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Southern Communities Initiative Partners with Google to Offer Google Career Certificates in Four Target Southern Cities

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Today, Southern Communities Initiative (SCI) announced a collaboration with Google to offer the company’s digital skills programming, including the Google Career Certificates , across four of SCI’s six Southern target cities: New Orleans, LA; Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX; and Memphis, TN.

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  • Today, Southern Communities Initiative (SCI) announced a collaboration with Google to offer the company’s digital skills programming, including the Google Career Certificates , across four of SCI’s six Southern target cities: New Orleans, LA; Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX; and Memphis, TN.
  • The Google Career Certificates prepare participants for careers in the rapidly growing fields of cybersecurity, digital marketing, IT support, data analytics and more.
  • “Google has consistently lived up to its commitment to racial justice and ensuring equitable educational and career opportunities for underserved communities.
  • “We’re proud to support the Southern Communities Initiative to help more Black workers across the country learn digital skills and enroll in the Google Career Certificates program to prepare for in-demand, well-paying jobs.”

Simmons Bank Announces New Branch at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Headquarters

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters. Located at 1408 North Kingshighway, construction on the branch began in early 2022 and was completed in 2023. The approximately 2,600 square-foot branch will provide customers access to a full-range of banking products and services designed to help individuals and businesses meet their evolving financial needs and includes a drive thru banking lane and ATM with deposit capabilities.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters.
  • "Simmons Bank is proud to partner with the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis to provide access to financial resources which we believe will empower individuals and create economic opportunity in our community," said Tom Lally, Missouri metro division president for Simmons Bank.
  • The new branch represents a continued partnership between Simmons Bank and the ULSTL which began in 2019 with a $10,000 donation to support programming at ULSTL.
  • "Simmons Bank has been a strong partner of the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis and the new branch located at our headquarters will provide much needed access to important financial services to the members of our community," said Michael P. McMillian, president and CEO of The Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis.

COMCAST AWARDS $110,000 TO SUPPORT DIGITAL EQUITY AND BROADBAND ADOPTION EFFORTS ACROSS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it is awarding a total of $110,000 to three nonprofit organizations throughout western Massachusetts to help advance digital literacy skills. These grants are part of Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to deepen our partnership with organizations that are making it easier for people across western Massachusetts to adopt the Internet and succeed in an increasingly digital world."
  • The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke will receive $20,000 to support its MyFuture digital literacy program.
  • The Western Massachusetts Alliance for Digital Equity will receive $70,000 to support efforts to help residents across the Pioneer Valley get connected to the Internet at home.
  • Additionally, Comcast has launched seven Lift Zones in western Massachusetts to provide free, high-speed WiFi service to local community centers to promote digital learning.

Interise and the Urban League Bring NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy & NextStage Accelerator to Massachusetts Gateway Cities

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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BOSTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interise, a national non-profit headquartered in Boston, has partnered with The Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts to offer NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator powered by Interise.

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  • New Venture to Assist Minority Small Business Growth, Expansion
    BOSTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interise, a national non-profit headquartered in Boston, has partnered with The Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts to offer NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator powered by Interise.
  • "NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator will provide a welcomed boost to Springfield area minority-owned small business, and we are grateful for this partnership with Interise and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts," added Urban League of Springfield Consultant/CEO & President Yvette M. Frisby.
  • "We are honored to partner with Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts on this important initiative."
  • NextStage Accelerator will be offered in both English and Spanish while NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy will be in English only.

Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC Applies for Cannabis Dispensary License in Montclair, NJ

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC ("Treevana"), a cannabis retail company committed to improving the state's economy and contributing positively to the communities it serves, has announced its application for a cannabis dispensary license in Montclair, New Jersey.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC ("Treevana"), a cannabis retail company committed to improving the state's economy and contributing positively to the communities it serves, has announced its application for a cannabis dispensary license in Montclair, New Jersey.
  • If approved, the company aims to provide safe access to high-quality cannabis products while creating job opportunities for local residents, donating to local charities, and participating in community outreach activities.
  • Dr. Frank Barnes Jr., a proud Montclair resident for over 29 years and an active member of various community organizations, is helping lead the Treevana initiative in Montclair.
  • For more information about Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC and its plans for the Montclair community, please visit https://treevanaretailmedia.com or contact Dana Blick at (609) 225-9301 or [email protected] .

American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water's General Counsel Contribute a combined $200,000 to Urban League

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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“This partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation will help us reduce the societal gaps we all know exist and allow us to further our efforts to uplift and strengthen our communities.”

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  • “This partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation will help us reduce the societal gaps we all know exist and allow us to further our efforts to uplift and strengthen our communities.”
    Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated to worthy causes and organizations in communities served by American Water.
  • Being a good neighbor and steward of the environment has always been central to the mission of American Water.
  • “As a lifelong supporter and former board member of the Urban League of Greater Madison, Wisconsin, I am delighted the American Water Charitable Foundation is partnering with this esteemed organization,” said Jim Gallegos, EVP, General Counsel, American Water.
  • “Our EBRG looks forward to supporting this new partnership with the Urban League through service-based projects in underserved communities throughout American Water’s National footprint.”
    Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here .

Urban League of Portland is Recipient of OnPoint's Membership Campaign

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Community Credit Union today kicked off its Refer a Friend non-profit campaign to benefit one of the region's oldest civil rights and social service organizations.

Key Points: 
  • OnPoint selected Urban League of Portland for the campaign that runs February 1 through March 31.
  • Founded in 1945, the Urban League of Portland invests in and provides programs for areas that affect the social and economic security of Black families in Oregon and SW Washington.
  • OnPoint's last Refer a Friend campaign, held in September/October 2022, raised more than $33,850 for JoyRx | Children's Cancer Association.
  • Visit www.onpointcu.com/community-giving to learn more about OnPoint's support of local organizations like the Urban League of Portland.

Fifth Third Foundation and National Urban League Mark Workforce Development Month, Celebrate Success of Workforce Development Program

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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The Fifth Third Foundation and the National Urban League are commemorating Septembers Workforce Development Month by announcing results from the first year of a collaborative workforce development program that provides career advancement opportunities through upskilling and re-skilling services to under-employed participants.

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  • The Fifth Third Foundation and the National Urban League are commemorating Septembers Workforce Development Month by announcing results from the first year of a collaborative workforce development program that provides career advancement opportunities through upskilling and re-skilling services to under-employed participants.
  • The $1 million investment from the Fifth Third Foundation has helped individuals across eight selected affiliate Urban League organizations gain meaningful employment and earn a livable wage.
  • Fifth Third and the National Urban League worked together to launch the program in the summer of 2021.
  • With strategic intervention from opportunities such as the Workforce Development Program, these individuals can find a pathway to economic stability, said Marc H. Morial, National Urban League president and CEO.

ATLANTICUS HONORED IN TOP 10 “BEST PLACES TO WORK” BY ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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For nearly 20 years, the Atlanta Business Chronicles Best Places to Work Awards has recognized the top 100 companies in the greater Atlanta area that go above and beyond in creating an enjoyable workplace and a thriving culture for their employees.

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  • For nearly 20 years, the Atlanta Business Chronicles Best Places to Work Awards has recognized the top 100 companies in the greater Atlanta area that go above and beyond in creating an enjoyable workplace and a thriving culture for their employees.
  • We are honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, said Jeff Howard, Atlanticus CEO.
  • There is a strong correlation between team members who say they're happy at work and the companies that prioritize a strong culture.
  • And we work every day to prioritize a culture and work environment that fuels those very attributes - because our team is our family.

American Student Assistance Appoints Angie Castera Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way middle and high schoolers learn about careers and navigate education-to-career opportunities, has announced its appointment of Angie Castera as Chief Human Resources Officer. Angie will be responsible for aligning all human resource-related programs and policies within ASA's strategic framework. She will report to ASA President and CEO Jean Eddy.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Student Assistance (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way middle and high schoolers learn about careers and navigate education-to-career opportunities,has announced its appointment of Angie Castera as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Angie will be responsible foraligning all human resource-related programs and policies within ASA's strategic framework.
  • She also served as the lead for Oxfam International, and inter-affiliate human resources strategic and leadership initiatives.
  • American Student Assistance (ASA) is a national nonprofit committed to helping students know themselves, know their options, and make informed decisions to achieve their education and career goals.