Second Chance

EQ Bank challenges Canadians to expect more of chequing accounts as "Second Chance" campaign launches

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The survey also found that, despite widespread feelings of dissatisfaction, most young Canadians 18-34 still use their first-ever bank accounts.

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  • The survey also found that, despite widespread feelings of dissatisfaction, most young Canadians 18-34 still use their first-ever bank accounts.
  • To raise awareness of this common predicament, EQ Bank joined forces with Eugene and Dan Levy to give Canadians a "Second Chance" at these first accounts.
  • In a landscape where most banks offer little-to-no interest and charge fees on chequing accounts, Canadians' awareness of what they could be making on their chequing accounts is low.
  • "EQ Bank is waking Canadians up to better banking options," said Mahima Poddar, SVP and group head, personal banking, EQ Bank.

Historic Mandela Media Initiative Promotes Second Chance Employment

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mandela Media, DMA United, and Truth & Reconciliation Conversations (TRC), in an extraordinary partnership, are proud to announce the launch of the Second Chance eBook Series, a groundbreaking initiative to promote social justice and second chance employment.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mandela Media, DMA United, and Truth & Reconciliation Conversations (TRC), in an extraordinary partnership, are proud to announce the launch of the Second Chance eBook Series, a groundbreaking initiative to promote social justice and second chance employment.
  • The Second Chance eBook Series aims to share the stories of justice-impacted individuals, nonprofit leaders, and forward-thinking employers dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce.
  • It's more than just a collection of stories – it's a movement dedicated to amplifying the voices of those given a second chance.
  • Don't miss this opportunity to become part of a significant social justice initiative and help promote second chance employment.

Skills-First Talent Movement Receives Major Boost as Rework America Alliance Transitions to National Nonprofit Jobs for the Future

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems, and the Markle Foundation, which works to improve the economic security, national security, and health of all Americans, announced plans to transfer one of the foundation's marquee initiatives, the Rework America Alliance, to JFF. The addition of the Alliance's unique coalition of organizations committed to helping millions of workers in low-wage jobs move into quality jobs will play a significant role in accelerating JFF's recently announced North Star goal to help 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement work in quality jobs within the next 10 years. 

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  • By bringing the Alliance to JFF, together we can move faster to support workers in securing not just any job, but a quality job."
  • The Alliance is made up of 40 partners including UnidosUS, National Urban League, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and McKinsey & Company.
  • "We enthusiastically partnered with the Markle Foundation to launch the Rework America Alliance, a pioneering movement centered on skills-based hiring," said Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS.
  • Markle's recent focus has been working to expand access to quality jobs for all Americans through the Rework America Alliance and Rework America State Network .

MARS UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS AS IT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL PET MONTH WITH ITS CHARITABLE PARTNERS

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Friday, May 5, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As pet parents and pet lovers across the country celebrate National Pet Month in May, Mars, Incorporated, home to some of the most-loved brands for people and pets including PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, GREENIES™, M&M'S®, and BEN'S ORIGINAL™, is recognizing the efforts of its pet care and veterinary health businesses and their affiliated charitable partners as they help end pet homelessness; provide quality pet health care services where it's needed most, and enable pet friendliness in cities across the country.

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  • One hundred percent of donations will support the VCA Charities Ready for Rescue grant program, which supports shelters with adoption-readiness efforts and veterinary care and resources.
  • This summer, the Banfield Foundation, in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital™ Associates and select nonprofit partners, will host a Mars Ambassador Program assignment to bring veterinary care to vulnerable populations of pets alongside two nonprofit partners.
  • Last year, Banfield Foundation, with support from Mars Associates, helped care for more than 2,000 pets by spaying/neutering, vaccinating, microchipping and/or treating for illness and injury.
  • Grants are given to organizations that share the goal of ending pet homelessness and helping dogs find their forever homes.

VCA Charities and KONG® Partner to Support Second Chances for Shelter Pets

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Monday, May 1, 2023

VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.

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  • VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.
  • That's why with every $20 donation made at select VCA Animal Hospitals during the month of May, VCA Charities is providing generous donors with a limited-edition "Second Chance KONG" and giving a KONG Classic or Extreme to a shelter pet.
  • One hundred percent of donations made will support the VCA Charities Ready for Rescue grant program, which supports shelters with adoption-readiness efforts and veterinary care and resources.
  • "Knowing we're helping to create thousands of second chances for pets in need means we're delivering on our mission of helping pets find and remain in loving homes.

RBIJ Publishes Roadmap to Drive Adoption of Second Chance Hiring

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) has published new research which investigates the factors that deter employers from hiring people with criminal or arrest records – and provides a "roadmap" to drive the adoption of Second Chance Hiring (SCH) in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) has published new research which investigates the factors that deter employers from hiring people with criminal or arrest records – and provides a "roadmap" to drive the adoption of Second Chance Hiring (SCH) in the United States.
  • RBIJ has published a "roadmap" laying out how to drive the adoption of Second Chance hiring (SCH) in the United States.
  • The new report, entitled Hiring Justice-Involved Talent: Practical Steps to Becoming Second Chance Employers, seeks to help answer this question, and provide guidelines and resources for businesses looking to begin hiring second chance individuals.
  • RBIJ looks forward to building out this vital work as it works with employers across the country to break down workforce barriers for system-impacted individuals, and drive the adoption of Second Chance employment practices.

Chase Opens Innovative Community Center Branch in Atlanta’s Summerhill Neighborhood

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Chase leaders and community partners cut the ribbon on a new Community Center branch in the Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta, the first of its kind in the city and one of only 16 Community Center branches nationwide.

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  • Chase leaders and community partners cut the ribbon on a new Community Center branch in the Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta, the first of its kind in the city and one of only 16 Community Center branches nationwide.
  • The branch features a strong team of local financial health experts focused on community engagement, mentorship and advice.
  • “Our Summerhill Community Center branch is our stake in the ground to fuel opportunity for more residents, especially underserved populations.
  • Branch Manager, Kevin Brown, a 26 year resident of Atlanta and a 9 year veteran of Chase, will oversee all aspects of the Summerhill branch including traditional banking services and local community engagement.

Amity Launches Innovative NFT Fundraiser Using The Impact Collective’s Platform

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The NFT drop is available on The Impact Collectives user-friendly platform , which accepts credit cards and cryptocurrency.

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  • The NFT drop is available on The Impact Collectives user-friendly platform , which accepts credit cards and cryptocurrency.
  • Amity will be the second nonprofit to use The Impact Collectives fundraising tool, which is the only one-stop-shop for nonprofits to produce, sell, and mint art.
  • The Impact Collective's proprietary platform is unique in that it enables art buyers to purchase NFTs with a regular credit card.
  • More about The Impact Collective : An NFT purchased through The Impact Collective, a San Diego software company, has an immediate and direct impact on both nonprofits and artists.

Jobs for the Future Acquires Second Chance Hiring Program from Dave's Killer Bread Foundation

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

BOSTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit driving transformation in the American workforce and education systems, today announced it has acquired the nationally-respected Second Chance Hiring program from Dave's Killer Bread Foundation (DKBF), a nonprofit leader in creating employment opportunities for people with criminal records and equipping business leaders to adopt fair chance hiring practices. The addition of the program to JFF's portfolio of innovative workforce programs will expand the impact of its Center for Justice & Economic Advancement (the Center), which is working to improve employment opportunities for people with records nationwide.

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  • "The addition of DKBF's respected cohort-based training program and expert staff will bring invaluable new expertise and capacity as we expand our work in the field of fair chance hiring."
  • Inspired by Dave's Killer Bread co-founder Dave Dahl's personal experiences with incarceration, the foundation trains business leaders and produces resources on how to adopt and implement fair chance hiring.
  • It is also a founding partner of the Second Chance Business Coalition, a group of cross-sector private companies and organizations committed to fair chance hiring.
  • ABOUT JFF: Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the Americanworkforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all.

David P. Shapiro Named One of San Diego's Most Influential People

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David P. Shapiro, the Managing Partner at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro ,has added yet another award to his and the Firm's long list of accolades.Just two months after the Firm received the 2022 Torch Award for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau, on November 14th the San Diego Business Journal named David as one of the 500 Most Influential People in San Diego for 2022.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David P. Shapiro, the Managing Partner at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro ,has added yet another award to his and the Firm's long list of accolades.Just two months after the Firm received the 2022 Torch Award for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau, on November 14th the San Diego Business Journal named David as one of the 500 Most Influential People in San Diego for 2022.
  • David was recognized with this prestigious honor for his leadership in growing his Firm and for his contributions to the San Diego community.
  • San Diego's Law Office of David P. Shapiro helps good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime.
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