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Northeast Arc and Multiple Partner on The Arc Tank Contest to Award up to $200,000 in Funding to Innovative Ideas That Enhance the Lives of People with Disabilities and Autism

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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A panel of experts comprised of investors, philanthropists and local community leaders will judge the applications, select finalists and determine the final outcomes of the contest.

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  • A panel of experts comprised of investors, philanthropists and local community leaders will judge the applications, select finalists and determine the final outcomes of the contest.
  • “We’re thrilled for the opportunity to join forces with Northeast Arc and host Arc Tank, one of the first ever programs aimed at surfacing new solutions for the disability community.
  • Jump into The Arc Tank 5.0 today at https://ne-arc.org/arc-tank .
  • Finalists will present their ideas in front of a judging panel, open to the public, on December 5, 2023 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, a founding partner in The Arc Tank competition.

24TH ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY SHAW'S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. RAISES NEARLY $4 MILLION FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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BOSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, more than 1,000 people participated in the 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Shaw's and Star Market Foundation and The TJX Companies, Inc., a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June 2-3. The Challenge raised close to $4 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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  • The weekend's festivities commenced with an intimate cocktail reception at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
  • The reception included a guided museum tour and performances by Best Buddies Ambassadors Christina Hundley and James Keith.
  • During the opening ceremonies, Rob Backus, President of Shaw's and Star Market, presented a $400,000 donation to Best Buddies as part of an in-store campaign across New England.
  • This year's Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port was another record-breaking success, and an excellent stride in making the world more inclusive for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

McKissack & McKissack Taps Shandra Colón to Lead Strategic Growth in Texas and with Corporate Clients Nationwide as V.P. of Business Development

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and program and construction management firms, announced today that Shandra Colón joined the company as vice president of business development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.

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  • Coln, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
  • She's smart, focused and sophisticated, and understands the qualities that each party needs to bring to good partnerships."
  • Coln said she plans to concentrate on the firm's K-12 education, aviation and convention business in the state and nationally.
  • McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.

Heifer International Reaches Agreement for Sale of Little Rock Campus with Leaseback

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International development organization Heifer International today announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Little Rock campus. The organization renewed its commitment to its Little Rock operations, negotiating a long-term lease to remain in the same building over a reduced footprint.

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  • Organization reiterates its commitment to Little Rock, negotiates long-termlease to occupy reduced footprint in same building, will continue to own and operate Heifer Ranch
    LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --International development organization Heifer International today announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Little Rock campus.
  • "Heifer International has a long history in Arkansas and we remain committed to Little Rock and our work with farmers across the state.
  • Proceeds from the sale of the Heifer International Little Rock campus will be used for programs around the world to end hunger and poverty.
  • Construction of the Heifer International Little Rock campus was completed in 2006, providing 94,000 square feet of office space made largely from local and recycled materials.

The VIA Agency Wins Competitive Pitch for the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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VIA won the business in a competitive pitch and will begin pushing out creative work in early spring 2020.

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  • VIA won the business in a competitive pitch and will begin pushing out creative work in early spring 2020.
  • During these uncertain times, were looking forward to shining a light on the Kennedy Library Foundations mission.
  • The VIA Agency will help support the launch of a new special exhibition at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library; an exhibition unlike anything that has been done before.
  • Together, The VIA Agency and the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation aim to bring visitors from the Northeast and beyond into the library and museum in record numbers.

John F. Kennedy namesake schools in five states selected to receive JFK Space Labs from Raytheon and John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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The following middle and high schools will receive a JFK Space Lab at the start of the 20192020 school year.

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  • The following middle and high schools will receive a JFK Space Lab at the start of the 20192020 school year.
  • Because each experiment is connected to the International Space Station, students can compare their JFK Space Lab experiment results with real scientists and astronauts in space.
  • For more information about JFK Space Labs and its complimentary companion program, JFK Space Labs Explorers, visit https://www.jfklibrary.org/jfk-space-labs .
  • About the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
    The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded in 1984 to provide financial support, staffing, and creative resources for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Raytheon and John F. Kennedy Library Foundation inspire next generation of innovators with moonshot initiatives for students nationwide

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, in partnership with Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), launched two programs to engage students in space exploration through STEM learning.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, in partnership with Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), launched two programs to engage students in space exploration through STEM learning.
  • JFK Space Lab Explorers presented by Raytheon provides schools and afterschool programs nationwide with a curated set of free experiments through ISS National Lab partners.
  • To learn how to support JFK Space Lab programs in your community's school, please contact the John F. Kennedy Foundation at [email protected] .
  • About the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
    The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded in 1984 to provide financial support, staffing, and creative resources for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.