Community engagement

Q Home Sales Announces Recruitment Drive to Support Operational Growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Pomona, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2024) - Q Home Sales , a real estate agency located in Rockland County, has unveiled plans for an expansion of its sales team.

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  • Pomona, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2024) - Q Home Sales , a real estate agency located in Rockland County, has unveiled plans for an expansion of its sales team.
  • Streicher's direction has been crucial in driving the agency to surpass notable milestones, including achieving a sales volume of over $300 million.
  • Q Home Sales is not just focused on real estate transactions; the agency is deeply committed to community service.
  • The decision to expand the Q Home Sales team is a direct response to the changing dynamics of the agency's operational requirements.

North Texas Food Bank Announces Weekly Day Camp for Children

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Dallas, TX, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today its second annual day camp for children ages 8-11 on Mondays this summer from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the North Texas Food Bank Perot Family Campus located at 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075.

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  • Dallas, TX, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today its second annual day camp for children ages 8-11 on Mondays this summer from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the North Texas Food Bank Perot Family Campus located at 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075.
  • “Whataburger is pleased to once again partner with the North Texas Food Bank in sponsoring its second annual Kids Camp where children across North Texas will learn more about food insecurity and the role that they can play in closing the hunger gap,” said George Gonzalez, Brand Leader for Whataburger Region 1100.
  • At the camp, attendees will receive a behind-the-scenes look at the North Texas Food Bank, including activities related to hunger, gardening and nutrition.
  • “At the North Texas Food Bank, fighting hunger together means engaging everyone in our community – and that includes getting a jump start on empowering the youngest generation to understand and fight hunger in their neighborhoods and communities,” said Cassie Collins, Director of Community Engagement for the North Texas Food Bank.

National Civil Rights Museum hosts symposium, The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.

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  • Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.
  • “The Resilience symposium is the apex of collaboration among thought leaders and activists whose commitment to public safety, justice, and dignity are born out of love for our communities,” said Museum President, Dr. Russ Wigginton.
  • Opening Panel – From Pain to Purpose: The Courageous Activism of Police Violence Victims.
  • The luncheon panel includes Derrick Johnson, National President of NAACP, Raumesh Akbari, Tennessee State Senator, and is moderated by Symone Sanders Townsend.

Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board of Directors Announced

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of 21 members to its 2024 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2024.

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  • The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of 21 members to its 2024 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2024.
  • “We rely on our board to provide leadership and expertise during an exciting season of growth and innovation within both WiMEF and the manufacturing sector.”
    The 21-member board of directors supports the organization’s work to advance women in the manufacturing workforce.
  • WiMEF is the 501(c)3 partner organization to the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), the only national trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women in manufacturing.
  • The WiM Education Foundation (WiMEF) is the 501(c)(3) partner of the Women in Manufacturing® Association, a 26,000-member national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in manufacturing.

NAPA Recognizes Granite Construction With 97 Awards and Commendations

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The prestigious Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction Award recognizes the 10 highest-scoring projects of the 223 applications submitted for a Quality in Construction Award in the General Paving (less than 50,000 tons) category.

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  • The prestigious Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction Award recognizes the 10 highest-scoring projects of the 223 applications submitted for a Quality in Construction Award in the General Paving (less than 50,000 tons) category.
  • Lemon spent 18 years on the NAPA Awards Committee, later serving as chairman of the association's board of directors in 2010.
  • The Paving Commendations recognize extraordinary paving crews, while the Diamond Quality Commendations recognize excellence in site operations.
  • “It is an honor to have so many of our paving projects recognized by NAPA,” said Granite Director of Materials Quality and NAPA technical committee member Marty McNamara.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Role and Opportunities of Soft Skills and Graduate Employability in a Global Labor Market

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a white paper exploring the ubiquitous interest in and value of “soft” skills across global labor markets which presents a case study of how soft skills contribute to education doctoral student employability, and proposes reimagining competency-based learning.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a white paper exploring the ubiquitous interest in and value of “soft” skills across global labor markets which presents a case study of how soft skills contribute to education doctoral student employability, and proposes reimagining competency-based learning.
  • “Opportunities abound for economic, education, industry and workforce policymakers to reimagine competency-based learning.”
    Underdahl completed her doctorate with the University of Southern California.
  • She is currently a reviewer at the College of Doctoral Studies’ Dissertation to Publication Workshop, and has been co-leader of College of Doctoral Studies Alumni Special Interest Group since 2019.
  • Currently serving as a University Research Methodologist for the College of Doctoral Studies, Marzano is the recipient of multiple faculty recognition awards at the University of Phoenix, including Phoenix 500 for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

BUILDING HOPE ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR 2024 SHELLIE-ANN BRASWELL 'SHINE BRIGHTER' IMPACT AWARD

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Friday, March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced two winners for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. The award, established and named as a tribute to the committed volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell, who led with love and enhanced the radiance of everything around her, acknowledges charter school volunteers and their unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for students and communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced two winners for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award.
  • "I want to extend my sincere congratulations to these two remarkable recipients of the Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award," expressed Allie L. Braswell, Jr., Founder and CEO of the Braswell Group and Chairman of the Shellie-Ann Braswell "Shine Brighter Award" committee.
  • At Building Hope's 2024 IMPACT Summit and Awards, they will each receive a $5,000 individual grant award in recognition of their extraordinary service.
  • Building Hope is grateful for the sponsors of the 2024 IMPACT Summit:

Black Women for Wellness Launches Empower 25 Campaign: Amplifying Black Male Voices in Reproductive Justice

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Founded in 1997, Black Women for Wellness' mission has always been the health and well-being of Black women and girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy – particularly within the reproductive justice movement.

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  • Founded in 1997, Black Women for Wellness' mission has always been the health and well-being of Black women and girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy – particularly within the reproductive justice movement.
  • Too often, the voices of Black men have been unheard and overlooked in discussions around reproductive rights.
  • Empower 25 is an opportunity to uplift and amplify Black male voices, ensuring that they have a voice in decisions that impact the well-being of the Black family as a whole.
  • "In 2023, we confronted the Black maternal health crisis head-on," states Janette Robinson Flint, Founder and Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness.

McCrary Institute at Auburn University announces new podcast - part of new strategy for research institute

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University announced the rollout of a new podcast, part of the institute's new strategic plan to make the research institute a destination for all things related to cybersecurity.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University announced the rollout of a new podcast, part of the institute's new strategic plan to make the research institute a destination for all things related to cybersecurity.
  • "The success we've already had with our podcast is humbling," said Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute.
  • "It is something where anybody can tune in and hopefully learn a thing or two on cyber."
  • In addition to university support, the institute has enlisted a consulting firm, Matrix LLC, to support the institute as it grows.

Merit Network Inc. Receives USDA Grant to expand high-speed internet access for rural Michigan.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Merit Network is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant for $997,000 to develop a connectivity and digital equity strategy to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in underserved rural Michigan communities.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Merit Network is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant for $997,000 to develop a connectivity and digital equity strategy to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in underserved rural Michigan communities.
  • According to the USDA website , "Under the Broadband Technical Assistance Program , USDA is providing $9.7 million to help 24 organizations deliver or receive technical assistance to expand high-speed internet access for people in rural and Tribal communities across 17 states.
  • This funding will also develop and expand broadband cooperatives in rural areas."
  • Merit Network is proud to be a recipient and to be able to serve more rural communities in need in Michigan.