Community building

Rare Disease Patient Advocates Gather in San Diego for a Week of Events to Connect, Learn, and Empower

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ALISO VEIJO, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Members of the rare disease community from around the world will gather in San Diego in September for Global Genes' Week in RARE, a set of events for patient advocates to network, learn, and inspire each other.

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  • This will be a unique opportunity to gather and engage rare disease advocates and leaders in the same space for conversation.
  • ALISO VEIJO, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Members of the rare disease community from around the world will gather in San Diego in September for Global Genes' Week in RARE, a set of events for patient advocates to network, learn, and inspire each other.
  • Week in RARE includes the RARE Health Equity Forum , the RARE Advocacy Summit , the RARE Champions of Hope Awards , and meetings for Global Genes' Global Advocacy Alliance and its RARE Corporate Alliance.
  • The RARE Advocacy Summit (formerly known as the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit), one of the world's largest gatherings for the rare disease community, runs September 19 through 21.

Virginia State University Adopts InScribe's Digital Community Platform to Connect and Support Next Generation of Educators

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DENVER, and PETERSBURG, Va., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Virginia State University (VSU) to provide students in its College of Education with more opportunities to connect with faculty and staff, seek help, and build relationships with peers. This virtual community will provide VSU students access to the people and tools they need. It also will demonstrate firsthand how a virtual support system can positively impact the learning experience, knowledge they can leverage as future teachers and education professionals.

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  • Developing well-rounded individuals who understand the importance of connection and support is critical to teaching and learning," said Dr. Willis Walter, College of Education Dean, Virginia State University.
  • Students can access their digital community directly through VSU's Learning Management System (LMS), which integrates seamlessly with InScribe.
  • InScribe is a digital student support platform that leverages the power of community and artificial intelligence to connect students with the answers, resources, and individuals they need to succeed.
  • Virginia State University is a public historically black land-grant university featuring a 231-acre main campus plus Randolph Farm, a renowned 412-acre agricultural research facility.

John Hope Bryant and Operation HOPE to Recognize 30 years of Healing and Revitalization in Los Angeles with Community Bus Tour and Press Conference

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 29th,  Operation HOPE, the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment, will host a Community Bus Tour and press conference to commemorate the 30th anniversary of reconciliation and revitalization in Los Angeles.

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  • Event to commemorate 30 years of hope, healing and revitalization in Los Angeles.
  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 29th, Operation HOPE , the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment, will host a Community Bus Tour and press conference to commemorate the 30th anniversary of reconciliation andrevitalizationin Los Angeles.
  • The day also marked the genesis of what would later become Operation HOPE, the organization that helped rebuild neighborhoods and foster economic growth.
  • The event will be co-chaired by John Hope Bryant, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE.

BM Technologies, Inc. (BMTX) Expands its Banking-as-a-Service Offering to Credit Unions and Community Banks

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Credit unions and community banks often support underserved communities, and we feel that todays announcement is a significant milestone because it allows us to help more Americans access our financially empowering platform.

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  • Credit unions and community banks often support underserved communities, and we feel that todays announcement is a significant milestone because it allows us to help more Americans access our financially empowering platform.
  • We are now providing a modern, customizable and customer-centric solution to credit unions and community banks, stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chair, CEO and Founder of BM Technologies (BMTX).
  • While community banks and credit unions play a very important role in providing financial access to a broad group of consumers, they are often lagging in their digital capabilities.
  • A 2020 BAI report revealed that only 61% of consumers feel that their community bank or credit union understands their digital needs.

Livestrong.com Challenge Facebook Group Reaches 50,000 Members

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The group is an online community for members to support, encourage, and inspire one another through the sharing of common goals and experiences.

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  • The group is an online community for members to support, encourage, and inspire one another through the sharing of common goals and experiences.
  • The Challenge Group consistently experiences high engagement rates, with an average of 1,400 interactions daily, approximately 70% of members participating monthly, and up to 5% engaging per post, compared with the industry average of 0.27% engagement per post1.
  • The Group fosters a sense of community for members to support each other to achieve their goals and celebrates wins big and small.
  • Each month, Livestrong.com editors host a new Challenge designed to help members stay motivated and develop healthy habits.

Origence, CuneXus Partnership Gives Credit Unions Access to Digital Storefront

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.

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  • CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005635/en/
    This partnership provides the more than 1,100 credit unions using Origence indirect lending solutions with access to an integrated digital storefront that proactively presents members with timely, personalized, relevant and highly effective pre-approved loan offers to make financing easier.
  • Aleks Bogoeski, VP of strategic alliances at Origence, commented, This digital storefront transforms the way credit unions can support their members financially.
  • Our partnership with CuneXus provides a timely opportunity for credit unions to implement a dynamic digital experience that further simplifies the lending process, as member spending returns to a normal, post-pandemic pace.

Credit Union of Colorado Chooses Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Platform to Deliver Better, Faster, More Personalized Credit Decisions

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Credit Union of Colorado has selected its AI-powered platform.

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  • Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Credit Union of Colorado has selected its AI-powered platform.
  • The implementation will enable the credit union to make stronger, faster credit decisions and enhance financial options for its members.
  • Through Scienaptics AI-enabled credit underwriting platform, credit access for the credit unions members will be further enhanced.
  • We are excited to deploy Scienaptic's AI-powered platform to bring instant, better and more personalized credit decisions to our members, said Chad Wilcox, senior vice president of Lending at Credit Union of Colorado.

Northwest Federal Donates over $17,000 to Local Food Pantries

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Friday, July 30, 2021

All recipient organizations are Northwest Federal Credit Union Community Partners.

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  • All recipient organizations are Northwest Federal Credit Union Community Partners.
  • The Community Partner program at Northwest Federal is a free partnership for 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions align with Northwest Federals four paths of community outreach: animal welfare, children and special needs, environment and the arts, and health and wellness.
  • Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation.
  • Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal's Why is to serve and inspire to transform lives.

TopLine Credit Union Foundation Hosts 5th Lawn Bowling Fundraiser Raising Over $50,000

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Credit Union Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of local member-owned financial cooperative TopLine Federal Credit Union , raised over $50,000 towards a scholarship fund that will help students with the costs of higher education at a recent lawn bowling benefit event.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Credit Union Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of local member-owned financial cooperative TopLine Federal Credit Union , raised over $50,000 towards a scholarship fund that will help students with the costs of higher education at a recent lawn bowling benefit event.
  • It turned out to be a record-breaking year with attendance, sponsorships and donations, raising $50,000, over double of all previous years.
  • Since the inception of TopLine Credit Union Foundation in 2015, the foundation has awarded over $71,500 to recipients pursuing or continuing post-secondary education.
  • TopLine Federal Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $615 million and serves nearly 46,000 members.

Zhihu Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results on August 16, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) is the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community inChina, dedicated to empowering people to share knowledge, experience, and insights, and to find their own answers.

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  • Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) is the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community inChina, dedicated to empowering people to share knowledge, experience, and insights, and to find their own answers.
  • Zhihu fosters a vibrant online community where users contribute and engage while respecting diversity and valuing constructiveness by promoting a culture of sincerity, expertise, and respect developed through years of cultivation.
  • Zhihu isChina'slargest Q&A-inspired online community and one of the top five Chinese comprehensive online content communities, both in terms of average mobile monthly average users and revenue in 2020.
  • Zhihu is also recognized as the most trustworthy online content community and widely regarded as offering the highest quality content inChina, according to a survey conducted by CIC.