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Noora Health Recognized for its Impact in Transforming the Way Care is Delivered to Patients

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .

Key Points: 
  • The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .
  • Both awards reinforce Noora Healths position as a catalyst for change and its commitment to transforming health systems.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by both The Audacious Project and the Skoll Foundation for our commitment here, said Edith Elliott, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Noora Health.
  • Noora Health transforms health systems by turning hospital hallways and waiting rooms into classrooms, tapping into the most compassionate resources available for the patients care the patients own family.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Board of Trustees - Four New Members Join Co-Chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates to Shape Foundation Governance and Increase Impact

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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SEATTLE, Jan.26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Jan.26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members.
  • The board members will work alongside Gates and French Gates, bringing independent and diverse perspectives to help strengthen the foundation's governance.
  • "We are honored that these three deeply knowledgeable and respected individuals have agreed to join the foundation board," writes Suzman.
  • Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Board of Trustees - Four New Members Join Co-Chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates to Shape Foundation Governance and Increase Impact

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members. The board members will work alongside Gates and French Gates, bringing independent and diverse perspectives to help strengthen the foundation's governance.

Key Points: 
  • The board members will work alongside Gates and French Gates, bringing independent and diverse perspectives to help strengthen the foundation's governance.
  • "We are honored that these three deeply knowledgeable and respected individuals have agreed to join the foundation board," writes Suzman.
  • Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
  • Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.

Foot Locker, Inc and LISC announce funding for 16 organizations focused on advancing health, wealth, and upward mobility in BIPOC communities

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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For both LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., this funding is part of larger national efforts focused on economic opportunity and racial equity.

Key Points: 
  • For both LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., this funding is part of larger national efforts focused on economic opportunity and racial equity.
  • In this first round of funding of $1.26 million, LISC and Foot Locker, Inc. identified 16 high-impact programs across 12 metro areas.
  • These organizations have a deep connection to the communities they serve and understand the issues they face.
  • LISC is one the country's largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America.

OneTen pledges over 3,000 tech education scholarships over the next ten years to increase Black representation in the tech sector

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTen announced today the launch of an inaugural scholarship program designed to increase educational opportunities for Black talent without four-year degrees and help them pursue family-sustaining jobs in the tech industry. In partnership with talent transformation platform Udacity and the Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation, OneTen will offer a total of 3,500 scholarships for the first two years. This is part of OneTen's 10-year pledge to support Black talent from underserved areas with limited access to skills programs.

Key Points: 
  • This is part of OneTen's 10-year pledge to support Black talent from underserved areas with limited access to skills programs.
  • The 3,500 fully funded scholarships focus on training Black talent on four core tech competencies, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Front End Developer and Predictive Analytics.
  • We can take immediate and concrete action to increase the representation of the Black community in the tech sector through this partnership with OneTen and the BIT Foundation."
  • OneTen recognizes the unique potential in everyone every individual, every business, every community to change the arc of America's story with Black talent.

United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).
  • "When we learned about the opportunity to support the Equity Fund, we immediately came on board because like United Way, we're committed to strengthening the neighborhoods where we work and live on Chicago's south and west sides.'"
  • Visit United Way of Metro Chicago's website to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
  • United Way of Metro Chicago brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago.