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National Grid Foundation Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with $550,000 Gift to Support Home Heating and Utility Emergency Aid for Local NY and MA Communities

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The gift, along with its annual heating fund grants, combines to support emergency heating programs at record $1.5 million level

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  • The gift, along with its annual heating fund grants, combines to support emergency heating programs at record $1.5 million level
    HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Grid Foundation today kicked off its 25th Anniversary with a $550,000 gift in support of three fuel-neutral emergency heating funds in Massachusetts and New York.
  • The recipient organizations are United Way of Massachusetts Bay, United Way of Long Island and Catholic Charities Diocese of Albany.
  • "United Way of Long Island is deeply appreciative of the grant made by National Grid Foundation.
  • As part of that, National Grid provided the National Grid Foundation a special donation of $5 million that will broaden and deepen emergency heating programs in the two states.

Local nonprofits to help more Michiganders make ends meet through MI Nonprofit Relief Fund

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

LANSING, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) has announced the list of 1,373 nonprofit award winners of the MI Nonprofit Relief Fund, a vital lifeline for Michigan's charitable organizations grappling with the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, announced in February of 2023 and totaling $35 million, is dedicated to assisting small charitable nonprofit organizations that have been tirelessly serving their communities in these challenging times.

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  • "The Michigan Nonprofit Relief Fund will support nearly 1,400 nonprofits across the state so they can continue to provide their critical services.
  • Michigan-based nonprofits applied to the MI Nonprofit Relief Fund in the spring of 2023.
  • The MI Nonprofit Relief Fund is awarding one-time grant funds ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to nonprofits in areas most affected by COVID-19, especially those underserved and underrepresented populations.
  • For more information about the MI Nonprofit Relief Fund, including details about all grantees, visit www.mnaonline.org/policy/nonprofit-relief-fund .

Florida Nonprofit Sector Provides Payroll of $27.5 Billion Annually; Employs 5% of State’s Workforce

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Florida nonprofit sector continues to grow in terms of revenue, with 22,710 nonprofits generating more than $116 billion in annual revenue, compared to $105 billion in 2020.

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  • The Florida nonprofit sector continues to grow in terms of revenue, with 22,710 nonprofits generating more than $116 billion in annual revenue, compared to $105 billion in 2020.
  • These 22,710 nonprofits employ an annual average of 456,800 employees, or 5% of the state’s workforce, and pay annual wages of $27.5 billion.
  • “Florida is one of the fastest growing populations in the nation and our infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
  • The largest nonprofit sub-sector employer by far is nonprofits focused on providing health-related services at 43%, or 197,900 employees.

American College of Education Launches Partnership with Navigate360 Training Institute

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® (ACE) has announced a partnership with Navigate360, an organization dedicated to providing educators with tools to face today's education crises. Navigate360 training program completers can seamlessly apply up to three credits to an ACE master's degree.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® ( ACE ) has announced a partnership with Navigate360 , an organization dedicated to providing educators with tools to face today's education crises.
  • Navigate360 training program completers can seamlessly apply up to three credits to an ACE master's degree.
  • They offer courses on topics including digital civility, micro-aggressions, bullying, opioid crises, suicide awareness, and prevention, including ALICE active shooter response training.
  • "Partnering with ACE provides an incredible opportunity for K-12 leaders and educators who take our training to meet their education goals," CEO of Navigate360, JP Guilbault added.

New Report Demonstrates the Financial Hardship Faced by 51 Percent of Louisiana Households Who Struggle to Afford the Basics

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW) in partnership with United Ways throughout the state, today released a new report revealing that 51% of households in Louisiana, totaling over 900,000 families, can't afford basic necessities, an increase of 22,980 families.

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  • The updated ALICE Household Survival Budget for a working family of four in 2021 was $66,288, well above the FPL of $26,500.
  • Urban Vs Rural: Fifty-nine percent of rural households and 49% of urban households, live below the ALICE threshold.
  • Households below the threshold were also twice as likely to report feeling down, depressed or hopeless (18% vs. 9% in 2022).
  • View or download a full copy of ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship at https://www.launitedway.org/alice-reports-louisiana .

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

“We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team,” said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.

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  • “We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team,” said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.
  • Further enhancing the Executive Leadership team of Navigate360 is Jami Timmons Klotz, chief product officer, and an experienced technology leader.
  • Complementing the executive appointments is Dr. Joe McKenna, who will be overseeing the creation and implementation of threat assessment programs for Navigate360 customers as Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development.
  • “Research-based early detection and prevention measures are proven effective when implemented with fidelity,” said Dr. Joe McKenna, vice president of threat detection & prevention program development.

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, the nation's leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the appointment of Julia Goebel as chief marketing officer, Jami Timmons Klotz as chief product officer, and Dr. Joe McKenna as vice president of threat detection and prevention program development. All are passionate, innovative and experienced leaders poised to drive a new wave of meaningful impact in school safety and student wellness for the more than 50 million students in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • "We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team," said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.
  • Further enhancing the Executive Leadership team of Navigate360 is Jami Timmons Klotz, chief product officer, and an experienced technology leader.
  • Complementing the executive appointments is Dr. Joe McKenna, who will be overseeing the creation and implementation of threat assessment programs for Navigate360 customers as Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development.
  • "Research-based early detection and prevention measures are proven effective when implemented with fidelity," said Dr. Joe McKenna, vice president of threat detection & prevention program development.

Navigate360 Recognizes Nine K-12 Districts Leading the Charge for Excellence in School Safety & Student Wellness During National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

RICHFIELD, Ohio, April 25, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, the nation's leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, is recognizing nine school districts with their "District Excellence for School Safety & Student Wellness" award. Presented with honors during National Youth Violence Prevention Week, this recognition acknowledges each district's leadership, commitment to elevated standards and continued dedication to creating safe spaces where children can experience each school day without fear.

Key Points: 
  • Presented with honors during National Youth Violence Prevention Week , this recognition acknowledges each district's leadership, commitment to elevated standards and continued dedication to creating safe spaces where children can experience each school day without fear.
  • These statistics reinforce the larger, underlying issues behind recent national headlines related to bullying, self-harm and violent critical incidents on school campuses.
  • To highlight these recognitions, Navigate360 is meeting with leaders at each school district throughout National Youth Violence Prevention Week and presenting the award.
  • To learn more about Navigate360 and read what the "District Excellence Awards for School Safety & Student Wellness" recognition means for these school and district leaders, please visit https://www.navigate360.com .

Navigate360 Recognizes Nine K–12 Districts Leading the Charge for Excellence in School Safety & Student Wellness During National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

RICHFIELD, OHIO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigate360 , the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, is recognizing nine school districts with their “District Excellence for School Safety & Student Wellness” award.

Key Points: 
  • RICHFIELD, OHIO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigate360 , the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, is recognizing nine school districts with their “District Excellence for School Safety & Student Wellness” award.
  • Presented with honors during National Youth Violence Prevention Week , this recognition acknowledges each district’s leadership, commitment to elevated standards and continued dedication to creating safe spaces where children can experience each school day without fear.
  • These statistics reinforce the larger, underlying issues behind recent national headlines related to bullying, self-harm and violent critical incidents on school campuses.
  • To highlight these recognitions, Navigate360 is meeting with leaders at each school district throughout National Youth Violence Prevention Week and presenting the award.

Optii Solutions Appoints Key Commercial Leader for the Americas Region

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, has announced the appointment of Jami Poe as Senior Director of Sales for North, Central, and South America to support strong demand in the region.

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  • Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, has announced the appointment of Jami Poe as Senior Director of Sales for North, Central, and South America to support strong demand in the region.
  • Poe will also lead key strategic engagements in the region following a number of brand and management level agreements.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230419005389/en/
    Poe joins Optii with nearly three decades of sales and marketing leadership experience.
  • When it comes to the most advanced hotel operations technology, Optii stands apart with machine learning, AI, automation and business intelligence.