Community service

CSI Customer Conference Returns With Keynote Speaker Tim Tebow

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CSI , a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, will hold its 2024 customer conference, titled CX24: Authentic Roots, Ambitious Pursuits, from April 14 to April 17 in San Antonio.

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  • CSI , a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, will hold its 2024 customer conference, titled CX24: Authentic Roots, Ambitious Pursuits, from April 14 to April 17 in San Antonio.
  • David Culbertson, CSI’s president and CEO, will open the conference with his keynote speech, featuring the latest news from CSI, his vision for the company’s future and insight into today’s community banking industry.
  • “The integrity and authenticity of customer relationships are the heart of community banking—and the key to creating lifelong account holders.
  • For more information on the customer-only conference, including a list of breakout sessions, visit the CX24 website .

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Donate Bedding Items

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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.

Saratoga Rotary Club Hosts Annual Art Show May 4-5, 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.

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  • The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.
  • The Art Show will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • Every year, the Art Show draws art lovers and collectors from all over the Bay Area to visit and purchase one-of-a-kind creations directly from artists .
  • A portion of the art sales proceeds benefit the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation.

VITAS To Buy Hospice Assets of Covenant Care in Florida and Alabama

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Covenant’s hospice operations span the panhandle of Florida and Alabama, specifically including the Tallahassee, Marianna, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Crestview and Pensacola markets in Florida, and the Dothan and Mobile/Daphne markets in Alabama.

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  • Covenant’s hospice operations span the panhandle of Florida and Alabama, specifically including the Tallahassee, Marianna, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Crestview and Pensacola markets in Florida, and the Dothan and Mobile/Daphne markets in Alabama.
  • Nick Westfall, Chairman and CEO of VITAS Healthcare, stated, “Covenant Care has a 44-year history of providing high-quality, patient-centered care across communities in Florida and Alabama.
  • We are excited to welcome the Covenant Care team members who decide to join our VITAS family as we collectively move forward with making a difference in all the communities we have the privilege of serving.
  • VITAS is the nation's largest provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation’s leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services.

Washington Trust Recognizes Employees at Annual Celebration

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest. To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $6,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest.
  • To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $6,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.
  • "We are proud to honor these outstanding employees for their extraordinary service," said Edward O.
  • The Spirit of Washington Trust Award was presented to the following employees for customer service excellence, teamwork, high standards of performance, dedication, and service to others:
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Peter Curtis, Senior Documentation Specialist, Loan Operations, directed a $1,000 donation to St. Michael's School in Pawcatuck, CT
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Jenny Mistrik, Officer and Westerly McQuade's Branch Manager, directed a $1,000 donation to the Frank Olean Center in Westerly, RI
    Spirit of Washington Trust Award: Diane Lynch, Vice President, Consumer Lending, directed a $1,000 donation to the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island in Warwick, RI
    In 2023, Washington Trust employees volunteered more than 8,100 hours of their time with local nonprofit organizations.

Lathrop GPM Promotes Vanessa Vaughn West to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer. In her expanded role, Vaughn West will take on leadership of the firm's efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth, career development and engagement, to maximize firmwide retention and satisfaction, fostering Lathrop GPM's reputation as a great place to work. She will also continue to lead the firm's DEI strategy.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have Vanessa serve as Lathrop GPM's Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer," said Courtney Landon, Chief Operating Officer.
  • An active community volunteer, West currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Missouri Alumni Association.
  • Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, she held positions with the City of Olathe, UMB Financial Corporation, and El Centro, Inc.

Amesite Announces Strategic Five-Year Partnership to Expand Workforce Development with Joliet Junior College

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Monday, March 11, 2024

DETROIT, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announces a five-year partnership with Joliet Junior College (JJC).

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  • DETROIT, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announces a five-year partnership with Joliet Junior College (JJC).
  • "Partnering with Amesite allows us to grow our educational capabilities and reach," said Dave Lantz, Manager, Corporate & Community Services at JJC.
  • Amesite CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry commented, "JJC is our fourth announced win since launching our no setup-fee offer.
  • Proudly recognized as the first community college in the United States, JJC continues to set the example as an affordable, quality institution dedicated to student learning.

ALS community calls on the Ontario government to invest $6.6 million in Budget 2024 to address urgent disparities in access to ALS services and care

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

“The progressive nature of ALS is relentless, resulting in an increased amount of care and equipment required over time.

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  • “The progressive nature of ALS is relentless, resulting in an increased amount of care and equipment required over time.
  • This includes critical areas such as providing essential patient equipment and community-based support services,” says Tammy Moore, CEO of ALS Canada.
  • Formation of a secretariat to oversee and coordinate ALS care and facilitate comprehensive data collection, efficient knowledge dissemination, and strategic system planning.
  • Develop a regional strategy to provide equitable and accessible ALS care in northern and rural Ontario, ensuring that people living with ALS receive timely care regardless of their geographic location.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Bring Comfort to Those in Need This Winter

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TopLine members and employees generously donated winter gear items of youth and adult size jackets, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and more to help bring warmth to those in need in our local communities.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated winter gear items of youth and adult size jackets, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and more to help bring warmth to those in need in our local communities.
  • TopLine and community members could also purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist or Target Registry and have them delivered directly to TopLine, and in return we delivered to our charitable partners.
  • When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated over 603 winter gear 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.

Toronto Pearson awards $770,000 in funding to nine local organizations committed to breaking employment barriers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.
  • YWCA Toronto: The Digital Awareness Ready for Employment (DARE) project will provide training in digital literacy for the workplace.
  • In 2022 alone, the airport invested $387,000 to support local residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
  • "We look forward to working with these great organizations to help break down barriers to employment opportunities for residents in communities around the airport," she added.