LGBTQ+

Grindr Partners with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa to Offer Free At-Home HIV Test Kits to Grindr Users Throughout New Zealand

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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Men, Software, Human Resources, Networks, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Consumer, Foundation, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Technology, LGBTQ+, Mobile, Wireless, Medical Supplies, General Health, Marketing, Health, Communications, Online, Equality, Partnership, HIV, Education, Public, Transport, Inc., Movement, Mobile phone

(NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new partnership with Burnett Found ation Aotearoa to offer free HIV self-test kits to Grindr users throughout New Zealand.

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  • (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new partnership with Burnett Found ation Aotearoa to offer free HIV self-test kits to Grindr users throughout New Zealand.
  • As of today, Grindr users in New Zealand can order free HIV self-test kits through Burnett Foundation directly from links embedded in the Grindr app in less than one minute.
  • Now, Grindr users in New Zealand will be able to order these kits directly through the Grindr app around the clock.
  • Through Grindr’s partnership with Burnett Foundation, New Zealand becomes the fourth country in which users can order free HIV self-test kits directly through the Grindr app.

Yes! We Can End TB & AIDS, Says AHF

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Friday, March 22, 2024
White House, Federal Government, Public Policy, Other Health, General Health, Women, Philanthropy, Advocacy Group Opinion, Infectious Diseases, Government, Men, LGBTQ+, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, AIDS, Consumer, Health, Coinfection, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Tuberculosis, World Tuberculosis Day, HIV, Global health, Education, Death, Infection, World Health Organization, Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, TB, MDR-TB, AHF, Multimedia, Pharmaceutical industry

We Can End TB & AIDS’ commemorations to honor the millions of lives lost to TB while urging leaders at all levels of government to prioritize TB prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.

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  • We Can End TB & AIDS’ commemorations to honor the millions of lives lost to TB while urging leaders at all levels of government to prioritize TB prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322482439/en/
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) country teams, which have prioritized screening for TB in clinics—along with preventing and treating HIV/TB co-infection—will hold World TB Day commemorations around the globe.
  • Integrating TB prevention and care into HIV programs, which AHF has done, is essential for comprehensive healthcare.
  • We Can End TB & AIDS.’”
    According to the World Health Organization, TB claimed 1.3 million lives in 2022, including 167,000 people living with HIV, with an estimated nearly 11 million people falling ill to TB worldwide.

Tanteo Tequila Spices up the Summer With Annual Tanteo Standoff Bartending Competition

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Retail, Other Travel, General Entertainment, Destinations, Women, Travel, Online Retail, Luxury, Men, Wine & Spirits, Restaurant, Bar, LGBTQ+, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Agave, Multimedia, Personality, Standoff, Tequila, Auction

Tanteo Tequila, a leading producer of premium, 100% agave tequilas and pioneer of the spicy margarita, is announcing the launch of their 2024 Tanteo Standoff cocktail competition.

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  • Tanteo Tequila, a leading producer of premium, 100% agave tequilas and pioneer of the spicy margarita, is announcing the launch of their 2024 Tanteo Standoff cocktail competition.
  • First hosted in 2010, the Standoff is Tanteo’s innovative competition to celebrate bartenders and engage consumers in a playful, interactive way.
  • “The annual Tanteo Standoff is the perfect opportunity to come together and support the ingenuity of local bartenders across the country,” said Neil Grosscup, President of Tanteo Tequila.
  • To learn more about the Tanteo Standoff and how to enter or participate, please visit Tanteo Tequila's website at tanteotequila.com/tanteostandoff24 .

AMCON Distributing Company Acquires Burklund Distributors, Inc.

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (NYSE American: DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska-based consumer products company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc. (“Burklund”), of East Peoria, Illinois.

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  • AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (NYSE American: DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska-based consumer products company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc. (“Burklund”), of East Peoria, Illinois.
  • AMCON recognizes and will continue to support the community services of central Illinois that Burklund has a long tradition of sponsorship.”
    AMCON will continue to serve Burklund customers from Burklund’s East Peoria and Fairview Heights, Illinois distribution centers.
  • Our organization is excited about this transaction as together we will be able to add increased capabilities for Burklund customers,” said Jon Burklund, Chairman of Burklund.
  • Visit AMCON Distributing Company's web site at: www.amcon.com
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315861866/en/

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards $11 Million to Community Partners in New York

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Women, Other Philanthropy, Seniors, Men, General Health, Consumer, Food, Beverage, People with Disabilities, Retail, Mental Health, Parenting, Baby, Maternity, Health Insurance, Fitness & Nutrition, LGBTQ+, Philanthropy, Alternative Medicine, Health, Fund Raising, Foundation, Vitamins, Supplements, Well, BIPOC, American Heart Association, Culture, Conditional sentence, Organization, Food bank, Risk, Diabetes, Suds, City, Mental health, FAM, Elevance Health, Pregnancy, Woman, Partnership to End Addiction, New Yorker, 2005 in television, Blue Shield, Maternal health, Addiction, Hypertension, MHA, Clifford Whittingham Beers, Pharmaceutical industry

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.
  • “Our Foundation strives to improve the health of humanity by addressing health inequities and strengthening our communities in New York.
  • Our strategy underscores this commitment by focusing on partnerships and programs that aid the health of the socially vulnerable,” said Victor DeStefano, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.
  • Other Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation grant recipients last year included: American Heart Association, Project Renewal, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Community Access, and Tent Ministries.

Aramark Chefs Awarded Distinguished ProChef® Certification From the Culinary Institute of America

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Technology, LGBTQ+, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Education, Continuing, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Professional Services, Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), General Health, Family, Consumer, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Certification, Sanitation, University, CIA, Professional, Multimedia, Nursing

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

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  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • The graduating chefs drive Aramark’s culinary programs and create the menus served at colleges and universities across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314711424/en/
    Aramark announced 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • Nearly 300 Aramark chefs have received ProChef certification since Aramark first enrolled in the program in 2008.

Morgan Stanley Announces Children’s Mental Health Innovation Award Winners and Launches Leadership Learning Series

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Health, Finance, Consumer, Training, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Mental Health, Primary, Secondary, Teens, Education, Children, LGBTQ+, Fund Raising, Foundation, Well, Community, Culture, Mental health, Organization, Student, Mental, School, Adolescence, The Economist, Anxiety, Hope, Mentorship, Morgan Stanley, Stigma, Curriculum, Suicide, Movement, Nursing

“We are delighted to play a role in supporting nonprofits across the country through our Innovation Awards and our new Leadership Learning Series.

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  • “We are delighted to play a role in supporting nonprofits across the country through our Innovation Awards and our new Leadership Learning Series.
  • Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health aims to expand access to quality, evidence-based youth mental health care as quickly as possible.
  • Our Minds Matter is a teen-led movement encouraging young people to change the culture around mental health and help prevent teen suicide.
  • The winners were selected by experts from the Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, which brings together leaders from Morgan Stanley, its Foundation and distinguished nonprofits in the children's mental health space.

Embracing Spring: A Senior's Guide to Prep for Spring According to Lisa M. Cini

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Home Goods, Retail, Technology, Mental Health, Women, Seniors, Luxury, Parenting, Other Retail, Men, LGBTQ+, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Specialty, Family, Consumer, Health, Hive, Friends, Exercise, Walking, Environment, Paint, Rejuvenation, Vegetable, Gardening, School, Tablet, Yoga, Mental health, Quality of life, Life, Carbon, Diet, Happiness, Water, BOOM, Future, Safety, Ageing, Weather, Management

Preparing for spring is not just about deep cleaning; it’s about creating an environment and lifestyle that supports well-being, safety, and joy.

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  • Preparing for spring is not just about deep cleaning; it’s about creating an environment and lifestyle that supports well-being, safety, and joy.
  • “Spring is a season of renewal, making it the perfect time for seniors to refresh their surroundings, routines, and social connections,” says Lisa M. Cini President / CEO of Mosaic Design Studio .
  • If you haven't used something in the past year, consider donating it or giving it to someone who can use it.
  • Lisa is also the founder of BestLivingTech.com offering tech products that help seniors embrace aging and living independently.

Grindr to Participate in the 36th Annual ROTH Conference

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Internet, Communications, Social Activism, Technology, Apps, Applications, Consumer, LGBTQ+, Mobile, Wireless, Webcast, Conference, Inc., LGBTQ

Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ community, today announced that Vanna Krantz, Grindr’s chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 36th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, CA on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT.

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  • Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ community, today announced that Vanna Krantz, Grindr’s chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 36th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, CA on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT.
  • A live webcast of each fireside chat will be made available on Grindr’s investor relations website at https://investors.grindr.com/ .
  • An archived replay of each webcast will be available following the event.

ROKiT Flix Introduces Super Them, Inc. the First Non-Binary Superhero in a Groundbreaking New Motion Comic Series

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Other Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Consumer, LGBTQ+, Entertainment, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Conscience

This innovative motion comic series, brought to life with stunning illustrations and animations, is poised to captivate audiences worldwide, available exclusively on ROKiT Flix, the 100% free streaming service without commercials.

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  • This innovative motion comic series, brought to life with stunning illustrations and animations, is poised to captivate audiences worldwide, available exclusively on ROKiT Flix, the 100% free streaming service without commercials.
  • This groundbreaking decision underscores the commitment of Super Them, Inc to inclusivity and diversity, reflecting the real world in its rich tapestry of characters.
  • Available for streaming on ROKiT Flix, Super Them, Inc has already garnered significant attention, with over 600,000 downloads globally in just a few months.
  • Jonathan Kendrick, Chairman and Co-Founder of ROKiT, expressed his enthusiasm for the series, stating “Super Them, Inc is not just a milestone for the comic book industry but for storytelling as a whole.