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Good+Foundation Marks Anniversary With Engagement Campaign, New Corporate Donations to Uplift Efforts to Dismantle Intergenerational Poverty

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Friday, October 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Good+Foundation today marks its 21st anniversary and the launch of a new fundraising drive and engagement campaign to support the organization's efforts to dismantle intergenerational poverty. Founded in 2001 to distribute essential goods to help families raise children, today Good+Foundation is a national nonprofit that delivers millions of dollars annually in brand-new items to under-resourced families, trains thousands of social workers, and has emerged as a leader in addressing the key factors of cyclical poverty. 

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  • Good+Foundation marks 21st anniversary with campaign to dismantle intergenerational poverty.
  • That same year, Good+Foundation met 99.45% of all requests for critical gear and supplies including cribs and strollers.
  • "As we mark our 21st anniversary, Good+Foundation has arrived as a bold, intersectional advocate for dismantling intergenerational poverty," said Katherine Snider, CEO, Good+Foundation.
  • "We are deeply engaged with frontline communities in piloting solutions to tackle the root causes of poverty, now more than ever."

Just Flow Events & Marketing Honored with Two Davey Awards

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just Flow Events & Marketing, a full-service strategic marketing agency, has been recognized with two 2022 Silver Davey Awards. An award in the Integrated Campaign - Non-Profit category was presented for the agency's 150th anniversary integrated marketing campaign for Spaulding Academy & Family Services. The campaign included the conceptualization, copywriting, design, production, and launch of an annual report, newsletter, fundraising appeal, commemorative hardcover book, year-long social media campaign, and YouTube video series.

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  • Just Flow Events & Marketing, a full-service strategic marketing agency in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized with two 2022 Silver Davey Awards.
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just Flow Events & Marketing, a full-service strategic marketing agency, has been recognized with two 2022 Silver Davey Awards.
  • The Davey Awards honor the work of boutique marketing firms and are evaluated on distinctive creativity.
  • "These awards reflect excellent work completed by each of our team members," said Ami D'Amelio, President & Founder of Just Flow Events & Marketing.

Bob Gold & Associates Scores Multiple Wins at 58th Annual PRSA-Los Angeles PRism Awards

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Bob Gold & Associates (BG&A) , the internationally recognized, data-driven public relations and marketing agency now in its 25th year, has been named a winner in multiple categories in the 58th Annual PRism Awards , including Campaign on a Shoestring Budget and Integrated Communications.

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  • Bob Gold & Associates (BG&A) , the internationally recognized, data-driven public relations and marketing agency now in its 25th year, has been named a winner in multiple categories in the 58th Annual PRism Awards , including Campaign on a Shoestring Budget and Integrated Communications.
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    I am very proud of our team and what they have been able to accomplish, said Bob Gold, President and Founder of Bob Gold & Associates.
  • The entire team at Bob Gold & Associates not only met the needs of our client on a tight deadline but did so professionally and effectively.
  • The 58th Annual PRism Awards were held on October 13, 2022 at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica.

National Partnership for Child Safety Highlights Progress Toward Integrating Safety Science into Child Welfare Systems

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing the formation of the National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), the partnership is announcing major milestones in implementing a safety culture across child welfare systems.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing the formation of the National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), the partnership is announcing major milestones in implementing a safety culture across child welfare systems.
  • National Partnership for Child Safety grows to encompass 32 child welfare jurisdictions nationwide.
  • "The partnership has reached several critical milestones in its work to integrate safety science across child welfare systems," noted Jodi Hill-Lilly, deputy commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and executive committee co-chair of the National Partnership for Child Safety.
  • The National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), initially formed in 2018, is a quality improvement collaborative to improve child safety and reduce child maltreatment fatalities through the application of safety science and shared data.

Orange County's Higher Ground Youth and Family Services is Honored for Their Contribution to Children's Health

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As Children's Health Month wraps up, The REMM Group is honoring Higher Ground Youth & Family Services.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As Children's Health Month wraps up, The REMM Group is honoring Higher Ground Youth & Family Services.
  • There's Tae Kwon Do, acting, gardening, and so much more but before the start of programming, Higher Ground feeds the children.
  • "Healthy fresh food is an essential element that is often missing in underserved communities," said Jordan Barrera, of Higher Ground.
  • When challenges arise, the youths and families can turn to Higher Ground for free individual, marriage, family, and trauma counseling.

Fred Finch Transfers Berkeley Youth Housing Program to Larkin Street

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Monday, October 24, 2022

BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Larkin Street Youth Services and Fred Finch Youth & Family Services publicly announced the historic handover of the Turning Point transitional homelessness facility in Berkeley, California. All youth participants and program staff have been successfully transitioned to Larkin Street's care and supervision.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Larkin Street Youth Services and Fred Finch Youth & Family Services publicly announced the historic handover of the Turning Point transitional homelessness facility in Berkeley, California.
  • "Fred Finch and Larkin Street have done incredible work in our region to support transitional age youth," said Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin.
  • Larkin Street Youth Services is an internationally recognized leader in providing effective housing, education, employment, and health services to at-risk, homeless, and runaway youth.
  • Three out of four who complete the full range of Larkin Street programs successfully exit to stable housing.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Participates in Its 6th Statewide Day of Kindness

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.
  • A state-wide initiative of over 3,000 credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.
  • TopLine has been participating in this collaborative credit union event since 2016, referred to as CU Forward Day , which is coordinated by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), the state trade association for Minnesotas credit unions.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $732 million and serves nearly 48,700 members.

300 Rimini Street Employees Will Gather in Las Vegas to Handmake 500 Fleece Blankets for Local Foster Children, Shelter Pets, and Homeless Youth

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The blankets will then be donated to Clark County (Nev.) Department of Family Services and Foster Kinship , a Las Vegas-based non-profit.

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  • The blankets will then be donated to Clark County (Nev.) Department of Family Services and Foster Kinship , a Las Vegas-based non-profit.
  • The volunteers will also craft 100 smaller blankets to be donated to the Las Vegas SPCA for animals waiting for their forever homes.
  • The fleece fabric used for the blankets is adorned with childrens characters and playful designs, and each blanket will be handcrafted for uniqueness.
  • Rimini Street is covering all costs associated with the project, including the fabric and the space rental.

Therap Services Named G2 Leader, Best Support, Users Most Likely to Recommend, Best Usability, and More for Fall 2022

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Based on User reviews, Therap also received awards for Users Most Likely to Recommend, Best Support, Best Usability, and Best Relationship.

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  • Based on User reviews, Therap also received awards for Users Most Likely to Recommend, Best Support, Best Usability, and Best Relationship.
  • "As always, we are proud to receive these awards from G2 as they are a reflection of the positive experiences that our Users have with the Therap software solution," says Justin Brockie, Chief Operating Officer of Therap Services.
  • G2 is a peer-to-peer review site that helps organizations find the right software and services to meet their needs by reviewing over 1 million reviews.
  • Examples of what G2 users are saying about Therap include:
    "Therap truly meets all needs when it comes to compliance, privacy, resources and support!"

National Diaper Bank Network joins national COVID-19 vaccination campaign

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) is getting information about COVID vaccines into hard-to-reach neighborhoods as a community partner with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' We Can Do This campaign. The effort comes as NDBN members have already increased by 86% the volume of diapers, period supplies, and other material basic necessities they provide, in response to the pandemic. 

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  • For Northern Virginia Diaper Bank Program Director Susan Mullen, freeing communities from disease runs in the family.
  • The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) provides material basic necessities required to build the strong foundations all children, families, and individuals require to thrive and reach their full potential.
  • Wework in partnership with our Network of diaper banks, allied programs, donors, sponsors, and elected officials to enddiaperneedandperiod povertyin the United States.
  • Diaper banksparticipating in the campaign include:
    Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank, Birmingham
    Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona, Tucson
    Community Action Partnership of Orange County, Garden Grove
    Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center, Los Angeles
    Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento
    United Way of Weld County Covering Weld Diaper Bank, Greeley
    The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, North Haven
    The Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank, Cooper City
    Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida, Orange Park