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¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Announces 2023 Finalists, Showcases Up-and-Coming Hispanic Talent

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Cine Youth Fest announced its top 10 finalists in advance of the festival’s 2023 online debut.

Key Points: 
  • Cine Youth Fest announced its top 10 finalists in advance of the festival’s 2023 online debut.
  • Cine Youth Fest is designed to elevate the visibility of emerging Latino/a storytellers, creatives, and filmmakers and give them a larger stage to present their work.
  • Cine Youth Fest will be screened on CineYouthFest.org and the HITN GO app from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16, 2023.
  • Cine Youth Fest include the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, Autonomous Municipality of Comerío, Municipality of Loíza, and Fundación Cortés.

United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County's "Transforming Places" Partnership Expands Equitable Investment in the Southland

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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PARK FOREST, Ill., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago, in partnership with Cook County and with support from the Nicor Gas Foundation, has announced the expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative in Ford Heights/Chicago Heights, Harvey and Park Forest/Richton Park, plus an increased investment in the existing Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network. Over the next three years, the Neighborhood Network coalitions will develop and implement visions to improve the quality of life for residents that have faced systemic disinvestment in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • "This partnership is more than an expansion of our Neighborhood Network Initiative in suburban Cook County.
  • "United Way of Metro Chicago is thrilled to be a part of this cross-sector partnership with Cook County, Nicor Gas and our nonprofit agency partners to support resident-led transformation in the Southland."
  • The expansion of United Way's Neighborhood Network Initiative is supported by Cook County, as part of their $15 million investment in the Transforming Places Program.
  • "The Nicor Gas Foundation is honored to join United Way of Metro Chicago, Cook County and our community partners on this transformative investment in the Southland," said Nicor Gas President and CEO Wendell Dallas.

United Way of Metro Chicago Launches Neighborhood Network in Elgin with Leadership Gift from Nicor Gas Foundation

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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ELGIN, Ill., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago, in collaboration with founding supporter Nicor Gas Foundation and lead partner agency Alignment Collaborative for Education, has announced the expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative in Elgin. Establishing a Neighborhood Network in Elgin empowers local neighborhood leaders to leverage a multi-year investment from Nicor Gas Foundation and support from United Way to identify and solve issues important to their community.    

Key Points: 
  • Establishing a Neighborhood Network in Elgin empowers local neighborhood leaders to leverage a multi-year investment from Nicor Gas Foundation and support from United Way to identify and solve issues important to their community.
  • "United Way has a long-standing relationship and partnership with the Elgin community," said United Way of Metro Chicago President and CEO Sean Garrett.
  • "Along with the Nicor Gas Foundation, we are thrilled to work with our partners at Alignment Collaborative for Education to launch the Elgin Neighborhood Network and reaffirm United Way's commitment to the residents of Elgin.
  • "As the founding supporter of the Elgin Neighborhood Network, the Nicor Gas Foundation is honored to join United Way of Metro Chicago and our community partners on this transformative investment," said Nicor Gas President and CEO Wendell Dallas.

BMO Launches Free Financial Literacy eBook

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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BMO's Financial Literacy eBook, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, is a digital repository to help consumers make real financial progress and bridge the information gap among Americans

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  • BMO's Financial Literacy eBook, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, is a digital repository to help consumers make real financial progress and bridge the information gap among Americans
    The resource provides expert financial advice on budgeting, debt management, digital banking, homeownership and more
    CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced the launch of a Financial Literacy eBook in partnership with United Way Worldwide to help bridge the financial literacy gap among Americans.
  • "Financial literacy and real financial progress go hand-in-hand," said Dalila Rouri, Florida Market Leader, U.S.
  • Through the BMO Financial Literacy eBook, we are growing the good by ensuring anyone has access to crucial knowledge to manage money and create paths to financial success."
  • The BMO Financial Literacy eBook is aligned with BMO's Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 commitment, a multi-year strategy focused on equity, equality and inclusion in and outside the bank.

Wag! Announces Launch of Neighborhood Network, Making Finding Care for Your Pet Easier Than Ever

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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; Nasdaq: PET), which strives to be the #1 platform for busy pet parents, offering on-demand access to 5-star pet care, pet insurance options, and expert pet advice, is thrilled to announce the best way to discover a great local Pet Caregiver in your neighborhood through the Wag!

Key Points: 
  • ; Nasdaq: PET), which strives to be the #1 platform for busy pet parents, offering on-demand access to 5-star pet care, pet insurance options, and expert pet advice, is thrilled to announce the best way to discover a great local Pet Caregiver in your neighborhood through the Wag!
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102006098/en/
    Finding vetted pet care near you is easier than ever with Wag!
  • Neighborhood Network enables Pet Parents to filter across more than 21 unique specialties, including senior pups, potty training, and price.
  • Pet Caregiver App, empowers pet caregivers to care for pets in their neighborhood and earn real money.

¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Announces 2022 Call for Entries

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Cine Youth Fest (T22!

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  • Cine Youth Fest (T22!
  • Entries will be accepted via CineYouthFest.org through Sept. 11, 2022.
  • During the film festival, the top entries will be available for viewing on CineYouthFest.org and the HITN GO app.
  • Film Festival will be announced on Oct. 7, 2022 and will be screened on CineYouthFest.org and the HITN GO app from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16, 2022.

ComEd Announces $450,000 to Launch Skilled Trades Program in Partnership with Four Chicago Catholic High Schools

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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ComEd, in collaboration with Big Shoulders Fund and United Way Metro Chicago, today launched Powering Our Future a new initiative that will expand skilled trades and STEM training at four Chicago Catholic high schools.

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  • ComEd, in collaboration with Big Shoulders Fund and United Way Metro Chicago, today launched Powering Our Future a new initiative that will expand skilled trades and STEM training at four Chicago Catholic high schools.
  • To remove barriers to entry to energy and skilled trades careers, a new $450,000 investment by ComEd and parent company Exelon will pilot the program in schools located in historically underserved communities.
  • Building on expansive STEM programming ComEd supports at Chicago Public Schools, this initiative will expand career pathways for women and minorities, who are underrepresented in STEM industries.
  • With two of the pilot schools serving an all-girls population, this program also brings forward a first-of-its-kind opportunity to expand skilled trades-focused training for women.

FOWPAL Invites Everyone to Observe the Third International Day of Conscience on April 5

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Saturday, April 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April 5, 2022 marks the third UN-designated International Day of Conscience, and the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL) will host a virtual observance from 3:00-5:00 pm GMT on that day, with a focus on conscience education, integrating the balance between the development of technology and spirituality to build character in younger generations and help the world move toward a better and more stable future.

Key Points: 
  • On July 25, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the draft resolution submitted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, declaring April 5 as the International Day of Conscience .
  • The promotion of International Day of Conscience is gaining momentum around the world.
  • Last month, a webinar on the International Day of Education organized by FOWPAL was broadcast on MNN (Manhattan Neighborhood Network) in New York.
  • The International Day of Conscience is a day for all of humanity, and everyone's conscience and good deeds, great or small, are powerful forces in changing the world.

Team BMO Pledges $26M in 2021 - Reaching Milestone $200M Mark to United Way and Charitable Partners Over the Past Decade

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Since late November, 90 per cent of BMO employees have pledged over $26 millionto the United Way and other organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Since late November, 90 per cent of BMO employees have pledged over $26 millionto the United Way and other organizations.
  • All of us at BMO are honoured to once again support United Way and the many charitable partners who are building a more inclusive society."
  • BMO is a long-time partner of United Way in itsBuilding Strong Neighbourhoodsinitiatives to overcome challenges to inclusive economic opportunity.
  • Additionally, in 2020, BMO employees donated more than$22 millionto United Way and other charities through the annual BMO Employee Giving Campaign.

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks with Love, Peace, and Conscience

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Pamela Chen, a Tai Ji Men member from Los Angeles, arrived in New York on the morning of September 11, 2021.

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  • Pamela Chen, a Tai Ji Men member from Los Angeles, arrived in New York on the morning of September 11, 2021.
  • Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, the leader of Tai Ji Men , and Tai Ji Men members did not leave New York.
  • Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy : Tai Ji Men is an ancient menpai (similar to school) of qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation.
  • At Tai Ji Men, martial arts and wisdom have been passed down from the shifu (master) to his dizi.