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National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Board Leadership, Adds Nationally Recognized Policy Leader to its Staff

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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“Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers. “Sustaining the ability of the Academy to inform the public and to participate in the policy dialogue on traditional and emerging social insurance policies is important given how essential these policies and programs are to the economic security of individuals and families. I have confidence that--with Paul Van de Water, Josie Kalipeni, Douglas Holtz-Eakin joining Merrill Friedman - leading the Board at a time of staff transition--the Academy's future will thrive through excellent stewardship.”

Key Points: 
  • Washington, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Academy of Social Insurance is pleased to announce the election of several of the nation’s top social insurance experts to steer its Board of Directors , as well as the addition of a former longtime Board member and nationally renowned social insurance leader to its staff to increase the organization’s policy impact.
  • Van de Water is a well-respected, longtime leader on Medicare, Social Security, and health coverage.
  • “Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers.
  • A Founding Member of the Academy, he was Vice President for Health Policy from 2005 to 2008.

The Salvation Army Calls On Donors To Help Their Neighbors in Need This Giving Tuesday

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army, the nation's largest private provider of social services, is asking the public for support this Giving Tuesday. The organization, which has a presence in nearly every ZIP code in the country, relies on donations from the public to support life-changing programs for nearly 24 million people in the United States each year.

Key Points: 
  • Despite rising operational expenses, The Salvation Army remains committed to its mission to meet human needs without discrimination, no matter the cost.
  • "At The Salvation Army, people who come to us for assistance are served according to their needs and our capacity to help.
  • Last year, donations to The Salvation Army helped the organization to:
    Keep 3.1 million families in their homes and the lights on.
  • Provide Christmas gifts to children of local families in need through The Salvation Army Angel Tree.

Moms First Convenes Business Leaders with Biden-Harris Administration Officials to Announce Bold Commitments to Expand Child Care

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms First, a national non-profit fighting for the structural supports moms need to thrive, yesterday convened business leaders from across industries for a series of events in Washington with the Biden-Harris Administration to celebrate bold new commitments to expand child care for American workers. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.

Key Points: 
  • Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.
  • "As families across the country struggle to find quality, affordable child care, the private sector is emerging with innovative solutions to support their employees' child care needs, and in doing so demonstrating the business case for broader investments in child care," said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First.
  • Yesterday's events marked the anniversary of Moms First's National Business Coalition for Child Care, an initiative launched by the non-profit last year to galvanize the private sector to take action on child care.
  • Tenaris: Tenaris supports over 3,000 manufacturing employees by offering child care benefits through WeeCare and a child care stipend to reduce the cost of care.

NextFlex Announces 2023 Fellows Awards for Two Exceptional Recipients

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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NextFlex®, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to two deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to both advanced manufacturing and the flexible and additive electronics member community.

Key Points: 
  • NextFlex®, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to two deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to both advanced manufacturing and the flexible and additive electronics member community.
  • This is the eighth group of NextFlex Fellows that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions in support of the NextFlex mission.
  • In addition, Zach is an able spokesperson and has participated in media interviews on behalf of NextFlex about technology and the education and workforce needs of the advanced manufacturing sector.
  • “As with all our previous Fellows, we cannot overstate the positive impact that this year’s recipients have had on the hybrid electronics community,” said NextFlex Executive Director Dr. Malcolm Thompson.

Sierra College Selected to Join New Project to Advance Racial Equity in Manufacturing

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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"We are thrilled that Sierra College has been selected as a part of this national effort," said Amy Schulz, Dean of Continuing, Career, and Technical Education at Sierra College.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled that Sierra College has been selected as a part of this national effort," said Amy Schulz, Dean of Continuing, Career, and Technical Education at Sierra College.
  • "As demand for skilled manufacturing workers grows in our region, it is critical that we ensure racial equity is critical to how we rebuild the future of work in manufacturing here and around the country.
  • Pre-pandemic estimates indicated that the United States needed an additional 2.4 million manufacturing workers over the next decade.
  • The project is supported by Lumina Foundation, a national philanthropy focused on equity and educational attainment and based in Indianapolis.

Statement By The Annenberg Foundation On The Passing Of Colin Powell

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today all of us at the Annenberg Foundation mourn the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today all of us at the Annenberg Foundation mourn the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
  • Mr. Powell was a longtime, close Annenberg friend and partner, working together to support national initiatives and projects that focused on the wellbeing of children and youth, education, and veterans.
  • Mr. Powell lived an extraordinary life of service and we will be forever grateful for his partnership and friendship with the Annenberg Foundation.
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Ford Foundation Launches First-Ever U.S. Disability Rights Program

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Disability Rights program marks the next stage of Ford's sustained commitment to the community and wider efforts to transform the foundation toward disability inclusion in all of its operations and grantmaking.

Key Points: 
  • Disability Rights program marks the next stage of Ford's sustained commitment to the community and wider efforts to transform the foundation toward disability inclusion in all of its operations and grantmaking.
  • Disability Rights Program will focus on advancing economic justice; strengthening disability organizations through multi-year, core funding support; building a pipeline of a diverse disability leadership, both within disability rights and justice organizations and in the broader social justice arena; and countering disability stigma.
  • "Any efforts to combat inequality can only be successful by explicitly including disability," says Disability advocate Rebecca Cokley, who joined the foundation earlier this year as program officer to lead the U.S.
  • Additionally, with the launch of the President's Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, Ford has partnered with other foundation leaders to influence the wider philanthropic sector toward disability inclusion.

New Robin Hood Report: NYC's Child Care System In Dire Need Of Reform

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Lack of affordable child care also impacts New York City's economy with child care disruptions costing the City an estimated $1.28 billion annually because of work absences and turnover related to child care.

Key Points: 
  • Lack of affordable child care also impacts New York City's economy with child care disruptions costing the City an estimated $1.28 billion annually because of work absences and turnover related to child care.
  • Access to quality, affordable child care also has an impact on children's physical and mental well-being, preparedness for school and long-term economic mobility.
  • Without adequate federal support, New York City risks losing half of its already constrained child care supply, which will result in even greater disruptions.
  • "Every day, parents in New York City have to choose between going to work or taking care of their kids due to a lack of accessible and affordable child care options.