Community resilience

Grasslands Marketing + PR Agency Expands to Wellness CPG

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Monday, March 4, 2024
General Health, Consumer, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Natural Resources, Alternative Medicine, Tobacco, Other Communications, Health, Specialty, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Cannabis, Advertising, Communications, Retail, Other Consumer, SXSW, Journalism, The Rodale Institute, Self-care, Food, CPG, One, PR, Community resilience, Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, Sweet grass, Rodale, Inc., Policy

Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency™, an award-winning leader in cannabis and psychedelics PR and marketing , today announces its official expansion into the broader natural products and wellness sector—a move that speaks not only to the wider normalization of cannabis and psychedelics, but also to the growing synergy and overlap between these industries and the mainstream natural wellness market.

Key Points: 
  • Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency™, an award-winning leader in cannabis and psychedelics PR and marketing , today announces its official expansion into the broader natural products and wellness sector—a move that speaks not only to the wider normalization of cannabis and psychedelics, but also to the growing synergy and overlap between these industries and the mainstream natural wellness market.
  • It’s this expertise propelling brands to success in rapidly evolving, highly competitive consumer product categories—along with the ability to influence broad public discourse surrounding emerging CPG spaces—that uniquely position Grasslands for success in the broader natural health and wellness PR and marketing arena.
  • Account Manager Erin Curry, who supported clean beauty and wellness product campaigns while at U.K. agency Capsule Comms.
  • “It’s our collective experience across a diverse group of media and wellness verticals as well as our journalism-minded approach to PR and marketing that creates real value for our clients,” Lipshitz explained.

Climate adaptation clearly reflected in Housing & Climate Task Force Blueprint

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - In response to the Housing & Climate Task Force's release today of its Blueprint for More and Better Housing , Jason Clark, Chair, Climate Proof Canada, issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - In response to the Housing & Climate Task Force's release today of its Blueprint for More and Better Housing , Jason Clark, Chair, Climate Proof Canada, issued the following statement:
    "Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to restore housing affordability.
  • Climate Proof Canada is pleased that 18 of the recommendations from its National Climate Adaptation Summit were cited in the formation of the Blueprint.
  • One of the requirements of the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) is that resilience must be incorporated into all infrastructure investments by 2024.
  • Climate Proof Canada urges the Federal Government to act on these critical Blueprint recommendations:
    1.

Jamila Jones Selected for Prestigious Rural Investment Collaborative Program with Richmond Fed

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Community resilience, Multimedia, Lead, Growth, Rural development, Community development, Federal Reserve Bank, Tourism

MARTINSBURG, W.Va., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Community Solutions President and CEO of Innovative Solutions Technology, Jamila Jones, has been honored with a selection to participate in the Rural Investment Collaborative's new learning program hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This initiative forms part of a broader effort to empower community leaders across Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia in crafting successful project proposals to secure funding for their local initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Jamila Jones Joins Elite Leadership Program for Rural Development, Advancing Economic Growth and Community Resilience
    MARTINSBURG, W.Va., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovative Community Solutions President and CEO of Innovative Solutions Technology, Jamila Jones, has been honored with a selection to participate in the Rural Investment Collaborative's new learning program hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
  • In the past two years, the Richmond Fed's collaboration with community leaders has catalyzed a potentially game-changing alliance, leading to the formation of the Rural Investment Collaborative.
  • The Rural Investment Collaborative, under the guidance of the Richmond Fed's Community Development team, has launched its first signature project – a 12-week virtual program titled Community Investment Training.
  • For more information about the Rural Investment Collaborative and the Community Investment Training program, visit RichmondFed.org/Collaborative
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Elemental Excelerator Strengthens Team with Two Key Hires

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Wind, Sustainability, Administration, Built environment, Climate change, Investment, Environmental quality, Partnership, Elemental, Climate, Private sector, Nation, Community resilience, Management

HONOLULU and EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit investor focused on scaling climate technology with deep community impact, welcomes two new hires – Mark Chambers as Vice President of Partnerships and Amir Chireh Mehr as Senior Investment Director. These hires build on Elemental's growth in 2023, a year in which Elemental invested in more projects and convened more investors than ever before, and will help the organization accelerate its impact.

Key Points: 
  • He also will oversee the corporate partnerships team, which matches corporations with growth-stage climate technology startups to accelerate innovation.
  • Amir will be responsible for managing all aspects of transactions over the investment lifecycle at Elemental, from investment strategy formulation, to origination, execution and asset management.
  • "We're excited to have Mark and Amir join our Elemental team, bringing their valuable expertise to help us achieve our 2024 goals when the stakes feel higher than ever," Elemental Founder & CEO Dawn Lippert said.
  • To learn more about Elemental's team and our work in scaling climate technology with community impact, visit www.elementalexcelerator.com .

The Astellas Global Health Foundation Provides $2.6 Million in New Funding to Address Urgent Health Needs in Africa, South America, and the Middle East

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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The selected organizations -- International Medical Corps, PATH, and Plan International -- are expected to use the Foundation grants to impact nearly 750,000 lives combined over the next three years. This latest funding, in addition to active grants in progress with Amref Health Africa and AMPATH Kenya, reinforces the Foundation's objective to help high-need populations within low- and middle-income countries where Astellas does not have a business presence.

Key Points: 
  • Efforts will include strengthening healthcare infrastructure and building resilience in 10 vulnerable and hard-to-reach Yemeni communities (projected impact: more than 60,000 lives).
  • In 2020 and 2021, the Foundation supported the organization's important work fighting COVID-19 in Nigeria and malaria and dengue in Venezuela.
  • PATH: The Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of more than $1.6 million to help PATH address HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) healthcare delivery barriers in Kenya.
  • The grant will also see supply chain strengthening activities to ensure the availability of high-quality commodities and tools for community health units.

UBS Arena Unveils New Sustainability Agenda "Sustainable Brilliance & Community Resilience"

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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BELMONT PARK, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As UBS Arena celebrates its second anniversary, the venue is proud to announce its new formal sustainability agenda which advances their commitment to environmental impact and the surrounding community.

Key Points: 
  • "Sustainable Brilliance & Community Resilience" was created to provide a forward thinking, groundbreaking framework to UBS Arena's sustainability efforts.
  • "Our organization's commitments are deeply rooted in making a difference," said Kim Stone, President UBS Arena.
  • Build Community Resilience – Develop community resilience plan, such as energy storage solutions for emergency situations, with a target completion date by 2030.
  • This is why UBS Arena is setting a public goal to develop a community resilience plan.

Imua Family Services and JAKKS Pacific Unite to Launch "Play Imua" Store for Maui Wildfire Relief

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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In partnership with JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a distinguished leader in the world of play since its inception in 1995, Imua Family Services is launching the "Play Imua" store in response to the harrowing wildfires that have devastated homes and communities across Maui.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a distinguished leader in the world of play since its inception in 1995, Imua Family Services is launching the "Play Imua" store in response to the harrowing wildfires that have devastated homes and communities across Maui.
  • Clinical Expertise: Imua Family Services offers access to clinical experts who specialize in childhood trauma and recovery.
  • The official opening of the "Play Imua" store at Maui Harbor Shops in Maalaea is scheduled for September 21, 2023.
  • Imua Family Services and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. are united in their mission to help Maui's children recover and rediscover their inner joy.

Intterra, the Leader in Situational Awareness Software for First Responders, Names New CEO

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Response, Community resilience, CASTLE, Public sector, Organization, Senior, Disaster, Recovery, Growth, Environment, WFCA, Management, Risk, Randy Emberlin, Soldan

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intterra and capital partner Emberline announce the placement of new CEO, Mike Soldan. This leadership change will allow Intterra to build on its strong brand reputation, increase its pace of technology innovation, and accelerate its mission of saving lives, property, and the environment from all manner of disasters.

Key Points: 
  • CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intterra and capital partner Emberline announce the placement of new CEO, Mike Soldan.
  • "Mike is the right leader at the right time," said Jeff Johnson, Director of the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA)
    "Intterra is on a rapid path to being the leader in all things emergency.
  • Joining a team that is dedicated to helping first-responders and the communities they support is a dream.
  • Soldan takes over as CEO from Molly Hausmann, who has served in an interim-role since early 2023, after also holding the COO role.

CO-OPERATORS LEVERAGES FINANCIAL STRENGTH TO INVEST IN CLIMATE-RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Sustainable finance, Partnership, Climate, Life, COIL, Community resilience, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, Organization, Task force, Federation, City, Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being, Investment, Annual report, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency

Committed to going further, Co-operators will increase its impact investing efforts in the future.

Key Points: 
  • Committed to going further, Co-operators will increase its impact investing efforts in the future.
  • "By 2026, 50% of our portfolio will be impact investments or investments that support the transition to a sustainable, resilient, low-emissions society.
  • We've made the conscious and strategic business decision to put our financial weight behind building a net-zero, climate-resilient, sustainable future."
  • For all Co-operators annual reports, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures report, visit cooperators.ca/reports .

Brandi H. Clarke Joins TFG as Grants Project Manager

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Harrison County, Partnership, Housing, TFG, University, Industrial and organizational psychology, Education, Organization, The Salvation Army, Community resilience, VOAD, Trauma, Plata Basin Financial Development Fund, Biloxi, Mississippi, Strategic planning, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, City, U.S. Army Community Relations, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gallery, Health, Mental health, Environment, Commerce, Nursing, Management

BILOXI, Miss., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Brandi H. Clarke as Grants Project Manager. Brandi brings over 20 years of experience as a grant writing consultant and grants administrator for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors in the health and mental health, education, housing, disaster preparedness and recovery, homelessness, social services, community development, and the environment fields to the TFG Grants team.

Key Points: 
  • Brandi brings over 20 years of local, state, and federal funding experience to the rapidly expanding TFG Grants Team.
  • BILOXI, Miss., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Brandi H. Clarke as Grants Project Manager.
  • "Brandi's extensive experience in a range of grants services is an asset to our team," said Jennifer Imo, Managing Partner of Client Services .
  • "I'm thrilled to join TFG and support the firm's mission of building stronger communities," said Brandi.