "The historic federal investments in broadband and digital equity create an opportunity for communities to solve for digital access in real and lasting ways," said Marta Urquilla, President of Centri Tech Foundation.

UnitedHealthcare to Address Maternal Health Outcomes, Access to Care and Health Equity With Doula Program Expansion Into Western North Carolina

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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UnitedHealthcare, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) announced the expansion of a community-based doula program into western North Carolina.

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  • UnitedHealthcare, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) announced the expansion of a community-based doula program into western North Carolina.
  • Access to quality maternal health care will help close the gap on health inequity in our state," said Anita Bachmann, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina.
  • "United together, we value equitable, safe and positive birth outcomes and are utilizing needed community-based support to address community health care needs within maternal health systems in North Carolina."
  • In 2021, UnitedHealthcare provided Unified Women's Health Care of North Carolina support to launch a prenatal care model initiative, CenteringPregnancy, in four North Carolina locations to improve outcomes and reduce racial and social disparities among mothers in North Carolina by providing access to quality maternal care.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Appoints Dr. Myriam Igoufe to Chief Research and Innovation Officer Post

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announces that Dr. Myriam Igoufe, previous DHA vice president of Policy Development & Research (PD&R), has advanced to the new role of chief research and innovation officer (CRIO) for the agency.

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  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas announces that Dr. Myriam Igoufe, previous DHA vice president of Policy Development & Research (PD&R), has advanced to the new role of chief research and innovation officer (CRIO) for the agency.
  • Dr. Igoufe actively identifies key areas for transformation to improve operational efficiency, departmental performance, and self-sufficiency for DHA-served families across North Texas.
  • Since joining DHA, Dr. Igoufe has led many successful programs aimed at fostering upward-mobility for communities chronically under-resourced in North Texas.
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs.

loanDepot celebrates second season with MLB, renewing "Home Means Everything" RBI campaign benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its second season as Official Mortgage Provider of Major League Baseball, loanDepot, the nation's second largest nonbank retail lender has started off swinging, announcing the return of its "Home Means Everything" RBI campaign benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America. loanDepot will donate $25 for every run batted in (RBI) during the 2022 MLB regular season – with a bonus of $250 per RBI on each team's Opening Day today and Friday, which is expected to score more than $30,000 alone.    

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the MLB regular season and postseason, loanDepot will also provide in-game experiences for Boys & Girls Clubs staff and kids.
  • "loanDepot believes Home Means Everything, and Boys & Girls Clubs are second homes to millions of youth around the world, where they are supported, mentored and given opportunities to thrive," said Frank Sanchez, National Vice President of Business & Community Affairs, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been an Official Charitable Partner of Major League Baseball since 1997.
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

LAUNDRY CAPITAL TO UNVEIL NEW MURAL ON ITS 1348 SOUTHERN BLVD, BRONX, N.Y CLEAN RITE CENTER BUILDING MEMORIALIZING TWIN PARKS FIRE VICTIMS, APRIL 16, 2022

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Food will be provided by The Hip Hop Food Truck and $20 laundry cards, good for free loads of laundry, will also be provided to Twin Parks residents displaced by that fire.

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  • Food will be provided by The Hip Hop Food Truck and $20 laundry cards, good for free loads of laundry, will also be provided to Twin Parks residents displaced by that fire.
  • "This mural will create awareness for the victims of the fire and add color to the neighborhood," said Tats Cru artist Hector "Nicer" Nazario.
  • Laundry Capital is the parent company of more than 70 laundries, branded Clean Rite and Laundromax, across seven states.
  • The parent company of Clean Rite Centers and Laundromax, Laundry Capital was founded in New York City in 1996 and pioneered the laundromat "super store" concept.

MURPHY USA KICKS OFF 'GREAT FUTURES FUELED HERE' CAUSE CAMPAIGN FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA ON APRIL 6

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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EL DORADO, Ark., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA) is excited to announce the next phase of their 'Great Futures Fueled Here' campaign for Boys & Girls Clubs of America beginning today in all Murphy USA and Murphy Express sites across 27 states. Funds from the multi-phase campaign will help support Boys & Girls Clubs of America's mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. In addition to the $3 million already raised to support Boys & Girls Clubs, Murphy USA, as a national partner, is committed to raising an additional $500,000 during its campaign in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the $3 million already raised to support Boys & Girls Clubs, Murphy USA, as a national partner, is committed to raising an additional $500,000 during its campaign in 2022.
  • "That's why we are proud to be a national partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting local clubs where we operate through our "Great Futures Fueled Here" campaign.
  • The funds raised during this campaign will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs in the same communities served by Murphy USA locations.
  • To learn more about what Boys & Girls Clubs of America is doing to support kids, families and communities, visit www.bgca.org .

National Public Housing Museum Taps the Power of Storytelling with New Hire

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storytelling, one of the most powerful ways to educate and inspire others, is essential to the National Public Housing Museum's mission as the nation's first cultural institution dedicated to interpreting and contextualizing the public housing experience in our nation. To better document and amplify the narratives it records of past and current public housing residents, the Chicago-based museum recently added Liú Chen as its oral history archive manager.

Key Points: 
  • To better document and amplify the narratives it records of past and current public housing residents, the Chicago-based museum recently added Li Chen as its oral history archive manager.
  • "The story of public housing in this country is often riddled with stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • To that end, the museum aims to make oral history training as accessible as possible for public housing community members.
  • About the National Public Housing Museum:NPHM is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to interpreting the American experience in public housing.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Introduces Virtual Reality to Enhance Safe Driving Education for Teens

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with support from The UPS Foundation, is enhancing UPS Road Code, a program that teaches safe driving techniques to teens so they can "drive change" in their communities.

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  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with support from The UPS Foundation, is enhancing UPS Road Code, a program that teaches safe driving techniques to teens so they can "drive change" in their communities.
  • Since 2009, UPS Road Code has reached nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S. military installations overseas.
  • "The UPS Road Code program is incredibly important to equip teens with the skills they need to be safe and successful both on and off the road," says Mike Belcher, Senior Vice President of Child Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

CHIPS AHOY!® TEAMS UP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TO LAUNCH "FOLLOW YOUR ART" CAMPAIGN WITH $1MM DONATION OVER THREE YEARS TO FUND ART PROGRAMS

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chips Ahoy! is a brand that is "Here for Happy" and recognizes that arts and creativity help many teens find their happy place. However, even before the pandemic, there was more than a 40% decrease in art funding since 20011. So Chips Ahoy! decided to step in and support its teen fans for whom the arts isn't just an elective or passion project – it's an essential part of making them happy every day. To ensure more teens have access to the tools, resources and inspiration to follow their art all the way to their happy place, Chips Ahoy! has teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to launch the Follow Your Art campaign, committing to a $1MM donation to help fund BGCA art programs through 2024.

Key Points: 
  • has teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to launch the Follow Your Art campaign, committingto a $1MM donation to help fund BGCA art programs through 2024.
  • "I grew up in Boys & Girls Clubs of America, so the organization has a special place in my heart," said Mario Lopez.
  • Together, we believe every teen deserves access to a robust arts education," said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • You can learn more about the campaign and sign up to volunteer or donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America via the Follow Your Art website.

From Public Housing to First-Time Homeownership: EXIT Realty is the Solution to Affordable Housing

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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EXIT Realty is responding by having agents and brokers engage in their communities, prioritize consumer education, and support first-time buyers to make housing affordable.

Key Points: 
  • EXIT Realty is responding by having agents and brokers engage in their communities, prioritize consumer education, and support first-time buyers to make housing affordable.
  • In the small town of Ahoskie, N.C., EXIT Realty Preferred Triangle agent Stephanie Askew helped Eunice Bond go from public housing to owning her own home.
  • Bond had lived in public housing for 17 years, and when she reached out, the real estate professional knew she had to help.
  • "EXIT's agents care deeply about their clients and their communities and want to be the solution to the housing affordability challenge," said Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair of EXIT Realty Corp. International.