Connecting Communities

Kemper Auto Announces Mural Project to Connect Communities

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Kemper Auto, the specialty auto insurance brand of Kemper Corporation, has launched a new community mural initiative—The Kemper Auto Mural Project: Conectando Comunidades.

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Kemper Auto, the specialty auto insurance brand of Kemper Corporation, has launched a new community mural initiative—The Kemper Auto Mural Project: Conectando Comunidades.
“The Kemper Auto Mural Project was created out of a desire to not only connect more deeply with the communities we live and work in, but also to give something back to the neighborhoods that have supported us over the years,” said Matthew A. Hunton, President of Kemper Auto.
The large, 600-square-foot mural was painted on an exterior wall of the Griffith Insurance Agency, a broker partner of Kemper Auto.
For more information on The Kemper Auto Mural Project: Conectando Comunidades (Connecting Communities), please visit the program’s home page here , which includes a video highlighting the inaugural Kemper Auto Mural Project in South Gate, CA.

Hindu and African American Leaders in Georgia Celebrate Black History and Their Shared Experiences

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique, first of its kind event at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, brought together luminaries from the Georgia state legislature and the Atlanta Hindu and Indian American communities for an evening focused on Building Bridges and Connecting Communities. Organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), the event highlighted the definitive role of the civil rights movement in the U.S, the paths it opened in the years to come for the Hindu and Indian American communities, and the road ahead.

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The bridge has been built and now it's time for us to crossover," said the keynote speaker for the evening, Rep. Carl Gilliard , Chairman of the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus.
"The history of Black America is the history of America itself, so we are very pleased today to be celebrating it with our friends in the Hindu American community.
In later years, I was privileged to work alongside pioneering leaders like Maynard Jackson and to give back to my community."
"The historical connections and cultural exchange between the African American and Hindu communities offer a great foundation for future collaboration," said Rajeev Menon, Vice President of CoHNA.

Revolutionizing AI: ALAYA AI’s Sustainable Community Business Ecosystem

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Blockchain, Social commerce, Ecosystem, Community, Development, BNB, Intelligence, AI, Non-fungible token, Privacy, Social, Knowledge, Connecting Communities, Data collection, Algorithm, Optimism, Environment, Cryptocurrency

The platform's Social Commerce feature facilitates the creation of a vibrant ecosystem where users can contribute valuable data while enjoying full protection of their ownership and privacy.

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The platform's Social Commerce feature facilitates the creation of a vibrant ecosystem where users can contribute valuable data while enjoying full protection of their ownership and privacy.
Fun and Rewarding User Experience:
One of ALAYA AI's standout features is its engaging quiz, designed to enhance users' knowledge while providing them with digital asset rewards.
Users equipped with Alaya AI NFTs can actively participate in ecological tasks, becoming essential AI data sources and unlocking platform incentives.
Community Expansion: ALAYA AI brings together a diverse and creative user base, forming a tightly connected community of mass volunteers.

Center for the Future of Arizona and The Flinn Foundation Release New Civic Health Data

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to bringing Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for the state, releases new data highlighting Arizona's need for improved civic engagement in partnership with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at The Flinn Foundation.

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PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to bringing Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for the state, releases new data highlighting Arizona's need for improved civic engagement in partnership with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at The Flinn Foundation .
Yet, according to the organization's Gallup Arizona Survey , over 70% of Arizonans want civic engagement that solves problems and democracy that works for all.
The recently updated Arizona Civic Health Progress Meter, including the Civic Participation Progress Meter and the Connected Communities Progress Meter , also reveals:
A decline from 2019 to 2021 in community connectedness across the state.
"The data from our updated Arizona Civic Health Progress Meter helps inform our work moving forward and we couldn't have a more valuable partner in this effort than The Flinn Foundation."

HER CHOICE Digital Counselling Tool Connects Patients and Physicians in the Fight Against HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

For patients, it offers a comprehensive resource to better understand their treatment options and actively participate in their healthcare decisions.

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For patients, it offers a comprehensive resource to better understand their treatment options and actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
It streamlines communication, helping both parties make important decisions about treatment plans and navigate the complexities of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer."
"AstraZeneca is proud to support the launch of the HER CHOICE Digital Counselling Tool," says Paul Vardanis, National Manager Professional Education at AstraZeneca.
"This tool represents a significant advancement in providing patients and healthcare practitioners with the resources they need to make informed decisions in the fight against HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer."

Sentry Foundation contributes an additional $350K to support Maui wildfire recovery; total giving reaches $1 million

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

STEVENS POINT, Wis. and MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sentry Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to the Maui community, announcing additional donations of $350,000 to bolster the ongoing Maui wildfire recovery efforts. This contribution brings the company's total giving to Maui non-profits for direct wildfire relief to $1 million. As the venue for the PGA TOUR's The Sentry (formerly the Sentry Tournament of Champions), the island holds special significance for Sentry, which has served as the event's title sponsor since 2018.

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STEVENS POINT, Wis. and MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sentry Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to the Maui community, announcing additional donations of $350,000 to bolster the ongoing Maui wildfire recovery efforts.
This contribution brings the company's total giving to Maui non-profits for direct wildfire relief to $1 million.
Maui is like family to us—a part of our ohana, a Sentry community.
Sentry's commitment includes recognizing The Sentry event qualifiers by making a $2,000 donation in each player's honor for the 2024 event.

Cynthiana, Kentucky enhances and improves Constituent services via Accelecom's advanced fiber-based network

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Working closely with Cynthiana Mayor, James Smith, and Harrison County Judge Executive, Jason Marshall, Accelecom designed and deployed a high bandwidth network solution that enables Cynthiana to enhance public safety, implement IoT solutions and accelerate economic development projects underway within the city and county.

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Working closely with Cynthiana Mayor, James Smith, and Harrison County Judge Executive, Jason Marshall, Accelecom designed and deployed a high bandwidth network solution that enables Cynthiana to enhance public safety, implement IoT solutions and accelerate economic development projects underway within the city and county.
Billy Forsyth, Vice President of Accelecom's Public Sector expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "At Accelecom, we believe that reliable fiber-based services is the cornerstone of a prosperous and connected community.
We are thrilled to have worked with Cynthiana to enable strategic solutions for their citizens."
The collaboration with Accelecom will make a substantial difference in the lives of our residents, providing them with the digital tools they need to thrive in today's interconnected world."

New Discovery Education and Comcast Study Highlights Opportunity for United States Schools to Help Students Overcome Digital Divide

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide.

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However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide.
Released to help support this year’s Digital Inclusion Week theme of “Building Connected Communities,” key findings include:
This press release features multimedia.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003999991/en/
New Discovery Education and Comcast Study Highlights Opportunity for United States Schools to Help Students Overcome Digital Divide (Photo: Business Wire)
Nearly all educators surveyed feel strongly that digital equity is more important today than ever before.
Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

Cayuse Celebrates 2023 Award Winners at Global Connect Conference

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Portland, Oregon, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, Cayuse announced the 2023 customer award winners at their annual conference, Connect by Cayuse, which brought together nearly 650 people across 343 organizations and 10 countries for three days of exploring the present and future of research administration.

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Portland, Oregon, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, Cayuse announced the 2023 customer award winners at their annual conference, Connect by Cayuse, which brought together nearly 650 people across 343 organizations and 10 countries for three days of exploring the present and future of research administration.
Cayuse invites you to join in the celebration of this year’s award winners, Kennesaw State University’s Rachel Kinney, Oakland University’s Andrea Buford, the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation, the Idaho State University Office for Research.
Cayuse is proud to present this year’s award to Rachel Kinney in honor of her contributions to the industry and her steadfast commitment to the Cayuse community.
Cayuse sincerely thanks each of this year’s award recipients and all attendees of Connect 2023 for contributing to another successful Connect Conference and for all of their continued contributions to the Research Community.

Sentry Insurance announces support for Maui wildfire relief, offers employee match

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Monday, August 14, 2023

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"During the six years Sentry has been sponsoring The Sentry (formerly Sentry Tournament of Champions) in Kapalua, we've invested our time in getting to know the island of Maui and its people on an intimate level.

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"During the six years Sentry has been sponsoring The Sentry (formerly Sentry Tournament of Champions) in Kapalua, we've invested our time in getting to know the island of Maui and its people on an intimate level.
Our Connected Communities initiative has served to connect the island of Maui with Stevens Point, Wisconsin where Sentry is headquartered.
In addition, the Sentry Foundation is matching dollar-for-dollar donations by Sentry associates and retirees to the Maui United Way – Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
For those interested in joining Sentry Insurance in their support efforts, consider donating to Maui United Way or the University of Hawai'i Foundation .