Excellent Care for All Act

New E-bike Pilot Program "Good2GoBikes Powered by LACI" Launches to Serve Low-Income Residents of Rancho San Pedro

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Friday, November 4, 2022

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in partnership with Pedal Movement, officially launched a new, first-of-its-kind zero-emission, micro-mobility pilot, making e-bikes and e-cargo bikes available for affordable rental to Rancho San Pedro residents. LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.

Key Points: 
  • LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.
  • "Residents of the Rancho San Pedro community rely heavily on mass transportation, but most of their essential destinations are within 2-3 miles of home.
  • "Good2Go Bikes" is funded by the California' Air Resources Board's Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher program.
  • The Rancho San Pedro community is adjacent to the Port of Long Beach and is burdened with some of the dirtiest air in Southern California.

Always® Launches First-Ever Team of “50 Period Heroes” Across the Country to Help #EndPeriodPoverty

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Always expands their work to help #EndPeriodPoverty across the United States by organizing the first-ever team of 50 Period Heroes to help fight period poverty across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Always expands their work to help #EndPeriodPoverty across the United States by organizing the first-ever team of 50 Period Heroes to help fight period poverty across the country.
  • Always Period Heroes represent people and organizations in each of the 50 U.S. states who have already made significant efforts to address period poverty in their local area.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005876/en/
    Always launches first-ever team of 50 Period Heroes across the country to help #EndPeriodPoverty (Graphic: Business Wire)
    1 in 5 girls in the U.S. have missed school due to lack of access to period products1.
  • You can join Always and the 50 Period Heroes to help #EndPeriodPoverty in the U.S. and become a Period Hero yourself.

ACT | The App Association Members Call on Congress to Empower Small Business Innovation and Growth

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

App Association members urge congressional action on the following topics:

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  • App Association members urge congressional action on the following topics:
    Broadband.
  • Members support Congress' recent attention to crypto-asset markets and believe the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S. 4356) should move forward.
  • Members urge Congress to enhance resources at all levels of workforce development, including advancing the Computer Science Education for All Act (H.R.
  • About ACT | The App Association: The App Association represents more than 5,000 app makers and connected device companies in the mobile economy.

The GBT Foundation Awards $250,000 in ACE Grants to Support Sickle Cell Disease Community-Based Organizations

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Through the ACE Grant Program, The GBT Foundation plans to fund up to $250,000 per year to support initiatives dedicated to advancing health equity and enhancing education, empowerment, and access to care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD).

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  • Through the ACE Grant Program, The GBT Foundation plans to fund up to $250,000 per year to support initiatives dedicated to advancing health equity and enhancing education, empowerment, and access to care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD).
  • CBOs can play an important role as local resources for sickle cell disease patients and caregivers as they navigate their healthcare journey.
  • Childrens Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Living Well with Sickle Cell Family Leadership Program to educate sickle cell family leaders about SCD, care, treatment, and their role in advocacy.
  • Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana (Lafayette, Louisiana) KNEAUX Sickle Program to support resources for teens transitioning from pediatric to adult SCD healthcare providers.

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Launches First in Nation Cleantech Loan Fund to Accelerate Equitable Climate Action

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) announced the launch of their nationwide LACI Cleantech Debt Fund, a first-of-its-kind green loan program to scale early stage cleantech startups and accelerate equitable climate action.

Key Points: 
  • The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) announced the launch of their nationwide LACI Cleantech Debt Fund, a first-of-its-kind green loan program to scale early stage cleantech startups and accelerate equitable climate action.
  • Unlike most traditional bank loans, the LACI Cleantech Debt Fund will not require founders personal collateral or their personal credit scores in underwriting.
  • Additionally, the Wells Fargo Foundation is providing a grant to cover initial operating costs and loan loss reserves.
  • LACIs Cleantech Debt Fund helps level the playing field, reducing the financial risks and truly enabling businesses to thrive.

The GBT Foundation Opens 2022 ACCEL Grant Program to Provide Up to $500,000 in Support to Sickle Cell Disease Nonprofit Healthcare Organizations and Institutions

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Previous ACCEL grantees have made great strides in expanding innovative solutions for the sickle cell community.

Key Points: 
  • Previous ACCEL grantees have made great strides in expanding innovative solutions for the sickle cell community.
  • Since 2019, the ACCEL program has funded nearly $1 million in total to 19 organizations to accelerate the development of sustainable and innovative programs for SCD patients.
  • The GBT Foundation is accepting proposals for the ACCEL program through Friday, July 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • A panel of representatives from The GBT Foundation and external stakeholders with expertise in the issues affecting people with SCD will review proposal submissions.

 Always® Joins Forces with Jameela Jamil and International Paper to Advocate for Systemic Solutions to Help #EndPeriodPoverty

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Always, the leader in global menstrual care, and International Paper, the leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products, are partnering to drive systemic solutions to help #EndPeriodPoverty.

Key Points: 
  • Always, the leader in global menstrual care, and International Paper, the leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products, are partnering to drive systemic solutions to help #EndPeriodPoverty.
  • Here in the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they didnt have access to period products1.
  • While donations can help people stay in school and improve confidence, donations alone cannot resolve period poverty as poverty itself is a systemic issue.
  • In addition, International Paper will hold more than 45 packing events throughout the year at its facilities across the globe.

AHF Endorses Sen. Sanders’ New ‘Medicare for All Act’

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Friday, May 13, 2022

AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.
  • The proposed legislation , led by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is similar to the Medicare For All Act of 2019.
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation heartily endorses Senator Sanders reintroduction of a Medicare For All bill and thank him for introducing this updated version of such critical, potentially lifesaving legislation, said Michael Weinstein, President of AHF.
  • The Medicare for All bill would guarantee health care as a human right for anyone living in the United States.

Congresswoman Barragán and LACI Tout “EVs For All Act” to Bring EV Car Share & Charging to Public Housing Residents Nationally, Join Residents in Highlighting Benefits From LACI Zero Emissions Car Share Pilot at Rancho San Pedro

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220506005532/en/
    LACI President & CEO addressing the community and partners in the LACI EV Car Share pilot that inspired the EVs For All Bill (HR 6662).
  • We know the future is zero emissions, but without the right investments, low-income communities are at risk of being left behind.
  • To achieve the Biden Administrations commitment to Justice40, we need to scale models like LACIs EV car share pilot that brings EVs and charging to disadvantaged communities.
  • I am proud that Rep. Barragns EVs for All legislation is modeled on LACIs pilot we created with and for the residents of Rancho San Pedro.

The GBT Foundation Opens 2022 ACE Grant Program, Providing up to $250,000 in Support to Sickle Cell Disease Community-Based Organizations

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

The 2022 ACE Grant Program will award five grants worth up to $50,000 each.

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  • The 2022 ACE Grant Program will award five grants worth up to $50,000 each.
  • We look forward to once again supporting these nonprofit partners in their essential work to create meaningful and sustainable change.
  • The GBT Foundation is accepting proposals for the ACE program through Friday, April 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Founded in 2011, GBT is delivering on its goal to transform the treatment and care of sickle cell disease (SCD), a lifelong, devastating inherited blood disorder.