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Surgo Health Partners with Non-Profit to Co-Design Mental Health Tracker for Youth

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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Oakland, California, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Youth Mental Health Tracker (YMHT), a multi-year project led by Surgo Health, weaves together surveys, data, and personal narratives to uncover key insights to help drive equitable change toward a future where youth mental health is prioritized and nurtured.

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Oakland, California, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Youth Mental Health Tracker (YMHT), a multi-year project led by Surgo Health, weaves together surveys, data, and personal narratives to uncover key insights to help drive equitable change toward a future where youth mental health is prioritized and nurtured.
To ensure the Tracker centers the needs, voices and experiences of young people, Peer Health Exchange has assembled a dedicated cohort of their Youth Advisory Board to co-design the tracker.
“We are honored to be partnering with Peer Health Exchange in the development of our Youth Mental Health Tracker (YMHT).
Surgo Health envisions continued collaboration with Peer Health Exchange for years 2 and 3, further advancing the mission of addressing mental health inequities among youth.

Buzz Me In, Online Sex and Body-Positive Pleasure Products Store Celebrates First Anniversary in Pittsburgh

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Friday, January 12, 2024

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzz Me In, the sex and body-positive pleasure products store, is marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its one-year anniversary since opening its online doors in January 2023. Founded by Mona Wiley, a queer, POC activist, and educator, Buzz Me In has become a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment in the realm of pleasure products.

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Innovative Sex and Body-Positive Wellness Hub Celebrates Anniversary, Champions Inclusivity in Personal Well-Being
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzz Me In , the sex and body-positive pleasure products store, is marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its one-year anniversary since opening its online doors in January 2023.
Founded by Mona Wiley, a queer, POC activist, and educator, Buzz Me In has become a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment in the realm of pleasure products.
Buzz Me In is committed to making pleasure accessible to all, offering a thoughtfully selected range of wellness products and resources.
The carefully curated selection on their website includes:
Wellness Products: Supporting health, pleasure, and well-being for individuals of all body types.

Elevate Capital Releases Inaugural 2023 Impact Report

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevate Capital, the nation's first institutional venture capital fund that specifically targets investments in companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those with limited regional access to capital and opportunities, today announced the release of the firm's first 2023 Elevate Capital Impact Report. The report finds that Elevate Capital has achieved significantly stronger returns than traditional venture capital firms since it was founded in 2016. The firm plans to launch Elevate Capital Fund III in early 2024.

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Elevate Capital reports significantly higher return percentages than traditional VCs; plans to launch Elevate Capital Fund III in early 2024
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevate Capital , the nation's first institutional venture capital fund that specifically targets investments in companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those with limited regional access to capital and opportunities, today announced the release of the firm's first 2023 Elevate Capital Impact Report .
The report finds that Elevate Capital has achieved significantly stronger returns than traditional venture capital firms since it was founded in 2016.
- Nitin Rai, Elevate Capital
"The steady, significant growth and success we've seen over the years have already created $260 Million in multigenerational wealth for these entrepreneurs and their communities – a goal at the heart of Elevate Capital," said Nitin Rai , Elevate Capital Founder and Managing Partner.
"The Elevate Capital fund has additional active companies in its portfolio that we believe will duplicate the existing impact," said Rai.

Leaders Who Prioritize Psychological Safety Can Reduce Attrition Risk to Less than 3% of Workers

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees who feel safe to speak up in the workplace and take risks without fear of being blamed or criticized report feeling 2.1 times more motivated, 2.7 times happier, and 3.3 times more enabled to reach their full potential at work. When leaders successfully build this feeling—known as "psychological safety"—among their workforce, attrition risk is greatly reduced.

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When leaders successfully build this feeling—known as "psychological safety"—among their workforce, attrition risk is greatly reduced.
But when psychological safety is high, only 3% of employees are at risk of quitting.
Conversely, in environments where psychological safety is low, members of diversity groups have a higher risk of attrition relative to other employees.
By comparison, for those in the top 30% of psychological safety, the attrition risk gap between groups narrows, resulting in a 3% attrition risk for all.

Pixability Announces that Leading Cultural Impact Agency Black Menswear Becomes an Official Creator Partner for the Inclusive Media Initiative

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixability, ( www.pixability.com ), the leader in brand suitability and contextual targeting solutions for advertisers on YouTube, today announced that Black Menswear, an award-winning cultural impact agency that connects leading brands with black creators, has become an official partner of the Inclusive Media Initiative.

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BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixability, ( www.pixability.com ), the leader in brand suitability and contextual targeting solutions for advertisers on YouTube, today announced that Black Menswear, an award-winning cultural impact agency that connects leading brands with black creators, has become an official partner of the Inclusive Media Initiative.
Black Menswear becomes the first official creator partner that is focused on specifically empowering black creators and, in turn, remedying the pay gap across different creator constituent groups.
Since the launch of the Initiative, Pixability has witnessed escalating demand from the advertising community to support black creators and other underrepresented communities.
"We are thrilled that Black Menswear has joined our initiative so brands can better support black creators and know that their ad dollars are invested in the community they want to support."

Beckley Academy Welcomes New Faculty for 2024 Psychedelic Therapy Practitioners Courses

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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Both Sara and Mary are psychedelic therapists with clinical experience working with training organizations to meet the increasing demand for experienced and credentialed therapists able to train practitioners in the administration and facilitation of psychedelic therapies.

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Both Sara and Mary are psychedelic therapists with clinical experience working with training organizations to meet the increasing demand for experienced and credentialed therapists able to train practitioners in the administration and facilitation of psychedelic therapies.
Mary has completed training at CIIS CPTR, MAPS, and the Ketamine Training Center and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sara Gael Beauregard, MA, LPC, is a psychedelic therapist, educator, and mentor with expertise in MDMA-Assisted Therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and psychedelic risk reduction.
At Beckley Academy, we foster the relationship between learners and faculty by approaching the online classroom as a time for rich discussion, reflection, and embodied skills practice,” said Deborah Gardner , Head of Education for Beckley Academy.

Beckley Retreats Announces Expanded Scholarship Program, Alongside New Specialty Programs for Underserved Communities

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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In 2024, Beckley Retreats will offer dedicated retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands that will be exclusively for women, veterans, and the BIPOC community.

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In 2024, Beckley Retreats will offer dedicated retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands that will be exclusively for women, veterans, and the BIPOC community.
The Beckley Retreats Scholarship Program, in partnership with fiscal sponsor and psychedelic non-profit Reconsider , plans to award 100 fully-funded placements to Beckley Retreats’ week-long psychedelic retreat programs in Jamaica and the Netherlands.
Together, these partners prioritize scholarship applicants who a) have demonstrated financial need and/or b) have been historically underserved, underrepresented, or oppressed.
"The Beckley Retreats Scholarship Program will allow us to offer dedicated spaces for special populations seeking a transformational experience,” said Vian Morales, SVP of Operations at Beckley Retreats.

Verizon grants $100K to Associated Industries of Massachusetts to launch digital inclusion program

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announces a $100,000 award to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to establish the Digital Inclusion Initiative (DI2).

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BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announces a $100,000 award to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to establish the Digital Inclusion Initiative (DI2).
AIM will use its statewide reach to showcase the power of technology to address challenges in under-resourced areas of the Massachusetts economy.
By empowering businesses with the tools to unlock their full potential, AIM works to ensure the Massachusetts economy thrives today and tomorrow.
Through its free platform Small Business Digital Ready (SBDR), Verizon fosters inclusive growth across the country including reaching over 56,000 business owners in 2023.

KeyBank announces charitable donations to Maine nonprofits

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation announce (21) twenty-one charitable donations made recently to nonprofit organizations in Maine. The gifts focus support to address homelessness, food insecurity, financial literacy, preventative healthcare and more. The charitable donations total $347,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.

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PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation announce (21) twenty-one charitable donations made recently to nonprofit organizations in Maine.
The charitable donations total $347,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.
"At KeyBank, our mission is helping our clients and communities thrive, and that includes supporting local nonprofits that improve the health and vibrancy of the communities we serve," said KeyBank Maine Market President Tony DiSotto.
"With these recent donations, we have been able to invest in communities throughout the state of Maine.

Centering Disability Within DEI, Nonprofit AHRC Nassau Named to Forbes "America's Best-In-State Employers" List; Tapped by NY State to Offer DEI Training in Multi-Year Grant

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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AHRC has the distinction of being the only disability agency featured on a list of 88 top New York employers and ranks 41st.

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AHRC has the distinction of being the only disability agency featured on a list of 88 top New York employers and ranks 41st.
For AHRC Nassau, an important call to action has been centering the experience of disability within DEI initiatives.
Through the leadership of AHRC DEI Officer Sarah Gonzalez Noveiri, Ph.D., the agency will soon broaden the reach of its results-oriented approach.
New York State's Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) awarded AHRC Nassau a five-year grant of $750,000 to create an accessible "participatory learning process" on DEI.