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National Civil Rights Museum welcomes Martin Luther King III and his family for a commemoration to honor his father’s legacy on the 56th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic death

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Martin Luther King III, wife Arndrea Waters King, and daughter Yolanda Renee King will participate in the ceremony, which will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

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  • Martin Luther King III, wife Arndrea Waters King, and daughter Yolanda Renee King will participate in the ceremony, which will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
  • This year, the Museum introduces a youth component with the performing winners of its Youth Poetry and Spoken Word Competition.
  • Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, will deliver the keynote address.
  • Mr. King is a civil rights advocate and global humanitarian, focusing on addressing the most pressing social justice issues of today.

Lwala Community Alliance Announced as Lead Recipient of $12 Million Maternal & Infant Health Award

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Patchwork Collective, Lever for Change, and ICONIQ Impact, ICONIQ Capital's platform for collaborative philanthropy, announced three awardees for the Maternal & Infant Health Award. The award is a $12 million grant competition designed to aid innovative, community-led organizations in providing women with access to safe, equitable, and quality maternal healthcare, with the goal of reducing maternal and infant mortality worldwide.

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  • Babies and Mothers Alive Foundation and Maya Health Alliance | Wuqu' Kawoq also receive grant funding for their work to support maternal and infant health.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Patchwork Collective , Lever for Change , and ICONIQ Impact , ICONIQ Capital's platform for collaborative philanthropy, announced three awardees for the Maternal & Infant Health Award.
  • Lwala Community Alliance (Lwala), in partnership with Dandelion Africa, was selected by The Patchwork Collective as the recipient of the award's lead $9 million grant for their work scaling community-led health in rural Kenya.
  • The awardees, all focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality, will receive funding for the following projects:
    Scaling Community-led Health, Improving Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Kenya : ($9 million) Lwala Community Alliance and Dandelion Africa—both Kenyan-founded organizations—will scale their community-led health model in three high-burden, rural Kenyan counties.

Giving back: Radians Tickets for Charity donations inspire positive community engagement

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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"It's rewarding to see firsthand how Radians' contributions are making a difference in Memphis," said CEO, Mike Tutor.

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  • "It's rewarding to see firsthand how Radians' contributions are making a difference in Memphis," said CEO, Mike Tutor.
  • "Our local donations have an immediate and tangible impact on the lives of our neighbors, friends, youth, and animals at risk," said Radians CEO, Mike Tutor.
  • "It's rewarding to see firsthand how our contributions are making a difference in Memphis," said Tutor.
  • "The Radians Tickets for Charity Program is meaningful for our employees, too, as they nominate the charities," said Executive Administrator Paula Willingham, who manages the Tickets for Charity (TFC) program.

Independence Blue Cross and The Colorectal Cancer Alliance Launch 45+ Reasons Campaign to Support Colorectal Cancer Prevention

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) announced the launch of 45+ Reasons, a campaign to get more than 5,000 Black Philadelphians ages 45-75 screened for colorectal cancer to reduce the significantly higher incidence and mortality rates of Black Americans. The campaign supports the Cycles of Impact initiative launched by Independence and the Alliance in 2022.

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  • To ensure that the colorectal cancer prevention and screening messages reach those most at risk, the Alliance is launching a compelling new awareness campaign called 45+ Reasons.
  • The community engagement, social media, and advertising campaign aims to instill much-needed trust in the healthcare system with fact-based support for colorectal cancer as a preventable cancer.
  • One way we are addressing this is through this partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to reduce gaps in colorectal cancer screening rates among Black Philadelphians, who are disproportionately impacted by colorectal cancer."
  • "As the largest nonprofit organization solely committed to ending colorectal cancer, the Alliance is uniquely positioned to lead this bold health intervention," said Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

The Maine Lobster Industry Debuts First-Ever "Celebrate the Maine Lobster Roll," an Impactful Twist on This Iconic Summer Dish

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lobster lovers, listen up. This summer, the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is partnering with local restaurants and nationwide distributors to debut a new special: the "Celebrate the Maine Lobster Roll." Available beginning July 15, this roll is part of the MLMC's "Maine Characters" campaign celebrating the hardworking individuals responsible for carrying on this heritage industry and bringing lobsters to our tables each season.

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  • This summer, the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is partnering with local restaurants and nationwide distributors to debut a new special: the "Celebrate the Maine Lobster Roll."
  • "Everyone is familiar with Maine Lobster rolls, but not everyone knows the countless people who've helped them become the summer indulgence we all love," said Marianne LaCroix, Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative.
  • "Maine Lobster is more than a menu item, it's an integral part of the state of Maine.
  • Lobster lovers who want to enjoy the iconic taste of Maine and support the fishery can purchase the "Celebrate the Maine Lobster Roll" at participating restaurants:

State and Local Housing Expert Katie Kitchin Joins Abt Associates

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Katie Kitchin, a leader in housing and human services policies, has joined Abt Associates as the director of the company's state and local housing and asset building work. Kitchin's career spans 25 years of state-level technical assistance and implementation to advance the well-being of people and communities.

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  • Katie Kitchin, a leader in housing and human services policies, has joined Abt Associates as the director of the company's state and local housing and asset building work.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Katie Kitchin, a leader in housing and human services policies, has joined Abt Associates as the director of the company's state and local housing and asset building work.
  • As State and Local Director, Housing & Asset Building, Kitchin will bring all of Abt's capabilities and expertise—from data analysis to program evaluations, in areas ranging from homelessness to guaranteed income—to clients.
  • Prior to joining Abt, she was the Director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing's (CSH) Ohio office, where she led state and local housing policy and initiatives in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

WQEB 97.3 Radio Cafe Launches $10 Million Housing Initiative After Eviction Crisis Facing Black Women

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the pandemic, Black women have experienced the highest rates of eviction, both residential and commercial.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the pandemic, Black women have experienced the highest rates of eviction, both residential and commercial.
  • Therefore, Cafe City is envisioned as a safe haven for Black women regardless of their socioeconomic background.
  • Subsidiaries of QEB FOUNDATION, WQEB 97.3 Radio Cafe & FABRIQ is a Community Alliance for Empowerment (CAFE).
  • A portion of proceeds benefit scholarships, grants, and community projects like CAFE CITY Housing Initiative.

Pray.com Launches 'Pray for Rain' Campaign to Support Small Family Farms Impacted by Historic Western Droughts

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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At the core of this program, Pray.com is launching a fundraising drive to support CAFF's California Family Farmers Emergency Fund.

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  • At the core of this program, Pray.com is launching a fundraising drive to support CAFF's California Family Farmers Emergency Fund.
  • Given the unprecedented western heat waves and droughts, small farms are bearing the brunt of this crisis.
  • Since 1978, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) has been dedicated to creating more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
  • Our programs address current problems and challenges in food and farming systems, creating more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems.